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I often have been enjoying a lot of classic video games from the 80's that have really been resurfacing over the past few years. It really is wonderful to see older games feel fresh and newly exciting again. That truly has been the case for one lucky plumber, Mario. Nintendo really has done a remarkable job of reintroducing Mario games to the Game Boy Advance audience. It has done very much wonders for a lot of people, who are now enjoying the feeling of the most groundbreaking entertainment that has ever brought games to the home. Nintendo did it originally with Super Mario Brothers, and their sequel was opposite any of the classic Mario stories that had ever been told.Super Mario Advance: Super Mario Brothers 2, is a restored version to the classic video game from ... MoreI often have been enjoying a lot of classic video games from the 80's that have really been resurfacing over the past few years. It really is wonderful to see older games feel fresh and newly exciting again. That truly has been the case for one lucky plumber, Mario. Nintendo really has done a remarkable job of reintroducing Mario games to the Game Boy Advance audience. It has done very much wonders for a lot of people, who are now enjoying the feeling of the most groundbreaking entertainment that has ever brought games to the home. Nintendo did it originally with Super Mario Brothers, and their sequel was opposite any of the classic Mario stories that had ever been told.Super Mario Advance: Super Mario Brothers 2, is a restored version to the classic video game from the late 80's. The game features your option of one of four characters to control, Mario or Luigi, Toad or Princess Toadstool. The game is located through seven dream world stages and 20 different levels. The gameplay focuses in on a nightmare Mario has as he and his pals stop Wart and his henchmen including Birdo, Mouser, Fryguy and many shyguys from ruining the dream world Mario is stuck in. The game doesn't feature the traditional Super Mario gameplay, where instead you dig deep to pick up items to hurl at your opponents.Yet, with all the goodsides, there really are a few downsides to this game. The graphics do seem a little bit out of tune, unlike their original NES gameplay, or even the remastered gameplay fr.

While I admit this isn't the best Mario game, it is my favorite. "Why?", you might ask. For one thing, it gives us a break from the traditional "jump-on-the-enemies'-heads-and-succeed" gameplay. While jumping on something is probably a better way to defeat things then having to have to look around for something to throw at them (and I'm not the type who likes the idea that you have to depend on some form of item), but Super Mario Advance (which is conviently 2 games in one pack) keeps the veggies abundant and provides other ways to defeat enemies. You can pick them up and hurtle them. I will first describe the new-and-improved Super Mario Bros. 2, then I will describe the second game (which has also ben modified) the Mario Bros. arcade game.Super Mario Bros. 2 is ... MoreWhile I admit this isn't the best Mario game, it is my favorite. "Why?", you might ask. For one thing, it gives us a break from the traditional "jump-on-the-enemies'-heads-and-succeed" gameplay. While jumping on something is probably a better way to defeat things then having to have to look around for something to throw at them (and I'm not the type who likes the idea that you have to depend on some form of item), but Super Mario Advance (which is conviently 2 games in one pack) keeps the veggies abundant and provides other ways to defeat enemies. You can pick them up and hurtle them. I will first describe the new-and-improved Super Mario Bros. 2, then I will describe the second game (which has also ben modified) the Mario Bros. arcade game.Super Mario Bros. 2 is the main part of the game. This is a noticeably better version of Super Mario Bros. 2, due to the giant vegetables and larger enemies (that supply hearts whenever you throw them or hit them with something). Though it is rare to find these giant creatures, I like them. The giant vegetables take out so many more enemies at a time, that I can't believe it.The game is creative in it's design, as each world is very rich and cartoonish, though I imagine it could be more of a dream. And it turns out that the whole game is a dream that Mario is having. However, there are only 3 designs and 7 worlds. The designs are, grass lands (sort of), deserts, and a castle. The grass lands I prefer, but I have a few favorites.

In 1988, Super Mario Bros. 2 was released for the NES and was an instant hit for Nintendo. In 2001, Nintendo started their Super Mario Advance series with this title, an enhanced port of Super Mario Bros. 2 and released it on the Game Boy Advance. Basically, they enhanced the graphics and sounds, included an intro that was not shown on the original hit and included an enhanced port of the original Mario Bros. arcade game, which can be played separately.The PROS: Just like the original NES hit, Super Mario Advance is fun to play and a perfect fit for the GBA. The enhanced graphics and sounds are nice and the controls are spot on so it's very easy to get into. When you are done playing, you can check out the other game that is bundled, Mario Bros. Originally an arcade ... MoreIn 1988, Super Mario Bros. 2 was released for the NES and was an instant hit for Nintendo. In 2001, Nintendo started their Super Mario Advance series with this title, an enhanced port of Super Mario Bros. 2 and released it on the Game Boy Advance. Basically, they enhanced the graphics and sounds, included an intro that was not shown on the original hit and included an enhanced port of the original Mario Bros. arcade game, which can be played separately.The PROS: Just like the original NES hit, Super Mario Advance is fun to play and a perfect fit for the GBA. The enhanced graphics and sounds are nice and the controls are spot on so it's very easy to get into. When you are done playing, you can check out the other game that is bundled, Mario Bros. Originally an arcade game ported to the NES years ago, this game pits you and up to 4 players to battle it out against enemies in an underground pipes system, complete with enhanced graphics and sounds. It's more fun to play with friends than by yourself.The CONS: Well nothing else has been added but for what it is, it's still a fun game to play.Super Mario Advance is a game that should be in anyone's GBA collection. It's a great port of a classic sequel that's spot on and with extra features added, you can take it on the go whenever you want. Track this down because it is worth it. I highly recommend it.

When Nintendo re-released the original Super Mario Bros. as Super Mario Bros. Deluxe for the Game Boy, I was pretty excited. I had been longing to play that game again for years. My NES had long since died and that game was one of my all-time favorites. Now we get the original Super Mario Bros 2 for the Game Boy Advance. That is what Super Mario Advance actually is. If you never owned a NES and/or never played Super Mario Bros 2, you should definitely get this game. If you did play this game on the NES, you should still get it. It brought back great memories of playing the old game as a kid. Plus, it adds some new aspects to the original game. Now, instead of playing through the game to beat the final boss and being done, there is actually replay value here. Every ... MoreWhen Nintendo re-released the original Super Mario Bros. as Super Mario Bros. Deluxe for the Game Boy, I was pretty excited. I had been longing to play that game again for years. My NES had long since died and that game was one of my all-time favorites. Now we get the original Super Mario Bros 2 for the Game Boy Advance. That is what Super Mario Advance actually is. If you never owned a NES and/or never played Super Mario Bros 2, you should definitely get this game. If you did play this game on the NES, you should still get it. It brought back great memories of playing the old game as a kid. Plus, it adds some new aspects to the original game. Now, instead of playing through the game to beat the final boss and being done, there is actually replay value here. Every level has 5 red coins and 2 yoshi eggs hidden somewhere in the level that you have to find in order to completely beat the game. Is there a whole lot of incentive to actually do this? Not really, but it still adds another dimension to the game.I should also mention that these NES games work perfectly on the Game Boy Advance. The control works fine, the graphics of the Game Boy Advance are actually better than those of the NES. Hopefully Nintendo continues this trend and releases more of its original gmaes on the Game Boy Advance.

In 1988, when Nintendo was developing Super Mario Bros. 3, someone said "Oh my god! We forgot to make a Mario 2 for North America!"So they made one out of Japan-only game Doki Doki Panic. And everybody liked it...until they found out what was done to make it.Super Mario Bros 2 differed a lot from the first Mario game. Mainly because of its origin. You throw veggies at your enemies, there's a mini-boss at the end of every level, you get to choose from 4 characters, and Bowser isn't the main enemy. And you know what? All that was awesome. The music and sounds were kind of what you expected in a Mario game, but note: Doki Doki Panic had the same music and sounds. Just that this is in 32-Bit.This Game Boy Advance version is a great re-release of Mario 2. It featured ... MoreIn 1988, when Nintendo was developing Super Mario Bros. 3, someone said "Oh my god! We forgot to make a Mario 2 for North America!"So they made one out of Japan-only game Doki Doki Panic. And everybody liked it...until they found out what was done to make it.Super Mario Bros 2 differed a lot from the first Mario game. Mainly because of its origin. You throw veggies at your enemies, there's a mini-boss at the end of every level, you get to choose from 4 characters, and Bowser isn't the main enemy. And you know what? All that was awesome. The music and sounds were kind of what you expected in a Mario game, but note: Doki Doki Panic had the same music and sounds. Just that this is in 32-Bit.This Game Boy Advance version is a great re-release of Mario 2. It featured lots of improvements over the original. First, notice the score system. Mario 2 never kept track of score, and neither did the Super Nintendo version (in Mario All-Stars). There are also new GIANT Pow Blocks and Shy Guys. Hearts now appear a lot more often. Of course, there are now voices.The biggest difference I know is the new Yoshi Challenge after you beat Wart for the first time. You have to go around all the levels of the game, looking for hidden Yoshi eggs (Don't worry, you can select the levels). Get all 40 and then you beat the whole game. The eggs, though, are hidden in the Subspace (Where you find the mushrooms), and they are not beside the mushrooms. The Yoshi Challenge made the game's replay value go up hi.

Super Mario Advance is a fun, yet challenging game. It took all the charm from the original, and made it look and sound 10x better. Although most of the art and assets are ripped straight from Super Mario: All Stars, I still think this a competent recreation of a classic game, that I love to this day. While this isn't my favorite game in the Mario series, it's still a welcome addition to my GBA collection!Super Mario Advance adds features that weren't in the NES, or All Stars versions of Mario 2, at the end of the game, you can go back through any level and find all the ace-coins you missed along the way. Finding all the ace-coins in a level grants you a 1-up. Next is the Yoshi egg challenge, where you have to run around the levels to find 2 hidden Yoshi eggs. Gotta ... MoreSuper Mario Advance is a fun, yet challenging game. It took all the charm from the original, and made it look and sound 10x better. Although most of the art and assets are ripped straight from Super Mario: All Stars, I still think this a competent recreation of a classic game, that I love to this day. While this isn't my favorite game in the Mario series, it's still a welcome addition to my GBA collection!Super Mario Advance adds features that weren't in the NES, or All Stars versions of Mario 2, at the end of the game, you can go back through any level and find all the ace-coins you missed along the way. Finding all the ace-coins in a level grants you a 1-up. Next is the Yoshi egg challenge, where you have to run around the levels to find 2 hidden Yoshi eggs. Gotta say, some of them are hard to find. But its certainly a welcome change from the Original.Overall, I recommend this game to anyone who wants to either get into Mario, or just wants another game for their GBA, I'd recommend getting this game instead of the Original or Super Nintendo versions, because this game has a save feature and unlimited continues, so no matter if you get a game over, it just starts you up at the beginning of the level. So for those who want a more fun and laid back experience, you can buy the GBA cartridge, or alternatively, if you don't own a GBA, you can purchase this game off the Wii U Virtual Console for about 8 bucks. Thanks for reading!

Of Course You allways need a Mario. This was the first game i got i played it at the store before i had mg GBA and i Was like wow. I bought it and that night i was about 25 percent done with the superMario part. In this Mario there is the regular game and a arcade mode where you get coins and kill stuff not much fun so this is all i am going to talk about it. Super Mario Advance is fun and it is nice to chosse between the four charaters Lugie Peach Toad And the classic Mario. The bosses at the end of each level are very easy to beat i barly ever die and have to start over. this game would be great for you if you play it a little each day and its not the only game have so you don't log millions of hours on it. But if you're a die hard gamer like me and play for hours ... MoreOf Course You allways need a Mario. This was the first game i got i played it at the store before i had mg GBA and i Was like wow. I bought it and that night i was about 25 percent done with the superMario part. In this Mario there is the regular game and a arcade mode where you get coins and kill stuff not much fun so this is all i am going to talk about it. Super Mario Advance is fun and it is nice to chosse between the four charaters Lugie Peach Toad And the classic Mario. The bosses at the end of each level are very easy to beat i barly ever die and have to start over. this game would be great for you if you play it a little each day and its not the only game have so you don't log millions of hours on it. But if you're a die hard gamer like me and play for hours you will have it beat in days. All in all its a great game while it last.SOUNDS EFFECTS 3.0 What do expect from a mario all he does is picks up stuff jumps a yells when he diesMUSIC 2.7 Differant music for differant parts of the level compared to other games for the Gba there O KGRAPHICS 4.0 Im impressed for a mario nice back drops very colorfulCONTROLS 2.0 I being very generous but i gues what can Mario donjust jumpand pick stuff up but it dissapointed me this game didnt use the R and Z buttons well it does use the R button to change screen shots which is use less and i never use it.RE PLAY 4.0 it is fun to play the second time and you can beat the bosses without die ingAll In All you Probally thi.