The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Beat 'em Up

The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men!

SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperSoftware Creations
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! is a beat 'em up released for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Software Creations and published by THQ.

Software Creations also made Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase, Rugrats: Castle Capers and All-Star Baseball 2003 for the GBA.

The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! 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 Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! FAQ

Who made The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men!?

It was developed by Software Creations and published by THQ.

Is The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! multiplayer?

Yes. The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! supports up to 2 players.

How long does The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! take to play?

As a beat 'em up, The Ripping Friends: The World's Most Manly Men! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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