What GBA games should I get?
12-30-01, 10:28 PM
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What GBA games should I get?
So, I unexpectedly recieved a GBA with Super Mario Advance from one of my wife's relatives as a holiday present..... what are the games I should get with this sweet little handheld?
12-30-01, 11:35 PM
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Golden Sun, Advance Wars, and Mario Kart Super Circuit. Those are the 3 games I have and all 3 rock.
Golden Sun is one of the finest RPGs I've ever played. Advance Wars is a perfectly executed turn-based strategy game. Mario Kart Super Circuit might have the best single player racing in the series and it's surprisingly deep.
Golden Sun is one of the finest RPGs I've ever played. Advance Wars is a perfectly executed turn-based strategy game. Mario Kart Super Circuit might have the best single player racing in the series and it's surprisingly deep.
12-31-01, 11:07 AM
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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon- This is #2 on my top 10 of 2001 list. The only gripe is that it can be a little hard to see at times as it is a dark game.
Mario Kart Super Circuit- One of the best game series ever, and this installment doesn't dissapoint. 20 all new tracks, with all 20 tracks from the SNES version as an unlockable extra.
Wario Land 4- Simply a great game. A platformer that takes some thought, as it has some puzzle elements.
Super Mario Advance- It SMB2, what more needs to be said. If you aren't sick of it, pick it up as it's one of the best games of all-time.
Advance Wars- This has got great reviews, but I haven't played it as strategy games aren't my thing. If you like them, give it a try.
Golden Sun- Again, great reviews, but I gave up RPG's a few years ago, but if you like them give it a try.
I'd avoid the next two.
Rayman Advance- graphics are nice, but the camera is zoomed in too far leading to blind jumps. Plus the game is just too hard IMO. I loved Rayman 2 on the Dreamcast so I gave this a chance. It just doesn't have the magic of the sequel and was just an excercise in frustration.
F-zero- Unlike Mario Kart, this game just doesn't stand the test of time. It's just too much like the mediocre SNES game, and has none of the elements from the much improved N64 version. Plus to be successful you have to use the L and R triggers extensively, and those buttons suck and are very uncomfortable to use.
Mario Kart Super Circuit- One of the best game series ever, and this installment doesn't dissapoint. 20 all new tracks, with all 20 tracks from the SNES version as an unlockable extra.
Wario Land 4- Simply a great game. A platformer that takes some thought, as it has some puzzle elements.
Super Mario Advance- It SMB2, what more needs to be said. If you aren't sick of it, pick it up as it's one of the best games of all-time.
Advance Wars- This has got great reviews, but I haven't played it as strategy games aren't my thing. If you like them, give it a try.
Golden Sun- Again, great reviews, but I gave up RPG's a few years ago, but if you like them give it a try.
I'd avoid the next two.
Rayman Advance- graphics are nice, but the camera is zoomed in too far leading to blind jumps. Plus the game is just too hard IMO. I loved Rayman 2 on the Dreamcast so I gave this a chance. It just doesn't have the magic of the sequel and was just an excercise in frustration.
F-zero- Unlike Mario Kart, this game just doesn't stand the test of time. It's just too much like the mediocre SNES game, and has none of the elements from the much improved N64 version. Plus to be successful you have to use the L and R triggers extensively, and those buttons suck and are very uncomfortable to use.
12-31-01, 06:55 PM
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Super Dodge Ball, which is an will remain one of the greatest games ever made.
Street Fighter 2 Turbo Revival- Fantastic Fighting on the go! And I assume Street Fighter Alpha will be good too when it comes out.
Street Fighter 2 Turbo Revival- Fantastic Fighting on the go! And I assume Street Fighter Alpha will be good too when it comes out.
01-01-02, 12:52 AM
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I have to agree with everyone's choices.
Advance Wars is a great game with hours of replay value.
Golden Sun is a solid, fun RPG.
Wario Land 4 is a terrific platformer. It's great how each level requires you to do something different to clear the level.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit is well...it's Mario Kart.
Don't forget about Gameboy Color also. The GBA can play those games. I'd recommend picking up either or both of the Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons games. They're classic SNES Zelda games.
Advance Wars is a great game with hours of replay value.
Golden Sun is a solid, fun RPG.
Wario Land 4 is a terrific platformer. It's great how each level requires you to do something different to clear the level.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit is well...it's Mario Kart.
Don't forget about Gameboy Color also. The GBA can play those games. I'd recommend picking up either or both of the Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons games. They're classic SNES Zelda games.
