Trick Star
Trick Star stands as a defining shooter title on the Game Boy Advance. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Tantalus Media
- Released
- 2006
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (551)
- Last updated
Trick Star Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Trick Star 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.
Trick Star Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Trick Star 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
"Trick Star" GBA longplay 2006
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trick Star released?
Trick Star was released in 2006 for the GBA.
Who developed Trick Star?
Trick Star was developed by Tantalus Media, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Trick Star support?
Trick Star supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Trick Star?
Trick Star is a Shooter game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Trick Star for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Trick Star runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Trick Star in the browser?
No. Trick Star streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Trick Star?
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 Trick Star 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 Trick Star this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Trick Star. 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.
