We already published the list of best GBA games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GBA beat ’em up games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the GBA definitely has a great library of beat ’em up games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the GBA and beat ’em up games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Advance Guardian Heroes
- Release Data: Treasure, 2004
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
On the whole, Advance Guardian Heroes isn’t as satisfying as the sequel to one of the Saturn’s greatest games should be, but it is a decent beat-’em-up that should please people who go into it knowing exactly what to expect.
#9. Eragon
- Release Data: Amaze Entertainment/Sierra Entertainment, 2006
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
Eragon is a fairly long game that can easily take you 20 hours to complete, depending on how much time you devote to side quests.
It shouldn’t be your first choice for a portable game, but it’s a decent adventure that you don’t have to be familiar with the license to enjoy.
#8. Dragon Ball GT: Transformation
- Release Data: Webfoot Technologies/Atari SA, 2005
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
The game doesn’t bring anything new to the this genre, but its rock-solid design should be more than enough to satisfy Dragon Ball fans that are looking for some on-the-go butt-kicking.
On the whole, Dragon Ball GT: Transformation is a solid beat-’em-up and one of the better Dragon Ball video games available for the GBA.
#7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Release Data: Konami, 2003
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 3D
In short, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Game Boy Advance is a brand-new game that combines simple beat-’em-up gameplay with the kind of run-and-jump action that has been done so often, and oftentimes much better, in numerous other side-scrolling games.
#6. Jackie Chan Adventures
- Release Data: Torus Games/Activision, 2001
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
All in all, Jackie Chan Adventures is one of the few games worthy to sit on a shelf alongside Final Fight One.
The lighthearted charm of Jackie himself really comes through via the story, and there’s plenty of variety to keep a person occupied long after an initial run.
#5. Double Dragon Advance
- Release Data: Million/Atlus, 2003
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
Double Dragon Advance is a great achievement and should serve as an example for any developer who is looking to create a remake of a classic title.
Whether you’re a longtime arcade beat-’em-up fan or a younger gamer who’s new to the genre, Double Dragon Advance is just what you’re looking for.
#4. Final Fight One
- Release Data: Sun-Tec/Capcom, 2001
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
The great thing about Final Fight One is that it’s a timeless game.
Whether it’s your first time through the game or your seven hundredth, shoulder-tossing one punk into a group of his oncoming friends remains a thrilling experience.
Final Fight One represents straightforward arcade brawling at its absolute best.
#3. TMNT
- Release Data: Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft, 2007
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
TMNT for the Game Boy Advance is one hell of a gaming surprise with its awesome throwback to old-school game design, but with tons of flair and technique to jazz up the experience into a contemporary piece.
It’s easily one of the best brawling games for the GBA.
#2. River City Ransom EX
- Release Data: Million/Atlus, 2004
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
This Atlus’ beat-’em-up remake, River City Ransom EX, is a pretty faithful remake of a fondly remembered NES game, though this works against its success almost as much as it helps its cause.
By the end of the day, some people like it, some people don’t.
#1. Astro Boy: Omega Factor
- Release Data: Hitmaker/Sega, 2004
- Genre: Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D
All game systems have two or three games that ultimately define the particular genre they represent on that platform.
Thus far, the GBA’s must-have action games have included titles from the Super Mario, Metroid, and Castlevania series.
Now you can add Astro Boy: Omega Factor to that short list.
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See also: Best GBC Games & Best GameCube Games
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