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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | Buena Vista Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | The Nightmare Before Christmas |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Advance, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King is a platformer developed by TOSE and published by Buena Vista Interactive.
It is part of the The Nightmare Before Christmas series. TOSE also made Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, Densetsu no Stafy and Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart for the GBA.
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King 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.
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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.
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King FAQ
Who made Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King?
It was developed by TOSE and published by Buena Vista Interactive.
Is Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King multiplayer?
Yes. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King take to play?
As a platformer, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King 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.
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