Introduction
The Super Mario franchise can be considered by many, as a product line being milked to the ends of any mascot franchise in history. It has spawned many sequels and many separate series based on the same concept. Every Nintendo console in existence has headlined a Mario game. All of them have had some degree of success, whether it was in sales or in favor by critics. The Game Boy Advance is also receiving a set of Mario games but this time they are all ports. Ports of older Mario games that have each had their own time in the spotlight. Many fans and reviewers were disappointed in Nintendo’s decision to make Super Mario Brothers 2 the first port. It is highly considered one of the weakest games in the franchise. It was never even a true Mario game. This time however, Nintendo has picked one of the best Mario games to be placed as the next Mario Advance. Super Mario World was one of the best Super Nintendo games of its time and it is still highly praised today. Its mix of simple, yet fun gameplay with a long array of levels, made it not only one of the best games of the 16-Bit era, but also made it one of the longest. Although it was a great game, many have considered the fact that it may not have been able to stand the test of time. Luckily, Nintendo’s plan was a success. They have given gamers a perfect port in almost every area of the game. Nintendo still has not presented us with a new and original Mario game, but until they do, they have provided us with a great holdover.

Gameplay
The Mario series also has another aspect of its franchise under its belt. Visuals have always been a mainstay in the series. Every Mario game no matter if it bombed or not, had some of the best graphics of its time. The graphics in this game are no exception. They are colorful, detailed and present the Mario flair in every way possible. The enemy designs are great and even the bosses are unique. Mario has the best animations overall, and the bosses also follow in on that. The graphics have been presented in a perfect form, because as I mentioned before, this is a perfect port of an already excellent game. Overall these graphics do not let you down. They sure didn’t let me down.

Story
Mario games are highly renowned for their simple, fun and addictive gameplay. You could sit in awe all day at how even though everything seems designed in a simple way, you lay at the television set pinned in sheer addiction. The game invokes many different feelings, happiness, nostalgia, and plain fun. The gameplay is just like all the Mario games before it. Bop and enemy on the head and the bad guy is flattened to the ground. Many might think that it seems very simple, but they never seem to take into consideration that Mario’s health bar is almost not there. In two beatings from an enemy, Mario will be knocked out and you will then have to start the level all over again. This can inflict frustration and sometimes anger, but players will become used to this formula, as they will become used to dying many times. Another challenge that the gameplay throws at the gamer, is the endless amount of bottomless pits. The gamers must sit and think before they act. Realizing that one wrong step can land them in a black hole of endless darkness that results in being thrown to the very start of the level. The bosses are another challenging feature to the game. They each have a weakness that must be discovered and usually none of them can be destroyed simply by bopping them on the head. There are many bosses, just as it seems that there are many levels. There are over ninety levels of pure classic gameplay and that isn’t even the exact number, because its higher than that. The game can easily last a player weeks if enough time and patience is placed into it. Mario also has a plethora of power-ups at his disposal. From a magic cape, to being able to ride one the famous Yoshi. Even after all these years, the gameplay stands the test of time. It may be difficult and it may be long, but it is in no way, a boring game. It kept me enthralled for hours, and I expect that the game makes you feel that way in most respects. Nintendo has made a game worth its weight in any form of currency.

Graphics
The sound is basic Mario fare and of course that means it’s of exceptional quality. The music is bright and upbeat, and it reflects the environments perfectly. The sound effects are some of the strongest the series has ever seen. With comical chirps and chimes and it reflects Mario’s slapstick style with grace. The sound is detailed and coats the game with an extra layer of goodness. Every sound is complemented by the visuals, which is saying a lot. Overall the sound is just as good as a Mario game can be.

Sound
In the end, this game succeeds in being every Mario fans dream. It passed every test that a video game needs to pass in order to be considered a quality title. This Mario game remains one of the strongest in the series and the Game Boy Advance has not spoiled that. Overall this game is a great game to consider to add to your collection.