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Game Boy Advance · RPG
Magical Vacation
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Brownie Brown |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Magical Vacation is a role-playing game developed by Brownie Brown and published by Nintendo.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.
Brownie Brown also made Mother 3 and Sword of Mana for the GBA.
Magical Vacation supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Magical Vacation is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Magical Vacation walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Magical Vacation.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Magical Vacation FAQ
When did Magical Vacation come out on the GBA?
Magical Vacation was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Magical Vacation?
It was developed by Brownie Brown and published by Nintendo.
Is Magical Vacation multiplayer?
Yes. Magical Vacation supports up to 2 players.
How long does Magical Vacation take to play?
As a role-playing game, Magical Vacation typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Magical Vacation on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.