Game Boy Advance · Action / Shooter
Metal Slug Advance
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Action, Shooter |
| Developer | Noise Factory |
| Publisher | Ignition Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Metal Slug |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Noise Factory and published by Ignition Entertainment, Metal Slug Advance arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2004 as an action game. It blends action and shooter elements.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Metal Slug series. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Slug (PS1) and Metal Slug 7 (DS).
Metal Slug Advance 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 Metal Slug Advance 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.
Metal Slug Advance cheats & codes
18 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Invincible | 32000028
00FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Life | 32004948
0032 |
| Infinite Extra Shot | 82000072
FFFF |
| Infinite Bombs | 3200006F
0063 |
| Bombs Type 2 | 3200006E
0002 |
| No Bombs Shot Limit | 3200006A
0000 |
Metal Slug Advance 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.
Metal Slug Advance FAQ
When did Metal Slug Advance come out on the GBA?
Metal Slug Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Metal Slug Advance?
It was developed by Noise Factory and published by Ignition Entertainment.
Is Metal Slug Advance multiplayer?
No. Metal Slug Advance is a single-player game.
How long does Metal Slug Advance take to play?
As an action game, Metal Slug Advance 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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