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Game Boy Advance · Puzzle
It's Mr. Pants
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, It's Mr. Pants is a puzzle game developed by Rareware and published by THQ.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 55 GBA puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Rareware also made Banjo-Pilot, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge and Donkey Kong Country for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing It's Mr. Pants is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
It's Mr. Pants walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
It's Mr. Pants FAQ
When did It's Mr. Pants come out on the GBA?
It's Mr. Pants was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made It's Mr. Pants?
It was developed by Rareware and published by THQ.
Is It's Mr. Pants multiplayer?
No. It's Mr. Pants is a single-player game.
How long does It's Mr. Pants take to play?
As a puzzle game, It's Mr. Pants typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about It's Mr. Pants on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.