What were the best snes games?

Diabollokus · Post by **Diabollokus** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:02 am

Stupid question but, Playing alot of snes recently via emulation.

I know very little about the snes library, could anyone tell me some of the top games for the platform?

Already have chronotrigger, FF6(3), rtype 3, castlevania 4 and dracula X and finally contra 3. Thats all I can remember from youth that were pretty cool.

Any landmark title suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Come on fat cobra I know you want to.

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:32 am

As for shmups: Macross Scrambled Eggs, erm, Valkyrie (possibly the best SNES shmup). Super Aleste isn't bad either, just a bit on the easy side.

Platformers/ jump and runs: I used to like the Super Star Wars games in the olden days and Indiana Jones Greatest Adventures is cool, too. Then there is Demon's Crest, a very good Capcom action game with RPG elements set in the demon realm of Ghost 'n Goblins. Highly recommended. Daze Before Christmas is also a nice platformer (very hard to find though, was only released for SNES in Germany). And you know Mario World and Donkey Kong Country, I guess.

Another must have title is Zelda - A Link to the Past.

benj · Post by **benj** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:56 am

For RPGs you should also check out FF 5 and Dragon Quest 5. They were never released in english, but there are translated roms out there.

If you're into platformers, you should definitely check out Violinist of Hameln and Umi Hara Kawa Se, two of the best 16-bit platformers IMO. Oh, and Doremi Fantasy is nice, too.

bwod1e · Post by **bwod1e** » Fri May 05, 2006 12:39 pm

some of the best games ever:

Super Metroid (best rpg after FFVII IMO)
Rock N Roll Racing
Super Mario Kart
Zelda of course
Parodius was cool on snes

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Fri May 05, 2006 12:59 pm

I wouldn't call Super Metroid an RPG; it's a more immersive, emotional, suggestive, poignant and singular experience than anything in that genre.

So, yeah, go and pick up Super Metroid! Assault Suits Valken, Sparkster and Axelay should be on your shopping list at some point, too.

Get playing Contra III and CV4, sir. Never mind "pretty cool", they're two of the system's finest titles, and put 95% of what's on offer today to shame.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:32 pm

Lufia II - RPG + Zelda
Pocky & Rocky - free-roaming shooter
Bio Metal - shooter
F-Zero - racing

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:38 pm

Some favorites from different genres:

Super Mario Kart
R-Type III
Kirby's Dreamland 3
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Super Metroid
Tetris Attack

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Fri May 05, 2006 1:42 pm

Gradius III
TMNT IV: Turtles in Time
Magic Sword (good arcade port)
Darius Twin (some here don't like it but I do)
Super Mario World
Super Mario Allstars
F-Zero (I'm not a racing game fan but I enjoy this)

bwod1e · Post by **bwod1e** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:22 pm

"more immersive, emotional, suggestive, poignant and singular experience "
thats what a good role playing game is....
metroid is the epitome of rpg!

as is ff7 to me, in so many similar and different ways

Post by **Shatterhand** » Fri May 05, 2006 2:44 pm

Ceph wrote:As for shmups: Macross Scrambled Eggs, erm, Valkyrie (possibly the best SNES shmup). Super Aleste isn't bad either, just a bit on the easy side.

Macross Scrambled Eggs ? There's an MSX game called Scrambled Eggs which I consider to be one of the worst shmups I ever played. Does it have any relation?

For SNES games, IMO you should go for:

Out to Lunch - Cute Platform game
Cybernator (AKA Assault Suit Valken) - Platform shooter with mechs
F-Zero - Racing game
Super Punch-Out - Boxing game
Tetris Attack - Puzzle
Yoshi's Island - Platform
Pocky & Rocky 2 - Action/Shooter

And then there were a couple of Amiga conversions that are worthy a look, mainly Cannon Fodder and Chaos Engine (Which you may find with the name of "Soldiers of Fortune")

And for shmups, go for Super Aleste, R-Type 3 and Gokujyou Parodius.

If you get those games, you will have games that will last for a long time

Stormwatch · Post by **Stormwatch** » Fri May 05, 2006 3:31 pm

If you like Zelda, be sure to check Enix's "Blazer trilogy": Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, and Terranigma.

MOSQUITO FIGHTER · Post by **MOSQUITO FIGHTER** » Fri May 05, 2006 3:32 pm

Here's my choices.

R-Type 3 (Like it but kinda gives me a headache)
UN Squadron
Mega Man X
Starfox (Might be dated now but I have some heavy nostalgia for it)
F-Zero (Favorite game soundtrack ever)
Wild Guns (Like Sin & Punishment for the SNES)
Demon's Crest
Zelda ALTTP
Super Mario World
Super Metroid
Tetris Attack
Kirby 3
Biometal (Not too bad, ships main shot seems a little underpowered. But the shield is fun to use. Turn the sound all the way down. Terrible music.)
Final Fight
Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Fri May 05, 2006 3:41 pm

thats what a good role playing game is....
metroid is the epitome of rpg!

True dat!

All the best qualities of the genre, and none of the shortcomings.

extrarice · Post by **extrarice** » Fri May 05, 2006 4:06 pm

Bal-Sagoth wrote:
thats what a good role playing game is....
metroid is the epitome of rpg!
True dat!

All the best qualities of the genre, and none of the shortcomings.

Agreed. Super Metroid is the pinnacle of the series. Though Prime was good, it just doesn't get any better than Super Metroid. (fires up music dump in Audio Overload...ahhh, nostalgia...)

Other than that, everyone else's lists are looking good.

PaCrappa · Post by **PaCrappa** » Fri May 05, 2006 4:15 pm

What ARE the best SNES games?

http://japjac.proboards58.com/index.cgi ... 1129261488

You're very welcome.

Pa

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Fri May 05, 2006 5:39 pm

Didn't we already have a thread on this? Just curious, not trying to sound like a dick.

Do-Re-Mi Fantasy
Magical Pop'n
Goemon 1 and 4
Joe & Mac 2
Megaman X
Kirby 3
Hebereke No Popuun
Mario Kart
Yoshi's Island

Still haven't tried Bio Metal yet. Didn't the US version have messed up music or something? Which do I go for?

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri May 05, 2006 5:42 pm

Japan Bio Metal - original soundtrack, maybe a bit harder (seemed that way, kind of hard to tell). BM U.S. soundtrack is ear murder.

Post by **Shatterhand** » Fri May 05, 2006 6:10 pm

No one ever played Out to Lunch ? I find that to be one of the most entertaining games on the system...

Blade · Post by **Blade** » Fri May 05, 2006 6:54 pm

extrarice wrote:
Bal-Sagoth wrote:
thats what a good role playing game is....
metroid is the epitome of rpg!
True dat!

All the best qualities of the genre, and none of the shortcomings.
Agreed. Super Metroid is the pinnacle of the series. Though Prime was good, it just doesn't get any better than Super Metroid. (fires up music dump in Audio Overload...ahhh, nostalgia...)

Other than that, everyone else's lists are looking good.

Except that...you know...it ISN'T an RPG.

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Fri May 05, 2006 6:56 pm

The point I was indirectly trying to make is that it has most of what people look for in that bloated genre in spades, and yet it's about 4 hours long and has no dialogue.

I mean no offence to any big RPG fans, you'll understand...

extrarice · Post by **extrarice** » Fri May 05, 2006 6:58 pm

Blade wrote:
extrarice wrote:
Bal-Sagoth wrote: True dat!

All the best qualities of the genre, and none of the shortcomings.
Agreed. Super Metroid is the pinnacle of the series. Though Prime was good, it just doesn't get any better than Super Metroid. (fires up music dump in Audio Overload...ahhh, nostalgia...)
Except that...you know...it ISN'T an RPG.

It could be argued either way, but it's way off topic for the thread.

Alske · Post by **Alske** » Fri May 05, 2006 7:36 pm

This thread lacks Crono Trigger.

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Fri May 05, 2006 7:38 pm

Shatterhand wrote:
Ceph wrote:As for shmups: Macross Scrambled Eggs, erm, Valkyrie (possibly the best SNES shmup). Super Aleste isn't bad either, just a bit on the easy side.
Macross Scrambled Eggs ? There's an MSX game called Scrambled Eggs which I consider to be one of the worst shmups I ever played. Does it have any relation?

Nah, that was a joke. It's called Macross Scrambled Vaklyrie. And it's very good. If you can find it it is a must buy. The post to which PaCrappa linked says this about it:

MACROSS: SCRAMBLED VALKYRIE (Zamuse) - The best side-scrolling shooter on the SFC, and one of the best ever created. Never released in the West (why?!), this is hardcore shoot ‘em up heaven. No wonder it now retails for between £150-£200!

The price quoted is baloney, though. I don't think it ever cost that much.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri May 05, 2006 8:22 pm

Almost forgot Rendering Ranger R2. Pretty cool little mixed run n gun/side-scrolling shooter.

iatneH · Post by **iatneH** » Fri May 05, 2006 8:54 pm

Has anybody said Wild Guns?

Pretty easy game, but just oozes with style. One of my top picks.

edit: Cheap as Hell on eBay too. I think I got mine (cart-only) for $2... so around $7 after shipping.

landshark · Post by **landshark** » Fri May 05, 2006 8:57 pm

Tiny Toon Adventures was a very good platformer with creative stages.

Gradius 3 and Axelay if they have not already been mentioned.

CIT · Post by **CIT** » Fri May 05, 2006 8:58 pm

Majuu-Ou (Demon King):

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hzk/kommander/rvmjou.html

Axon · Post by **Axon** » Fri May 05, 2006 9:09 pm

Seiken Densetsu 3 is a great RPG/action game.

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:22 pm

CIT wrote:Majuu-Ou (Demon King):

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hzk/kommander/rvmjou.html

Been looking for this for a while, unsucessfully so far.
Aynone got a copy for sale?

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:57 pm

Alske wrote:This thread lacks Crono Trigger.

You mean besides the topic creator saying he already had it?

Anyway, if we're talking JP games as well, Der Langrisser and the 3 Fire Emblems are tops among SRPGs for the system.