Kirby Super Star is the rare exception to that rule, boasting seven unique gameplay segments, plus two shorter minigames that feature multiplayer. Oddly enough, despite being so fondly remembered and often lauded as the best in the series, none of the sequels have attempted to duplicate the same gameplay style as Super Star.
Without experiencing those games, Final Fantasy II was light years ahead of the original, featuring the debut of the Active Time Battle system that defined the series for more than a decade, as well as the first real cinematic storytelling in the series. While Final Fantasy II on the SNES has aged just fine, later ports that improved the sound and graphics, and most importantly, cleaned up the translation, are really the best way to experience this gem.
The two companies expedited the process, with development only lasting a little over a year, but somehow in that time, Square came up with one of the funniest and best-looking games on the SNES. Mega Man X injected new life into the series with a more mature protagonist and faster gameplay that allowed him to dash and climb. Maybe one day Nintendo will finally cave and give us some version of the still Japan-only sequel, Mother 3.
The story, which sees the bad guy achieve his goal, played with fan expectations of the genre and changed Final Fantasy games going forward. Even with bit sprites, the game feels more cinematic than a lot of modern releases full of lengthy videos.
Even the better graphics and four-player co-op of the New Super Mario Bros. Chrono Trigger features seven different time periods to explore, more than a dozen endings, and a deep combat system focused on combining the attacks of your characters. The first Legend of Zelda game on the NES was heralded as an instant classic, so of course, Nintendo followed it up with a bizarre 2D platformer that confuses fans to this day.
Thankfully, the third game in the series, which arrived on the SNES, went back to the top-down view and dungeon crawling that we all know and love. Super Metroid is nearly perfect. The atmosphere, influenced by sci-fi movies like Aliens and expertly enhanced by its foreboding soundtrack, was unmatched for its time. Though the series has seen its ups and downs, Super Metroid remains a game that can be unequivocally recommended to all types of gamers, and such an incredible achievement in the medium that playing through it should be a requirement for every aspiring developer.
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Ness, a boy from Onett, Eagleland, teams up with new friends to defeat an Evil Destroyer named Giygas. During the epic pursuits, Ness and his allies attempt to find the sacred Eight Melodies. Action, Adventure, Drama. The year is , when the great solar power satellite, ATLAS is overshadowed by the invention of fusion power. See full summary ».
Action, Family, Fantasy. E Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Just as Mario trounces Bowser for the millionth time, a giant, malevolent sword crashes into Bowser's keep, casting Mario, Princess Toadstool and Bowser far and wide, and breaking seven pieces from the wish-granting Star Road. Directors: Chihiro Fujioka , Yoshihiko Maekawa. K-A Action, Adventure, Family. Villains are stealing Dream Land's food supply and Kirby must play eight different games to save the provisions.
K-A Action, Adventure. Kaptain K. Rool kidnaps Donkey Kong and imprisons him high atop Crocodile Isle. Diddy Kong and his friend Dixie Kong must brave pirate ships, volcanoes, swamps, demented theme parks and deep, dark forests to rescue the gormless gorilla. Action, Adventure, Fantasy. After being banished from planet Corneria, the evil scientist Andross declares war on the entire Lylat System.
The commanding officer of Corneria's defence force, summons the elite mercenary team Star Fox to defeat Andross. The year is Red Falcon has now declared an all-out war on humanity. Unrated Action, Adventure, Comedy. Zeke and Julie, equipped with a variety of weapons and power-ups, go on a quest to rescue their neighbors from monsters often seen in horror movies. Numerous elements and aspects of horror movies are referenced throughout the game.
K-A Action. Gargoyle Firebrand is on a quest to collect all of the elemental Crests, which, when combined, grants ultimate power to its possessor. There are some people that consider IV to be one of the greatest video games of all-time, and it continues to remain a fan-favorite in the NES catalog. Super Mario World was a critical turning point in gaming history. The game was silly, fun, and laid the groundwork for future Mario releases. Super Mario World was commended for its precise details and enhanced mechanics, making it one of the most heavily talked about SNES games in history.
Released in , A Link to the Past saw players taking on the role of Link, a young man given the challenge of wrestling Princess Zelda from the hands of Agahnim, a wizard seeking to release his dark master. A captivating open-world game, players were given a chance to explore the world using maps while fighting their way through playful combat missions and demanding puzzles. The graphics on this game were beautiful, and the elite storytelling made it an instant classic.
While we understand that some may disagree with our selections, we can all agree that the SNES era was a special one. We hope you enjoyed this article and look forward to sharing our next set of rankings. Getty Images. By: Jael Rucker. Release Date: March Developer: Konami One of the biggest cartoons of the s, Turtles in Time was probably the best SNES game to come from an animated series, as the others were known for lackluster gameplay and low ratings.
Release Date: March 19th, Developer: Nintendo The 80s and 90s thrived off action-adventure games, and Super Metroid was another action game that kept gamers on their toes. Release Date: November 20th, Developer: Nintendo Racing games will be popular until the end of time, and F-Zero can be credited with upping the ante on modern racing games with its graphics, fast-paced gameplay, and overall intensity, providing adrenaline bursting "Fast and Furious" matches.
Release Date: March 26th, Developer: Nintendo Star Fox was another game that featured Mode 7 graphics, and while one could say the game is visually and technologically unappealing now, in , these graphics were considered amazing. Release Date: February 28th, Developer: Konami A run and gun game released in , Alien Wars has a solid case for being the most recognizable title in the Contra franchise. Release Date: December 16th, Developer: Quintet Released in , Act Raiser combined traditional side-scrolling platformer with urban planning god game sections.
Release Date: April Developer: Midway You have to make a follow-up game just as good if not better than the original, and there is no better example of that than Mortal Kombat II. Release Date: October Developer: Tecmo Going back to the late s, Ninja Gaiden quickly became known for its complex challenges, music, and gameplay.
Release Date: March 11th, Developer: Square Focusing on a group of adventurers engaged in time traveling to avoid a global disaster, Chrono Trigger is now recognized as one of the best SNES games of all-time. Release Date: August 27th, Developer: Ape and HAL Laboratory A unique goofy game with no real limits or boundaries, Earthbound was a heartwarming RPG that offered a fun storyline, exploration, and a nostalgic flashback to your childhood. Release Date: September 26th, Developer: Konami Selecting the best game in the Castlevania series is always a tough call.
Release Date: August 6th, Developer: Nintendo Research and Development Blending together Super Smash Bros and Zelda , Metroid was another exploration game that featured different endings depending on which path you took.
Release Date: October 27th, Developer: Intelligent Systems Also known as Panel de Pon , Tetris is the mother of all puzzle games, and Attack was simply an enhanced version of previous releases. Super Castlevania IV. Release Date: October 31st, Developer: Konami In the fourth installment of the Castlevania series, IV took all of the concepts from previous games and expanded on them.
Super Mario World. Release Date: November 21st, Developer: November 21st, Released in , A Link to the Past saw players taking on the role of Link, a young man given the challenge of wrestling Princess Zelda from the hands of Agahnim, a wizard seeking to release his dark master.
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