Land Before Time The (USA) (EnEs)
GBA

Land Before Time The (USA) (EnEs)

Released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance by Universal Interactive, The Land Before Time The (USA) (EnEs) is a family-friendly action-adventure game adapted from the beloved classic animated film franchise of the same name. This North American release includes built-in support for both English and Spanish languages, making it accessible to a wide range of retro players on the GBA handheld. The game follows the core heartfelt story of the original 1988 film: players take control of Littlefoot the young Apatosaurus, alongside his close friends Cera the Triceratops, Ducky the Saurolophus, and Petrie the Pteranodon, as they journey across the dangerous Mysterious Beyond to reach the Great Valley, a lush new home after a devastating earthquake separates Littlefoot from his family. Designed for younger and casual retro players, the game blends light platforming, simple puzzle-solving, and gentle exploration across 12 unique themed levels, ranging from sun-dappled prehistoric forests to slipp

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Save states supported
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How to Play Land Before Time The (USA) (EnEs)

Move
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ABAction
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STStart/Select
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Save & Load States

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  • F4Press F4 to load your last saved state.
  • F3Use F3 to switch between save slots.

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Move
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Action
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System
2 Start1 Select
Save
F2SaveF4LoadF3Slot

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Game Guide

This GBA adaptation of The Land Before Time is designed for all skill levels, but these tips will help you 100% complete the game and find all hidden bonus content. First, master the core GBA controls: the D-pad moves your character, the A button triggers jumps, and the B button activates character-specific actions. One of the most overlooked mechanics that new players miss is character swapping: each of your dinosaur friends has a unique ability required to progress through specific sections and unlock hidden collectibles. Littlefoot can push heavy boulders to clear blocked paths and break cracked walls to reveal secret passages, Cera can climb steep, rocky slopes that other characters cannot grip, Ducky has extended underwater stamina and swims much faster than the rest of the group, making her essential for all river and lake levels, and Petrie can glide short distances across large gaps that are too wide to jump across. Always swap to the matching character for your current terrain to avoid getting stuck. For collectibles, keep an eye out for glowing golden berries scattered through every level: collecting all 100 berries unlocks exclusive bonus content including original game concept art and short animated clips pulled straight from the original film. Hidden areas are almost always marked by subtle clues like out-of-place tufts of grass or cracked rock faces, so always test suspicious walls with Littlefoot’s push ability. For the challenging final volcanic chase sequence, memorize the pattern of falling rocks, don’t rush through jumps, and stick to higher ground to avoid being swept away by lava flows.