Game Boy Advance · Shooter / Platformer
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter, Platformer |
| Developer | Griptonite Games |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep 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.
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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.