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Game Boy Advance · RPG
Sword of Mana
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Brownie Brown |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Mana |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Sword of Mana is a role-playing game developed by Brownie Brown and published by Nintendo.
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 Sonic Battle. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mana series. The series also appears on other systems with Secret of Mana (SNES) and Legend of Mana (PS1). Brownie Brown also made Mother 3 and Magical Vacation for the GBA.
Sword of Mana supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Sword of Mana is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Sword of Mana cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Money | 82020D20
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Character Sprite Swap | 3200169E
00?? |
| Party Member Modifier | 32020D22
00?? |
| Always Have Level Up In Menu | 320203F2
008B |
| Room/Area Modifier | 820003B4
???? |
| Weapon Modifier, B Is For Monsters.. | 32001772
000B |
Sword of Mana walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sword of Mana.
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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.
Sword of Mana FAQ
When did Sword of Mana come out on the GBA?
Sword of Mana was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Sword of Mana?
It was developed by Brownie Brown and published by Nintendo.
Is Sword of Mana multiplayer?
Yes. Sword of Mana supports up to 2 players.
How long does Sword of Mana take to play?
As a role-playing game, Sword of Mana typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sword of Mana 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.