Monster Truck Madness GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing

Monster Truck Madness

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreRacing
DeveloperTantalus Software
PublisherTHQ
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMonster Truck Madness
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Monster Truck Madness is a racing game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Tantalus Software and published by THQ.

It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.

It is part of the Monster Truck Madness series. The series also appears on other systems with Monster Truck Madness 64 (N64). Tantalus Software also made Cars Mater-National Championship, ATV Quad Power Racing and The Polar Express for the GBA.

Monster Truck Madness supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Monster Truck Madness is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Monster Truck Madness gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Monster Truck Madness cheats & codes

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

Always Place 1st3300001C 0001
Enable Code (Must Be On)0000958C 000A 1002832A 0007

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Monster Truck Madness walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

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Monster Truck Madness FAQ

When did Monster Truck Madness come out on the GBA?

Monster Truck Madness was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Monster Truck Madness?

It was developed by Tantalus Software and published by THQ.

Is Monster Truck Madness multiplayer?

Yes. Monster Truck Madness supports up to 4 players.

How long does Monster Truck Madness take to play?

As a racing game, Monster Truck Madness typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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