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You play as some greedy little guy dodging spikes and enemies in tight mazes, racing the clock to grab gold before time runs out. The controls are sharp—you’ll need them when you realize mid-jump that you picked the wrong path.
Goldrunner on the Game Boy Advance is a straightforward action game from the early 2000s, developed by The Code Monkeys and published by THQ. It fits right in with the kind of quick, portable challenges that were common on the system, offering a no frills experience focused on reflexes and planning rather than story or complex mechanics.
You control a small, agile character navigating single screen maze like levels filled with enemies, traps, and collectible gold. The main goal is to grab all the gold in a stage before the timer expires, then reach the exit. Key mechanics include precise jumping across gaps, avoiding or outmaneuvering enemies that patrol set paths, and often backtracking under pressure when you realize you've taken a risky route. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty comes from the cramped layouts and the constant race against the clock. It feels tense and demanding, where every movement needs to be deliberate and mistakes are immediately punishing.
Download Goldrunner ROM
You can download this ROM to play Goldrunner offline using an Game Boy Advance emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
