Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2

 Game Boy Advance
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 233 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 8 out of 233
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. David
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    Miyamoto's masterpiece, handheld.
  5. RyanM.
    Mar 8, 2004
    10
    The game cant get boring with all the chalenges and tricks.
  6. JesseM.
    Jan 27, 2005
    10
    I like that you can play 2 different games and don't have to change cartridges.
  7. 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.
  8. Harry210
    Nov 25, 2010
    10
    Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is... well, I'll put it simply, the best game I've ever played! You can stuff all the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 games I've played, this is such a lovely game with brilliant and challenging platform game play and superb 2D graphics. It's a typical 2D platformer which involves Mario or Luigi going through themed levels like the caverns, forest andSuper Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is... well, I'll put it simply, the best game I've ever played! You can stuff all the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 games I've played, this is such a lovely game with brilliant and challenging platform game play and superb 2D graphics. It's a typical 2D platformer which involves Mario or Luigi going through themed levels like the caverns, forest and ghost houses and getting from A to B in an allocated time limit. Memorable enemies from past Mario games make a come back like the Koopa Troopa's and Bullet Bills. Whats nice is that you can pick up Koopa Shells and throw them at your enemies! This 2D platformer is not entirely linear due to the fact that most levels include secret exits and some can take you to secret areas. There's always a satisfactory feeling when you find a secret area since it's not obvious where they are hidden in the level. You need your exploring skills to find them. The boss battles which include you fighting the Koopalings are fun to fight, if a little easy. The music is brilliant ranging from the happy cheerful overworld theme to the dark and creepy castle theme. What adds to the game play is that Yoshi now joins you in the adventure to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. When you are riding Yoshi, you can eat enemies (except Koopa Shells) spit them out and see them roll into other enemies and different coloured Koopa Shells that Yoshi holds in his mouth, can grant him special abilities for a limited time. Anyway, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 is a brilliant and enjoyable game and, despite not playing the original SNES version, is the best game I've ever played... ever!… Expand
  9. thejonez
    Apr 29, 2012
    10
    Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 may have an awkward title, but it is truly a great game! The controls are solid and you are definitely in control of Mario. The world is extremely vast with many secrets, even top secrets! I always played with Luigi because Mario can not jump as high. The Mario Bros. add-on was not all that great, but it was there in cause you wanted to take a breakSuper Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 may have an awkward title, but it is truly a great game! The controls are solid and you are definitely in control of Mario. The world is extremely vast with many secrets, even top secrets! I always played with Luigi because Mario can not jump as high. The Mario Bros. add-on was not all that great, but it was there in cause you wanted to take a break from the game. The game was challenging and immensely exploratory. This remains one of my favorite Mario games because of its gameplay that can not be put down until the end! It is not that replayable in my opinion based merely on its size, but overall amazing buy for the Game Boy Advance!… Expand
  10. JHango
    Aug 16, 2011
    10
    A remake of a Masterpiece. Super Mario world is one of the best games of all time.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. LMD
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Pure perfection. Super Mario World is already a timeless classic on SNES and its improvements are well enough for a take on GBA. Removing multiplayer and overuse voice acting might not be great but that does not ruin anything at all
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. Pikayoshi
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best better than the SNES version wish they had game boy advance virtual console for the Nintendo switch to play this game!
  28. Pseudomonki
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Esplendido, quase indescritível, jogo estupidamente divertido e complexo, grande, e que em sua sinopse n tem nada demais para os tempos atuais, mas que é efetuada de forma incrível, trilha sonora impecável, bem polido, gráficos funcionais e ótimo boss.
  29. Jcdz77
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Just managed to get my hands on this game again after years of not playing it! Plopped it into my sp and was taken on a nostalgia trip of epic proportions! Nostalgia aside, this game is still the pinnacle of 2d mario in my eyes! Great level design, fun powers ups like yoshi and the cape, and a colorful world with tons of secrets! Its an amazing game to play to this day, and if your a marioJust managed to get my hands on this game again after years of not playing it! Plopped it into my sp and was taken on a nostalgia trip of epic proportions! Nostalgia aside, this game is still the pinnacle of 2d mario in my eyes! Great level design, fun powers ups like yoshi and the cape, and a colorful world with tons of secrets! Its an amazing game to play to this day, and if your a mario fan you would be doing yourself a disservice by not playing this game!… Expand
  30. theprotagonist
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I played this when it came out on the GBA and again just recently on the Switch via Nintendo Switch Online.

    This is the best 2D platformer ever made. Period. 30 years, and it still hasn't been topped.
  31. WhoDaDev
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    A solid port of the greatest game of all time. Plus it includes the remaster of Mario Bros. whats not to love?
  32. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  33. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This was the first-ever game I played so I'm probably blinded by nostalgia.
  34. StoneJaguar
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Insanely great 2D platformer. Cute graphics and fun gameplay. Easily 10/10. I love it.
  35. WojtekS.
    Jul 14, 2003
    9
    Classic!
  36. 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.
  37. kirkteegardin
    Jul 5, 2012
    9
    Super Mario World was one of the first video games I played. I was a child when this game came out and I could easily pick it up right now and enjoy it. When I was little the only way I could get even close to beating it was by using the star shortcut. With the shortcut I could basically beat the game in an hour or two. What makes the game so great is that the game play never gets old.Super Mario World was one of the first video games I played. I was a child when this game came out and I could easily pick it up right now and enjoy it. When I was little the only way I could get even close to beating it was by using the star shortcut. With the shortcut I could basically beat the game in an hour or two. What makes the game so great is that the game play never gets old. Yes the graphics suck, as compared to today's video games, but the level design continuously changes. One level there are black bullets shooting at you and the next you are riding Yoshi, eating apples, jumping on football players. I would estimate that their are over one hundred levels. Not only that, you can play all of them again; except for the castles (boss levels). There are many secrets that I am sure I still haven't discovered in this classic game. Some secrets I have discovered is the star shortcut (duh), the item level, how to get ninety-nine life's, and colored Yoshi's. The music throughout the game is decent. When you are beginning to run out of time the music speeds up which helps change up the tempo of the game. If you have not ever played this game you should do yourself a favor and hit yourself.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. BM30
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game! Playing Super Mario World by itself it's awesome, but (at the time) being able to play game on the go was legendary. The gameplay physics is perfect not exactly like the original but close enough. This game is fantastic and I'd recommend it along with the original.
  42. ItsDaDoc
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    Super Mario World is probably one of the most interesting side-scrolling mario platformers, filled to the brim with secrets, vibrant colors, and creative level designs all around. This GBA port does not dissapoint.
  43. Xrayplayer
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    Solid game and perfect for gba owners.... Inferior to the super nintendo port but close enough
  44. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 20, 2022
    9
    This game is kind of good for a remake. It has voices included in the remake, it has more check points in levels, and when you take damage, you just go big again. Don't know why they removed that in the original game when super mario bros 3 had that mechanic in the game. However the graphics don't look as good as in the SNES game, the graphics aren't as good, neither wasThis game is kind of good for a remake. It has voices included in the remake, it has more check points in levels, and when you take damage, you just go big again. Don't know why they removed that in the original game when super mario bros 3 had that mechanic in the game. However the graphics don't look as good as in the SNES game, the graphics aren't as good, neither was the music, and there are no new levels in the game. As for the game itself, I first played smw when I was 7 years old back when I was just getting into mario. The graphics were great(not as good or mind blowing as super mario all stars) and it showed me that graphics can go beyond 8 bit on both consoles and handhelds. Before, I just played the gameboy color and NES but when I was at a hotel playing the SNES, I felt like I was in the future! Eventually I saw other kids playing the gameboy advance version a couple years later at a summer camp and I eventually I got it a couple months later. It took me and my brother alittle over 2 years to beat it and it was mazing when I beat bowser. I even had a dream about beating him the day before. What a masterpiece. Nowdays I say the game is alittle easy for a mario game but back then, it was a great challenge. The only thing I wish the game did was have more mystery to the story. Even super mario bros 1 and 3 had some mystory to it.… Expand
  45. gcgamer
    Jun 20, 2007
    8
    Yeah this is a cool game ... the graphics aint the best...but its fun..and thats what counts!!
  46. bonnin40
    Feb 18, 2013
    8
    Really great, spot on port of the classic snes title, and also includes the classic Mario Bros. arcade! with updated graphics and sound, as well as a few new extras added, this is an amazing way to experience the original Super Mario World, and is a wonderful game in general.
  47. KnightfallLA
    May 3, 2013
    8
    Immersion is what you'll find in this spectacular game of Super Mario World. I have played both the Super Nintendo version and the Gameboy Advance port as a child and this game has aged well; the Gameboy Advance version has shown improvement in graphics from the SNES. Like every Mario game, there are barley any story elements. Controls feel right during gameplay from beginning to end. TheImmersion is what you'll find in this spectacular game of Super Mario World. I have played both the Super Nintendo version and the Gameboy Advance port as a child and this game has aged well; the Gameboy Advance version has shown improvement in graphics from the SNES. Like every Mario game, there are barley any story elements. Controls feel right during gameplay from beginning to end. The soundtrack has its moments in specific parts of the game. This game has a variety of game level deign and enemies, so you won't see anything repetitive in this game. The length of gameplay is up to you, whether you want to complete all levels, including every secret finishes and collecting every special objects called Dragon Coins; total completion are from 10-15 hours max. This game is great and I recommend it to those interested in retro games and in the Mario games in general.… Expand
  48. angelss_13
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    Una excelente adaptación a una consola portátil de un clásico de Nintendo. Gran diseño y jugabilidad. Una gran variedad de enemigos y escenarios, así como de secretos y acertijos. Entretenimiento garantizado.
  49. BellamySacir
    Nov 8, 2020
    8
    It actually is incredible how hard this game was to me but like everything about this was just so much fun!
  50. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    El mejor Mario previo a las épocas 3D. Música memorable, buenos niveles, todo lo hace correcto.
    Nota Final: 8.2
  51. 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

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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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