Pocket Music GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Music & Rhythm

Pocket Music

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SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperJester Interactive
PublisherRage Software
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Jester Interactive and published by Rage Software, Pocket Music arrived on the Game Boy Advance as a rhythm game.

Among the 9 GBA music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Jester Interactive also made Manic Miner for the GBA.

Pocket Music is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 play on a TV with noticeable input lag
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pocket Music is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Pocket Music gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Pocket Music walkthroughs & guides

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Pocket Music FAQ

Who made Pocket Music?

It was developed by Jester Interactive and published by Rage Software.

Is Pocket Music multiplayer?

No. Pocket Music is a single-player game.

How long does Pocket Music take to play?

As a rhythm game, Pocket Music 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 Pocket Music 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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