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Game Boy Advance · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Silent Scope
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 (originally 1999) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Now Production |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Silent Scope |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Now Production and published by Konami, Silent Scope arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a shoot 'em up. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1999. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
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. Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Silent Scope series. The series also appears on other systems with Silent Scope (Dreamcast). Now Production also made Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament and WTA Tour Tennis for the GBA.
Silent Scope 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Silent Scope is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Silent Scope cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 3300A048
000A |
|---|---|
| Infinite Credits | 330043B5
0009 |
| Max Hit Points | 3200A068
00FF |
| Quick Shot | 3200A050
0000 |
| Stop Timer | 330043F8
0060 |
| Low Total Time | 330043E4
0000 |
Silent Scope walkthroughs & guides
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Silent Scope FAQ
When did Silent Scope come out on the GBA?
Silent Scope was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002; the original game dates back to 1999.
Who made Silent Scope?
It was developed by Now Production and published by Konami.
Is Silent Scope multiplayer?
Yes. Silent Scope supports up to 4 players.
How long does Silent Scope take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Silent Scope 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.
Read more about Silent Scope 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.