2002 Games Collection

The ninth main installment returns to classic 3v3 battles without strikers, celebrating the series' legacy with refined gameplay and a massive 43-character roster. Features Rugal Bernstein as the final boss in his Omega form with devastating new techniques.

The controversial installment developed by new teams after SNK's bankruptcy. Introduces the 'Weapon Stock System' and cybernetic enemies, but reuses assets from previous games.

A post-apocalyptic run-and-gun shooter where players battle demonic creatures with upgradable weapons and summonable monster allies.

The GBA-enhanced port of the SNES classic featuring Yoshi's debut, introducing the revolutionary overworld map with secret exits and multiple paths. Includes all 96 original exits plus Luigi as a playable character with higher jumps.

The GBA port of the SNES classic featuring Yoshi's first starring role, with enhanced visuals and new voice acting. Players guide Yoshi through pastel-colored worlds to reunite Baby Mario with his brother, using egg-throwing mechanics and transformative power-ups.

Pokémon Ruby is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. It is part of the third generation of the Pokémon series and introduces 135 new Pokémon to the franchise. Players embark on a journey through the Hoenn region to become the Pokémon Champion while thwarting the plans of Team Magma.

Pokémon Sapphire is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak for the Game Boy Advance. As the counterpart to Pokémon Ruby, it features exclusive Pokémon and follows the player's journey through the Hoenn region to become the Pokémon Champion while opposing Team Aqua's schemes.

A GBA port of the SNES classic A Link to the Past bundled with the original Four Swords multiplayer adventure. This version includes new features like a color-coded item menu and voice samples for Link.

The fourth main Metroid game introduces Samus' organic Fusion Suit after a parasite infection, featuring a more narrative-driven structure with mission briefings and AI guidance. Directed by Yoshio Sakamoto, it pioneered the 'guided adventure' subgenre while retaining series' exploration roots.

The second GBA Castlevania stars Juste Belmont, grandson of Simon Belmont, featuring a dual-castle mechanic with parallel worlds. Introduces spell combinations and faster-paced combat while refining the DSS system from Circle of the Moon.

The direct sequel shifts perspective to antagonist-turned-protagonist Felix, expanding the world of Weyard with sailing mechanics and 72 new Djinn. Introduces 4-player versus battles and the epic 8-phase final dungeon.

A vibrant GBA remake of Kirby's Adventure (NES) featuring enhanced graphics, new multiplayer modes, and the debut of Kirby's iconic copy abilities. Players inhale enemies to gain their powers while battling the evil Nightmare who's stolen Dream Land's star rod.

A portable first-person shooter adaptation of the console hit, featuring James Bond in a globe-trotting mission to stop a nuclear weapons conspiracy. Includes both story campaign and multiplayer modes.

A darker continuation of the Mega Man X series set 100 years later, starring the legendary Reploid Zero. Introduces cyber-elf customization, weapon proficiency growth, and a mission-based structure with ranking evaluations.

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. It is the sixth installment in the Fire Emblem series and serves as a prequel to Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. Players control Roy and his army in strategic battles across the continent of Elibe.

Super Robot Wars R is a tactical RPG featuring mecha from various anime series. The game combines strategic grid-based battles with an original storyline that crosses over multiple mecha universes.

Super Robot Wars: Original Generation is a 2002 tactical RPG featuring original mecha designs instead of licensed anime robots. Players command squads of pilots like Ryusei Date and Kyosuke Nanbu in grid-based battles with combo attacks and customizable weapon systems.

Shining Soul is an action RPG developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Sega for the Game Boy Advance. Set in the Shining universe, the game features hack-and-slash gameplay with character customization and multiplayer support via link cable.