Believe it or not, there was a time when the Game Boy Advance wasthehandheld gaming system to buy. Thebest Game Boy Color gameskept the system going, but it was long overdue for a real upgrade in power. With the GBA, we could now play games on the same level as thebest SNES gameson the go.
The best GBA titles boasted familiar gameplay and thoughtful level design, rendering them more than a nostalgic cash grab.Don’t believe us? Take a look at our list of thebest video games of all timeand see how many GBA games made the list. Or, go ahead and check out this definitive list of the best games for our favorite handheld.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Golden Sun
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Metroid Fusion
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords
Advance Wars
Metroid: Zero Mission
WarioWare: Twisted!
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Final Fantasy VI Advance
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi’s Island
Mario Golf: Advance Tour
Pokémon Emerald
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2
Mario Tennis: Power Tour
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Kirby & the Amazing Mirrorwas a game that revitalized the previous formula used by thebest Kirby games. The game was released in 2004, towards the end of the GBA’s production. Most importantly, this game doesn’t use the traditional level-based system. Instead, players can freely explore the world and ultimately discover their path to victory. You can travel from one world to another through a labyrinth, a similar structure to the different worlds ofMetroidgames. WhileAmazing Mirrorstill has the cute, colorful characters that can help Kirby play the game, the storyline is pretty intricate and involved.25.
