W.I.T.C.H. GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer

W.I.T.C.H.

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2005
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperClimax Studios
PublisherDisney Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, W.I.T.C.H. is an action game developed by Climax Studios and published by Disney Interactive. 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!.

Climax Studios also made Serious Sam Advance, Ed, Edd n Eddy: Jawbreakers! and Disney's Herbie: Fully Loaded for the GBA.

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 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 W.I.T.C.H. 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.

W.I.T.C.H. 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.

W.I.T.C.H. FAQ

When did W.I.T.C.H. come out on the GBA?

W.I.T.C.H. was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.

Who made W.I.T.C.H.?

It was developed by Climax Studios and published by Disney Interactive.

Is W.I.T.C.H. multiplayer?

No. W.I.T.C.H. is a single-player game.

How long does W.I.T.C.H. take to play?

As an action game, W.I.T.C.H. 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 W.I.T.C.H. 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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