Black Matrix Zero
Black Matrix Zero remains one of the finest action experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Flight Plan
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Black Matrix Zero Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Black Matrix Zero on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Black Matrix Zero Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Black Matrix Zero on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Black Matrix Zero" GBA longplay 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Matrix Zero released?
Black Matrix Zero was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Black Matrix Zero?
Black Matrix Zero was developed by Flight Plan, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Black Matrix Zero support?
Black Matrix Zero is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Black Matrix Zero?
Black Matrix Zero is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Black Matrix Zero for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Black Matrix Zero runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Black Matrix Zero in the browser?
No. Black Matrix Zero streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Black Matrix Zero?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Black Matrix Zero work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Black Matrix Zero this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Black Matrix Zero. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
