The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super Nintendo or SNES) was a video game console released by Nintendo in 1990. It was the successor to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and was a major competitor to the Sega Genesis.
One of the key features of the Super Nintendo was its support for improved graphics and sound, which allowed for more detailed and immersive games. It also had a strong lineup of exclusive games, including Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid. These games are still considered some of the best games of all time and helped establish the Super Nintendo as a major player in the gaming industry.
The Super Nintendo was succeeded by the Nintendo 64 in 1996. However, it remains a popular console among many gamers and has a large library of high-quality games.
Most popular games
- Super Mario World – This 2D platformer was a launch title for the Super Nintendo and is considered one of the best games in the Mario series.
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – This action-adventure game is considered one of the best games in the Legend of Zelda series and is often cited as one of the greatest games of all time.
- Super Metroid – This action-adventure game is remembered as one of the best games on the Super Nintendo and is still played by many people today.
- Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – This role-playing game, developed by Square (now Square Enix), is considered one of the best games in the Mario series and is still played by many people today.
- Street Fighter II: The World Warrior – This fighting game was a major hit on the Super Nintendo and is still played by many people today.
- Donkey Kong Country – This platformer, developed by Rare, was a major hit on the Super Nintendo and is still remembered fondly by many gamers.
Hidden gem games
- EarthBound – This role-playing game, developed by Ape and HAL Laboratory, is set in a strange and surreal world and features a quirky sense of humor and innovative gameplay mechanics.
- Super Castlevania IV – This action-platformer, developed by Konami, is considered one of the best games in the Castlevania series and features challenging gameplay and beautiful graphics. One of my personal favorite titles.
- Secret of Mana – This action-RPG, developed by Square (now Square Enix), is set in a beautiful, hand-drawn world and features a unique real-time combat system.
- ActRaiser – This action-simulation game, developed by Quintet, tasks the player with building up a civilization and defending it from monsters.
- Chrono Trigger – This role-playing game, developed by Square (now Square Enix), is set in a colorful and detailed world and features an innovative combat system and multiple endings.