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Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo, Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a platformer.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.
Nintendo EAD also made Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 and Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World + Mario Brothers for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00001086
000A
10002300
0007 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Flutter | 73006DD0
0000
83006DD0
0004 |
| Moon Jump | 74000130
03FE
33006D8C
0080 |
| Red Coins 20/20 | 73006B04
0D00
33006AD6
0014 |
| Stop Countdown | 73006F2A
0000
83006F2A
8000 |
| Disable Autoscroll | 63F8E9D6
C6BFAE65
65DA389A
09D8882C |
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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.
Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island FAQ
When did Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island come out on the GBA?
Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island?
It was developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island multiplayer?
No. Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island is a single-player game.
How long does Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island take to play?
As a platformer, Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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