Over the Hedge for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance is an action-adventure game that ties into the animated film of the same name. Players navigate suburban areas filled with obstacles and traps, playing as their favorite characters from the movie, including RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, and others from the woodland crew. The game's focus is on stealth, puzzle-solving, and collecting items while avoiding detection by humans and outsmarting the exterminator Dwayne LaFontant. The genre blends platforming with strategy elements, providing a family-friendly gaming experience.