Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| 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 | Deep cut |
Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers is a platformer released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, developed 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.
It is part of the Super Mario Bros series; on the GBA you can also try Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Advance. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario Bros. (NES) and Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES). Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.
Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers 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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers 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.
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Super Mario Bros. Classic
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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: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers FAQ
When did Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers come out on the GBA?
Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers multiplayer?
Yes. Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers supports up to 4 players.
How long does Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers take to play?
As a platformer, Super Mario Advance: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers 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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