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20 Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Pokémon, but with flippers
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire combines pocket monsters with silver ball action! You'll play on Ruby and Sapphire-themed pinball tables where hitting targets can trigger Pokemon encounters. Catch them with well-aimed shots, just like in a regular pinball game. The cartridge even includes a rumble feature for extra physical feedback.
Visually, the game creates impressively detailed 3D-looking pinball tables on the 2D GBA screen. Pokemon animations are charming and faithful to their main-series appearances. The physics of the ball feels convincingly realistic despite the hardware limitations. The soundtrack remixes familiar Pokemon tunes into upbeat pinball themes that keep the energy high. Controls are simple but precise. Just the left and right triggers for the flippers.
This unique spin-off merges two completely different genres into something greater than the sum of its parts. The "gotta catch 'em all" compulsion of Pokemon perfectly complements the "just one more game" nature of pinball. The rumble feature adds tactile feedback that makes successful shots more satisfying. It's far more than a simple cash-grab crossover. It's a legitimately excellent pinball game enhanced by the Pokemon license.
| Developer | Jupiter |
| Coupled platform(s) | Nintendo Game Boy Advance |
19 Mega Man Zero 3
Brutally challenging action platformer
Mega Man Zero 3 delivers a punishing experience. You control Zero, a legendary reploid warrior with a laser sword and blaster. The game features precise platforming, intense boss battles, and a surprisingly deep story about robots, identity, and rebellion. Your performance is graded after each mission, encouraging mastery.
The graphics feature gorgeous anime-inspired sprites with fluid animations that make Zero's acrobatic combat look spectacular. Environmental designs range from ruined cities to high-tech facilities, all richly detailed. The soundtrack combines rock-inspired themes with electronic elements that perfectly match the high-energy gameplay. Controls are tight and responsive, allowing for the precision needed to survive the game's demanding challenges.
Zero 3 represents the series at its refined peak, perfecting the systems introduced in previous entries. The Cyber Elf system provides meaningful customization without the limitations found in earlier games. The Form system lets you adapt Zero's abilities to different playstyles and challenges. The difficulty is punishing but fair, rewarding skillful play rather than grinding. It's one of the finest examples of the action platformer genre on any system, demanding much but giving more in return.
| Developer | Inti Creates |
18 WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
Play a hundred games in ten minutes!
WarioWare throws rapid-fire "microgames" at you lasting only seconds each. You'll join Wario and his bizarre friends as they create simple games to make a quick buck. Each character's stage features themed microgames, from nose-picking to dodging traffic, all controlled with simple button presses and requiring lightning-fast reflexes.
The graphics embrace a deliberately crude, varied art style that changes with each microgame. Some look like crayon drawings, others like 8-bit games, creating a visual rollercoaster that's constantly surprising. The soundtrack is equally eclectic, jumping between musical styles as rapidly as the games themselves change. Controls are brilliantly simple. Most microgames use only the D-pad and A button, allowing for instant understanding.
WarioWare deserves its legendary status for creating an entirely new genre of rapid-fire gaming. The "microgame" concept brilliantly leverages the GBA's pick-up-and-play nature. The bizarre humor and unpredictability create a unique experience unlike anything else on the system. It's gaming distilled to its most basic "react quickly to what's happening" essence. Few games capture the pure joy of play so perfectly or create so many laugh-out-loud moments.
| Developer | Nintendo R&D1 |
| Coupled platform(s) | Nintendo Game Boy Advance |
17 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
What would happen if the Mario Bros. starred in a quirky RPG?
Superstar Saga delivers hilarious adventures with perfectly timed button presses. You control both Mario and Luigi simultaneously as they venture to the Beanbean Kingdom to recover Princess Peach's stolen voice. The gameplay combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and turn-based battles where timed button presses enhance your attacks and defenses.
The graphics are bursting with personality, featuring expressive character animations that tell stories even without dialogue. Mario and Luigi's reactions to the bizarre world around them are particularly hilarious. The environments are colorful and varied, from mushroom-filled forests to desert pyramids. The soundtrack is memorably quirky, with catchy tunes that perfectly match the game's humorous tone. Controls are responsive and intuitive, with each brother mapped to a different button for both exploration and battle.
Superstar Saga deserves its place in the top 100 for creating a perfect blend of RPG depth and action game reflexes. The humor is genuinely funny, with clever writing that appeals to all ages. The battle system's timed hits add engagement to traditional turn-based combat. The brotherhood dynamic between Mario and Luigi creates both touching moments and comedic gold. It's a master class in how to create an accessible RPG that still offers depth and challenge.
| Developer | AlphaDream |
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16 Mother 3
This RPG will make you laugh, then breaks your heart
Mother 3 delivers an emotional rollercoaster unlike any other game. You primarily control Lucas through a story spanning years in a small village experiencing bizarre changes. The game tackles heavy themes like grief, capitalism, and family through a quirky, surreal lens. Its unique rhythm-based combat system lets you deal extra damage by tapping along with the music.
Visually, the game features charming, simplistic sprite work that belies the emotional complexity of the story. Character designs are distinctively quirky, from the pig-masked army to the bizarre chimeras. The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal, ranging from catchy battle themes that work with the rhythm system to emotional pieces that underscore tragic moments. Controls are straightforward and accessible, with the rhythm combat adding a unique layer of engagement.
Mother 3 earned cult classic status for its courageous storytelling and emotional depth rarely seen in video games. The game swings from laugh-out-loud absurdist humor to genuinely tear-jerking moments with surprising grace. The rhythm combat system creates one of the most engaging turn-based battle systems ever designed. Despite never receiving an official Western release, its devoted fan translation has allowed players worldwide to experience this unique masterpiece.
| Developer | Brownie Brown |
| Coupled platform(s) | Nintendo Game Boy Advance |
You'll have to play this game as a translated ROM. It takes some effort, but it's worth it!