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Super Mario Advance

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Critic score2 critics
First release
Mar 21, 2001
Developer
Nintendo R&D2
Genres
Platform · Action, Fantasy

An updated re-release of Super Mario Bros. 2 (the American reskin of "Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic," later re-released in Japan as "Super Mario USA") as a Game Boy Advance launch title. Based heavily on the Super Mario All-Stars version of the game, it also features an updated version of the original Mario Bros. arcade game, which can be played with up to three other players via link cable.

Also known as Super Mario Advance: Super Mario Bros. 2, 超级马力欧2, Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu 2, Chāojí Mario 2

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Storyline
One night, Mario had a mysterious dream. He dreamed he was climbing a long stairway that led up and up to a closed door. When he reached the top and opened the door, he found himself gazing out at a world he had never seen, stretching out to the horizon. Then he heard a voice say, “This is Subcon, the land of dreams. The evil toad, Wart, has used his magic to lay a curse upon the land. Please defeat Wart and free us from his spell. Oh - and remember that Wart hates vegetables. Hurry! We need your help!” And then a bolt of lightning suddenly split the sky, and Mario woke up to find himself on the floor. He had fallen out of bed! A few days later, Mario and his friends hiked to some nearby mountains for a picnic. Upon reaching their picnic spot, they looked around and found a small cave. When they entered the cave, they were amazed to discover the land Mario had seen in his dream stretching out before them.Read more

One night, Mario had a mysterious dream. He dreamed he was climbing a long stairway that led up and up to a closed door. When he reached the top and opened the door, he found himself gazing out at a world he had never seen, stretching out to the horizon. Then he heard a voice say, “This is Subcon, the land of dreams. The evil toad, Wart, has used his magic to lay a curse upon the land. Please defeat Wart and free us from his spell. Oh - and remember that Wart hates vegetables. Hurry! We need your help!” And then a bolt of lightning suddenly split the sky, and Mario woke up to find himself on the floor. He had fallen out of bed! A few days later, Mario and his friends hiked to some nearby mountains for a picnic. Upon reaching their picnic spot, they looked around and found a small cave. When they entered the cave, they were amazed to discover the land Mario had seen in his dream stretching out before them.

Release dates
Game Boy Advance
Mar 21, 2001
Game Boy Advance
Jun 11, 2001
Game Boy Advance
Jun 22, 2001
All 9 release dates
Game Boy Advance
2002
Game Boy Advance
Jun 08, 2004
Wii U
Jul 16, 2014
Wii U
Nov 06, 2014
Wii U
Mar 10, 2016
Wii U
Mar 11, 2016
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view, Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
mario, 2d platformer, luigi, retroachievements, princess peach
… All 10, playable character - luigi, playable character - toad, playable character - princess peach, wii u virtual console, game boy advance link cable support

At a Glance

Critic Score
78

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio
  • 中文 (简体)interface
IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026
Also in 1 other language

Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026