“Raise, Blaze, and a Maze!”
Today, on October 14, 2026, Nintendo has released a new update for the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics application. With version 3.4.0, players can now enjoy Monster Rancher Advance, Kururin Paradise, and METAL SLUG ADVANCE.
A trailer and the official synopsis for Monster Rancher Advance, Kururin Paradise, and METAL SLUG ADVANCE can be seen here:
Monster Rancher Advance (KOEI TECMO GAMES)
Released in: 2001
Number of Players: 1 – 4
Generate over 400 types of monsters with word combos!
You’re a renowned breeder known for raising strong monsters to compete in tournaments. In this title released for the Game Boy™ Advance system in 2001, you’ve arrived at Age Island to share your breeding expertise. Here, monsters are regenerated from Tablets inscribed with ancient characters. However, the monsters born will differ based on the words and combinations inscribed on the Tablets. Test a variety of words and see which monsters you get!
Kururin Paradise (Nintendo)
Released in: 2002
Number of Players: 1 – 4
One day, a troupe of magicians arrived in Kururin’s quiet village to put on a show. Kururin overslept, so his family went to the venue without him. By the time Kururin arrived at the tent to meet up with his family, the whole place was completely empty! When his family still hadn’t returned home by sundown, and even his master was nowhere to be found, Kururin knew something was fishy. Time to board the Helirin once again and set out on a new adventure!
In this 2002 action title originally released in Japan for the Game Boy™ Advance system, pilot your trusty helicopter, the Helirin, toward the goal without bumping into walls or obstacles. As in the previous Kururin title, you can take on Adventure mode to dive into the main story, Practice mode to hone your skills in courses you’ve played before, or Challenge mode if you’re craving something tougher. This game also features a new mode where you can play 16 minigames based on the rotating mechanic of Helirin piloting!
METAL SLUG ADVANCE (SNK)
Released in: 2004
Number of Players: 1
Ten-hut, cadets! Your drill has begun!
The special-ops squad Peregrine Falcons (a.k.a. PF Squad) demands the best of its members in any situation to carry out the mission. This time, the mission is a simulated battle drill for new recruits. The stage for this drill: a remote island in the South Pacific. In this action shooter title released on the Game Boy™ Advance system in 2004, you’ll play as Walter or Tyra, two recruits in the government’s PF Squad. After making landfall with minimal provisions, they must make it back off the island through Number of players: 1 their own strength and cunning to complete the drill. As you fight your way across the island, you can earn cards by fulfilling special requirements. These cards can make items more powerful, add to your character’s abilities, or even change aspects of the game! Even more surprises await, so get a move on, soldier!
Will you be diving into Monster Rancher Advance, Kururin Paradise, and METAL SLUG ADVANCE this week? Let us know!
About Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics:
Advance your play with Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online — With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, access a collection of classic and colorful Game Boy™ Advance games to play anytime, anywhere! Shrink down for a big adventure in The Legend of Zelda™: The Minish Cap and master sibling strategies in Mario & Luigi™: Superstar Saga.
Level up with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership — Get access to a library of Game Boy Advance™, Nintendo 64™, and SEGA Genesis™ classics!
All the other great benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership are also included, such as access to Game Boy titles, 100+ classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, exclusive online matches in the Tetris 99 game, Game Vouchers, online play in some of your favorite games, and more!
Included games:
- Densetsu no Starfy 1
- Densetsu no Starfy 2
- Densetsu no Starfy 3
- F-ZERO CLIMAX
- F-Zero- GP Legend
- F-Zero Maximum Velocity
- Fire Emblem
- Golden Sun
- Golden Sun: The Lost Age
- Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Kuru Kuru Kururin
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit
- Metroid Fusion
- Metroid: Zero Mission
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
- Super Mario Advance
- Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
- Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
- Wario Land 4
- WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
- Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance
Pick up and play — You can play, save, and jump back into the action whenever you have a few minutes—wherever you happen to be.
Rewind your game — Do-overs are built in! In single-player mode, you can rewind your game by pressing and holding ZL + ZR if you make a mistake or just want to retry a section.
Play together online — Connect with friends online in compatible games for co-op or competitive play. Multiplayer* may feature 2-4 players, depending on the game. (Steps for setting up multiplayer play may differ from game to game, so please refer to in-game instructions.)
Pick your style — Shrink the screen size or enable a retro-style filter to play Game Boy Advance titles your way.
Voice chat — You can also use voice chat to cheer on your friends via the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app.
- Persistent internet and compatible smartphone required to use app. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Account age 13+ required. Smartphone app features available in compatible games.
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