2001 Games Collection

The eighth main installment introduces the controversial 'Striker Match' system with adjustable team ratios (4v0 to 1v3). Features the NESTS cartel as final antagonists and debuts characters like Angel and K9999 with experimental gameplay mechanics.

The ultimate version of IGS' Three Kingdoms beat 'em up series, introducing the Nine Dragons expansion with new characters, weapons, and a branching storyline. Features enhanced magic attacks and cooperative gameplay for up to 4 players.

The first portable Mario Kart game featuring all 20 tracks from Super Mario Kart (SNES) plus 20 new courses. Introduces the 'Quick Run' mode for on-the-go racing and maintains the classic drift mechanics.

Wario's greedy adventure to plunder the Golden Pyramid, featuring transformative enemy attacks and time-limited escape sequences. Introduces vibrant GBA visuals and CD-quality music to the series.

The first Castlevania on GBA introduces the Dual Set-Up System (DSS) with 100+ card combinations for customizing attacks. Features non-linear exploration in Dracula's castle with protagonist Nathan Graves, a vampire hunter trained by the Belmont clan.

The first Western release of Nintendo's long-running Wars series introduces turn-based tactical combat with charming CO units. Features 114 maps across Campaign, Versus, and Design modes with deep fog-of-war mechanics.

This critically acclaimed RPG introduces Djinn-collecting mechanics and dynamic psynergy puzzles. Follow Isaac's quest to prevent the ancient power of Alchemy from being unleashed across Weyard.

The Blue Blur's debut on GBA featuring classic 2D platforming with new moves like the Wall Jump. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Amy across 6 vibrant zones with multiplayer racing modes.

A spin-off of the Suikoden series featuring card battle gameplay set in the Suikoden universe. Players collect character cards from across the series to build decks and duel opponents in strategic turn-based battles.

The first Super Robot Wars title for Game Boy Advance, featuring an original storyline with mecha from 16 different anime series. Introduces the new 'Battleship Command' system and improved sprite animations.

Guide the spinning helicopter stick Kururin through intricate mazes without touching the walls. This deceptively simple puzzle-action game requires perfect timing and spatial awareness across 50+ challenging stages.

Tetris Worlds is the 2001 Game Boy Advance adaptation of the classic puzzle game, featuring six gameplay modes including the all-new 'Sticky' and 'Fusion' variants. Includes multiplayer support via link cable and introduces the official 'Guideline' rules that would become standard for future Tetris games. Features vibrant alien world themes and special effects tailored for the GBA hardware.

Tactics Ogre Gaiden: The Knight of Lodis is a tactical RPG spin-off of the Ogre Battle series, developed by Quest for the Game Boy Advance. Set before the events of Tactics Ogre, it follows Alphonse Loeher, a knight of the Holy Lodis Empire, as he uncovers political conspiracies. The game refined the grid-based combat system and introduced new mechanics like the Emblem system.

In the year 200X, Lan Hikari and his NetNavi MegaMan.EXE battle cyber threats in both the real world and cyberspace. This innovative RPG combines card-based combat with real-time action across parallel dimensions.

The second installment in the Battle Network series combines RPG elements with real-time grid-based combat. Lan and MegaMan.EXE face new cyber threats while uncovering mysteries of the net world.

Tekken Advance is a fighting game developed and published by Namco for the Game Boy Advance. It brings the classic Tekken 3D fighting experience to the handheld platform with simplified controls and a roster of fan-favorite characters.

The definitive portable skateboarding experience, faithfully adapting the console classic to GBA. Featuring all original pro skaters, parks, and the revolutionary Create-A-Park mode in an isometric 2D format.

The first 3D installment in the classic puzzle series, featuring enhanced multiplayer modes and new virus-busting mechanics. Players stack and match colored pills to eliminate viruses, now with four-player battles and special attack items.