The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Platformer

The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperWayforward
PublisherUniversal
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris is a platformer released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Wayforward and published by Universal.

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.

Wayforward also made SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab, X-Men: The Official Game and SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, Pants! for the GBA.

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)

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 Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris 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 Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Have All Runes (Inventory)330000EC 00FF
Invincible83000140 009D
Have Fireball Ability (Scorpion King)33000108 0001
Always Sword Equipped (Scorpion King)3300014C 0000
Always Hooks Equipped (Scorpion King)3300014C 0001
Burning Weapons (Scorpion King)33000234 0001

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The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris walkthroughs & guides

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The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris FAQ

When did The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris come out on the GBA?

The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris?

It was developed by Wayforward and published by Universal.

Is The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris multiplayer?

No. The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris is a single-player game.

How long does The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris take to play?

As a platformer, The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris 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 The Scorpion King: Sword of Osiris 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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