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GBA  So much to do...better sit down... 4.6
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by The Shape
from West Midlands, , England		Sep 20, 2005
THE GOOD:
Incredibly deep yet delightfully simple. Easy to pick up and play but beware - you won't want to put it down.

THE BAD:
Steep difficulty curve - The early stages are incredibly easy, but later on the game gets much harder, at times bordering on annoying.

SUMMARY:
There have been other Mario games on the GBA since Super Mario World 2, but this is without a doubt the best. Like having the classic SNES version in your pocket, even when you think you've done everything (and that will take a long, long time) there are still more secret exits to discover, switches to press and enemies to bounce on.

The game may have "kiddy" cartoon style graphics and a dire "damsel in distress" plot, but they suit the simple gameplay perfectly. Jump, bounce, spin, climb and swim your way to the end of each stage, eventually leading you to the boss stage. Each of these takes a certain amount of skill to beat, cultimating in the final face off with the evil Bowser.

Beware, however, younger players may find the game frustating, with potential to get stuck at a certain area of the game fairly high. However, older, more persistent more skillful players will enjoy this game to the full, and it is for they whom this game is definitely worth getting. Get your hands on a copy today, you won't regret it!

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GBA  GREAT 5.0
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by moocoweatsfire
from :], , The land of :]		Oct 12, 2004
THE GOOD:
everythin
graphics

THE BAD:
nuthin i can think of

SUMMARY:
Graphics: Clear and pretty colorful, but not that detailed and some parts are very sparce and primitive.

Sound: The sound-effects are as they should be, while the music features many nice Mario tunes that sounds good on the GBA.

Gameplay: Flawless control, tons of varied, well-designed levels, a playable Yoshi and some nice items makes the gameplay brilliant.

Lifespan: Does not take such a long while to finish, but secrets and strong replays makes you return to it.

Overall: Excellent stuff, the first game was crap!!!

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GBA  Handheld Perfection 5.0
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by Bri
from NSU, , Florida		Jul 28, 2004
THE GOOD:
THE GOOD:
This reincarnation of one of my first games has been done perfectly, and then some. Graphics are as werid/beautiful as always, the sound is dead on, the extras are hot. Everything about this game is perfect.

THE BAD:
Absolutely nothing.

SUMMARY:
This is what I call perfection. Never have I had such a good time with a handheld game. AND I played and conquered the original SNES game about 80 times. Mario finds himself going after the princess once again, but now he has Yoshi, Luigi and different upgrades to help him. The map you use is pretty cool, it actually changes shape with specific events in the game*cough beat 4th boss*cough*. The gameplay is flawless, no glitches, you fall you lose, just the prefect formula. Nothing else to say, A must-buy classic!

Taken from bri89's review, alternate account.

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GBA  Super Mario Advance 2 3.0
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by Corleone
from Seattle, WA, 		May 23, 2004
My brother owns this game and I play with it at times, and this is the best Mario game for Gameboy Advance ever made. First off let's start with the music, the music is a silent and yet a catchy tune it never gets annoying(which is unbelivable because in all my games the music is very repeatitive). Than there's the game itself, I find it challenging yet fun, but this isn't the type of game on which you could throw it against the wall and break it to pieces all it takes is some practice and the game becomes easier. Now like all other Mario games you have to rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser you can either choose Mario or Luigi to use in the game. Anyways if you don't own any Mario games I suggest you buying this. Anyways get on your Yoshi and buy the game!
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GBA  It's back! 5.0
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by Jax06
from , , 		Jan 12, 2004
THE GOOD:
Good graphics, and it's the best classis game ever to come to Gameboy!

SUMMARY:
This...game...is.......great!

If your a Mario fan and if you don't have this game, and even if your not a mario fan, you are missing out! This game was brought back from the past and was made into a new game with whole new features you and your friends are sure to enjoy!

So, if you got the need for some action and if your bored, try buying this game, and you'll be glad you did!


-Jax

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GBA  Mario 4.5
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by gotenks992
from , ON, Canada		Nov 1, 2003
THE GOOD:
Well there were about 96 amazing and fun levels in the game.

This game had some nice graphics too and how you can use Luigi and Mario instead of just Mario.

Also how you battle Bowser to save the princess

THE BAD:
How after you beat a ghost house or castle this thing would show up asking to continue, save and continue or save and quit and that annoy me.

SUMMARY:
Well this game had amzing graphics and i love the music and they Mario bros game on this game this game was just too good to be true to be made on the GBA.

This was one of my favorites when i use to have the Super Nintendo i just love it then and i still love it now.

Anyways i think i will give this amazing game 4.5 out of 5 because of the stupid save thing that kept on appearing after every ghost house or Castle.

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GBA  SNES Classic is back 3.0
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by DragoniteBallZ
Sep 27, 2003
THE GOOD:
Lots of levels, great sound, lots of powerups

THE BAD:
nothing

SUMMARY:
The return of one of the greatest games I've ever played. Perhaps the greatest Mario Game ever made.

The Worlds and the amounts of levels in the game are overwhelming and incredible. The journey never seems to end.

The sound and gameplay is also cool. All the modes and powerups there are so many of them. This was a rather big game for it's time. It now makes a grand return.

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GBA  Perfection in every way! 5.0
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by bri89
from New York City, , 		Sep 8, 2003
THE GOOD:
This reincarnation of one of my first games has been done perfectly, and then some. Graphics are as werid/beautiful as always, the sound is dead on, the extras are hot. Everything about this game is perfect.

THE BAD:
The only handheld game that I can think of with no flaws whatsoever!!!

SUMMARY:
This is what I call perfection. Never have I had such a good time with a handheld game. AND I played and conquered the original SNES game about 80 times. Mario finds himself going after the princess once again, but now he has Yoshi, Luigi and different upgrades to help him. The map you use is pretty cool, it actually changes shape with specific events in the game*cough beat 4th boss*cough*. The gameplay is flawless, no glitches, you fall you lose, just the prefect formula. Nothing else to say, A must-buy classic!

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GBA  Mario World 5.0
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by HalfDemon Inuyasha
from Broken Dreams, , 		Jul 15, 2003
THE GOOD:
Playing Mario World for your GBA what can get better than that? you got the old school game play, the same old Yoshi and Mario, plus Luigi, and the same great map and places to visit

THE BAD:
nothing, you might get bored with it..maybe

SUMMARY:
Mario world, ahhhh I remember that game like I was playing it yesterday...well IN fact i was playing it yesterday....:laughs: well enought small talk, lets get right to the game, Mario Advanced 2 contains one of the greatest mario games of all time, Mario World, back when I was a kid I played this game many of times for the SNES, then I evolvedand went on to new games, well then they rereleased it to the GBA, where once I had set eyes on it I wanted it alot, and yes I got it, and I am not complaining, I enjoy playing good old Mario World, and now I can take it portable...:laughs: its got the same old goods in it so it missed nothing and also you can play the 80's Mario battle as a side game...

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GBA  This is really an excellent game. 4.2
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by OK64
from Oslo, , Norway		Jun 28, 2003
THE GOOD:
Tons of levels
great level-design
Yoshi is yours to control
Good tunes
Excellent control

THE BAD:
Primitive graphics
Mario Brothers, not a good game

SUMMARY:
Graphics: Clear and pretty colorful, but not that detailed and some parts are very sparce and primitive.

Sound: The sound-effects are as they should be, while the music features many nice Mario tunes that sounds good on the GBA.

Gameplay: Flawless control, tons of varied, well-designed levels, a playable Yoshi and some nice items makes the gameplay brilliant.

Lifespan: Does not take such a long while to finish, but secrets and strong replay-value makes you return to it. There is also a multiplayer, though you are not likely to spend a long time on that.

Overall: Excellent stuff, blows the first Mario Advance out of the water. Buy this game now!

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