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The Three Stooges
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| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 (originally 1987) |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Cinemaware |
| Publisher | Metro 3D |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Cinemaware and published by Metro 3D, The Three Stooges arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a beat 'em up. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987. It blends beat 'em up and platformer 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. Among the 32 GBA beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Three Stooges 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 Three Stooges cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Always Win $1000 | 820109B4
03E8 |
|---|---|
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000268E
000A
1000ECD8
0007 |
| Start With $10000 | 720109F4
0000
820109F4
2710 |
| Infinite Lives (Doctors) | 720109F4
0E10
820034C0
0000 |
| Infinite Lives (Grocers) | 720109F4
116C
820034C0
0000 |
The Three Stooges walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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The Three Stooges FAQ
When did The Three Stooges come out on the GBA?
The Three Stooges was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002; the original game dates back to 1987.
Who made The Three Stooges?
It was developed by Cinemaware and published by Metro 3D.
Is The Three Stooges multiplayer?
No. The Three Stooges is a single-player game.
How long does The Three Stooges take to play?
As a beat 'em up, The Three Stooges 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.
Read more about The Three Stooges 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.