Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 356 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 330 out of 356
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 356
  3. Negative: 14 out of 356
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  1. WaisyB.
    Sep 30, 2006
    7
    I recently bought SMA4...at the start it was really fun and cool but when I reached the Ice World, it was too fricking hard! SMA4 is the best platforming game rent u can get.
  2. TwillyFSniper
    May 2, 2014
    5
    Well, this game could definitely use refining. It has issues with slippery controls (Am I the only one who feels like they're walking on ICE when playing this game?) Plus, what's so good about Super Mario Brothers 3 originally? The game-play was the same, and it was an obvious downgrade from Super Mario Brothers 2. Games like this shouldn't have any sort of "universal acclaim" the pickyWell, this game could definitely use refining. It has issues with slippery controls (Am I the only one who feels like they're walking on ICE when playing this game?) Plus, what's so good about Super Mario Brothers 3 originally? The game-play was the same, and it was an obvious downgrade from Super Mario Brothers 2. Games like this shouldn't have any sort of "universal acclaim" the picky gamer would likely throw this in a dumpster if they see the bad quality of this game.… Expand
  3. futureP
    Jun 28, 2023
    6
    Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 successfully brings the timeless classic to the Game Boy Advance while preserving its charm and engaging gameplay. With its solid platforming mechanics, imaginative level design, and additional features, it offers a fantastic experience for both nostalgic fans and new players alike. If you're a fan of the Mario series or platforming games inSuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 successfully brings the timeless classic to the Game Boy Advance while preserving its charm and engaging gameplay. With its solid platforming mechanics, imaginative level design, and additional features, it offers a fantastic experience for both nostalgic fans and new players alike. If you're a fan of the Mario series or platforming games in general, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 is a must-play title on the Game Boy Advance.… Expand
  4. Yojimbo2015
    May 6, 2023
    7
    Another fun platformer but it's more linear format and comparative lack of variety makes it feel like a step backward from the previous two instalments.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#6 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#3 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Gamestyle
    80
    But amidst all this dispensable extra substance is the core mechanic of Mario; the one thing that holds true to the series, and one thing that ensures Mario is leaps and bounds ahead of its platforming peers - inertia. The faster you run, the higher you jump. It's a brilliantly simple concept that works perfectly.
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  2. Pocket Games
    100
    The bottom line is that this is Mario hop-n-bop action at its finest, with a goodly amount of minigames thrown into the mix for good measure... As great as it ever was. [Fall 2003, p.38]
  3. netjak
    97
    They just don’t make games like this any more, and this particular game really shows us how far we’ve come and that you don’t need flashy graphics and surrond sound to have a mind-blowing game.
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