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Best Super Nintendo games of all time

Counting down the best system of all time's best game

Words: on April 17, 2012
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  • Cyberninja - April 17, 2012 2:51 p.m.

    They really should just make a top 7 RPGs of all time just so we can see CT as number 1

  • ncurry2 - April 17, 2012 3:24 p.m.

    I'm sorry. Maybe it's just because the N64 was my first console so I subsequently only ever played SNES as an emulator but personally, I don't see how so many people can call it the indisputable best console. I did really enjoy playing through Super Mario World but I'd rather take Mario 64 or either of the Galaxies over it. Idk, the games on the list that I've played just don't warrant best console ever to me. But I know I'm in the majority on this one. To each his own I suppose.

  • ncurry2 - April 17, 2012 3:24 p.m.

    *not in the majority*

  • Javimetal - April 17, 2012 3:35 p.m.

    The pic for FFII is from the Game Boy Advance release, not from the original Snes. I'd have included Terranigma, although it was only released in Asia / Europe, it have one of the most sweet and emotional storyline and characters of all time.

  • CrashmanX - April 17, 2012 3:44 p.m.

    It's this magical thing called Nostalgia and opinions. Much the same how I don't see how everyone loves Ocarina of Time. In my opinion, it's meh. Then again, I grew up with a SNES and a PS1.

  • tyler_14_420 - April 17, 2012 3:44 p.m.

    I'm shocked Super Mario RPG isn't on here. Created by the same people who made Chrono Trigger, it was truly an excellent RPG that introduced kids into the RPG genre. Chrono Trigger is a bit-heavy for the average kid, and Super Mario RPG was an excellent introduction into the genre with a simple understandable story, memorable characters, and simple yet addicting gameplay. Chrono Trigger expanded upon that with tightened up gameplay, an excellent story, and an excellent set of characters but playing Chrono Trigger when I was young and playing it when I was old, I can easily see that SMRPG is more suitable for a younger audience, and yet, is fun for all ages. It's a staple of any Nintendo-fan as it's one of those classic Nintendo games that is suitable for all ages, not merely because it's casual, but because it's approachable and entertaining.

  • FanofSaiyan - April 17, 2012 3:54 p.m.

    I was thoroughly disappointed that Killer Instinct was not mentioned in this article.

  • Person5 - April 17, 2012 4:22 p.m.

    While I think Mario RPG should have been on this list(like a lot of people) this is a fantastic list. I think Earthbound should have been higher up as it is probably my favorite game of all time (look at my picture) 6 is great and the games above it are in my all times favorite list as well, except Yoshi's Island, I'd take Super Mario World over that game in the number 4 spot.

  • Person5 - April 17, 2012 4:27 p.m.

    also to add, I loved Tetris Attack, but since I lost my cartridge and had never read anything about it again I could have sworn I had dreamt it up. Also this article makes me sad, since I lost a lot of those cartridges, and whenever I'm lucky enough to find a copy in a store, they are all almost always above $70

  • thatgurl - April 17, 2012 5:05 p.m.

    No way could Yoshi's Island be ahead of Super Mario World!! To me Super Mario World is number 1 followed by Donkey Kong Country then FF(6).

  • forestfire55 - April 17, 2012 5:11 p.m.

    SUPER MARIO ALL STAR! And um...MK III was good, wwf i liked, ninja gaden, tmnt, super ghosts and goblins was awsome, uh there was more, its hard to remember

  • forestfire55 - April 17, 2012 5:13 p.m.

    Street fighter alfa II... more will come when my memory kicks in

  • fanfundy - April 17, 2012 5:15 p.m.

    Secret of Evermore, Illusion of Gaia, and the ever addicting Zombies Ate My Neighbors.

  • forestfire55 - April 17, 2012 5:15 p.m.

    Oh earthworm jim! dat was epic

  • LordZarlon - April 17, 2012 5:23 p.m.

    Super Metroid is my favorite game of all time. I just started playing through it again on virtual console. It's at times like this that I am still glad I have my Wii.

  • Rowdie - April 17, 2012 5:53 p.m.

    Hey jack, I read it. It's BS. Then they stuck a ssf game on the Genesis list were it wasn't as good.

  • J-Fid - April 17, 2012 6:42 p.m.

    (Insert generic "where's Super Mario RPG" here). That Top 7 link on the Super Punch Out slide reminded me how much more I enjoy the old format compared to all of these slides. Sorry GR, my mind seems made up.

  • JMarsella09 - April 17, 2012 6:46 p.m.

    U.N. Squadron.

  • talleyXIV - April 17, 2012 7:12 p.m.

    Number 9 comes after number 8, just noticed. I think Super Mario World should be number 3, and Zelda: LTTP should be number 2.

  • Sy87 - April 17, 2012 7:16 p.m.

    Some of those games bring back memories. I want to get a working system now. But I liked Metal Combat. HEY, you didn't include Star Fox come on I know the box art was bad but hey that was a good game if you ventured from the main track. Never did get to finish Lufia. Anyway time to go to ebay!

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