/vr/ - Retro Games

>>7697524
Look at me I'm cool for knowing le obscure Mario levels. I bet you didnt know about this cool obscure thing. Well guess what fag, I knew and you didn't. Guess what else? This thing YOU didn't know about? Actually secretly the best Marioen levels. That's right retard. That's how awesome I am.

>>7697524
Based video game enjoyer
>>7697535
Cringe retard

I'll play it

>>7697535
Relax man
>>7697524
Whats the best way to play all of them? Emulation? I actually have about 5 and an ereader from back in the day

>>7697568
>Emulation?
You got it. There's a hack or something that had the levels available.

>>7697535
It's not obscure, it's literally the version Nintendo put out for Virtual Console

>>7697524
Reminder that every Super Mario Advance game is dogshit and not worth playing due to screen crunch alone

>>7697568
There are reproduction carts that make all the e-Reader levels available by default.

>>7697610
The added levels in Advance 3 & 4 were designed with screen crunch in mind.

>>7697535
You should stop being such a projectionist nigger.

>>7697524
Are the e-reader levels stored in the rom itself or would you need the cards/their equivalent data to play them?

>>7697670
>projectionist
Do you just pick buzzwords out of a hat

>>7697672
He most likely pulled it out of a dictionary since projectionist is a real word.

>>7697524
>If you've never played this game's e-Reader levels, you're sorely missing out. They're some of the most fun and creative levels ever put into a 2D Mario game.
I have these levels on my official cart. you was able to do this back in the early days of the DS.. its nothing special

@No. 7697535
seething zoomie

The coolest thing was mixing mechanics from Mario 2, 3, and world. But sometimes levels are just a uninteresting gimmick.

>>7697535
A grown man made this post.

>>7697524
You know what's weird? There are a handful of unused levels in SMB3, and most of them are complete enough to be beaten (all they really need is to be fleshed out with more enemies and obstacles), but when it came to making the e-reader levels they didn't use any of them. I mean heck, they could've taken the opportunity to finally put the infamous para-beetle level from the back of the NES box in the game, but instead they went with all new stuff that didn't originate in 87/88.

>>7697734
they took the non lazy route for once

>>7697738
Well including new content in old games at all is out of character for Nintendo. I would just like to see them acknowledge the half-finished stuff they leave behind for once, like the medallion powers and sword beam in OoT, or the unused levels and bonus games in this game (pic related). Brand new content is cool, but as a fan it's even cooler when you know it's the something the original team worked on.

>>7697716
You're making some pretty daring assumptions, anon.

>>7697734
That's kind of good, that means they didn't just put out some old leftovers, and instead put in the effort to create new ccontent. Though it would have been neat if they threw those things in just because, I'm sure they'd take minimal space on the cart.

>>7697752
I get what you mean.

>>7697524
GBA has the perfect mario library
SMB
SMB2 (J, with no fds screen)
Advance (not just called "USA")
World
YI
3 as last with bonus content
Even the voices are only really annoying in USA

>>7698590
>>GBA has the perfect mario library
>literally nothing but shitty screen crunch ports, all of which were from the SNES
How fucking stupid are you.

>>7697535
You have to be 18 to post here

>>7697524
Post the link faggot

>>7697778
>That's kind of good, that means they didn't just put out some old leftovers
The answer is much more mundane though.

A lot of SMB3's GBA port was based on the GBA engine for Super Mario World, but with SMB3's moveset. It's missing the randomized sky icons from the NES version of SMB3, and the unused levels themselves are still in the GBA data but never converted properly because the team didn't know what to make of them, but couldn't just delete them either (lots of unused levels share the same maps as used rooms).

They decided it's much better to add new content as a separate mode, and were experimenting with DLC as a new distribution method (Fire Emblem Fuiin no Tsurugi and Mario vs DK had downloadable levels too but only through save editors at promotional events, nothing like the e-Reader)
It wasn't from the goodness of their hearts.

Nintendo is as bad reusing old leftovers as Capcom.
>Zelda LA Roc Feather, OoA Maku Tree, OoT Deku Tree = scrapped ALTTP SNES content
>Zelda LA final boss = scrapped ALTTP GB port content
>Zelda OoT dark Link, later appearing in LA Switch remake = scrapped form cut from Zelda LA final boss
>Zelda WW Wind Temple = Scrapped OoT content
>Zelda TP Goron Mines Boss and at least a couple dungeons, Zelda PH Dee Ess island = Scrapped WW content

>>7697670
Depends on the rom. If you're using the Wii-U version which is rev 1 and the one everyone should have it's all baked into the rom and unlocked from the start. With the original GBA release the cards need to be scanned and everything is stored in the save.

If someone wanted to access all of the bonus levels the original legit way, what is needed as far as cards? I managed to score a complete series 1 pack for a dollar last year, if i had a complete series 2 pack would that give me all the levels or did they do random card pack bs to get them all? Were any of the bonus cards included with the game/walmart exclusive bonus pack cards, level cards?

>>7699286
>If someone wanted to access all of the bonus levels the original legit way, what is needed as far as cards?
this is your brain on autism

>>7699326
Why? I already have probably half of them. Unless you can access them just as easily via cheat devices which above poster seems to indicate is not an option for original gba version

>>7699337
>Unless you can access them just as easily via cheat devices which above poster seems to indicate is not an option for original gba version
insisting on original cartridge is very autistic. have you been tested?

>>7699339
Oh. I understand now, you are one of those types on this board. The type to completely ignore the oppions of cause they can only play emulators on their phone.

>>7697535
Take your meds

>>7697535
Fuck you man

>>7698590
The voices are annoying enough to ruin usa tho

>>7697524
I played these levels before the WiiU version came out. I used a DS flashcart to write a modified save file onto my legitimate cartridge.

I actually played a number of these levels because I had the cards, the reader and the game back in the day. I don't think I got all of them though.

>>7700032
Any idea what the best way to get a hold of them now is? I'm probably going to put them on my 3DS.

>>7697535
chill yourself

>>7697609
This.

>>7697524
Is it really good? The design and physics of this game are very limited. Good for your year of release and console. But they are more limited compared to the sequences

>>7700020
USA is best experienced with the annoyingness intact. They parsed that game three times to try to make it fit, first they added mario sprites and a run button, second they updated the graphics for the SNES and somewhat made it fit more with the rest (may be a stretch), third they added in pointless yoshi coins and experimental-tier bad dialogue, also giving it finally a universal title, it really is the definitive version of that strange little game.

>>7697535
KEYED

>>7699121
How is this bad? Not every new idea needs to be crammed into the same game, some are better if one lets them cook for a while anyway.

>>7700602
Based

>>7700602
Four times.
Third one was BS Super Mario USA on the SNES Satellaview which added three collectible Yoshi Icons per level.
The Advance port has only two per level (now Yoshi eggs), some inspired by the BS version yet have clearly more meaningful placements (in BS you'd often find them out in the open, some almost unavoidable where you fall down)

Advance's main additions were some extra gimmicks and items, and replacing one of the recurrent bosses with a unique one (last iteration that did this was the first SMB2 NES version that replaced the final white mouser rematch with a unique boss), and that infamous weird sprite.

>>7699141
For the Wii U version (I recommend the European Wii U version) all the levels are loaded, but e-Reader functionality still works and is still needed in fact to access the main game's side of e-Reader additions (gameplay modifiers, developer ghosts, extra items), and you can still scan the original e-Reader cards just fine (just not save them)
Sadly, they broke the sleep feature somehow and it just crashes the game now.

>>7700032
>I used a DS flashcart to write a modified save file onto my legitimate cartridge.
You can do that?!

>>7699286
Collecting e-Cards for the US version is just asking for a miserable experience.
The US set was never released in full: Nintendo translated and adjusted all 38 levels for an English release but they sat in their vault until the Wii U. So there's 28 levels and other modifier cards in some collector's basement from discarded NoA materials.
You want something even better? Rumors about the European e-Reader are true. It does exist. SMA4 PAL will unlock the e-World menu if it detects it, and of course it will have e-Cards regionally flagged to Europe.

Either collect the Japanese set and game, or just emulate it using Nintendo's official complete Wii U version.
With the Wii U version, only e-Cards needed are the non-level ones. (Keep in mind the 100 Up card is only usable once per save file)

>>7701876
Totally forgot this game had a BS port. So, to break it down:
FDS original -> Mario 2 changes for USA -> 16 bit changes for Snes + satelliview -> GBA changes. What a shitload of fuck.
Also,
>infamous weird sprite
Never heard of this what is it?

>>7701904
Yep. Find a save file online and use Rudolph's GBA Backup Tool to upload it to your cartridge.

>>7700321
If you search 'super mario advance 4 e-reader levels patch', it's easy to find. You just need to patch the .xdelta file onto a rom of the standard game.

>>7702216
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CseSH5ER11o

>>7703450
What the fuck is that supposed to be? I remember finding this as a kid and being super confused.

>>7697524
you can get ereader levels on real carts using an r4 card on a ds.

>>7703493
You can also go suck a dick.

>>7703495
ok, thank you

>>7700602
>also giving it finally a universal title
"Mario Madness"

Is this game technically a remake of a remake?

>>7703621
It's obviously a port of a remake. Why did you make this post?

>>7703634
Dont reply to me again.

>>7697535
>filtered zoomie
E-levels are challenging, especially due to its lower resolution. I have yet to 100% them.

>>7703634
>>7703650
Ladies, please. Can't we just love each other?

>>7703654
I have yet to 100% them because I got bored halfway through (because they are shit)

>>7703576
kek

>>7703450
I don't remember this well, but I remember this. Very strange.

If you're like me, and don't fuck with repros or flashcarts if you don't need to, you can inject a save into your GBA games using a GBxCart RW.

I use mine to get "authentic" event items and event pokemon on the authentic carts.

>>7704150
You can also use a DS flashcart and either the original or DS lite.

>>7703197
Thnaks.

>>7700032
>>7702364
>>7704150
What other cool things can you do with injecting saves like this? You've got me interested now.
>tfw starting a Pokemon game with your starter as a Jirachi

>>7704789
Well, that particular device can also pull pictures off of your gameboy camera. You can also back up your saves this way, should you want to change the battery in your carts.

>>7704829
I've noticed that my saves are okay on the carts even with dead batteries if I leave them in the gameboy. Might be a placebo or something but I think it can draw power from the battery for the SRAM to not die.
Doesn't super help fi you've got a bunch of games though.

>>7697535
Don't leave us hanging Anon, what do (You) consider the secret best Mario levels?

Bump

>>7704789
There's a glitch in Sonic Advance 1 where if you reset your game your collected rings won't go to the chao garden anymore. You can fix it by starting a new game in an emulator and upload it to your cart.

You can also upload games to an e-reader without the cards.

>>7707584
At least bump with levels.

>>7697535
worst post on 4chan today

>>7700821
>Redditor

>>7709503
Fuck you, anon
bitly
/2TXRmma

>>7707708
I could be wrong but i think the SA/pinball double pack cart fixed that

>>7710875
Can E-reader cards be reproduced? It's a dot code.

>>7711104
It can be done with a good enough printer. Read: not HP.

>>7711104

>>7710924
The link above has e reader codes in binary. Also i found this a while back. The instructions on the other pages are good for unlocking the level editor in mario vs donkey kong, but can anybody point me to the files on this page
https://sites.google.com/site/mariovsdonkeykonghack/home

>>7697535
holy based

>>7711143
Thanks!

>>7703197
>You just need to patch the .xdelta file onto a rom of the standard game.
Do what now?

>>7703197
>>7712279
Okay so I've gotten this far but I get stuck at this point. The files are
>SMA4 (USA, Australia) (Rev 1) to (USA) (VC Edition).xdelta
>Super Mario Advance 4 - Super Mario Bros. 3 (USA, Australia) (Rev 1).gba
Wat do? Can't someone just upload an already patched GBA ROM somewhere?

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>>7712643
>?
???

>>7697524
Faggot.

>>7713223
So?

>>7697535
this post is so retarded it ends up being based in its unfiltered retardation.

>>7697535
>you'll never find out what are the best secret Marioen levels

Just what I needed.

>>7712307
You don't even need to patch. Just find the Virtual Console release.

>>7697535
What are you babbling about?