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If you were looking for a character to associate with Nintendo and the Game Boy, the likelihood is that today you'd say Pokmon--but that hasn't always been the case, and in Super Mario Advance Mario, the once king of Nintendo, is making a comeback on the next-generation Game Boy Advance. Based on the age-old formula of the Super Mario Brothers series, you play the usual host of characters from Mario himself to Princess Peach and even the little mushroom guy. The basic premise is fairly simple: run along the simple platforms, kill the bugs and monsters in your path, and get to the end. It's a game that's very easy to understand, yet not one that's easy to complete, and, like so many games before it, makes you want to come back for more every time. And with over 30 odd levels, it's sure to keep you busy for that time. A great title for all ages, Mario will please grown-ups and children alike as they enjoy the cute graphics and the catchy soundtrack. Probably one of the biggest titles of the Game Boy Advance launch, Mario is one of those games that you just have to have in your collection. --Jason Denwood

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Description	Super Mario Advance
Manufacturer	Nintendo
Lowest Price	£17.99
Available at	1 Stores
MPN/UPC/SKU	0045496731397

Review Date: 03-Nov-08
mj_f	Rating: 8 Time with product: Strengths: Remake of classic Super Mario Bros 2 Weaknesses: If classic gaming isn't your thing, this old NES game may not be for you Summary: Super Mario Advance was a launch title for the Game Boy Advance way back in 2001. It is a remake of the classic NES game Super Mario Bros. 2 and is pretty much just a recreation of that game for the handheld system. If you have fond memories of SMB2 or never played it but enjoy 2D Mario platforming games then this game is well worth picking up for your GBA or Nintendo DS system. There are a few tweaks to the original game including new voices for the characters to bring them in line with more current games. Some people may find this annoying but if you never played it, they will seem normal in comparison to more recent Mario games. Also, there are a few very small extras thrown into the game as well as the inclusion of the original Mario Bros game in addition to SMB2. This is a classic title that has gotten the Game Boy Advance Player's choice treatment so it ought to be fairly easy to find and cheap to boot. Pick it up for some classic retro gaming on the go.
Review Date: 07-May-08
FOnewearl	Rating: 8 Time with product: 2 Years Strengths: 4 Player Mario Bros, Redone Graphics Weaknesses: Could Have Used More Extras Summary: Super Mario Advance is a remake of Super Mario Bros 2 that was originally on the NES. In remaking Super Mario Bros 2 on the GameBoy Advance it is the first time in which Super Mario Bros 2 has been ported to a handheld system and along with it they also included Mario Bros which can be played with up to 4 player with one cart if you have a link cable. They upgraded the graphics for Super Mario Bros 2 but really didn't include too many extras (one being a small Yoshi egg hunt mode which is decent but short lived) it would have been nice if they added in more levels/extras or did more in order to add more new content to the game for those who have played though Super Mario Bros 2 years ago. But with all this said they did a great job of porting Super Mario Bros 2 to the GameBoy Advance and the controls are perfect with nothing messed up in the game compared to the original. I would recommend Super Mario Advance to those that are big fans of Super Mario Bros 2 that would like a portable version and for those that haven't played Super Mario Bros 2 before to other it just may not have enough new content to warrent a purchase.

Review Date: 03-Nov-08

mj_f

Rating: Rating 8 8

Time with product:

Strengths: Remake of classic Super Mario Bros 2

Weaknesses: If classic gaming isn't your thing, this old NES game may not be for you

Summary: Super Mario Advance was a launch title for the Game Boy Advance way back in 2001. It is a remake of the classic NES game Super Mario Bros. 2 and is pretty much just a recreation of that game for the handheld system. If you have fond memories of SMB2 or never played it but enjoy 2D Mario platforming games then this game is well worth picking up for your GBA or Nintendo DS system. There are a few tweaks to the original game including new voices for the characters to bring them in line with more current games. Some people may find this annoying but if you never played it, they will seem normal in comparison to more recent Mario games. Also, there are a few very small extras thrown into the game as well as the inclusion of the original Mario Bros game in addition to SMB2. This is a classic title that has gotten the Game Boy Advance Player's choice treatment so it ought to be fairly easy to find and cheap to boot. Pick it up for some classic retro gaming on the go.

Review Date: 07-May-08

FOnewearl

Rating: Rating 8 8

Time with product: 2 Years

Strengths: 4 Player Mario Bros, Redone Graphics

Weaknesses: Could Have Used More Extras

Summary: Super Mario Advance is a remake of Super Mario Bros 2 that was originally on the NES. In remaking Super Mario Bros 2 on the GameBoy Advance it is the first time in which Super Mario Bros 2 has been ported to a handheld system and along with it they also included Mario Bros which can be played with up to 4 player with one cart if you have a link cable. They upgraded the graphics for Super Mario Bros 2 but really didn't include too many extras (one being a small Yoshi egg hunt mode which is decent but short lived) it would have been nice if they added in more levels/extras or did more in order to add more new content to the game for those who have played though Super Mario Bros 2 years ago. But with all this said they did a great job of porting Super Mario Bros 2 to the GameBoy Advance and the controls are perfect with nothing messed up in the game compared to the original. I would recommend Super Mario Advance to those that are big fans of Super Mario Bros 2 that would like a portable version and for those that haven't played Super Mario Bros 2 before to other it just may not have enough new content to warrent a purchase.

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