Monster Summoner
Monster Summoner 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.
- Released
- 2004
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
Monster Summoner Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Monster Summoner 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.
Monster Summoner Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Monster Summoner 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
"Monster Summoner" GBA longplay 2004
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monster Summoner released?
Monster Summoner was released in 2004 for the GBA.
How many players does Monster Summoner support?
Monster Summoner is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Monster Summoner?
Monster Summoner is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Monster Summoner for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Monster Summoner runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Monster Summoner in the browser?
No. Monster Summoner streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Monster Summoner?
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 Monster Summoner 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 Monster Summoner this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Monster Summoner. 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.