Ultimate Arcade Games GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action

Ultimate Arcade Games

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2005
GenreAction
DeveloperTelegames
PublisherTelegames
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Telegames, Ultimate Arcade Games arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as an action game.

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!.

Telegames also made Soccer Kid and Ultimate Puzzle Games for the GBA.

Ultimate Arcade Games 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 Ultimate Arcade Games 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.

Ultimate Arcade Games gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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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.

Ultimate Arcade Games FAQ

When did Ultimate Arcade Games come out on the GBA?

Ultimate Arcade Games was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.

Who made Ultimate Arcade Games?

It was developed by Telegames.

Is Ultimate Arcade Games multiplayer?

No. Ultimate Arcade Games is a single-player game.

How long does Ultimate Arcade Games take to play?

As an action game, Ultimate Arcade Games 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.

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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