Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 233 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 213 out of 233
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 233
  3. Negative: 8 out of 233
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  1. JHango
    Aug 16, 2011
    10
    A remake of a Masterpiece. Super Mario world is one of the best games of all time.
  2. KendylKlownfish
    May 3, 2011
    10
    It's not a new game, but it's an excellent port of a masterpiece in the palm of your hands. Pros: Excellent visuals, control, and audio; overall, it's an unforgettable platforming experience. Cons: Not many additional features.
  3. ZiggyStardust
    Jan 7, 2003
    10
    It's a nice port of the best game of all time. While they didn't add anything significant, it's still the best game of all time.
  4. SCB92
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    I regretted selling my Super Nintendo, knowing that I might never play this game, among others, again; but having a Nintendo DS, with a GBA slot, it gave me a chance to play one of the first games I ever played in my life again and bring nostalgia; this may not exactly be exactly the same as the SNES one, but it's close enough, and is probably better
  5. javis10
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    I really recommend this game, especially for the SNES, the original. It is a little hard to pass through some levels but it is funny. This game will always bring me good memories from my childhood.
  6. chronoT
    Sep 2, 2012
    9
    I remember my brother telling me this game was the best ever when it came out because it was the biggest game ever made. I am pretty sure he was right at the time, this game is really the beginning of video games for me. Nintendo did such a good job capturing our imaginations as kids and this game is no exception. In the early 90's when this game came out it was a breakthrough in gaming,I remember my brother telling me this game was the best ever when it came out because it was the biggest game ever made. I am pretty sure he was right at the time, this game is really the beginning of video games for me. Nintendo did such a good job capturing our imaginations as kids and this game is no exception. In the early 90's when this game came out it was a breakthrough in gaming, and even today it is still fun to play.… Expand
  7. Timkey
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    Best platformer on a handheld. Many levels and secrets, cape is really fun to use, but still bit breaking the game or rather making the game much easier, it´s still very challenging.
  8. GamecubeLover
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    Amazing port of the instant perfect classic on the snes. Now you can play almost anywhere which is an upgrade and the controls are amazing and the graphics are phenomenal. Everything in this game ranges from great to perfect.
  9. Malleon_
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    Super Mario World is a fantastic game. While the GBA did have some criticism from it's small screen (240x160), when it comes to a game like Mario, the screen size doesn't hinder the experience. Luigi's higher jump and terrible traction and the original arcade Mario Bros. are nice, but the sound, graphics, and everything is still what you would expect. All levels (except one) are great andSuper Mario World is a fantastic game. While the GBA did have some criticism from it's small screen (240x160), when it comes to a game like Mario, the screen size doesn't hinder the experience. Luigi's higher jump and terrible traction and the original arcade Mario Bros. are nice, but the sound, graphics, and everything is still what you would expect. All levels (except one) are great and pretty decent, with checkpoints to boot. Difficulty also naturally scales, and not all levels are point A to point B, with some extra exits scattered around for a total of 96.… Expand
  10. shprea
    Jun 28, 2013
    9
    It's essentially the same game as the SNES version, except now you can also play as Luigi. That's not a bad thing, considering this is one of the best games of all time.
  11. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    It feels like new despite the games age, which doesn't matter. It plays and feels just like the original. It also has a challenge in its gameplay, which makes it highly recommendable.
  12. rhaynes7
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    This is personally my favorite Mario game of all time and along with Super Mario Bros. 3, this encapsulate the experience of how our modern Mario has come to be.

    With expert level design, classic music, and a great deal of hidden unlockables, this game is far better than the New Super Mario Bros. which follow an all too predictable structure. You'll face an enormous variety of    This is personally my favorite Mario game of all time and along with Super Mario Bros. 3, this encapsulate the experience of how our modern Mario has come to be.

    With expert level design, classic music, and a great deal of hidden unlockables, this game is far better than the New Super Mario Bros. which follow an all too predictable structure. You'll face an enormous variety of challenges on your way to Bowser's castle, and there won't be a single moment of boredom. Even after you take down Bowser, you'll want to find all the special coins and unlock all the special stages because you want to experience this whole game, not because you feel like you need to unlock some achievement or something.    … Expand
  13. Jaychao
    Jan 7, 2003
    10
    This is a great game. It is challenging and fun. It does get a little dull after a while but is still great.
  14. David
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    Miyamoto's masterpiece, handheld.
  15. GregS.
    Jul 27, 2002
    10
    How do you improve on perfection? This game shows us how. Nearly ten years old and as good as it ever was in fact due to new improvements even better.
  16. BasilZero
    Sep 2, 2012
    9
    If you missed the first Super Mario World, this is your best chance of re-living a old classic, not only is the game improved with its colors, sound effects and storytelling but it is now on a portable which makes it even more memorable experience. You will surely enjoy this timeless classic.
  17. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Junto a super mario bros 3 es uno de los mejores plataformas 2d de todo los tiempos a Incluye a yoshi!!! 10/10
  18. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    A Masterpiece that you could play on the go. Super Mario World is one of all the time great games and still great to play all these years later. Part of gaming history and must be played.
  19. darsckor
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    me parece demasiado divertido, es mas el super mario mas ''feliz'' por asi decirlo que he jugado, y el hecho de que implementaran al yoshi de forma tan interactiva le da un puntazo, ademas tiene jefes originales y niveles que no aburren, una joya.
  20. AKthaBeast
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of all time ported to handheld was one of the greatest things at that time. So many memories on both the SNES and on the road on the GBA
  21. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Хороший сборник. Но впихивать каждый раз Mario Bros- это не хорошо. Super Mario World игра которая использовала идеи третей части: карту, перо. Но и добавило Yoshi.
  22. Captain_Faramir
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    Best remake ever of a game, with creativity and level-design the best I have ever seen in a 2d platform game. A game that truly can be replayed endlessly.
  23. Rhymeswititch
    Jan 26, 2013
    9
    I am sooooooo late to the review party on this, but I am retro gaming now. What a great way to play this classic. I was a Sega kid back when this was out, and missed all the SNES fun. Now that I beat the main game, 73 levels so far, I can gush about how this is a must for any gameboy advance owner. The only complaint is the addition of Luigi, he is the worst developed playable character II am sooooooo late to the review party on this, but I am retro gaming now. What a great way to play this classic. I was a Sega kid back when this was out, and missed all the SNES fun. Now that I beat the main game, 73 levels so far, I can gush about how this is a must for any gameboy advance owner. The only complaint is the addition of Luigi, he is the worst developed playable character I have ever used on a Nintendo product. He is insanely clumsy and frustrating--hence, I do not use him at all now.… Expand
  24. klyted2
    Feb 12, 2016
    5
    a very great port there are some flaws the colors of the gba made the game not look like the snes just a minor complaint but the sound i would rate the sound 7 out of 10 so super mario world gba port may not be the best version of mario world but it is good that we can play a good snes game while were out somewhere
  25. gcgamer
    Jun 20, 2007
    8
    Yeah this is a cool game ... the graphics aint the best...but its fun..and thats what counts!!
  26. Seriosity
    Mar 22, 2013
    10
    The GBA remake of one of the greatest games of all time. The SNES is definitely more difficult, though I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing. A masterpiece, regardless.
  27. WojtekS.
    Jul 14, 2003
    9
    Classic!
  28. JM.
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    This is an extremely good replacement for my old SNES copy since my parents gave my SNES away! (I shall never forgive them for that.) Anyway great buy, great game. Plus that extra arcade game makes it more worthwhile.
  29. RyanM.
    Mar 8, 2004
    10
    The game cant get boring with all the chalenges and tricks.
  30. JesseM.
    Jan 27, 2005
    10
    I like that you can play 2 different games and don't have to change cartridges.
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#3 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#4 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. G4 TV
    100
    All the important elements that made "Super Mario World" a classic are preserved in this portable version and should inspire other companies to revive other SNES titles for possible GBA ports.
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  2. Hot Games
    90
    Seriously addictive - and seriously fun.
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  3. All Game Guide
    90
    A remake of the 1991 release, and it makes a great game even better.
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