Kong: The Animated Series GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Platformer

Kong: The Animated Series

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperPlanet Interactive
PublisherBam Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Kong: The Animated Series is a platformer developed by Planet Interactive and published by Bam Entertainment.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.

Planet Interactive also made Casper, Planet Monsters and V.I.P. for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Kong: The Animated Series is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Kong: The Animated Series gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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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 Animated Series FAQ

When did Kong: The Animated Series come out on the GBA?

Kong: The Animated Series was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Kong: The Animated Series?

It was developed by Planet Interactive and published by Bam Entertainment.

Is Kong: The Animated Series multiplayer?

No. Kong: The Animated Series is a single-player game.

How long does Kong: The Animated Series take to play?

As a platformer, Kong: The Animated Series typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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