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.
"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."
"Mario Kart Advance, Japanese version of Super Circuit. Same immediate fun and generous content, texts in Japanese. The classic GBA Mario Kart in its original version."
"Zelda Minish Cap on GBA, created by Capcom and absolutely beautiful. Shrinking to Minish size to solve puzzles, brilliant concept. One of the most creative and accessible Zelda entries."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Golden Sun La Edad Perdida, Spanish version of the Lost Age. Same excellence as the English edition, texts in Spanish. The Golden Sun sequel remains a masterpiece in any language."
"WarioWare Inc. Minigame Mania on GBA, European version of the first WarioWare. Same revelation of frantic and hilarious microgames. The original WarioWare fun in its PAL edition."
"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."
"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."
"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."
