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.
"WarioWare Twisted on GBA, WarioWare with a gyroscope built into the cartridge. Tilt the GBA to play, unique revolutionary concept. Even crazier and more inventive than the classic edition. An absolute must."
"Wario Land Advance Youki no Otakara on GBA, original Japanese version of Wario Land 4. Same absolute excellence in its original version. Wario in all his grotesque and exhilarating glory in Japanese."
"Mario Golf GBA Tour, Japanese version of Advance Tour. Same excellence and richness of content, texts in Japanese. Mario golf at its best in its original language."
"Mario Kart Super Circuit on GBA, the first portable Mario Kart. Five cups including two with SNES circuits. Snappy gameplay, immediate fun. An excellent entry in the saga."
"Mother 3 on GBA, an absolute masterpiece exclusive to Japan. Devastating story, music by Shogo Shimomura, pervasive dark humor. Among the most touching RPGs ever made."
"The first Fire Emblem in the West on GBA, meaning Blazing Sword. Both deep and accessible SRPG. This entry opened the series to a global audience. A masterpiece."
"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."
"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."
"Ougon no Taiyou Ushinawareshi Toki on GBA, original Japanese version of the Lost Age. More ambitious direct sequel, Felix's adventure in Japanese. The best Golden Sun in its original language."
"Golden Sun Die Vergessene Epoche, German version of the Lost Age. Same excellence as the English edition, texts in German. The Golden Sun sequel remains a masterpiece in any language."
"Rhythm Tengoku on GBA, Nintendo's first WarioWare-like rhythm game. Absurd and brilliant rhythm micro-games, sharp Japanese humor. A rhythm masterpiece, Japan exclusive."
"Golden Sun L'Age Perdu, French version of the Lost Age. Same excellence as the English edition, texts in French. The Golden Sun sequel remains a masterpiece in any language."
"Fire Emblem Rekka no Ken on GBA, the Japanese version of Blazing Sword. Reference SRPG of the series in its original version. For fans who prefer the Japanese experience."
"Made in Wario on GBA, the first WarioWare in Western release. Frantic and hilarious five-second microgames. A revolution in portable game concepts. Impossible to stop playing."
"Mario Golf Advance Tour on GBA, rich and complete Mario golf simulation. Original RPG-golf adventure, many courses, mini-games. One of the best portable golf games ever made."
"Golden Sun L'Era Perduta, Italian version of the Lost Age. Same excellence as the English edition, texts in Italian. The Golden Sun sequel remains a masterpiece in any language."
"Mario & Luigi RPG, Japanese version of Superstar Saga. Same absolute excellence as the international version, texts in Japanese. The best GBA RPG in its original language."
"Original Super Mario Bros. on GBA. The game that changed everything, right in your palm. Still just as effective, still just as fun. An absolute safe bet."
"WarioWare Inc. Mega Microgame$ on GBA, the first WarioWare in Western release. Frantic and hilarious five-second microgames. A revolution in portable game concepts. Impossible to stop playing."
