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Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer
Super Mario Advance
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action, 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 | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Super Mario Advance is an action game developed by Nintendo. It blends action and platformer elements.
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. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
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: Super Mario USA + Mario Brothers. 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 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Super Mario Advance is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Super Mario Advance cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 33001C76
003F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bonus Room Time | 33001CCF
0060 |
| Access All Worlds | 33001BD3
0013 |
| Moon Jump | D0000020
0001
83001C5A
FFC8 |
| Invinc.ON Select+L | 74000130
01FB
82003500
0001
72003500
0001
83001C88
0410 |
| Invinc.OFF Select+R | 74000130
02FB
82003500
0000
72003500
0000
83001C88
0400 |
Super Mario Advance 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 FAQ
When did Super Mario Advance come out on the GBA?
Super Mario Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Super Mario Advance?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Super Mario Advance multiplayer?
Yes. Super Mario Advance supports up to 4 players.
How long does Super Mario Advance take to play?
As an action game, Super Mario Advance 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 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.