We already published the list of best GBA games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GBA open world games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the GBA definitely has a great library of open world games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the GBA and open world 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.
#5. Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2004
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
The Legend of Zelda series has been one of Nintendo’s most active since its domestic introduction back in 1987.
Though the game is old and has been followed up by plenty of other, deeper games in the series, The Legend of Zelda still holds up quite well.
Definitely a must-have.
#4. Metroid: Zero Mission
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2004
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
The game looks, sounds, and plays absolutely wonderfully, and fits perfectly within the franchise.
It’s blast from start to finish, though, and it is a Metroid game: a second or third time through will uncover different endings.
So while it’s a somewhat weak one-shot experience, digging deeper after it’s done is where much of the reward comes from.
#3. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
- Release Data: Flagship/Nintendo, 2005
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
The game easily lives up to its predecessors, with enough questing and variety to keep you entertained for the duration of its storyline and beyond.
Whether or not this game represents the end of an era for this hallowed franchise, it’s a superb game in its own right that any fan of Zelda shouldn’t be without.
#2. Metroid Fusion
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2002
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
Metroid Fusion is a brilliant continuation of the 2D series, pulling most of the successful ideas from the previous adventures while adding new elements unique to this game’s design.
And like the previous games in the series, Metroid Fusion features an incredibly well-structured design that a second play through to beat the previously acquired time.
#1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2002
- Genre: Action Adventure » Open-World
In this new release, you get a great handheld port of one of the greatest games ever released for Nintendo’s 16-bit system.
The game brought the classic NES series up to the standards of the day, adding plenty of new gameplay elements while still maintaining the same basic feel of the original action adventure game.
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See also: Best GBC Games & Best GameCube Games
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Deciding which GBA open world game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!