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.
"A more laid back third DKC, sometimes less inspired than the second but packed with level design ideas. Dixie and Kiddy steal the show."
"The very first Harvest Moon, founder of a whole genre. Calm, repetitive, hypnotic, it has you planting, milking and falling in love for hours."
"The remake of Dragon Quest III, more generous than ever, with classes, jobs and a vast world. A love letter to the original quest."
"Midway's overcharged arcade basketball, multiplayer with insane dunks. Short, joyful, perfect for memorable short sessions."
"The Japanese name for Mega Man X2, identical in content. Refines the formula finely, essential for Mega Man fans."
"Tactics Ogre Let Us Cling Together is a Quest tactical RPG peak with theatrical staging. Multiple branches, absolutely essential."
"An arcade Ghouls 'n Ghosts ported to SFC, gorgeous and brutal. A great classic to be tackled only with patience and steel nerves."
"The SNES port of Final Fight, missing a character and coop. Solid but outdone by Final Fight Guy and arcade versions."
"The SNES Gradius III port, beautiful but slowdown prone. Still a great Konami horizontal shooter, demanding and stylish."
"Terranigma is the Quintet JRPG peak with unique cinematic flair. World rebuilding story, moving and gorgeous, essential."
"Quintet weaves 2D action with godlike city building in a one of a kind blend, carried by Yuzo Koshiro's legendary score. A truly singular experience."
"Super Street Fighter II adds four new fighters and polishes balance. The 16 bit versus peak, essential for Capcom fans."
"The European name for Turtles in Time, identical in content. Konami brawler peak, essential for Turtles coop fans."
"Beam Software's Shadowrun is a SNES cyberpunk peak blending action RPG and investigation. Dark, complex, essential for genre fans."
"The ultimate SNES Contra: precise, brutal and gorgeous. Joyful coop and a thunderous score make this a peak of the genre."
"A dark, ambitious brawler tied to the animated series, polished in presentation but stiff in feel. A curiosity worth a serious try."
"Super Mario Kart lays the foundation of kart racing, two player friendly. Short but addictive, essential for arcade racing fans."
"The full alternative title of Super Street Fighter II, identical in content. Absolutely essential for Capcom versus fans."
"Tales of Phantasia is a Namco Japanese JRPG peak with ambitious narrative. Real time combat and synthesized voices, essential for fans."
"A cute Japanese action adventure by Lenar, mixing exploration and light shooting. Charming, short, truly obscure but worth the detour."