Super Army War GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter

Super Army War

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2005
GenreShoot 'em Up, Shooter
DeveloperNeko Entertainment
PublisherSG Diffusion
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, Super Army War is a shoot 'em up developed by Neko Entertainment and published by SG Diffusion. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter 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!. Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Neko Entertainment also made Cocoto Kart Racer, Cocoto Platform Jumper and Franklin's Great Adventures for the GBA.

Super Army War is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Super Army War 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.

Super Army War gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Super Army War 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.

Super Army War FAQ

When did Super Army War come out on the GBA?

Super Army War was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.

Who made Super Army War?

It was developed by Neko Entertainment and published by SG Diffusion.

Is Super Army War multiplayer?

No. Super Army War is a single-player game.

How long does Super Army War take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Super Army War 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 Super Army War 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.

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