Best SNES games: a swim in the sea of ​​retrogaming

When it comes to SNES, the best games come to mind, but are we sure it has always been quality retrogaming?

Provocations aside, lo SNES it had to pick up the heavy legacy of the previous NES, undoubted home of some of the best games, and we must say that it did very well, confirming itself as one of the symbolic consoles of retrogaming. Not to mention the console war with Sega and its Mega Drive, but let's say that for this time we can leave it alone. Strong of a really attractive design (a little less than that of the American version) and a path considered among the best ever, this console has come down to the present day with a train of nostalgia, a few baby tears and even in a mini version with all the pros and cons of the case.

16 bits of glories and pains - it's not cool just because it's retrogaming

Although it was the den of the first Mario Kart, of his own primordial trilogy revised and corrected by 16-bit standards, RPGs like the exceptional Chrono Trigger or the more classic Breath of Fire, the Super Nintendo has however "hosted" within it quite forgettable titles. Among them is the bad Shaq fu starring Shaquille O'Neal, the most Christian Super 3D Noah's Ark what else was nothing but a mod of Wolfenstein, the questionable, how fecal, Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure (originally for SEGA Mega Drive) and even the "mythical" Cool World (taken from the film Escape from the world of dreams by Ralph Bakshi) which, however ugly, is a cult in the second-hand market reaching truly exaggerated figures.

Fortunately, the Super Nintendo catalog has been enriched with other conversions such as Mickey Mania or Asterix & Obelix and really interesting titles like the curious Zombies Ate My Neighbors, the imaginative Disney’s Magical Quest, or the creepy horror graphic adventure Clock Tower that are definitely worth a few minutes of your time. Of course, in all this pixel tribute and “Super” suffixes adopted to already known series, such as Bomberman, Castlevania, Metroid and so on as opposed to others such as Mega Man e Kirby, the meat on the fire is a lot and cooking it all would have been really impossible. We have therefore made a small selection of titles that, especially nowadays, can still give many emotions. Let's go!

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Best SNES games: A dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

If you want a reason to recover this glorious console and relive the adventures of Link, especially with the release of the HD remastered Skyward Sword, then this is the title for you. A game that defining a masterpiece is really reductive and that has gone to more than heavily influence all subsequent titles in the saga, including its 3DS sequel A Link Between Worlds, and a thousand other similar games. Milestone to play and replay anytime, anywhere, anytime!

Donkey Kong Country - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Triplet essential for all lovers of good old platform. A series, that of the Country, which saw the first, second and third chapter alternate on the legendary 16 bit from Nintendo about a year away from each other before landing on Wii, Wii U, 3DS and Switch. Of course it's been a long time since our favorite ape dominated the cabin cruisers of the old Japanese and non-Japanese arcades.

Super Mario World - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Could the Nintendo favorite par excellence be missing? But of course not! In this direct sequel to Super Mario Bros. 3, the two plumber brothers decide to take a vacation, but they discover that the diehard Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach once again and it's up to them to save her. To help them in this adventure in Dinosaur Land will be Yoshi, which makes its first appearance here and which we will also find on the adventure for Nintendo 64, which will prove to be a very precious ally.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - Best SNES Games: A dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Obvious prequel of Super Mario World, the adventure features a Baby mario and a Baby luigi intent on being carried by the stork until Kamek kidnaps little Luigi just missing Mario who falls and ends up in the land of the Yoshi. From there, a pastel adventure will start among the evergreen melodies of Koji Kondo, eggs to throw, many worlds to explore and secrets to reveal for a level of difficulty that has nothing to envy with the previous chapter.

EarthBound - Best SNES games: a swim in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Weird, sci-fi, sometimes horror and it's not Stranger Things! It is in fact one of the most curious and exciting RPGs never appeared on this console. Here we will take on the role of the little one Ness, understood the pun ?, which thanks to his psychic powers, will have to make his way along the folds of a mystery surrounding a meteorite crashed in his town. No more words are needed, do yourself a great pleasure and try this cornerstone that has also made school for modern titles.

Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Best SNES Games: A dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

From one of the best films of George Lucas original trilogy could a version edited by the Grande N be missing? Again the answer is negative! Here we will retrace the events narrated in the film, with the necessary "corrections" and videogame freedom of the case, impersonating the essential Luke Skywalker, the legendary Han Solo and the faithful Chewbacca. In addition, it will also be possible to use the Force and drive vehicles such as the Snowspeeder on the ice of the planet Hoth. What are you waiting for to retrieve it, young Padawans?

Killer Instinct - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Among the many big absentees of the SNES Mini, Killer Instinct is a fighting of all respect that we highly recommend to those who have appreciated immortal and timeless series such as Mortal Kombat or Tekken. Here, monstrous and bizarre opponents, if they will sound like good reason for a tournament called by Ultratech who wants to test alien technologies and robot soldiers against real-life targets.

Star Fox - Best SNES games: a swim in the sea of ​​retrogaming

First appearance of the Fox McCloud pilot and his cronies Peppy Hare, Slippy Toad e Falco Lombardi who, behind the cloche of their vehicles, will have to battle the mad scientist Andross and the many hosts of enemies. Exceptional three-dimensional shooter, especially if we consider that we were in the very early nineties, which proceeds at truly whirling speeds and a bar of difficulty that will test even the most experienced players.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - Best SNES games: A dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

If you thought that our mustachioed hero was just a plumber who jumps from platform to platform you were wrong and this particular title is the clear proof. Unlikely alliances between characters, references to Nintendo sagas and curious enemies await you in this one title created in collaboration with Square, a certain Final Fantasy influence is quite evident, which we invite you to rediscover if you have not already done so.

Wolfenstein 3D - Best SNES games: a swim in the sea of ​​retrogaming

From the series "Nintendo also wanted its piece of cake" with the port of one of the most popular series and still lives today thanks to the chapters signed by Bethesda. We seriously doubt that there is still anyone in the gamer community who has never tried or heard of this "version" of World War II.

Wild Guns - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Revisiting much more steampunk and full of futuristic bullets of the old west, complete with robots gunfighters and enemies at will! In this shooter cooperative you can choose whether to play the beautiful Annie or the tough Clint to face the ranks of bandits commanded by the evil Kid. Western quotes aside, if you are looking for adrenaline and magazines to empty at full blast, then, you are in the right game.

F - Zero - Best SNES games: a swim in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Do you like super fast car racing? And maybe even science fiction landscapes? If your answer is yes, then this title might be for you! Set in a dystopian future, the Earth has been "finally" conquered by aliens who, however, lacked a moment of leisure to distract themselves a little from their plans to conquer the entire galaxy. Result? A mad rush on these vehicles, they said F - Zero, pilot against pilot. First chapter of this fast saga to be enjoyed at a thousand per hour.

Secret of Mana - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Among the best JRPG ever, as well as among those released on this console, Secret of Mana is one of the most successful and loved spin-offs of the hugely popular series of final Fantasy. Exciting, colorful, fun and immersive, it must be tried absolutely at any cost. More than highly recommended for all lovers of the genre!

Street Fighter II - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

Does it need any introduction? One of the most famous fighting games of the nineties which, thanks to a pad like that of the Super Nintendo, allows you to relive all the most acrobatic actions and the most excited games of the arcades directly at home. Not for nothing is it among the most cited games, and seen, in series like Hi Score Girl.

Joe & Mac - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

If you grew up playing platformers like Tombi! and series like Ryu the cave boy, then you should definitely not miss this curious title set in prehistoric times! Of course we are not talking about Far Cry Primal, but about the adventure of the two cavemen Joe and Mac who, between members of the opposing tribes, dinosaurs and lots of humor, will have to save the girls of their village who have been kidnapped. If you want then take a look at the following entitled Lost in the Tropics.

Demon's Crest - Best SNES games: a dip in the sea of ​​retrogaming

If you loved a classic like Ghost 'n Goblins and you have a certain predilection for games with horror colors, then take a look at this! As a demon you will have to try to recover all the stones of the elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water, Time and Heaven) and put an end to the civil war that is destroying the Kingdom of the Demons.

In conclusion

So here we are, finally, at the conclusion of this roundup of what we believe to be some of the best games for the SNES and which can easily be included in the list of any retrogaming enthusiast. Of the titles that have undergone numerous ports, most recently for Nintendo Switch, and which have also been adapted for other consoles such as the Game Boy Advance among others. 16 bits of authentic fire that have been among Nintendo's main weapons in the "Console War" against Sega. Did you know them?

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