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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Co-op
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | RPG, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Barking Lizards |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Marvel |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Barking Lizards and published by Activision, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and beat 'em up elements.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.
It is part of the Marvel series; on the GBA you can also try Fantastic Four and Fantastic 4: Flame On. The series also appears on other systems with Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems (SNES). Barking Lizards also made Zoey 101 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance FAQ
When did Marvel: Ultimate Alliance come out on the GBA?
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Marvel: Ultimate Alliance?
It was developed by Barking Lizards and published by Activision.
Is Marvel: Ultimate Alliance multiplayer?
No. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is a single-player game.
How long does Marvel: Ultimate Alliance take to play?
As a role-playing game, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 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.