Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Fighting

Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenreAction, Fighting
DeveloperCrawfish Interactive
PublisherBBC Multimedia
Players1–4 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesRobot Wars
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Crawfish Interactive and published by BBC Multimedia, Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as an action game. It blends action and fighting elements.

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.

It is part of the Robot Wars series. The series also appears on other systems with Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem (GBC). Crawfish Interactive also made Defender of the Crown, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever and Nicktoons Racing for the GBA.

Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction 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.

Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction FAQ

When did Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction come out on the GBA?

Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction?

It was developed by Crawfish Interactive and published by BBC Multimedia.

Is Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction multiplayer?

Yes. Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction supports up to 4 players.

How long does Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction take to play?

As an action game, Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction 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 Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction 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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