Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Platform
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Developers: Nintendo, Nintendo R&D2
- Publishers: Nintendo
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2003)
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 is a 2003 platformer video game developed by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. It is a remake of the 1988 NES game Super Mario Bros. 3, and the fourth and final installment in the Super Mario Advance series. The game was released in Japan on July 11, 2003, and in North America and Europe on September 8, 2003.
Super Mario Advance 4 features updated graphics and sound, as well as new content such as the “Luigi Bros.” mode, which allows players to play as Luigi and Toad. The game also includes the original “Mario Bros.” arcade game, which can be played in multiplayer via link cable.
Super Mario Advance 4 was a critical and commercial success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its faithful recreation of the original game, as well as its new features and improvements.
Gameplay
Super Mario Advance 4 is a side-scrolling platformer game in which the player controls Mario or Luigi as they travel through the Mushroom Kingdom, defeating enemies and collecting coins. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique enemies and obstacles. Mario and Luigi can use a variety of power-ups to help them on their journey, including the Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, and Super Star.
The “Luigi Bros.” mode is a new addition to Super Mario Advance 4. In this mode, players can play as Luigi and Toad, who have their own unique abilities. Luigi can jump higher than Mario, while Toad can run faster. The “Luigi Bros.” mode features new levels and bosses that are not found in the original game.
Graphics and sound
Super Mario Advance 4 features updated graphics and sound compared to the original Super Mario Bros. 3. The game’s visuals are more colorful and detailed, and the sound effects and music have been remastered. The game also includes a new opening cinematic that was not present in the original game.
Reception
Super Mario Advance 4 was a critical and commercial success. The game received praise for its faithful recreation of the original game, as well as its new features and improvements. The game sold over 5 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling Game Boy Advance games of all time.
Legacy
Super Mario Advance 4 is considered to be one of the best remakes of all time. The game’s faithful recreation of the original game, as well as its new features and improvements, have made it a favorite among Mario fans. The game has also been cited as an influence on other Mario games, such as New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario 3D World.
Conclusion
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 is a fantastic remake of the classic NES game. The game’s beautiful graphics, great sound, and new content make it a must-play for any Mario fan. If you’re looking for a great platformer to play on the go, Super Mario Advance 4 is the perfect game for you.
Additional information:
- Super Mario Advance 4 was the last game in the Super Mario Advance series.
- The game was developed by Nintendo EAD, the same team that developed the original Super Mario Bros. 3.
- Super Mario Advance 4 was released on the Game Boy Advance, a handheld video game console released by Nintendo in 2001.
- The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide.
- Super Mario Advance 4 is considered to be one of the best remakes of all time.
Review Score
9/10
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