We already published the list of best GBA games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GBA compilation games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the GBA definitely has a great library of compilation games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the GBA and compilation games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Capcom Classics Mini Mix
- Release Data: Sensory Sweep/Capcom, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Capcom Classics Mini Mix easily gives you the chance to experience three unique and engaging side-scrollers from the heyday of the NES.
The 8-bit graphics and audio may have aged, and the lack of any bonus features may be off-putting to some people, but the action in all three is so much fun that these shortcomings seem trivial.
#9. Sega Arcade Gallery
- Release Data: Bits Studios/Sega, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Despite the omissions and deficiencies in After Burner and the unfortunate absence of a save feature, Sega Arcade Gallery is one retro collection that’s worth owning.
The ports of Space Harrier, OutRun, and Super Hang-On are remarkably close to the original arcade versions, and all the games in the compilation compare well with what’s already available for the GBA.
#8. Game & Watch Gallery 4
- Release Data: TOSE/Nintendo, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Nintendo has packaged a grand total of 31 games together into a collection that exists more for posterity than glamour.
If you’re looking at Game & Watch Gallery 4, chances are you know what you’re getting into and don’t care that the graphics and sound are modest and dated.
The games are certainly strong enough to stand on their gameplay alone.
#7. Namco Museum
- Release Data: Mass Media/Infogrames, 2001
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
The Game Boy Advance version of Namco Museum isn’t the best translation that these arcade classics have ever seen, but the ability to take them with you wherever you go makes this version of Namco Museum the most compelling version to date.
Any fan of classic arcade games should be happy with it.
#6. Atari Anniversary Advance
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Infogrames, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Ultimately, this is a solid collection of games that are still just as playable as they were when they were first released many years ago, and it’s an excellent addition to the library of any gamer interested in classic games.
#5. Phantasy Star Collection
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Sega, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
You could easily spend dozens of hours with any of the games in this collection, so the fact that you get three games of great length and quality on one cartridge makes Phantasy Star Collection perfect for any fan of console role-playing.
In fact, fans of RPGs owe it to themselves to add this game to their collection.
#4. Pac-Man Collection
- Release Data: Mass Media/Infogrames, 2001
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Regardless of their age, the simple, undemanding diversions found in Pac-Man Collection are perfect for today’s portable systems.
By selectively targeting a single franchise and including nearly perfect ports, Namco has made a compilation that Pac-Man fans are sure to enjoy.
#3. Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced
- Release Data: KCEA/Konami, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Regardless of the minor issues, there isn’t a weak game in the group, and the addition of single-cart multiplayer makes it an even better value.
The ability to play as Chain, Buchu, Star, Blues, and the rest of the Yie Ar Kung-Fu gang is enough on its own to make this title a must-have.
#2. Activision Anthology
- Release Data: Aspyr, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Even though the games included don’t look all that great by today’s standards, many of them are still just as much fun to play now.
Activision Anthology is worth picking up just for the sheer number of games it comes with, but the additional historical extras make it a must-have for anyone with an interest in classic video games.
#1. Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
- Release Data: TOSE/Nintendo, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Final Fantasy fans who might have missed playing Final Fantasy Origins on the PlayStation will find Dawn of Souls to be a nice compilation of two old favorites to take on the road.
If you’ve played Origins, you’ve already played these games, though the bonus content on offer represents some nice extra material for the truly hardcore.
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