Blades of Thunder
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Blades of Thunder combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Interactive Vision
- Released
- 2005
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (629)
- Last updated
Blades of Thunder Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Blades of Thunder 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.
Blades of Thunder Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Blades of Thunder 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
"Blades of Thunder" GBA longplay 2005
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blades of Thunder released?
Blades of Thunder was released in 2005 for the GBA.
Who developed Blades of Thunder?
Blades of Thunder was developed by Interactive Vision, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Blades of Thunder support?
Blades of Thunder is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Blades of Thunder?
Blades of Thunder is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Blades of Thunder for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Blades of Thunder runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Blades of Thunder in the browser?
No. Blades of Thunder streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Blades of Thunder?
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 Blades of Thunder 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 Blades of Thunder this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Blades of Thunder. 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.
