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Fantastic 4 for the Game Boy Advance came out in 2005, developed by Torus Games and published by Activision. It was one of many licensed titles on the system, based on the film released that same year. The game fits right into that era of handheld action platformers, where you expected straightforward beat 'em ups with some light exploration and comic book flair.

You control all four members of the team, switching between Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing on the fly. Each hero has unique abilities; Reed stretches to attack distant enemies, Sue creates shields, Johnny flies and shoots fire, and Ben smashes through obstacles and enemies with raw power. The main goal is to fight through levels, defeat bosses like Doctor Doom, and ultimately save the day. You explore areas screen by screen, combat waves of enemies, and occasionally solve simple environmental puzzles that require a specific member's power. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can spike during boss encounters, which demand quick switching and smart ability use. It feels like a solid, no frills brawler that makes good use of the team's dynamic.