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5 Best GBA Linear Games of All Time

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Best GBA Linear Games of All Time

We already published the list of best GBA games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GBA linear games of all time.

With amazing titles available, the GBA definitely has a great library of linear games.

So, if you’re a fan of both the GBA and linear 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.

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#5. Yu Yu Hakusho – Ghost Files: Spirit Detective

Yu Yu Hakusho - Ghost Files: Spirit Detective
  • Release Data: Sensory Sweep/Atari SA, 2003
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Linear

What’s to say about this game? All you do is run, and occasionally attack enemies who have essentially no AI.

The story is enjoyable, and the dialogue certainly above average for a GBA title but it’s just not enough to warrant a get for anyone but those die-hard Yu Yu Hakusho fans.

#4. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • Release Data: Pocket Studios/TDK Mediactive, 2003
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Linear

The game takes only a couple of hours to finish.

There aren’t any hidden stages, bonus play modes, or multiplayer features, and your progress is saved with a password handed out at the completion of each level.

Simply put, the bare minimum has been put into Pirates of the Caribbean.

#3. LEGO Bionicle

LEGO Bionicle
  • Release Data: Saffire/Lego Media, 2001
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Linear

Bionicle manages to deliver a solid and reasonably rewarding adventure but it’s not without its problems.

Criticisms aside there’s enough gameplay here to keep Bionicle fans satisfied for some time but general platform enthusiasts may find it all a little too much like hard work.

#2. Dexter’s Laboratory: Deesaster Strikes!

Dexter's Laboratory: Deesaster Strikes!
  • Release Data: Virtucraft/Bam Entertainment, 2001
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Linear

At times the game can feel pretty repetitive, but for the most part it’s entertaining.

The developer could have gone a bit more over the top to make catching Dee Dee more rewarding.

If you’re a fan of the cartoon and you want to spend some time with a familiar theme, you’ll probably want to pick up this game.

#1. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
  • Release Data: Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft, 2003
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Linear

In all, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a decent handheld conversion of a console game.

It maintains the game’s plot and core mechanics, but converts them to a 2D side-scrolling adventure game.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time can be recommended to fans of the series as well as anybody looking a quality adventure game.


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See also: Best GBC Games & Best GameCube Games

Are your favorite games on the list?

Deciding which GBA linear game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!

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