Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Super Mario Bros |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a platformer.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Super Mario Bros series; on the GBA you can also try Super Mario Advance and Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario Bros. (NES) and Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES). Nintendo EAD also made Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World + Mario Brothers and Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island for the GBA.
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 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 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 cheats & codes
66 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Stop Timer | 33003D0E
0020 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives (Mario) | 33002A6A
0062 |
| Infinite Lives (Luigi) | 33002A6C
0062 |
| Mario Always Has 98 Coins | 33002C58
0062 |
| Luigi Always Has 98 Coins | 33002C83
0062 |
| Infinite Turns Card Matching Game | 33004F08
0001 |
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 walkthroughs & guides
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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 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 FAQ
When did Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 come out on the GBA?
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3?
It was developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 multiplayer?
Yes. Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 take to play?
As a platformer, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 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.
Read more about Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 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.