Best Super Nintendo Games

The fact that a system with 16-bit graphics still to this day totes some of the best games in many of Nintendo's most popular series is amazing. Although I didn't play super metroid or A link to the past until years later, I played my fair share of the SNES's greatest hits like Donkey Kong Country 2, megaman X, Final Fantasy II (really IV), Super Castlevania IV, and Street fighter all back when I was growing up. But none of these games left the same impression that Super Mario World did. To be a launch title that not only remained one of the best titles on it's system throughout it's lifetime, but that also topped its predecessor which was considered one of the best video games at the time (Mario Bros 3) not even a year later since it's release was unprecedented. Take into account that this game is still to this day considered by many to be one of the best in the series as well as one of the best games of all, and you have a game with feats the few other games can ever compare to. The ...more

I didn't like SMW honestly. It had REALLY bad graphics, they clashed a lot. No two graphics fit together. This game also started the repetition of Koopalings, who are stupid and make no original bosses ever appear again. I know SMB3 did it too, but I didn't like SMB3 either. This game was just... boring and not fun at all. And @CurrentTopComment I played this I was extremely frustrated and confused at first, it took me days to figure out all of this stuff. Banzai Bills being shot in the first level? Seriously, the difficulty curve sucks. I also struggled with the controls.

Ah yes, the iconic Mario pack in game for the SNES. Let's be real, the NES and SNES would be MUCH less successful without the Mario games. They all defined platforming but Super Mario World simply had more freedom, impressive graphics for an SNES launch title and more power ups than previous Mario games. Without this game, the SNES would fall down to the Sega Genesis and half the people here wouldn't even play other SNES games like a Link To The Past.

Next to Super Mario Bros. 3, this is my definition of a video game: its color, its cheerful music, its limitless imagination and replay ability. It's truly a game I can recommend for everyone because of its PERFECT controls and EASY TO PICK UP gameplay.

I love this game! It has good gameplay and a lot of secrets. It took me 2 years to find the spring ball. I loved fighting mother brain but It killed the big metroid that also appeared in Metroid 2 return of samus (If that's what it's called). This is my favorite SNES game of all time! I even accidentally skipped the plasma beam and tried to fight Ridley :P. I couldn't defeat him and I got pissed off. I started playing it all over again

Well, this games is a masterpiece. The exploration, the gameplay, the soundtrack and the controls are all perfect. Huge detailed bosses, high variety of enemies and... lot of secrets! The difficulty is just right. Not so hard, not too easy, every one can play it who is a little bit experience with platformers. Great game, fun to play and explore, for me, it's the best SNES game closely before A Link to the Past.

A lot of great games were released on the SNES, but Super Metroid is the best. Everything is perfect: from the soundtrack to the gameplay, up to the graphics and map designs. The kind of game you can complete over and over without getting really sick of it.

THE very best of SNES games. It has an excellent story, gameplay, controls, sound, music, graphics, ambientation, bosses, challenge, replay, etc, you name it, that even they couldn't replicate on GBA.
Again, Best SNES game ever.

How is this not #1? While Super Mario World and Super Metroid are absolutely brilliant games, and some of the best in their franchises, they're simply second to Link To The Past. The dungeons are great, especially Skull Woods. The bosses are fantastic, the music is superb, it all feels right.

Best rated SNES game, best 2D Zelda game! This game had many other items to make the game much easier and it's a HUGE improvement over the first two NES Zelda games!

Simply fantastic: this is the game I've played though the most times and it never gets dull. They just got everything right with this one.

The best from the series!
Fantastic gameplay, excellent graphics for the 16bit era, and tons of hours of fun and puzzles!

Chrono Trigger is an amazing rpg with duo person tech, time travel and a great story line. Its also based on the bible witch is really cool! And it has more than 10 endings to it and that adds so much re playability to it and if you have never witnessed this masterpiece I would highly recommend it to any player. Fan of RPGs or not try it a true masterpiece. Also EARTHBOUND is a true masterpiece but this barely beats it by a bit

A masterpiece with an amazing story, characters with real personality, and great gameplay mechanics, along with a good helping of time travel. In short, absolutely brilliant.

This is arguably the best RPG ever, with a great story, lovely graphics, beautiful music, good pacing, innovative gameplay, and a dozen possible endings. This is the game that all other RPGs try to be.

Best RPG ever! It's from the brillaint minds of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Dragonball/DBZ! Plus the time travelling makes it like a mix between Back to the Future and Final Fantasy!

Absolutely love this cute game. The levels often get me thinking and the emphasis it has on finding collectibles keeps me coming back - it's such a sad feeling to find there's nothing more to do in a game after finishing the final level, but I never have to worry about that with Yoshi's Island! There's even tough bonus stages to unlock as well if you're up for a challenge.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a Classic Master peace with awesome music and interesting graphics. And the Boss battle are epic and lets not forget the good amount of Super Mario bros 2 (american version) references such as the Shy guys, The slot machine bonus game etc. Pick this Game up if you can find it for your SNES/GBA!

The graphics are so cute and gorgeous to look at; and the gameplay is a step forward from the already state-of-art "Mario formula". And the best of all: it's fun and has a good amount of challenge. 2D platform gaming at its finest. A masterpiece.

Yes my childhood game! This game is one of my favorite games ever made period. As it has amazing and unique graphics, awesome music, cool boss battles, and it also the game that got Yoshi (my favorite video game character ever! ) his fame

Not the most complex RPG game, but definitely one of the most fun, it's a great idea to take Mario characters and put them into an RPG.

It's quite the classic, with all sorts of things to do, it brings back so many fun memories, until I beat the game.

This should be at least top 5.

I'm surprised that Mallow & Geno weren't major characters after this game.

Being the only classic JRPG set in America in the 1990's, Earthbound has the kind of charm that very few, if any, games before or since have managed to create. This parody of American life is all the more endearing due to fantastic, well fleshed-out characters and writing that was heart felt and hilarious. You can tell that the developers had an absolute blast while making this game and that fun translates over to the player. There's a reason that an original copy of the cart will set you back $200+ on eBay or Amazon, Earthbound is the most lovable game ever created.

This list make me remember the past...
Good times playing SNES with my friends...
Earthbound is by far the best game of SNES, No, It's the best game I've ever played
Mother 3 is a great game too.

IF Earthbound wasn't here, I would vote one of the Donkey Kong Country Serie. Maybe the Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble.

I don't know why people care so much about graphics and reality in the games, I'd like the new games was the way they were in the past.

My absolute favorite game of all time. It doesn't have the prettiest graphics, the most original story, or the best battle system, but it is one of the most unique and charming games of all time. There is nothing that even compares to it. A truly fantastic (and at times, trippy) experience that cannot be described in words. One must simply play Earthbound. Not to mention the soundtrack alone is an absolute MASTERPIECE!

A very overrated snes game. Not a bad game - Yes, it's really well written and original, but the game's worst quirks quickly become woefully tedious and overshadow the experience.

This game is so nostalgic. It's one of the first video games I ever played and I remember my first time playing it

The graphics were phenomenal for the time.

It's fun, but I haven't played it in a while.

This game was fun.

Like gran turismo or need for speed? Without Mario kart they probably wouldn't exist

While not my favorite Mario Kart game ever made, it is still pretty fun to play

Why the heck this game isn't on the top ten? This game is amazing. Probrably the best Kirby game during the 90's. The Helper system is awesome, although the Helper can do some stupid mistakes sometimes. My favorite helper is Wheelie Bike because you can ride him. :D This game deserves to be on Top 10.

Ultra on the DS was the same game (remake). I love the DS version, but you can't beat the classic.

This and the DS remake have god-tier multiplayer.

Number 1 for me. Yes it is easy to zip through the first 8 bosses if you played before but this is the still the ideal epic platformer game for all ages and a hero we can all cheer for. They can make a movie out of this guy.

The best x game in the x series.

What an amazing game!

How is this not top ten? More importantly, why are there two super Mario world games in the top ten? The atmosphere in this game far surpasses anything super Mario world could ever accomplish.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying super Mario world is a bad game or anything like that, matter of fact it's a great game, excellent control, memorable worlds, great level design. But come on people super castlevania 4 definitely deserves top ten. The graphics, the music, whipping in 8 directions, memorable levels, genius enemy/weapon placement, super tight responsive control, walking while crouching, right down to moonwalking not to mention the challenge this game provided was out of this world.

I guess bottom line, this is an opinionated site, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. All I can say is if you haven't played this castlevania, definitely give it a try. And don't be so quick to vote Mario just cause it's Mario, it's great and everything but play Mario then ...more

The control, graphics, sound, etc is perfect. Not to mention it's cool you can whip in all eight directions. I don't care what Egoraptor says.

Everything about this game rules.

I'd really love to play this.

Originally called 3 in the States, it's now known as 6. Best SNES game ever; gripping story, amazing villain. Graphics and music better than what people thought the system could do.

Only enjoyable the first time (quite enjoyable at that). After the first time it bores me inmensely. Why FFV doesn't bore me, unlike this one? Because I love freedom and solo runs. Sadly, neither is possible in FFVI.

It was tought deceiding which was the best RPG because Chrono Trigger comes really close, it's a toss up, but in the end Final Fantasy 3 is a better game in our opinion.

Super Mario World is my favorite but this needs to be second!

Heres the deal, Super Mario Bros. 1 was great, SMB 2 was great, SMB3 was great, Super Mario World Was great, so what happens when you have a game that combines all those amazing games into 1... Damn near perfect, plus "The Lost Levels" is a nice little bonus.

This is a good old game, but I'm very surprised that Princess Peach was in this game instead of Princess Daisy.

My favorite SNES game along with my favorite soundtrack.

Too tough, but so rewarding once you beat it.

Great game although it's a little unplayable because as you get closer to Andross, things go crazy, the game gets harder and harder, even Level 1. Is a killer, if it ain't for Space Armanda being so hard, still great game, I hope I'll make it to Andross one day...

This should be higher. It was reveloutionary. Besides, super Mario world is good but insanely overrated. Vote star fox.

Man, I voted for this just to tell sagat2010 that it's called Star Fox in the U.S.

For its time an absolute 3D shooting masterpiece!

Secret of Mana has such an amazing atmosphere. The wonderfully composed music contributes a great deal for it. Playing around with your selection of weapons is really fun too.
But that's not why I love this game. I love it because of its co-op. My brother and I finally had an adventure we could play through together, and god was it beautiful.

Not a great port, but did the job back in the day. The laughable AI meant it wasn't much good as a single player game.

How is this masterpiece not in the top 3? MK2 is one of the most iconic games of the 90's

Throwing all those baddies at Shredder never gets old!

Creepy game over man

The most dynamic and brutal fighting game on SNES (Mortal Kombat just makes me laugh). Nothing beats those combo breakers.

Fun fighting game