Mother 1 + 2 Classic
Game Boy Advance · RPG
Mother 3
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Brownie Brown |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Mother |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 22 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Mother 3 is a role-playing game developed by Brownie Brown and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Rhythm Tengoku, Drill Dozer and Spider-Man: Battle for New York. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mother series; on the GBA you can also try Mother 1 + 2. The series also appears on other systems with EarthBound (SNES) and Mother (NES). Brownie Brown also made Sword of Mana and Magical Vacation for the GBA.
Mother 3 supports up to 4 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
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
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 Mother 3 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.
Mother 3 cheats & codes
20 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Instant Dashing (No Need to Hold B Button) | 3208DE9E
0008 |
|---|---|
| Always Dashing | 3208DE9B
0003 |
| Instant Hot Spring Revitalization | 82004C40
01A4 |
| Infinite Oxygen | 8208DEB4
0708 |
| Faster Music | 33002D40
00FF |
| Slower Music | 33002D40
0035 |
Mother 3 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mother 3.
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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.
Mother 3 FAQ
When did Mother 3 come out on the GBA?
Mother 3 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Mother 3?
It was developed by Brownie Brown and published by Nintendo.
Is Mother 3 multiplayer?
Yes. Mother 3 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Mother 3 take to play?
As a role-playing game, Mother 3 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 Mother 3 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.