Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · RPG / Board, Card & Party

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreRPG, Board, Card & Party
DeveloperJupiter Corporation
PublisherSquare Enix
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesKingdom Hearts
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Jupiter Corporation and published by Square Enix, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2004 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and board, card & party elements.

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 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

It is part of the Kingdom Hearts series. The series also appears on other systems with Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (DS) and Kingdom Hearts Coded (DS). Jupiter Corporation also made Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire for the GBA.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories supports up to 2 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories cheats & codes

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Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories walkthroughs & guides

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Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories FAQ

When did Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories come out on the GBA?

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories?

It was developed by Jupiter Corporation and published by Square Enix.

Is Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories multiplayer?

Yes. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories supports up to 2 players.

How long does Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories take to play?

As a role-playing game, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories 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.

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