Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack April 2025 Release for Game Boy Advance – Overview

Nintendo just released one more game on their Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack’s Game Boy Advance app. Let’s have a look!

Game Boy Advance App

GameGenre# of PlayersScore
Fire Emblem: The Sacred StonesTurn-Based Strategy-RPG1A-
tl;drThe eighth game in the Fire Emblem franchise adds in a few minor new elements to the series like multiple “class evolution” options. However, for the most part, this is the same sort of gameplay that was in the prior Fire Emblem game, with the same strengths and weaknesses – again, the linear progression and permadeath aren’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but regardless this is still an outstanding Strategy-RPG that genre fans should consider a must-have.

I have previously reviewed this game in its Wii U Virtual Console release, and my opinion hasn’t changed – this is a solid follow-up to the first Game Boy Advance Fire Emblem game, and one that adds some new gameplay mechanics but is overall a fairly comparable experience. Which is to say, this is an outstanding Strategy-RPG that should be considered a must-play for fans of the genre.

This marks the second time so far this year that we’ve gotten a solo release of a truly excellent game on the Game Boy Advance app, and honestly I am just fine with that – I would much rather have a single release of a truly great game than a trio of “meh” releases. And if you’re looking for something to hold you over until the Nintendo Switch 2 releases, this game should keep you entertained for a while.

tl;dr – The Game Boy Advance app gets one game, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, and it is an excellent follow-up to the first Game Boy Advance Fire Emblem, and an all-around great Strategy-RPG that is a fantastic addition to the Game Boy Advance app.

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4 responses to “Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack April 2025 Release for Game Boy Advance – Overview”

  1. jamieandhiscats Avatar
    jamieandhiscats

    I enjoyed your prediction from less than a month ago already coming true! https://eshopperreviews.com/wii-u-postmortem-what-remains-two-years-later/

    I’d like FF: Tactics Advance as well please 🙏

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      eShopperReviews

      Honestly, when it comes to Nintendo’s first-party Game Boy Advance games coming to the GBA app, predicting that is like shooting fish in a barrel. it’s almost a foregone conclusion. And if we somehow don’t get DK: King of Swing, Game & Watch Gallery 4, and Mario Golf: Advance Tour on the Game Boy Advance app sometime over the next year or so, I will be genuinely shocked.

      I said I thought it was unlikely we’d see Final Fantasy Tactics Advance come to the app, but I’ll be happy to be proven wrong.

      However, if we’re making a wish list, I would also like the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Sonic Advance 1-3, Drill Dozer, Karnaaj Rally, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, and Klonoa 1 and 2.

      Out of all of those, I think Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Pokemon Pinball are likely, Drill Dozer has a good shot, and Sonic Advance *might* happen. Beyond that, I dunno.

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        jamieandhiscats

        Yes please! I’d also like DK 64 on this wishlist too 😛

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        1. eShopperReviews Avatar
          eShopperReviews

          Sure! Though… maybe not on the Game Boy Advance app. 😛

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