LEGO Bionicle GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action

LEGO Bionicle

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenreAction
DeveloperSaffire
PublisherLego Media
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBionicle
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

LEGO Bionicle is an action game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Saffire and published by Lego Media.

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.

It is part of the Bionicle series; on the GBA you can also try Bionicle: Matoran Adventures, Bionicle: Maze of Shadows and Bionicle Heroes. Saffire also made Justice League: Injustice for All, Around the World in 80 Days and Van Helsing for the GBA.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing LEGO Bionicle is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

LEGO Bionicle gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

LEGO Bionicle cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Max Energy33002500 0010
Max Health330029E4 0010
Infinite Health33002524 000A
Infinite Energy330029E0 0020
Infinite Black Magu Fruit33003A78 0096
Infinite Blue Magu Fruit33003A9C 0096

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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.

LEGO Bionicle FAQ

When did LEGO Bionicle come out on the GBA?

LEGO Bionicle was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made LEGO Bionicle?

It was developed by Saffire and published by Lego Media.

Is LEGO Bionicle multiplayer?

No. LEGO Bionicle is a single-player game.

How long does LEGO Bionicle take to play?

As an action game, LEGO Bionicle 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.

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