Totally Spies! GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer

Totally Spies!

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2005
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperMistic Software
PublisherAtari SA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesTotally Spies!
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Totally Spies! is an action game released in 2005 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Mistic Software and published by Atari SA. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.

It is part of the Totally Spies! series; on the GBA you can also try Totally Spies! 2: Undercover. The series also appears on other systems with Totally Spies! 2: Undercover (DS). Mistic Software also made Superman: Countdown to Apokolips, Arthur and the Invisibles and Duel Masters: Sempai Legends for the GBA.

Totally Spies! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Totally Spies! is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Totally Spies! gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Totally Spies! walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Totally Spies! FAQ

When did Totally Spies! come out on the GBA?

Totally Spies! was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.

Who made Totally Spies!?

It was developed by Mistic Software and published by Atari SA.

Is Totally Spies! multiplayer?

No. Totally Spies! is a single-player game.

How long does Totally Spies! take to play?

As an action game, Totally Spies! 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 Totally Spies! 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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