30. Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)

Following the non-canon exploits of Circle of the Moon, series producer Koji Igarashi took control of the next Game Boy Advance entry, bringing on-board Symphony of the Night artist Ayami Kojima to handle the character design. As if this reunion wasn't enough, protagonist Juste Belmont looks a lot like Alucard, which got a lot of people excited that this would be the true successor to Symphony of the Night. Unfortunately, in a lot of ways, Harmony of Dissonance is a step backwards from Circle of the Moon. The sprites are larger, sure, but the garish visuals are quite jarring – an attempt by Konami to avoid the criticisms levelled at Circle of the Moon regarding its dark graphics. Dracula's castle is also quite dull to explore, and the game feels empty and uninteresting as a result. It's still enjoyable if you're a fan of the Metroidvania entries, but it's perhaps the weakest of the lot.

29. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (GBA)

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land is a worthy remake of the pink puffball's first home console adventure. While what it offers is a tad basic compared to more modern Kirby titles, it's still very playable, and there are little creative moments where the game shines. As with practically every other game featuring the Kirbster, its delightful, colourful visuals make it a supremely charming experience, and one which will be most appreciated by players looking for only a very light challenge.

28. Final Fantasy IV Advance (GBA)

Final Fantasy IV Advance is one of the many, many rereleases of Final Fantasy IV on the SNES, but that doesn't mean you should skip it over. New dungeons, weapons, and challenges make this an extremely fleshed-out version of an already beloved title in the series. You also have more party options at the end of the game rather than relying on the late-game faithful five. There might be better versions of this game available on other consoles, but Final Fantasy IV Advance is still a wonderful way to experience a classic.

27. Mega Man Zero 3 (GBA)

Diminishing returns? Pah! — there's no such thing as too much Mega Man!

Mega Man Zero 2 made some drastic changes to the first game's formula to make it more enjoyable, and Mega Man Zero 3 finetunes things a little more, but stops short of major changes; a classic example of not messing with something that works. If you enjoyed the previous titles, you will absolutely get a kick out of this one as well, and all the collectibles should keep you entertained. Again!

26. Final Fantasy V Advance (GBA)

Because Final Fantasy V never launched in the West on the SNES, the fifth game in the series never reached the same notoriety as its other SNES counterparts. However, Final Fantasy V Advance on GBA certainly put it on the map for many. The port touched up the visuals and added a sprinkling of new content and features to make it arguably the best version to play. Beyond that, this is easily the best version of the classic job system, and the lighthearted story makes this a fun Final Fantasy romp. If you don't fancy the Pixel Remaster, the GBA version is no slouch at all.

25. Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town (GBA)

What's better than some friends? More friends, of course! Silly title aside, Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town may be very quaint by modern standards but it has the same charm as its predecessor with just a bit of icing added on the cake. Those who have already played the original Friends of Mineral Town wouldn't be missing much by passing on this version, although this one does enable you to play as a female and take on a new set of potential mates.

For those who have yet to play or own either title, however, More Friends of Mineral Town has the edge with more suitors and the ability to increase funds quicker by flogging them to travelling merchant Won. When all's been tilled and it's time to bring the chickens home to roost, it's hard to go wrong with either of the classic Harvest Moon experiences — this one just has a tad more.

Actually, maybe it was a good title after all.

24. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (GBA)

Is Final Fantasy Tactics Advance the FFT sequel fans wanted? Probably not. But don't let that dissuade you. This is an excellent strategy RPG that you can play in the palm of your hands. Levelling up your clan, finding the best weapons and trying to out-think the enemy leads to endlessly enjoyable battling with enough variables in location, laws and opponent abilities to prevent things becoming too repetitive. Even when battles get easy with an OP clan, they remain entertaining. It can be tricky to find what you are looking for amongst the many menu screens, but once you know where to look Final Fantasy Tactics Advance will divert and delight you for a long ol' time.

23. WarioWare Twisted! (GBA)

The third game in Wario's microgame series, WarioWare Twisted! never found its way to Europe, but its gyro sensor added a new element to the manic formula established two games prior and made it one of the highlights of Wario's back catalogue. Thanks to that sensor in the cart, it's not a game you'll want to plug into the Game Boy Player on your GameCube, but the basic bitesize gameplay holds up just as well today as it did in the mid-2000s. Let's Twist again.

22. Wario Land 4 (GBA)

Wario Land 4 is a testament to quality over quantity, with the clever nonlinear level structures that lend themselves to multiple playthroughs and further exploration to unlock all the extras. It's a platformer for platforming veterans, full of impeccable level design and a quirky audiovisual presentation that would go on to set the precedent for the WarioWare series. If you're a fan of platformers — which will probably be the majority of you if you're Nintendo aficionados — Wario Land 4 is an absolute must-play.

21. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (GBA)

The eighth instalment to be made, The Sacred Stones was only the second to get an international release. It stars royal twins Eirika and Ephraim in a story that sees them separate to protect their homeland of Magvel from invading forces. While it didn't add much to the established formula, it's an exceptionally solid and enjoyable entry and a fittingly impressive swansong for the series on GBA. It was included as part of the 3DS' Ambassador Program for early adopters of the system before its price cut, giving owners of that handheld an opportunity to catch up if they missed it on GBA back in 2005 and prepare for the franchise's 'awakening' on that system.