Sonic Advance Classic
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes!
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Wayforward |
| Publisher | Vivendi Universal Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Rescue Heroes |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! is a platformer released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Wayforward and published by Vivendi Universal Games.
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.
It is part of the Rescue Heroes series. The series also appears on other systems with Rescue Heroes: Fire Frenzy (GBC). Wayforward also made SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab, The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris and X-Men: The Official Game for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Water | 83002054
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Max Health | 830020CC
0006 |
| Infinite Lives | 830020F4
0003 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00000000
0002
1000CE08
0007 |
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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.
Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! FAQ
When did Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! come out on the GBA?
Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes!?
It was developed by Wayforward and published by Vivendi Universal Games.
Is Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! multiplayer?
No. Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! is a single-player game.
How long does Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! take to play?
As a platformer, Rescue Heroes: Billy Blazes! 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.
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