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Game Boy Advance · Shooter
Serious Sam Advance
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Climax Studios |
| Publisher | Global Star Software |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Serious Sam |
| ESRB | M |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Serious Sam Advance is a shooter released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Climax Studios and published by Global Star Software.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 47 GBA shooters in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Serious Sam series. Climax Studios also made Ed, Edd n Eddy: Jawbreakers!, Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded and Meet the Robinsons for the GBA.
Serious Sam Advance supports up to 2 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 want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Serious Sam Advance is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Serious Sam Advance walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Serious Sam Advance FAQ
When did Serious Sam Advance come out on the GBA?
Serious Sam Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Serious Sam Advance?
It was developed by Climax Studios and published by Global Star Software.
Is Serious Sam Advance multiplayer?
Yes. Serious Sam Advance supports up to 2 players.
How long does Serious Sam Advance take to play?
As a shooter, Serious Sam Advance 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 Serious Sam Advance 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.