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Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Shark Tale
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Vicarious Vision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision, Shark Tale arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.
Vicarious Vision also made Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure and Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend for the GBA.
Shark Tale supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Shark Tale is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Shark Tale walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shark Tale.
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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.
Shark Tale FAQ
When did Shark Tale come out on the GBA?
Shark Tale was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Shark Tale?
It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision.
Is Shark Tale multiplayer?
Yes. Shark Tale supports up to 4 players.
How long does Shark Tale take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Shark Tale typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shark Tale 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.