Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Action
The Mummy
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Ubisoft |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep 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.
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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.
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