Breath of Fire - Game Boy Advance (Good)

Product Overview

• Product Name: Breath of Fire
• New or Used: Used
• In Box or Loose: In Box
• Overall Condition: Good
• Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
• Notes: Box shows moderate shelf wear with light creasing and slight bowing along the sides, but the artwork remains vibrant with no sun fading. Inner cardboard tray is present and well-kept. Game cartridge is in acceptable condition, with heavy label wear and insertion marks on the back. Manual is in fantastic shape, appearing to have been stored in the box. Both the Precautions Booklet and Nintendo Power pamphlet are also in excellent condition. Original cartridge baggie is included. Taking all components into account, the overall condition is graded as Good.

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What's Included

• Game Boy Advance Cartridge: Yes
• Manual / Instructions: Yes
• Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: N/A
• Original Retail Box: Yes
• Extras: Precautions Booklet and Nintendo Power pamphlet.

Game Description

Enter a timeless fantasy world with Breath of Fire on the Game Boy Advance, where destiny and dragons intertwine. You play as Ryu, the last known member of the Light Dragon clan, whose tranquil village is razed by the Dark Dragons under Emperor Zog’s reign. With his sister kidnapped and his dragon heritage awakening, Ryu embarks on a sprawling quest across kingdoms, forests, deserts, and hidden labyrinths in search of the six mystical Goddess Keys that could either restore balance or doom the realm.

This GBA port of the original Capcom classic preserves the heart of its SNES roots while adding handheld-friendly enhancements: a dash speed mode, refined menu layouts inspired by Breath of Fire II, and the ability to quick-save your adventure anytime — a major boost for portable RPG play. The script, character art, and cutscenes were polished to suit the handheld, making every encounter feel immersive, whether in towns, dungeons, or on the overworld map dotted with anthropomorphic tribes, dragons, and ancient ruins.

As the inaugural entry in Capcom’s storied Breath of Fire franchise, this title holds special status among RPG collectors and fans alike. Its GBA release in 2001 brought renewed attention to the origin of Ryu and Nina’s journey, bridging nostalgia with accessibility. This makes it a must-have for serious collectors and fans of retro role-playing games seeking the roots of one of Capcom’s most beloved RPG series.

Gameplay Features

• Classic turn-based JRPG combat with animated victory sequences and agility-based turn order
• Dungeon exploring, puzzle solving, and story-driven quests across diverse environments
• Dash movement to speed up travel through areas, plus a quick-save function tailored for handheld play
• Recruit a cast of unique companions (wolf-folk, bird clans, merchants, and more) each with special abilities
• Transform into your dragon form when unlocked during the story for powerful attacks
• Trade items via link cable between cartridges for added replay and collector appeal

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

This Game Boy Advance edition was one of the first major JRPG ports with a quick-save anywhere feature, a rarity at the time in handheld RPGs. It allowed for more flexible play sessions during travels. The port also introduced a dash button mode and updated interface cues drawn from Breath of Fire II, giving it a polished, modern feel for its era.

Originally released on the SNES in 1993, Breath of Fire is Capcom’s first traditional role-playing game and features early art contributions from Keiji Inafune along with a score by Capcom’s in-house Alph Lyla team. Its legacy lives on through multiple sequels, spin-offs, and even manga, solidifying Ryu and Nina as iconic franchise characters. The GBA version remains a collector favorite, reintroducing the series’ genesis with enhancements and portability.

Additional Details

• Variant: Standard Release
• Genre: RPG
• Year Released: 2001
• Publisher: Capcom
• Developer: Capcom
• ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
• UPC: 013388280049
• SKU: 2035-MANP
• Format: Nintendo Game Boy Advance / GBA Cartridge
• Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance System / GBA Console
• Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)

Important Information

• Game Boy Advance cartridges also play on: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy Advance cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
• *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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• All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
• Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.