The Sum of All Fears GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Shooter

The Sum of All Fears

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreShooter
DeveloperRed Storm Entertainment, Inc.
PublisherUbisoft
Players1–4 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. and published by Ubisoft, The Sum of All Fears arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a shooter.

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. Among the 47 GBA shooters in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

The Sum of All Fears supports up to 4 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing The Sum of All Fears is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

The Sum of All Fears gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

The Sum of All Fears walkthroughs & guides

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The Sum of All Fears FAQ

When did The Sum of All Fears come out on the GBA?

The Sum of All Fears was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made The Sum of All Fears?

It was developed by Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. and published by Ubisoft.

Is The Sum of All Fears multiplayer?

Yes. The Sum of All Fears supports up to 4 players.

How long does The Sum of All Fears take to play?

As a shooter, The Sum of All Fears 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 Sum of All Fears 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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