Believe it or not, there was a time when the Game Boy Advance was the handheld gaming system to buy. Nintendo brought back popular franchises from its storied past — including perennial hits such as Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Mario — in an attempt to build a portable, 32-bit powerhouse. And it worked.
The best GBA titles boasted familiar gameplay and thoughtful level design, rendering them more than a nostalgic cash grab. Don’t believe us? Just take a look at the entries below, each of which highlights the best the system had to offer.
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1. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap tops our list for a number of reasons: Endless charm, brilliant overworld and dungeon design, smart puzzles and even smarter puzzle mechanics. The Minish Cap told the backstory of Vaati, the main antagonist and important figure in Four Swords. After Vaati petrified…
