Summary

  • The Nintendo Switch combines both home and handheld consoles, allowing for gaming almost anywhere and access to classic titles from previous Nintendo consoles.
  • Kuru Kuru Kururin and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror are enjoyable games with unique gameplay mechanics and multiplayer options.
  • Super Mario Advance series and Fire Emblem offer fantastic gameplay experiences, while The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is a must-play for fans of the series.

Around the late '80s, Nintendo found itself dominating both the home and handheld console markets after launching the NES and Game Boy within a few years of each other. Nintendo continued to develop new hardware for home entertainment and portable gaming until 2017, when it fused both concepts together to create a hybrid console you may have heard of, the 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Nintendo Switch.

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The Nintendo Switch allows you to play games almost anywhere, including classic titles from previous Nintendo consoles. If you subscribe to 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Nintendo 🦩Switch Online + Expansion Pa💦ck, you can even play certain 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Game Boy Advance games on the console, an🌺d each one is worth checking out.

Updated on February 18, 2025, by Kyle Chamaillard: With the recent arrival of Wario Land 4, we've decided to update this article to see where it ranks against the other Game Boy Advance games on Nintendo Switch Online.

24 ♛ Densetsu No Stafy

Starfy soars over a group of hills on a sunny day.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Densetsu no Stafy
Platformer
Released
September 6, 2002
Publisher(s)
Nintendo

While most people will recognize Starfy from his role as an assist trophy in 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Super Smash Bros., the bright mascot starred in a trilogy of games for the Game Boy Advance that was never available outside of Japan until now. If you enjoy simple and aesthetically pleasing platformers, the Starfy games are def🎀𒈔initely worth checking out.

The first game in the series does an excellent job setting the tone and introducin꧃g important characters like Moe and Old Man Lobster, but, later entries improve this formula even further. Still, Densetsu no Stafy is a pleasant platformer with more charm than difficulty.

23 Kuru Kuru Kururin 🀅 🌃

The Heliren from Kuru Kuru Kururin glides through a maze.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Kuru Kuru Kururin
Puzzle
Systems
Released
March 21, 2001
ESRB
E for Everyone
Developer(s)
Eighting
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
ℱ Local Multiplayer
Nintendo Switch Release Date
February 1, 2023

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DIGITAL

It doesn't happen often, but occasionally a game that didn't launch in North America will appear in Nintendo Switch Online's virtual library. Kuru Kuru Kururin first appeared in Europe and Japan in 2001. Your main goal is to maneuver a spinning st🔥ick - known as the Heliren - through a series of mazes without touching the walls or obstaclꦕes.

Kuru Kuru Kururin may not be the most popular puzzle game, but the Heliren has become a recognizable mascot after appearing as an assist trophy in the Super Smash Bros. ❀series multiple times. If you enjoy playing relaxing puzzle games before bed or during breaks, Kuru Kuru Kururin's bite-sized stages aren't too complicated and are unlike anything else on Nintendo Switch Online.

22 ♍ Densetsu No Stafy 2

Starfy approaches a crab enemy in a cave.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Densetsu no Stafy 2
Platformer
Systems
Released
September 5, 2003
Developer(s)
Tose
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Release Date
July 12, 2024

Densetsu no Stafy 2 successfully builds upon the foundation created by the first game and includes an impressive amount of fresh content despite only coming out a year after the original. W🌄ith new levels to explore and underwater friends to help, this pla💮tformer is overflowing with fun and positive vibes.

It's a small change, but Densetsu no Stafy 2 introduces the Stuff feature, al🌊lowing you to customize Starfy with clothes you can unlock by completing mini-games and clearing levels. Collectibles can be fun, but they are even better when you can actually use them to create a unique look for the main character.

21 🦄 Densetsu No Stafy 3

Starly smiles at night while floating in front of a cloud.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Densetsu no Stafy 3
Platformer
Systems
Released
August 5, 2004
Developer(s)
Tose
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
𒐪 ꧙ Local Co-Op
Nintendo Switch Release Date
July 12, 2024

Densetsu no Stafy 3 continues the story from the previous two titles and even introduces a new main char🅰acter to work alongside Starf🐈y as he faces Oguta again and tries to save the world. It might not have as many stages as the previous game, but the quality-of-life improvements help make this entry the best in the series.

There is a lot to do between the hidden collectibles and mini-games in Densetsu no Stafy 3, but the most impressive aspect of the game is its distinct personality. It was easy to compare the first couple of games to other platformers like Kirby and Yoshi, but the unique ඣsetting and tone allow this title to feel like its own entity.

20 F-Zero: Maximum Velocꦆity

A group of vehicles race each other in space.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
Racing
Systems
Released
March 21, 2001
ESRB
E For Everyone
Developer(s)
NDcube
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
꧑ Local M꧟ultiplayer
Franchise
F-Zero

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SUBSCRIPTION
PHYSICAL

168澳洲幸运5开奖网:F-Zero: Maximum Velocity was the first entry in the series developed for a handheld device, and it made the trans🥃ition onto the small screen perfectly. Featuring spectacular graphics and adrenaline-pumping races, Maximum Velocity is just as thrilling as other F-Zero titles and even includes multiplayer modes for up to four people.

With 20 new courses to race on and a roster of new faces to play with, it will take some time to master them all and become a famous pilot like Captain Falcon or D👍r. Stewart. It's great to have another F-Zero game on Nintendo Switch Online, but if you're not a fan of the other games, Maximum Velocity doesn't do anything different enough to bring in new players.

19 Kirby & The Ama🦄zing Mirror

Kirby uses his Cellphone on a level in the clouds.
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Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Released
April 15, 2004
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
🔜 HAL Laboratory, Flagship, Dimps
Publisher(s)
🍨 HAL Laboratory, Nintendo
Engine
havok
Multiplayer
෴ Local Mℱultiplayer
Franchise
Kirby

WHERE TO PLAY

PHYSICAL

Kirby rarely goes on adventures alone, often bringing companions like Waddle Dee or even enemies like King Dedede along with him to stop alien forces from destroying their planet. This trend is pushed forward in Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, ꦯthe first mainline entry in the series with an emphasis on cooperative multiplayer and allowing up to four players to work together to escape the Mirror World.

Aside from the multiplayer aspect, Kirby and the Amazing Mirror 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:changes up the series' usual formula by i✅ntroducing a Metroidvania-inspired map system that lets you tackle most stages in any order you like. There is a lot of fun to have either alone or with a couple of friends, but Amazing Mirror has a hard time stacking up to some of the other excellent Game Boy Advance Games on Nintendo Switch Online.

18 ♓ Mario Kart:ﷺ Super Circuit

Bowser, Peach, Yoshi, Mario, Luigi, Toad, Wario, and Donkey Kong sit on karts under a checkered flag in Mario Kart Super Circuit.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Racing
Systems
Released
August 11, 2001
ESRB
E For Everyone: Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Simu💃lated Gambling
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
miyamoto
Multiplayer
𓆉 Online Multiඣplayer, Local Multiplayer
Number of Players
1-4

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

How Long To Beat
3 Hours
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)
24 Hours

Since 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Super Mario Kart launched on the SNES in 1992, Nintendo has develop♌ed a new or expanded entry in the series for each of its following consoles. Mario Kart: Super Circuit was the first portable version of the popular game, and it ended up being one of the highest-selling titles on the Game Boy Advance of all time.

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While a portable version of Mario Kart was a fantastic idea in 2001, Mario Kart: Super Circuit has never felt as 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:innovative or smooth as other entries in the series. It features the same roster as Mario Kart 64, and the new maps are fun but not nearly as iconic as others. Super Circuit is worth checking out if you haven't before, but you're much better off playing either Super Mario Kart or 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

17 🌜 F-Zero Climax ꧋

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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: F-Zero Climax
Racing
Systems
Released
October 21, 2004
ESRB
E
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer 🍰 ꧅
Franchise
F-Zero

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SUBSCRIPTION

F-Zero Climax is the last game in the series, and it was exclusive to Japan until its arrival on Nintendo Switch Online. While F-Zero struggled to garner mainstream appeal during its final lap, the games were still a blastꦚ for anyone who loved the original's unique and🅠 complex twists to the racing genre.

C🐼limax is easily the best-looking entry in the series, and it's the only one with a built-in track editor that allows you to create your own courses. There is a lot to like about Climax, though its shorter tracks make races feel a bit unfair at times. It's a great entry for anyone with a need for speed, though it doesn't feel nearly as ambitious as other F-Zero games.

16 Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3

Yellow Yoshi throws an egg at a Boo.
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Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Platformer
Adventure
Shooter
Systems
Released
September 20, 2002
ESRB
E For Everyone
Developer(s)
ꦚ ඣ Nintendo, Nintendo EAD, Nintendo R&D1
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
miyamoto
Franchise
꧂ Super Mar💖io

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PHYSICAL

As Nintendo continued to port older platformers onto the handheld device, it also seems like the motivation to add new content♛ began to wane. While games like Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario World arrived on the ꦑGame Boy Advance with a plethora of extra content, the portable version of Yoshi's Island was rather bare bones in comparison.

The original Yoshi's Island is a fanta♈stic platformer, and having the option to play it on the go was revolutionary when Super Mario Advance 3 shipped. But instead of receiving new modes or worlds to explore, the Game Boy Advance Version is essentially the original game with six additional levels. It's still a blast, but it feels a bit empty compared to 🎃the other re-releases.

15 💦 Super Mario Advance ꦗ

Toad, Peach, Mario, and Luigi try to pull something out of the ground.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Super Mario Advance
Platformer
Systems
Released
March 21, 2001
ESRB
E For Everyone:𒐪 Comicꦕ Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Simulated Gambling
Developer(s)
Nintendo,🎃 Nintendo EAD, Nintendo R&D1
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
miyamoto
Franchise
𒁏 🌟 Super Mario

WHERE TO PLAY

PHYSICAL

How Long To Beat
4 hours
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)
9.5 Hours

When the Game Boy Advance launched, itജ needed at least one Mario game beside it to compel audiences to upgrade their hardware. While a new title was unavailable, Nintendo ported Super Mario⛦ Bros. 2 with many new features, such as Super Mario Advance, which showcased the Game Boy Advance's improved graphics and sound chip.

Though you've probably🌊 played through Super Mario Bros. 2 once or twice, the Super Mario Advance version changes things up with𒆙 new enemies, such as the new boss at the end of World 3. An additional Yoshi Challenge also requires you to search for two hidden eggs in past levels without losing a life.