The Game Boy Advance put a 32-bit machine in your pocket, mixing original gems and dream ports: Metroid Fusion, Advance Wars, Golden Sun, Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire, Castlevania. This Top 50 gathers the best of the GBA, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Metroid Zero Mission on GBA, improved remake of NES Metroid. Better than the original in every way, accessible without betraying the essence. A perfect introduction to the Metroidvania genre."
"Mawaru Made in Wario on GBA, the WarioWare with a built-in cartridge gyroscope. Tilt the GBA to play, unique revolutionary concept. Even crazier and more inventive than the classic edition. An absolute must."
"Metal Slug Advance on GBA, adaptation of SNK's cult run and gun. Less spectacular than the arcade but the game's essence is there. Difficult, frantic and exhilarating. A must for series fans."
"Golden Sun The Lost Age on GBA, direct and even more ambitious sequel. Felix succeeds Isaac and the adventure expands spectacularly. Absolute reference RPG on GBA."
"Gunstar Super Heroes on GBA, Japanese version of Future Heroes. Spectacular action, constant challenges and Treasure's inventiveness on show. One of the best portable run and guns."
"Shantae Advance Risky Revolution on GBA, Limited Run physical edition of a game developed in the early 2000s but never released. A playable and fascinating relic. A rare event in video game history."
"Fire Emblem Fuuin no Tsurugi on GBA, the predecessor of Blazing Sword, Japan exclusive. Roy in the spotlight, demanding tactics. An essential link in the saga for connoisseurs."
"Super Robot Taisen J on GBA, often considered the best of the series on GBA. New cast including Gundam Seed and Nadesico, most refined gameplay. A must for mecha SRPG fans."
"Summon Night Craft Sword Monogatari 2 on GBA, more ambitious direct sequel. New characters, even richer forging, deeper story. The best entry in the series according to many fans."
