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Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Action
Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World
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| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Ubisoft |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World is an action-adventure game released in 2005 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Ubisoft. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.
Ubisoft also made Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, TMNT and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- 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
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World 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.
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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.
Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World FAQ
When did Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World come out on the GBA?
Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World?
It was developed by Ubisoft.
Is Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World multiplayer?
No. Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World is a single-player game.
How long does Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Kong: The 8th Wonder of the World typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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