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Spy Hunter
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 (originally 1983) |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Midway |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Spy Hunter |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Spy Hunter is a racing game developed by Midway. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1983.
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.
It is part of the Spy Hunter series. The series also appears on other systems with Spy Hunter (NES) and Spy Hunter (2600). Midway also made The Bee Game for the GBA.
Spy Hunter supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- 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 want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Spy Hunter 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.
Spy Hunter cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Damage | 83000E4C
00FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bullets | 83000E92
01FF |
| Infinite Missiles | 83000E98
001F |
| Infinite Boost | 83000EAC
00FF |
| Infinite Time | 83000C6C
003B |
| Open All Missions | 830007F0
0007 |
Spy Hunter walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Spy Hunter.
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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.
Spy Hunter FAQ
When did Spy Hunter come out on the GBA?
Spy Hunter was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002; the original game dates back to 1983.
Who made Spy Hunter?
It was developed by Midway.
Is Spy Hunter multiplayer?
Yes. Spy Hunter supports up to 2 players.
How long does Spy Hunter take to play?
As a racing game, Spy Hunter 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 Spy Hunter 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.