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.
"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."
"Sonic Advance at its best paired with ChuChu Rocket!, a brilliantly chaotic puzzle game. Excellent value for money, both games genuinely shine."
"Megaman Zero 3 on GBA, often considered the best of the tetralogy. Rich narrative, unforgettable bosses, gameplay at its peak. An action masterpiece on GBA."
"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."
"Sonic Advance on GBA, Sonic in 2D at full speed close to the Mega Drive classics. Colorful, fast, satisfying. One of the best 2D Sonic episodes outside of the Genesis."