Like the Single-Pak link functionality found in the Classic NES Series version of Pac-Man, the multiplayer option found in the Classic NES Series version of Xevious is a little pointless. Since high scores do not save when linked, players are probably better off just playing the pass-the-console multiplayer option instead. This is Single-Pak link!

Advance Wars 2‘s Single-Pak multiplayer mode is similar to Advance Wars 1‘s multiboot mode: each playable map grows in size and complexity, each map is a pre-deployed case (cannot create new units), and each battle is limited to ground units only (no air or sea combat available). The biggest difference from this sequel over the […]

Chess is playable on pretty much every device these days but ChessMaster on GBA would have been a solid way to experience this classic game back when it was initially released. There are many gameplay options and visual themes, beating out other Chess titles on the system like Virtual Kasparov (see below for video on […]

To be fair, Virtual Kasparov isn’t bad, it is just as plain as you can get when it comes to Chess, especially with its Single-Pak link multiplayer mode. Without any options or quality of life features (the game doesn’t have an indicator when the King is in Check), players might want to check out Ubisoft’s […]

Disney’s Magical Quest on GBA is a port of the SNES game and has an included Single-Pak link mode for 2 players. There are a total of four multi-boot games: Normal Battle, Wizard Battle, Firefighter Battle, and Climber Battle. Climber Battle is the most challenging as using the grapple hook is cool but takes skill. […]

Shrek Hassle at the Castle is easily described as a poor man’s classic Mario Bros. clone. Using one game pak, up to four players can mug each other and whoever has the highest score when the 99 seconds expire, a winner is declared. The controls are laggy, there is only one stage, no options, ducking […]

A Sound Of Thunder is based on a film that completely flopped but somehow managed to get a GBA release. Surprisingly, this isometric shooter is rather impressive for a GBA game especially when it comes to the Single-Pak multiboot multiplayer mode. With 7 stages available for up to 4 players, there is a lot here. […]

Godzilla: Domination features a multiplayer smackdown for up to 4 players with the use of a single cartridge. This game’s Single-Pak link mode is rather limited but the music isn’t bad, load times are short, and can offer some mindless, short-lived fun. This game was also developed by Wayforward.

Rayman 3’s Single-Pak multiplayer mode is limiting but doesn’t really have any connection to the main single player campaign. This 2-player mode has players controlling a spaceship, using the face buttons to boost and shoot, and the first to five hits wins.

Egg Mania is a sleeper hit puzzle game that is basically reverse Tetris. The best part, a robust multiplayer mode is available by only needing one game pak, making this one of better multi-boot modes available on GBA. This video explains this Single-Pak multiplayer mode along with was odd errors along the way.