Over the Hedge
Over the Hedge 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
- Vicarious Vision
- Released
- 2006
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Over the Hedge Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Over the Hedge 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.
Over the Hedge Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Over the Hedge 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
"Over the Hedge" GBA longplay 2006
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Over the Hedge released?
Over the Hedge was released in 2006 for the GBA.
Who developed Over the Hedge?
Over the Hedge was developed by Vicarious Vision, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Over the Hedge support?
Over the Hedge is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Over the Hedge?
Over the Hedge is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Over the Hedge for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Over the Hedge runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Over the Hedge in the browser?
No. Over the Hedge streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Over the Hedge?
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 Over the Hedge 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 Over the Hedge this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Over the Hedge. 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.
