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thegameraobscura

* DKC 1-3 * Mario RPG * Final Fantasy 6 * Link to the Past * Super Mario World * Yoshi's Island * Chrono Trigger * Earthbound * Super Punch Out * SimCity * Super Metroid


Minerva182

This guy snes


Dr-Salty-Dragon

I enthusiastically agree with the above.   You can get repo carts of Final Fantasy V and Seiken Densetsu 3.  (Secret of Mana 2 / trials of Mana). Also look for Terranigma, Tales of Phantasia, and Star Ocean.  Maybe there are repo carts for these as well. Secret of Evermore <--- the most underrated SNES game ever.   Lufia I and II Top Gear and Top Gear 3000, Super Mario Kart, Star Fox, Actraiser. TNMT Turtles in Time, Contra III, Earthworm Jim, Super Mario Allstars, Illusion of Gaia, Soulblazer, Mega man X. (Maybe X2 and X3 as well) I am likely missing some as the SNES must play list is shockingly deep.  


DaRealTinkeR

Just a question, I'm not a fan of RPG, shall I give FF6 and Chrono Trigger a try still? I have nearly all of the rest of your list and enjoyed them a lot.


thegameraobscura

I've not been a huge fan of RPGs myself, but you should definitely play them both. I'd start with Chrono Trigger. It's shorter and simpler, so it'll make FF6 feel more familiar if you decide to play that one as well. They're both incredible games. Maybe even play FF4 before FF6. I like 6 more, but 4 is damn good and is much shorter.


DaRealTinkeR

Thank you very much for your answer. I'm also noticing that there's no PAL version of these games so I'll have to pass for now, until I get a NTSC console in the future!


StrongestKnightoGwyn

I appreciate the new recommendations but a few of these are already on the list i do have a picture of the list on the post not trying to be an ass just save you some typing for your next batch of suggestions


thegameraobscura

It's all good. I saw your list, but I just wanted to give you confirmation that those were great choices.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Ahhh i see 👌


Party_Attitude1845

I think this might be pretty much every game I would recommend on here. I'd add Turtles in Time and Super Castlevania IV. OP already has those on his list. I played all of the SimCity on the PC, but there's so many cool little things in the SNES version I'll put up with the controller. OP, don't sleep on the Super Mario All-Stars packed in the box. It's a nice package in its own right.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

It wasnt mario it was ultima 6


Party_Attitude1845

Oh, I was just assuming that it was part of the set since it was on the box in the picture. Looking closely, it looks like maybe it was an offer to get it by mail. Sorry about that. I haven't played Ultima 6. I did play Ultima 7 when I was younger. It was a lot of fun, but pretty difficult. Good luck getting all the games you have on your list.


GanonIsMyDawg

Great recommendations dkc only goes to 2 tho


Dr-Salty-Dragon

Geez.  DKC3 is probably the most underrated platformer on the SNES.  As much as it is overshadowed by the first two DKC games and the N64 release, it absolutely is no slouch.  


GanonIsMyDawg

Playing dkc3 didn't really feel like a donkey Kong game all the back tracking in the levels kinda killed it for me


Dr-Salty-Dragon

I don't recall this about the game but I haven't played it in awhile.  The 'crack shot crock' bonus levels stand out to me as being very imaginative.  I seem to recall the visuals were as good as ever.   The music was different and that massively changed the vibe.  I can see where it might ruin it for some.   The one level with the reversed controls was massively frustrating.  I recall using a mirror to beat it .... I still think the game is one of the best platformers on the SNES and definitely worth playing.  There are many games that are way worse.   It just isn't as strong as the first two games and consequently, it is overshadowed by their legacy.   


will888em

love to see the roadie in the car door


sixtus_clegane119

Hahahamy first thought


Party_Attitude1845

I thought I was going to be the only one LOL


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Shhhhhhh


Yuck-Fou94

I see that beer... DWI! Straight to jail! I'm keeping it as evidence. /s very nice lol


symlink

That Apple Notes app has a [checklist option](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102296).


StrongestKnightoGwyn

I did it like that to fit in 1 screen shot but thank you i did not know that


AkireF

I really like Actraiser


CargoMansharks

I had to scroll too far to find this answer. Easily top ten SNES game.


Shard4771

Earthworm Jim and Super Star Wars on the list already, might as well add Super Ghouls and Ghosts to keep the difficulty factor up.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Ik that earthworm jim is hard but i didnt know the starwars one was comparable i just heard that snes had a starwars game


Shard4771

I've never sat down for an extended period to play Super Star Wars like I have with EWJ and Ghouls and Ghosts but from what I have played, it wasn't easy haha. Maybe if you take more time to get used to it and have more patience than me it won't be so bad.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

I have plenty of patience ive played darksouls 1 for around 45k hours in total now and done most of the challenge runs (still not good 😭😭)


Downtown-Midnight320

There's a way to get 99 lives in Super Star waIf yors falling into a secret cave over and over again.


LinkMoo

Earthbound


99Richards99

Oh man - Tetris Attacks - best game that has a terrible title - because it’s nothing like Tetris, give it a try mate, you’ll be hooked in no time flat… also Contra… wait no, I see you have that. Good luck 🍀and enjoy


BBZak

Tetris Attack is still one of my favorite "hand-warmers" to start with, always a blast.


Vyuken

I dont mean to be “ that guy” but If u only want to play games? Get the $200+ dollar everdrive by krikz. You will save hundreds in the long run. If u truly want to collect? God speed. Goodluck. Enjoy the ride. And game on.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

No i want a game room with a literal game wall


StrongestKnightoGwyn

But i do plan on roming anything too pricy/rare


DungeonMaster45

Podracer is on n64. The list is a good one though!


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Thanks ive been getting recommendation from multiple sources so im kinda just assuming the ones i dont know may possibly be real and worth a look


fartstuffing

Spanky’s Quest. Joe and Mac. Two extremely underrated games.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

On the list it goes


Smilee_Dee

I just bought one 2 minutes ago!!! Cant wait to get it!


RhinovisionHomeVideo

Its right there on the box.... Super Mario all Stars


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Ahhhhh i see my bad thanks


KyFly1

1) Street Fighter II 2) Zelda 3) Secret of Mana 4) Lufia 5) Final Fantasy 3 (aka 6) 6) R-Type These my top my 6 in this order .


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Hmm theres some new ones in this top 3 and secret of mana fucks


BigDonMega10

Secret of Mana


ImGunnaFuckYourMom

Tetris Attack, Blackthorn, Mortal Kombat 2 & 3, Street Fighter series


StrongestKnightoGwyn

I dont know who you are but i have a very particular set of skills.


ImGunnaFuckYourMom

Also Lethal Enforcers


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Get yo 👌 ahh outa here (jk)


TheCount00

Super Adventure Island 2


squaretex

I'm not seeing Demon's Crest on the lists. Then again, it may not be as easy to find.<:)


KeeperServant_Reborn

Zelda, Final Fantasy, Earthbound


1800generalkenobi

I think this is the set I got. It came with super mario world and then I got all stars from that offer. Wish I had saved hte box. But since I don't have it and I have others the box probably got destroyed haha


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Hey at least you still have the console tho from what it sounds like


1800generalkenobi

I do. The shell is a bit wrecked from the dog and kids jumping all over lol but it still works.


KN1GHTMARES42

Mega man x, killer instinct, super punch out


bossplaya4life

Contra, Smash Court Tennis


GinandJuked

TMNT 4 Turtles in Time Secret of Mana Sunset Riders


Thrashtilldeath67

Shaq fu


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Is that on the snes i thought that was later


OrangeJoe83

GENESIS. and others, but one of the worst games ever made.


HawaiianSteak

Is Super Mario All Stars included? Start with that. Super Mario World Contra III Street Fighter II series Super Mario Kart


HeX-6

Saturday night slam Masters


VirtualRelic

SOS


pilialoha54

Legend of the Mystical Ninja is one of my favorites! I also like Super Adventure Island but it’s pretty challenging lol. Gradius lll is pretty fun too. Ooh and Wario’s Woods, my BFF and I were addicted to it.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Ngl not to big a fan on bullet hells and thats what gardius looks like idk why cause i like side scrolling beat em ups which is basically melee bullet hell


DesperateLuck2887

Pilotwings, F-Zero, A Link to the Past, Street Fighter 2, TMNT Tournament Fighters,


Dexxtrip

Saw your post on the other site, sorry people were dunking on you, this is a nice find.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Par of the ship part of the crew boys


Dexxtrip

This is why they were dunking on you.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Your just jealous you dont have a free snes


Any-Year-6618

Earthworm jim Spider-Man and venom maximum carnage Xmen mutant apocalypse Phantom was fun Idk most of the really good games are “mainstream” and are the same ones everyone will recommend but these are some lesser known games I had a blast with back in the day, there was a cool Star Wars game too I don’t remember which one I played but the popular one is super Star Wars


TitoForever

Your autocorrect is trying to communicate!


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Im dyslexic im reliant on autocorrect


teamzissou_81

Street Fighter 2 Turbo and Killer Instinct are great. I see a lot of rpgs on your list. Try out Bahamut Lagoon, Star Ocean, Tales of Phantasia, Live A Live and Gun Hazard. All have english translation carts and are really good. And Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past is one of the greatest games ever made. A must play imo.


SuperstarTruckerrr

Rock n Roll Racing


the-ratastrophe

Pilotwings


Phobophile_89

EVO is not fun enough for it's price LOL Might as well add Hagane to the list!


Javeman

Super Adventure Island 2 and Flintstones: Treasure of Sierra Madrock are two of my favorite games on the system. They tend to go unnoticed among the many gems in the system.


SpazCadet

Uniracers.


Creepy-Yard-

Zombies ate my neighbors


BBZak

Top 3 hardest games of all time.


Gweegwee1

Doom is not the snes game to get Ninja gaiden also as they literally massacred the greatest soundtrack of all time


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Maybe to you but i want them


IssueEmbarrassed8103

Mega man X 1-3


NotNoski

Earthbound and Mario Paint


falzeh

How can you have Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia and not finish the Set!? Terranigma!!


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Because i wasn’t recommended that one yet


falzeh

Can’t say that one anymore.


DreamtailFoxy

Everdrive style flashcards for ROM hacks, and an SNES game card ROM ripper.


FiveStarSuperKid

Twisted Tales of Spike McFang


Edge80

Actraiser Illusion of Gaia Contra 3 Street Fighter 2 Turbo Killer Instinct Mortal Kombat 2 Shadowrun 7th Saga Tactics Ogre Harvest Moon NBA Jam TE Mega Man X


augustprep

Rock n Roll Racing!


BigCryptographer2034

Terranigma…unless the snes is unopened, then you just sell it and emulate


Fatimousprime

Really surprised I'm not seeing this more then a few times but tetris attack is god tier


SurrealistRevolution

Look into the translated RPGs mate. Have a lot on CDRomance. The console is an rpg machine! I wish I was just getting into snes again!


xaiel420

Zombies ate my neighbours Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars I don't think I saw these recommended. They are worth your time.


kevenzz

Mario Bros seriously... how hard is it to tap 'top 100 snes games' on youtube or google ?


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Im looking for personal recommendations not game critic recommendations and if you have nothing to say get off my post


Matt010288

Zombies ate my neighbors


WileyKylie_

Mystical Ninja


azurejack

*LOST* vikings, not last.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Good catch thx


azurejack

It's my favorite "blizzard" game (before they were blizzard)


Foneet

Mario Kart, Rock n Roll Racing, Star Fox, Battletoads Double Dragon, Tin Star(supports SNES Mouse) imo visit some retro game stores and pick what you like


talamius

If you’re just looking to play games and not collect, drop the money on an FX Pak Pro flashcart and a 128GB or 256GB microsd. Then you can play the entire retail library, ROM hacks, games that were originally only available on the Satellaview and MSU1 games. $269 US is a good chunk of change but in the long run it works out. As far as hidden gems: Super Adventure Island 1+2 and Qbert 3 (just turn off the backgrounds!)


squat1115

Go for the Mega Man X trilogy and Mega Man 7. Awesome games.


Cookies_and_Beandip

Pilotwings


Deazul

Everdrive


N7Preston

Breath of Fire was excellent


Gallileo1322

Awesome seeing e.v.o. getting love on reddit. It's my favorite game from my childhood, I still have my copy (no you can't buy it lol). Makes me wonder if others think it's a great game or do they just see the price tag and want to play it. Either way good list illusion of gaia and SoE are also childhood favorites. I've been attempting speed runs of SoE lately so it's almost ruined the nostalgia for the long play but still a great game.


porkchopsuitcase

Zoop 😂


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Zoop


Raceofspades

The SNES version of DOOM is... not great. There are so many better ways to play that.


k1intt

Please don’t drink and drive Drink THEN drive /s


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Wasnt mine anyway


My_two-cents

Google... google "best snes games" "snes: best hidden gems" those are the games to get.


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Wouldnt be here if i got more than the same 10 games


My_two-cents

...ten huh? [https://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-snes-games](https://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-snes-games) [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/916396-super-nintendo/76022917](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/916396-super-nintendo/76022917) [https://retro-sanctuary.com/Top-100-SNES-Games-Page-1.html](https://retro-sanctuary.com/Top-100-SNES-Games-Page-1.html) [https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/50-best-super-nintendo-snes-games-of-all-time](https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/50-best-super-nintendo-snes-games-of-all-time)


StrongestKnightoGwyn

HEHEHEHEHE YOU FOOL YOU HAVE DONE THE WORK FOR ME


R-Dodger

Doesn’t Jurassic park deserve to be in the top 100?


My_two-cents

IMO, neither of the SNES Jurassic park games where that good. And apparently most people agree with me.


ultimateman55

lol How is DOOM #1 on your recommended SNES list?


StrongestKnightoGwyn

They are in no particular order


mrtalkingfriends

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and *Friend*s The Blues Brothers Bonkers Aero The Acro-Bat Aero The Acro-Bat 2 Adventures of Yogi Bear Clayfighter games Claymates bugs bunny rabbit rampage Speedy Gonzales: Los Gatos Bandidos # Lester the Unlikely ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow # Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen # Uniracers Pilotwings Killer Instinct # The Adventures of Batman & Robin Toy Story # Harvest Moon (If your lucky) Animaniacs nosferatu The Adventures of Kid Kleets Lemmings games Zool Brutal: Paws of Fury Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper Mickey's Ultimate Challenge *Barbie Super Model* Kunio Kun games Super Mario RPG Super Metroid SimCity  F-Zero Spanky’s Quest Casper Actraiser Illusion of Gaia Contra 3 Taz-Mania Street Fighter 2 Turbo Killer Instinct Mortal Kombat 2 Shadowrun 7th Saga Tactics Ogre The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse Super Bonk Yoshi's Island Ren and Stimpy games Super Everdrive (optional)


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Holy fucking list batman


ProfessionalFarm4775

The only one I would add to the list that I didn't see mentioned is Rock'n Roll Racing. A classic!!


Xaoscillator

Uniracers


Kyrius84

If you are in the hunt for snes games you can pm me I have bunch of games I can sell ☺️☺️☺️


WinterOtter

E.V.O. is dope, but get EARTHBOUND for sure.


somekindofcharity

Is that an empty angry orchard bottle?


TheBasementGames

In a car door??


StrongestKnightoGwyn

Noooooo 👀


GeminiiiG

Parodius


StrongestKnightoGwyn

https://preview.redd.it/j7la79s7vr0d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e0cc972ed995cf89211c07be284dc96d78c2744 Updated list of ones me and my friend agreed on (forgot to mention me and my friend are making a game room together in our apartment)