Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Human Soft |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is an action-adventure game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Human Soft and published by THQ. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.
Human Soft also made Ace Combat Advance, Jimmy Neutron vs. Jimmy Negatron and Cubix: Robots for Everyone: Clash 'N Bash for the GBA.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Quick Score Gain | 830014D8
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Need 0 Special Items To Finish Level | 33001508
0000 |
| Infinite Lives | 3300150A
0009 |
| Invincible | 33003986
0070 |
| Infinite Health | 33003925
001F |
| Infinite Rocket Power | 3300398E
00E8 |
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius walkthroughs & guides
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Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius FAQ
When did Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius come out on the GBA?
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?
It was developed by Human Soft and published by THQ.
Is Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius multiplayer?
Yes. Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius supports up to 4 players.
How long does Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius 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.