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Top 100 best Super Nintendo games

The Super Nintendo is the absolute peak of 16-bit: Super Mario World, A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country. This Top 100 gathers the best of the SNES library, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.

"The first Mystery Dungeon Shiren, founder of mainstream Japanese roguelike. Hard, addictive and phenomenally replayable."

"An original Japanese tactical RPG by Neverland, with a unique aura system. Reserved for Japanese strategy enthusiasts."

"The full alternative title of R-Type III, identical in content. A horizontal shmup peak on SFC to discover absolutely."

"Simon Belmont's Super Famicom return is a Konami masterclass. Freer controls, gothic mood and a genius soundtrack make this an absolute peak."

"Pilotwings is Nintendo's Mode 7 showcase, mixing hang gliding and flight. Short but charming, worth a try for retro aerial thrills."

"A uniquely moving Dragon Quest V centered on three generations and marriage. More touching than many modern stories, an absolute must."

"Quest's cult tactical RPG, with majestic staging and an original alignment system. Long, dense, still spellbinding today."

"A Japanese Hudson platformer with fairy tale colors and airy gameplay. A lovely Milon's Secret Castle follow up to rediscover."

"Human's firefighter game, brilliant in its constant tension and taut rhythm. Short but striking for atypical experience fans."

"A LucasArts 2D mecha shooter with excellent coop, demanding and stylish. A lesser known gem to try absolutely in duo."

"An isometric tactical shooter by Blizzard, slow and strategic, with a truly unique feel. A standout curiosity well worth rediscovering."

"The Western name for Panel de Pon with Yoshi reskin, mechanically identical. Nintendo competitive puzzle peak, absolutely essential."

"A Dragon Quest VI with a rich job system and a dreamlike two world story. Long, dense, sometimes slow, but memorable."

"A SNES exclusive proper sequel with coop and expanded roster. No revolution, but a solid Capcom brawler to share."

"A Goonies like Japanese action puzzler, mixing exploration and cooperative puzzles. Charming and original, for Square fans."

"A pure arcade vertical shooter, short, intense and gloriously scored. Ideal for short adrenaline runs side by side with a friend."

"The SNES Civilization port, functional but awkward on pad. Rich strategy for hardcore Sid Meier console fans."

"The SNES Super Star Wars port, a demanding, gorgeous action platformer. Hard but faithful to the trilogy, essential for fans."

"Lufia II is a JRPG peak, blending adventure, brilliant puzzle dungeons and unforgettable music. A hidden classic worth discovering."

"An original firefighter game by Human, isometric and constantly tense. Short but a striking experience worth discovering."