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Game Boy Advance · Platformer / Puzzle
Tang Tang
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Platformer, Puzzle |
| Developer | GameVision |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by GameVision and published by Take 2 Interactive, Tang Tang arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a platformer. It blends platformer and puzzle elements.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tang Tang is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Tang Tang cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 320014E0
0003 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Power Bolts | 3200273C
0003 |
| Infinite Time | 82003920
03E8 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000F407
000A
10022670
0007 |
| Max Score | 320073D0
423F
320073D2
000F |
Tang Tang 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.
Tang Tang FAQ
When did Tang Tang come out on the GBA?
Tang Tang was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Tang Tang?
It was developed by GameVision and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Tang Tang multiplayer?
No. Tang Tang is a single-player game.
How long does Tang Tang take to play?
As a platformer, Tang Tang typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tang Tang 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.