SM64 GBA

About

SM64 GBA is a fan-made platformer that reimagines Super Mario 64 for the Game Boy Advance. It adds new characters and minor tweaks to the formula, though the core remains rooted in classic 3D platforming. Controls are adapted for the handheld’s limits, which means simple movement and occasional frame drops but retains the recognizable Mario magic. The game is incomplete and not meant for public release, existing to experiment with 3D development on a system better known for 2D titles. What’s unusual here is the technical challenge. The project pushes the Game Boy Advance beyond its commercial 3D games, a rarity on the hardware. A small but engaged community tracks its progress, though the developer has no plans to finish it. For curious players, it’s a glimpse into what retro systems could do if pushed, by someone who clearly loves both Mario and GBA hardware.