Over the Hedge GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Adventure

Over the Hedge

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperVicarious Vision
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Over the Hedge is an action game developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision. It blends action and adventure 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.

Vicarious Vision also made Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure and Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend for the GBA.

Over the Hedge 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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Over the Hedge 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.

Over the Hedge gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Over the Hedge walkthroughs & guides

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Over the Hedge FAQ

When did Over the Hedge come out on the GBA?

Over the Hedge was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made Over the Hedge?

It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision.

Is Over the Hedge multiplayer?

No. Over the Hedge is a single-player game.

How long does Over the Hedge take to play?

As an action game, Over the Hedge 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 Over the Hedge 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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