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Best Gameboy Advance SP Games
Back in 2003, Gameboy advance received an advanced version by the name of Gameboy advance SP. Featuring clamshell design and front-lit screen. GBA advance SP received 1st upgrade in 2005 with a brighter backlit screen. Gameboy SP games are considered to be the best games in the gaming industry. Years later, these games are still relevant amongst the game lovers.
The Minish Cap, The legend of Zelda, and many upgraded classic games from SNES have made our early gaming days beautiful and memorable. There was an extensive list of games from which we have managed to select the best GBA SP games of all time. You are going to love this legendary list of games.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The best Gameboy advance SP game for several reasons. Amazing design, smart complex puzzles, and endless charm. The Minish Cap is the magical hat which lets you shrink to a microscopic size to help the tiny creatures to get rid of darkness from the world. A legendary entry in the Zelda game franchise.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Gameplay:
Golden Sun
Isaac and 3 other adventurers are on the quest to save the world in this surprisingly good game. This game was favorite of Final Fantasy lovers as it had all trappings of the game. The overworld puzzles are pretty good backed by nice turn-based battles and gripping storyline. Some consider it to be the best turn-base RPG game to date.
Golden Sun Gameplay:
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
This game was the last GBA Castlevania game and it was amazing. This time the vampire is not in some historic castle, but it is in the future world. Soma Cruz can bring the reincarnation of Dracula with some cool weapons and of course, by winning the boss battles. This game surely was the best entry in the Castlevania game and is still known as the best Castlevania game of all time.
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow Gameplay:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords
What can you say about this game? One of the legendary Gameboy advance SP games. The new feature of four swords was amazing. Team up with two to four players to solve complex puzzles and beat your friends in dungeons. A great addition to the GBA advance SP games.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords Gameplay:
Metroid Fusion
Metroid Fusion was packed with a huge open-world for you to explore and conquer. You get to uncover many secrets as you advance in the game. The introduction of many new power-ups has uplifted the game to the levels above its processors.
Metroid Fusion Gameplay:
Advance Wars
Advance Wars is without a doubt, the greatest turn-based strategy game on GBA. It is a blue army vs the red army with heavy artillery, tanks, and infantrymen. The game required pro strategy skills to win the war. It was inspired by a Japanese game Famicon Wars.
Advance Wars Gameplay:
Metroid: Zero Mission
A fine game indeed. The nostalgia and atmosphere of the original game blended so well that it brought a great Gameboy advance SP game. The combats were redefined in this classic reimage. The return to planet Zebes was made a fresh experience with this amazing gameplay.
Metroid: Zero Mission Gameplay:
WarioWare: Twisted!
One of only two GBA games to have the feature of ‘added force feedback’ and a gyro sensor. Well, this combination will give you experience like never before. The game plot is wonderful and entertaining. This is one of the most satisfying GBA games of all time.
WarioWare: Twisted! Gameplay:
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
This game takes you to the large Beanbean kingdom where the Mario brothers are on a quest to recover princess peach`s voice. A true superstar saga has to stand firm against the tide of the time and is to date regarded as one of the best RPGs games of GBA.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Gameplay:
Final Fantasy VI
The best entry on GBA SP in the role-playing series. An epic story of strategic gameplay that requires special skills to advance in the game. For the very first time, it brought the soundtrack to the handheld device. This game is a super entry in the list of Nintendo GBA SP games and the finest RPG game ever made.
Final Fantasy VI Gameplay
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
How could you miss the Super Mario world in your list of best Gameboy advance SP games? To date, it is considered one of the best side-scrolling games ever made. Get along with Mario on his super amazing fun-filled journey across different worlds beating the multiple enemies.
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 Gameplay
Fire Emblem
A strategy game with a solid and in-depth script and medieval aesthetics. And we all know the legendry rock-paper-scissor. Turn-based tactics gameplay is famous amongst the gamers of all generations making this game an all-time favorite hit.
Fire Emblem Gameplay
Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
A gorgeous entry to the GBA game world. This game was ported from SNES games and it brought a fresh multi-colored game to the GBA SP games. The game will play a charm on you as you cannot let it go once you have started to play. Yoshi`s Island has one of the most complex designs in the Super Mario series. There are secrets to uncover and multi-part levels for you to clear.
Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3 Gameplay:
Mario Golf: Advance Tour
It was considered as the best handheld game at the time of launch. This sequel took the game mechanics to a new improved level as you progress through a series of challenges spread through four courses. Multiplayer mode is amazing so as the three-click arcade gameplay.
Mario Golf: Advance Tour Gameplay:
Pokémon Emerald
It was an enhanced version in the Pokémon series as it represented third-generation. You are tasked to become the best Pokémon trainer by making your way through eight gyms and Elite four. This game is a delightful gameplay experience and worthy of being in the list of Nintendo GBA SP games.
Pokémon Emerald Gameplay:
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Nathan is a vampire hunter who is on a quest to rescue his mentor from Dracula. If you have played Symphony of the Night, this game will look very familiar to you. This game did come out a success in the end. You are better of playing it on a console with a back-lit as this game is pretty dark by default.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Gameplay
Super Mario Advance4: Super Mario Bros3
Without a doubt, the best Mario game of the SNES era. You are not a true Mario fan if you have not played this game. The introduction of new features like climbing vines, sliding down slopes, and throwing bricks became Mario’s staple features for the years to come. The eight worlds are packed with amazing variety and entertainment.
Super Mario Advance4: Super Mario Bros3 Gameplay
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The darkest and deepest game in the GBA era. This game was a spinoff of the main game series. Assemble a clan of warriors to fight on grid-style battlefields. The game uses turn-based tactical combat very smartly. You can complete 34 unique jobs with customization options. A game for the pro players of Gameboy advance SP.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Gameplay
Donkey Kong Country3: Dixie Kong Double Trouble
An underrated game at the time of release but it has proved its worth as the time progresses. The adventures of Dixie Kong and her cousin Kiddy Kong are a delight to play. Though there is no much of the difference between the first two games of the Donkey Kong series and this, our hair-swinging Dixie takes the spot due to her cuteness.
Donkey Kong Country3: Dixie Kongs Double Trouble Gameplay
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
This game was a direct sequel to the original game but a spinoff thus making it the best game of the franchise to date. Sora & friends have to make their way through the Oblivion castle. The game consists of excellent strategy mechanics and is a great entry in GBA SP games. Though PS2 remaster was a much prettier version of this game, yet this one has a very loyal fan following.
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Gameplay
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2
This game made its entry in GBA SP with complete features including famous career mode. Make your way with your pro skater skills as you have to complete levels having 10 time bared objectives. Gameplay and good graphics made this game a treat to play. It is still one of the best extreme sports game on GBA advance SP.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 Gameplay
Parting Thoughts
GBA SP was one of the earlier pioneers of never-ending glory days of gaming. This nostalgic list must have brought good old memories of those early game playing days. Don’t forget to mark the games which you have not played and found on this list. Even today, all these games are still worth playing. If by chance you come across any game which isn’t on this list or you want any game to be excluded from the list let us know by commenting in the below section.
