Punch King: Arcade Boxing GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports

Punch King: Arcade Boxing

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreSports
DeveloperFull Fat
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Punch King: Arcade Boxing is a sports game developed by Full Fat and published by Acclaim.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.

Full Fat also made SimCity 2000, Justice League: Chronicles and Pac-Man World 2 for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Punch King: Arcade Boxing is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Punch King: Arcade Boxing gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Punch King: Arcade Boxing cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health P183001190 0400
No Health P183001190 0000
Infinite Stamina P183001194 0400
No Stamina P183001194 0000
Max KO Bar P183001198 0400
No KO Bar P183001198 0000

See all Punch King: Arcade Boxing cheats

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Punch King: Arcade Boxing FAQ

When did Punch King: Arcade Boxing come out on the GBA?

Punch King: Arcade Boxing was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Punch King: Arcade Boxing?

It was developed by Full Fat and published by Acclaim.

Is Punch King: Arcade Boxing multiplayer?

No. Punch King: Arcade Boxing is a single-player game.

How long does Punch King: Arcade Boxing take to play?

As a sports game, Punch King: Arcade Boxing 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.

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