The Mummy GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Action

The Mummy

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

The Mummy is an action-adventure game released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Ubisoft. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

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.

Ubisoft also made Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge, TMNT and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Mummy is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

The Mummy gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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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.

The Mummy FAQ

When did The Mummy come out on the GBA?

The Mummy was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made The Mummy?

It was developed by Ubisoft.

Is The Mummy multiplayer?

No. The Mummy is a single-player game.

How long does The Mummy take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Mummy typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Mummy 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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