The Best Super Nintendo Games Ever Made

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The iconic Nintendo console saw a lot of great games. Somehow, we’ve chosen 25 of the best SNES games for our list. They’re presented in no particular order and are solely of the author’s opinion.

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Finding the best Super Nintendo games is like picking a favorite child. You love all of them; playing favorites is impossible.

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SUPER MARIO WORLD The Super Mario Bros. games helped put Nintendo on the map. The first outing on the Super Nintendo may be the best in the series.

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SUPER MARIO WORLD 2: YOSHI’S ISLAND A game with so much charm and personality it oozes off the screen. Yoshi’s Island is often regarded as one of the most important games ever released.

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CHRONO TRIGGER The Super Nintendo is no stranger to quality roleplaying experiences. However, none are as memorable and unique as Chrono Trigger.

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SUPER MARIO RPG: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN STARS The classic title set the foundation for the future roleplaying franchise and holds its own compared to other titans in the genre.

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES IV: TURTLES IN TIME This arcade beat ’em up is one of the best SNES games ever released. The recently released Shredder’s Revenge pays homage to this old-school classic.

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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST One of the greatest games ever made, A Link to the Past is still a blueprint for many games made today. Its bright colors, iconic soundtrack, and gameplay all have the look and feel of modern Zelda games today.

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The Best Super Nintendo Games Ever Made

The iconic Nintendo console saw a lot of great games. Somehow, we’ve chosen 25 of the best SNES games for our list. They’re presented in no particular order and are solely of the author’s opinion.

Finding the best Super Nintendo games is like picking a favorite child. You love all of them; playing favorites is impossible.

SUPER MARIO WORLD The Super Mario Bros. games helped put Nintendo on the map. The first outing on the Super Nintendo may be the best in the series.

SUPER MARIO WORLD 2: YOSHI’S ISLAND A game with so much charm and personality it oozes off the screen. Yoshi’s Island is often regarded as one of the most important games ever released.

CHRONO TRIGGER The Super Nintendo is no stranger to quality roleplaying experiences. However, none are as memorable and unique as Chrono Trigger.

SUPER MARIO RPG: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN STARS The classic title set the foundation for the future roleplaying franchise and holds its own compared to other titans in the genre.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES IV: TURTLES IN TIME This arcade beat ’em up is one of the best SNES games ever released. The recently released Shredder’s Revenge pays homage to this old-school classic.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK TO THE PAST One of the greatest games ever made, A Link to the Past is still a blueprint for many games made today. Its bright colors, iconic soundtrack, and gameplay all have the look and feel of modern Zelda games today.

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