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Game Boy Advance · Racing / Action
Smuggler's Run
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 (originally 2000) |
| Genre | Racing, Action |
| Developer | DSI Games |
| Publisher | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by DSI Games and published by Zoo Digital Publishing, Smuggler's Run arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a racing game. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2000. It blends racing 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.
DSI Games also made Chicken Shoot 2, Harlem Globetrotters: World Tour and Monopoly for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Smuggler's Run is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Smuggler's Run cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 83003484
6ADF |
|---|---|
| Quick Score Gain | 8300323C
FFFF |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000F70C
000A
100107A8
0007 |
| Max Score | 8300323C
E0FF
8300323E
05F5 |
Smuggler's Run walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Smuggler's Run FAQ
When did Smuggler's Run come out on the GBA?
Smuggler's Run was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002; the original game dates back to 2000.
Who made Smuggler's Run?
It was developed by DSI Games and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.
Is Smuggler's Run multiplayer?
No. Smuggler's Run is a single-player game.
How long does Smuggler's Run take to play?
As a racing game, Smuggler's Run 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 Smuggler's Run 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.