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Codename: Kids Next Door - Operation S.O.D.A. came out on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, published by Global Star Software. It was one of many licensed games from that era, aiming to capture the spirit of the animated series on a handheld platform. The game arrived when GBA libraries were full of action platformers, and it tried to stand out with its team based mechanics and light puzzle solving.

You control a squad of five Kids Next Door operatives, each with a unique weapon or ability. Numbuh 3 fires stuffed animals at enemies, while Numbuh 5 uses her yo-yo to break objects and attack. The main goal is to stop the villainous Soda Poppers by navigating side scrolling levels, defeating enemies, and collecting items. You switch characters on the fly to use their specific tools for overcoming obstacles, like having Numbuh 2 repair machinery or Numbuh 4 smash through barriers. The pacing is brisk, with moderate challenge that spikes during boss fights. It feels like directing a small, chaotic team through a Saturday morning cartoon adventure.