The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Platformer

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2005
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBerenstain Bears
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree is a platformer developed by Namco.

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!.

It is part of the Berenstain Bears series. The series also appears on other systems with The Berenstain Bears' Camping Adventure (Game Gear). Namco also made Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal, Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 and Pac-Man Pinball Advance for the GBA.

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree 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.

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree FAQ

When did The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree come out on the GBA?

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.

Who made The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree?

It was developed by Namco.

Is The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree multiplayer?

No. The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree is a single-player game.

How long does The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree take to play?

As a platformer, The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree 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.

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