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Phalanx
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 1992) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Kemco |
| Publisher | Kemco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Phalanx is a shoot 'em up released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Kemco. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Kemco also made Tweety & The Magic Gems, Mech Platoon and Woody Woodpecker in Crazy Castle 5 for the GBA.
Phalanx 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Phalanx is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Phalanx cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 33005CCE
0004 |
|---|---|
| Always Have Single Shot | 33005CD3
0000 |
| Always Have Double Shot | 33005CD3
0001 |
| Always Have Triple Shot | 33005CD3
0002 |
| Always Have Quad Shot | 33005CD3
0003 |
| Infinite Bombs | 33005D12
0003 |
Phalanx walkthroughs & guides
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Phalanx FAQ
When did Phalanx come out on the GBA?
Phalanx was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001; the original game dates back to 1992.
Who made Phalanx?
It was developed by Kemco.
Is Phalanx multiplayer?
No. Phalanx is a single-player game.
How long does Phalanx take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Phalanx 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.
Read more about Phalanx 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.