Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Fighting

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreAction, Fighting, Adventure
DeveloperPocket Studios
PublisherTDK
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is an action game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Pocket Studios and published by TDK. It blends action, fighting and adventure elements.

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.

Pocket Studios also made Army Men: Operation Green, Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon and The Incredible Hulk for the GBA.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 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.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health830057AE 2000
Infinite Lives330008D0 0005
Invincible330055E8 0020
Max Gold830054E0 270F
Infinite Big Cannon Balls330054DE 0009
Infinite Ammo Gun33005479 0009

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl walkthroughs & guides

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl FAQ

When did Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl come out on the GBA?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

It was developed by Pocket Studios and published by TDK.

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl multiplayer?

No. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a single-player game.

How long does Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl take to play?

As an action game, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 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 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 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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