The definitive remake of Metroid 1 — Zero Mission retells Samus's original mission with modern Metroidvania level design, then extends the story beyond the original ending in a surprising Space Pirate stealth sequence.
Best Video Games of 2004
All 5 classic games released in 2004 — with reviews, cheats, and trivia.
💡 2004 Gaming Overview
- → 5 classic games released in 2004
- → Available on GAME-BOY-ADVANCE
- → Top rated: Metroid: Zero Mission (9.2/10)
- → Genres represented: Strategy, RPG, Action, Platformer
2004 Game Releases
Sorted by ratingThe definitive third-generation Pokemon experience and the GBA's best Pokemon title. Emerald combines both Ruby and Sapphire's storylines with the Battle Frontier — an endgame facility of seven unique battle facilities that represent the pinnacle of competitive Pokemon challenge before the series went online.
The most accessible Fire Emblem in the classic era — The Sacred Stones introduces branching promotion paths, an optional training tower, and a dual-protagonist structure following siblings Eirika and Ephraim across the continent of Magvel.
The definitive remake of the original Pokemon Red. FireRed rebuilds Kanto from the ground up with modern mechanics, physical/special split, and the new Sevii Islands postgame. For many players, this was their first Pokemon game, and its balance of accessibility and depth made it the perfect entry point to the series.
The counterpart remake of Pokemon Blue, featuring version-exclusive Pokemon like Sandshrew, Vulpix, and Magmar. LeafGreen's faithfully recreated Kanto — now with GBA graphics, running shoes, and refreshed trainer dialogue — gave a new generation access to the original Pokemon adventure.