Super Mario Advance 2 - Super Mario World (Europe)
Game Boy Advance
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Reviewed in 2002
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✪ Reviewed on December 16, 2023
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Super Mario Advance 2 Super Mario World on GBA, port of the SNES masterpiece. Yoshi, Cape and Dinosaur Land magnificently rendered. One of the best Mario games ever in your palm.
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Platformer1 player3+
Description
European version of Super Mario Advance 2 published by Nintendo in Europe in June 2002. Contains Super Mario World - the Super Nintendo classic with Mario and Yoshi exploring Dinosaur Land against Bowser - and the original arcade Mario Bros. Seven themed worlds, Yoshi to ride, flying cape, 96 exits to discover and 72 levels. Second episode of the Super Mario Advance series in Europe.
Super Mario Advance 2 - Super Mario World review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
An ode to lightness, the main theme of Super Mario World signed by Koji Kondo varies mischievously with the settings, from the underground to the sunlit sky. Its skipping melody, etched in memory, accompanies every jump with an intact joy. This timeless chiptune classic irresistibly lifts the mood.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Rediscovering Mario's springy jump and the gliding cape reminds you why this classic remains a platforming yardstick. The levels brim with secrets and alternate paths that invite relentless searching. The control precision hasn't aged a day, and the adventure rewards both quick bursts and a full run.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Finding Yoshi and the teeming world of Super Mario World on a handheld screen is diving back into one of the greatest platformers ever made. Every jump breathes precision, every level hides its secrets and hidden exits. The perfect handling and the generous level design grip you relentlessly. A timeless classic, ideal to explore anywhere.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Galloping with Yoshi, uncovering a secret exit and then unlocking a shortcut on the world map sets up a jubilant exploration where every level hides its surprise. Dragon coins, multiple exits and hidden passages reward the slightest search. The port slightly shrinks the readability, but this platforming of rare generosity stays a captivating peak of efficiency.
European PAL edition of Super Mario Advance 2 Super Mario World, GBA port of the 1990 Super Mario World enriched with visual adjustments and a star challenge mode. The cartridge became the reference piece for taking in Super Mario World on the move before Virtual Console and Switch Online appeared, and the broad Nintendo Europe run leaves the object accessible loose but clearly values a copy in a clean cardboard box with intact manual.
Is Super Mario Advance 2 - Super Mario World still worth playing in 2026?
Super Mario Advance 2 is arguably one of the most accomplished ports in Nintendo's history, namely Super Mario World transferred to the GBA with near perfect fidelity and the arcade Mario Bros bonus on top. The jump feel, the Yoshi ecosystem, the richness of the levels and the generous alternate routes remain intact. The only real compromise lies in the slightly tighter framing, with no real impact on playability. Probably the finest portable 2D Mario of the GBA era and an absolute entry point to the series.
