Mega Man Zero GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer

Mega Man Zero

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperInti Creates
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesMega Man
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 16

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Mega Man Zero is an action game developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom. It blends action and platformer elements.

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. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mega Man series; on the GBA you can also try Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2 and Mega Man Zero 2. The series also appears on other systems with Mega Man (NES) and Mega Man 2 (NES).

Mega Man Zero is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 want to experience one of the GBA's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mega Man Zero 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.

Mega Man Zero gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Mega Man Zero cheats & codes

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

Invincible3202B634 0080
Infinite Health3202B62C 0020
Max Health3202B723 0020
Max Speed3202B71A 0041
Infinite Retries3202A5D0 0009
Infinite Crystal8202B79E 270F

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Mega Man Zero walkthroughs & guides

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Mega Man Zero FAQ

When did Mega Man Zero come out on the GBA?

Mega Man Zero was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Mega Man Zero?

It was developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom.

Is Mega Man Zero multiplayer?

No. Mega Man Zero is a single-player game.

How long does Mega Man Zero take to play?

As an action game, Mega Man Zero 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 Mega Man Zero 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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