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 Japanese name for Mega Man X2, identical in content. Refines the formula finely, essential for Mega Man fans."
"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."
"Tactics Ogre Let Us Cling Together is a Quest tactical RPG peak with theatrical staging. Multiple branches, absolutely essential."
"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."
"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."
"An ambitious Imagineer Japanese JRPG with mature writing and an original judgment system. Lesser known, worth seeking out."
"An original firefighter game by Human, isometric and constantly tense. Short but a striking experience worth discovering."
"The first Fire Emblem on SFC, a remake of the very first Famicom entry. Hard turn based tactics, brutal permadeath and a foundational story."
"A Capcom shooter built on the Area 88 manga, with mission based progression and plane purchases. Gripping system, gorgeous mood, a SNES great."
"An alternative title for Another World, Eric Chahi's cinematic masterpiece. A timeless experience you owe yourself."
"Panel de Pon is one of the best SNES puzzlers, a Nintendo color matching peak. Competitive, deep, two player, essential."
"Kirby Super Star packs varied mini adventures into a single brilliant cart. Joyful local coop and inventive abilities, a HAL Lab peak."