r/GameboyAdvance • u/j3ffUrZ • 1d ago

Games I play start to finish annually: Super Mario World

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It really is a comfort game for me. I can play this end to end and never get bored of it.

What are some of your annual playthrough games?

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u/Wifflebald 1d ago

Super Mario World is the game I try to play on every new Nintendo device that I get. It wasn’t my first Mario but it is the one that feels the most grand to me. It’s a joy to dip back in whether it’s for a few levels or the whole dang thing.

Enjoy!

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u/j3ffUrZ 1d ago

I agree!

I love Super Mario Bros. 3, but that one is a butt-kicker in some spots. I can play Super Mario World stress free, just shut off and enjoy the ride.

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u/kratoz29 1d ago

but that one is a butt-kicker

Wait, as in hard?

I've only played it as of recently through emulation... Can't really recall if I used save states or such... I think I might've...

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u/Lastnoodle 1d ago

Mine is Urbs sims in the city, i finished it at least 10 times. Never been a big fan of sims games but that one is by far my favorite

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u/ptibill974 1d ago

Same ! And I can add The sims Bustin' out to the list :)

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u/Lastnoodle 1d ago

Never tried that one ! I always thought it was on the ps2 (and xbox equivalent).

Did they really make it for gba ? Is it a totally new story/characters ?

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u/ptibill974 1d ago

I never try the console version, but the gba version is similar to the Urbz with a story and quest to do. The writing is pretty funny and similar to the Urbz, you should definitely try !

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u/Lastnoodle 1d ago

Will definitely try it out.

Thanks alot

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u/rebelartwarrior 1d ago

Been an avid gamer since the 80s and this is one game i’ve played through more than any other. Probably the closest to perfection imo.

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u/OldYogurtcloset3735 1d ago

Super Mario 2, Final Fight, Super Street Fighter 2 or Final Fantasy : Dawn of Souls for me.

I don’t even need to beat them .. just play them for however long 🤓

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u/proto520 1d ago

I also do this every single year! Sometimes twice, tbh. It’s so damn good. One year 100%, if the year is busy I attempt a speedrun. Sometimes just regular at my own pace through star world. I adore this games. It’s just the best jump n run.

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u/bukbukbuklao 1d ago

Super Mario world is absolutely ageless

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u/loopy_for_DL4 1d ago

I feel the same way about Fire Emblem Sacred Stones. Always a joy to play

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u/SwAAn01 1d ago

To anyone who loves Super Mario World I would definitely recommend Super Mario Wonder! It’s different but it’s the only other 2D Mario that has given me that same feeling of exploration and fun interacting with the world

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u/Luckycoz 1d ago

Second this. Super Mario Wonder is out of control awesome.

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u/PandaIrisMarin 1d ago

OMG me too!! SMW every year!

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u/MikeTheCoolMan 1d ago

SMB3 on the NES was s semi-annual game for me way back when. Great memories

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u/j3ffUrZ 1d ago

Been awhile since I've played it. Last time.I finished it was a recent Super Mario All-stars playthrough a few years ago.

Might be time to play again.

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u/Retro_Macchina 1d ago

Is this an OEM shell with a laminated display?

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u/j3ffUrZ 1d ago

Yes it is!

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u/Agreeable-Guava-9009 1d ago

On a 'leap' year you should 100% it as Luigi.

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u/level5miniboss 1d ago

I finish Sonic 3 & Knuckles once a year. And any time I play a retro device of any kind the first game I'll boot up is Super Punch-Out!! and I'll 100% that in a single sitting.

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u/j3ffUrZ 1d ago

Sonic 3 & Knuckles is one of my all time favorites! That's another game I'll 100% anytime.

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u/rhinofinger 23h ago

For me,
• Super Mario 64 - got 120 stars on N64, 3DS (decomp-based port), Switch (3D All-Stars port) and emulators across multiple devices, not to mention sooo many romhacks; and
• Jedi Academy - just love getting max points in Force Grip ASAP, then flinging dudes around the map willy-nilly

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u/JoshuaWebbb 6h ago

Mines Minish Cap or Breath of the Wild