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Game Boy Advance · Fighting / Adventure
Sonic Battle
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Fighting, Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Sonic |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 21 |
Developed by Sonic Team and published by THQ, Sonic Battle arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a fighting game. It blends fighting, adventure and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!. Among the 29 GBA fighting games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic series; on the GBA you can also try Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Advance 3. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis). Sonic Team also made Puyo Pop, ChuChu Rocket! and Puyo Pop Fever for the GBA.
Sonic Battle 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 want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Sonic Battle is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Sonic Battle cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite HP | 33001CFF
0064 |
|---|---|
| Max Power Bar | 33001CD3
0048 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00004CFC
000A
100201A2
0007 |
| Hold A To Float Upwards | 73001D08
0001
83001C70
0060 |
Sonic Battle 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.
Sonic Battle FAQ
When did Sonic Battle come out on the GBA?
Sonic Battle was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Sonic Battle?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by THQ.
Is Sonic Battle multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic Battle supports up to 4 players.
How long does Sonic Battle take to play?
As a fighting game, Sonic Battle 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 Sonic Battle 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.