Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Shooter / Platformer

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

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SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreShooter, Platformer
DeveloperGriptonite Games
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Griptonite Games and published by Activision, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events arrived on the Game Boy Advance as a shooter. It blends shooter and platformer elements.

Among the 47 GBA shooters in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

Griptonite Games also made Daredevil, Digimon Racing and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events walkthroughs & guides

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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events FAQ

Who made Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events?

It was developed by Griptonite Games and published by Activision.

Is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events multiplayer?

No. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a single-player game.

How long does Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events take to play?

As a shooter, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 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.

Read more about Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 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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