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Super Mario Advance 4
(Super Mario Bros 3) Screenshots |
 | The Final Say! | Gameplay
9.8 | Graphics
8.0 | Sound
8.5 | Value
9.5 |
Super Mario Advance 4 (Super Mario Bros 3) - reviewed by Andrew B
Review Date: November 2003
Review Score:
9.5/10
Distributed By: Nintendo | | |
MARIO! *key music*
Those
crazy jumping brothers are finally back on the GameBoy Advance and Nintendo
once again proves that they are truly the king of arcade games in this
addictive title of jumps, power ups and of course saving the world. As with
all Mario Brother games, the plot is simplistic but emerging and the
mischievous Bowser with his seven Koopa Kids have stolen seven wands from
various countries in Mushroom world. Bowser has been using these wands to turn
the Kings of these lands into animals to not only disturb the natural harmony
of the world but also for his perverse pleasure. Fortunately for the people of
Mushroom world, Mario and Luigi have come to save the day and have vowed to
retrieve these magic wands so that they can return the Kings to power and
defeat Bowser and his insidious minions.
The
gameplay of Super Mario Advance 4 (Super Mario Bros 3) is almost identical to
its previous incarnation and it's basically an arcade game where you must
jump, collect power ups, defeat enemies and engage with the citizens of
Mushroom world in order to complete this title. The game is massive and contains
over 8 different countries with a total of 90 unique levels that ensures
that this game will be played for hours and hours. The developers have done a
brilliant job at keeping the game original and varied as Mario and Luigi
explore various worlds from sand blown deserts to lush green forests. In Super
Mario Advance 4, the gamer basically walks around the country on a map screen
and there are usually around 10 places that they can visit. Once you enter one
of these areas, the game quickly switches to a side scrolling view where you
must engage in the level. You can also save anywhere in the game so you are
not locked into looking for save points.
The
control system of Super Mario Advance 4 is extremely simple to pick and you
basically use the control pad to control your character, whereas the A button
is used to jump, dodge obstacles and of course defeat enemies by jumping on
their heads. There is a lot more to this game than just jumping and hopping
around as there are a variety of items that must be collected in the game to
assist you on your adventure. These items are called power ups and give Mario
or Luigi special powers, for instance, the super leaf gives your character the
ability to fly, whereas the hammer bros suits allows you to throw deadly
hammers at your foes. There are also mushroom houses located throughout the
lands that contain mini-games within their dwellings that give you various
bonuses such as speciality items and even free lives.
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