The Top 10 Best Super Nintendo Games of ALL time !

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 

The original Legend of Zelda for NES set the basic structure the series would continue to follow for the next quarter century. A Link to the Past made that series a legend. From the very outset of the game the player is thrown in the middle of the action. From the first swing of your sword to the final confrontation with Ganondorf, the game embodies pure SNES perfection.
Perhaps it's the well-balanced enemies, the memorable bosses, or the brilliant light and dark world system that sets the game apart. Or maybe it's the tight controls, perfected item system, or the glorious soundtrack. Whatever the reason, A Link to the Past remains our choice for the greatest game of possibly the greatest system of all time.

2. Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger wasn't the first Japanese RPG. It certainly won't be the last. But it's arguable that Square's masterpiece is the best. Remarkably, the action-packed story of a boy's quest through history stands the test of time, with almost flawless pacing and gameplay.
Most notably, Chrono Trigger features 13 endings, a stunning feat for a lengthy RPG. It seems only fitting that three of Japan's most legendary creators -- Hironobu Sakaguchi (Final Fantasy), Yuji Hori (Dragon Quest) and Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) -- were part of the creative team responsible for Trigger's conception and development. Square's epic saga might have come towards the end of the SNES's life, but some things are best saved for last.

3. Super Metroid 
 

Super Metroid is arguably the most influential game in the 2D action/adventure genre, and it’s easy to see why. With flawless action, impeccable level design, out-of-this-world atmosphere, a totally badass heroine and an enormous overworld to explore, few games can hope to reach its rung on the ladder of pure gaming bliss.
From the moment you set foot on Zebes to the moment you leave it exploding in your wake, every moment of this game is unadulterated fun, and it only gets better the further you get. As one of the best (if not the best) entry in the Metroid series, it’s no wonder Samus Aran’s SNES adventure made it so high on our list.

4.  Final Fantasy III

Final Fantasy VI raised the bar for JRPGs in the '90s on nearly every level. Visually, acoustically, and mechanically, FFVI was leaps and bounds ahead of the competitors. The item customization and battle mechanics are tight and intuitive, and the game is one of the most well balanced RPGs to date.
What makes the game stand out to this day are the characters and storyline. FFVI touches on issues few games had the guts to, and presents a large casts of characters, all of whom are fleshed out and relatable. The opera scene is one of the most memorable moments in Final Fantasy history.

5. Super Mario World

How do you follow up a masterpiece like Super Mario Bros. 3? That question no doubt lingered in the minds of many as the launch of the SNES approached. Super Mario World was given the impossible task of attempting to perfect platforming perfection -- finding power-ups, level designs, graphics and music that would outdo or stand alongside what most consider to be the best NES game ever. Somehow, Nintendo managed to do just that.

Mario World doesn't reinvent platform gaming, but it does find a way to make it seem fresh again, introducing ideas like Yoshi, expanding the Mushroom Kingdom's zany cast of characters and blowing our minds with some truly excellent visuals and audio. Upon its debut, the SNES managed to make the impossible somehow possible. That's mighty impressive.

6. Street Fighter II: Turbo 

Another entry in the SNES Top 10, another genre-defining masterpiece that is arguably still one of the best in its class. Super Street Fighter II Turbo was, for its time, the best fighting game available for a home console, and the pinnacle of evolution for this particular title. While it couldn't quite match what was available in the arcades, if you wanted to pit Ryu against Ken in the comfort of your own home, you couldn't do much better than this.
Street Fighter had a certain elegance and simplicity back in the early '90s, something that no doubt contributed to its lasting appeal. To this day, it's hard to forget the first time we pulled off a Hadouken or when we fought M. Bison for the first time. Street Fighter was truly the beginning of a huge boom for the fighting game genre, and a trailblazer for dozens of other franchises.

7. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 

Yoshi’s Island finally put gamers in control of Mario’s pet dinosaur/steed/friend. As such, this Super Mario World sequel plays differently than all the other Mario games, and that’s a large part of why it’s so awesome. The game defined Yoshi as a character, giving him some of his most iconic moves like the flutter kick and egg throw.
Yoshi’s Island had great puzzles, awesome powerups, and affected the canon of Mario’s games for the next decade and a half (you can thank Yoshi’s Island for Baby Mario).

8. Super Mario Kart

Mario has visited many established genres and franchises, but with Super Mario Kart he started something new. Prior to Kart, racing games were fairly straightforward, leaning towards simulation or arcade, but rarely deviating too much from either path. Kart took racing through the jungle and off a cliff, imbuing players with power-ups and all sorts of crazy antics, including a highly addictive multiplayer mode.

It's impossible to calculate how many hours we spent chasing each other around maze-like battlegrounds or avoiding ricocheting shells in an effort to pop balloons. Regardless, Super Mario Kart quickly became one of the most addicting SNES experiences ever, long after all of the races had been won and the shortcuts had been discovered.

9. Star Fox

Long before Fox McCloud barrel rolled into our lives, his father, James, was already facing off against Andross with his fellow furry flyers. In addition to fast-paced, frenetic gameplay, this action-packed flight simulation game was also distinguished as being the first Nintendo title to feature three-dimensional graphics, back when this was still incredibly rare.
Throw in some beyond memorable characters (Falco, Slippy, and Peppy, for instance), and you have a title that is worthy of being remembered.

10.  Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Thanks to its clever RPG gameplay that featured action commands and even some platforming, Super Mario RPG is one of those SNES titles that is often touted as one of Nintendo's all-time greatest games. With just one entry, Square and Nintendo created a game that is not only noteworthy for its crisp gameplay and clever JRPG innovations, but also for its ability to let Mario work side-by-side with his nemesis Bowser. That might seem fairly standard today, but back then Nintendo fans across the globe were blown away.
Mario RPG also added two cult favorite characters, Mallow and Geno, to the Mushroom Kingdom roster. Adding Mario or not, Nintendo and Square pulled out all the stops, creating an RPG that stands alongside some of the best products from either company. Now if only we could get a true sequel…

The Top 10 Best Nintendo NES games of ALL TIME !

1. Super Mario Bros. 3

 

By Nintendo | Released: 1990

While The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. are unarguable pinnacles of videogame creation, if we were stranded on an island with a power source, an NES and a single game, it would unquestionably be Super Mario Bros. 3. The most anticipated game on the NES, SMB3 had nothing short of a feature length film (The Wizard) plugging it before it hit store shelves. Despite the unparalleled hype, no one was disappointed. Mario receives some amazing gear in his third game, including the Raccoon Suit that allows him to soar high above the game's carefully crafted levels. Each world in SMB3 features a unique style, and Mario's quest takes him through desert, grasslands, above the clouds and below the sea – there's so much to explore that we still make discoveries every time we dust off the cartridge today. Super Mario Bros. 3 does everything an NES game possibly can, and pushes the NES to the very limits of its capabilities, and we can unequivocally call it the greatest NES game of all time.


2. The Legend of Zelda

 

By Nintendo | Released: 1987

Few franchises in Nintendo's storied history are as famous as The Legend of Zelda. And back in 1987, the franchise started off with a bang with one of the most ambitious replica-gold-plated cartridges to ever grace the NES. What's funny about The Legend of Zelda's title was that the gamer played as a character named Link, who was in turn trying to save the famed princess named Zelda. But that didn't matter. Zelda was one of the biggest console games of the time, and that got gamers excited. Confusion aside, the game left players confounded with its intricate, wide-open design. Zelda was an action-adventure game with RPG elements, and in an age without the Internet, people were on their own about how to get through the game in one piece. Some people made maps. Others called Nintendo's own hotline for help or consulted a magazine. And some were fortunate enough to have friends who knew answers. But for the most part, early Zelda gamers had nothing but their own ingenuity to rely on. And rely on it they did, making The Legend of Zelda one of the NES' most famous games, part of a franchise that thrives to this day

3. Super Mario Bros.

 

By Nintendo | Released: 1985

Not only is it one of the very best and most iconic videogames ever conceived, but having shipped with the majority of NES consoles, Super Mario Bros. quickly became synonymous with the NES itself. For many, the NES was the machine that played Mario. The quintessential platformer, it's hard to imagine a video game industry today without Super Mario Bros. The sights and sounds of the mustachioed plumber busting through the brick and pipe-filled Mushroom kingdom are probably more recognizable than the American flag to several generations of US gamers. Although the game itself takes a good amount of skill to master, Super Mario Bros has a mysterious quality that makes it appealing to even the most inexperienced players. The game has been enjoyed by more players over the years than any other game on the NES, and its greatness can be experienced by anyone who picks up a control pad today.

4. Mega Man 2

 

By Capcom | Released: 1989

The sequel to the original Mega Man was quick on the heels of the first, with barely a year in between the release of the two titles in the United States. And what gamers found in Mega Man 2 was something seen in few games since – a title that was virtually flawless. Opening up the initial level of Robot Masters from six, as seen in the first game, to eight as seen in each subsequent Classic Series title, Mega Man 2 was also the only Classic Mega Man game to have a difficulty setting. Mega Man 2 is often glossed over as being too easy even on the "Hard" difficulty setting, but that doesn't take away from everything the game offered. It's bright, colorful aesthetic, awesome enemy designs, amazing music and incredible replay value are all storied parts of the game's history. And that's saying nothing of its amazing action-platforming gameplay, which was oft-replicated and never exceeded. If you have to play one Mega Man game to familiarize yourself with the series, make it Mega Man 2.

5. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

 

By Konami | Released: 1990

The unique Castlevania II was a popular game, but when it came time for Konami to begin working on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, the developers felt it was best for the series to return to its action-platforming roots; a decision that proved to be the right one the day the game was released in the fall of 1990. Extending the gameplay to many times the length and difficulty of the original, Castlevania III allowed gamers to take the role of Trevor Belmont, Simon Belmont's ancestor, as well as the roles of three other playable characters that Trevor may meet during his quest. May meet, because Castlevania III allowed gamers multiple paths as they progressed through the game. Grant, Sypha and Alucard all made their first appearances in Dracula's Curse, but you might not ever necessarily meet them all. The paths you choose to take during the game will bring you to stages and events you might otherwise miss entirely. In this way, Castlevania III was like the original game on a considerable amount of steroids, with plenty of replay value to boot.

6. Metroid

 

By Nintendo | Released: 1987

Another epically popular franchise to this day, Nintendo's Metroid came to the United States in 1987 and immediately floored gamers not only with its slick presentation, interesting protagonist and open world, but from the fact that it was non-linear in nature. Developed on the same engine as Kid Icarus, and released around the same time, Metroid toned down the action-platforming found in Icarus and focused on exploration. And explore you did. Metroid proved to be one of the biggest and most daunting games early in the NES' lifecycle. Metroid was unique for so many reasons, among them the ability to explore at your own pace. All of the terrain was interconnected into one big map, an idea later expanded upon and matured by the SNES's Super Metroid. In fact, ideas in Metroid have been replicated time and time again, and its collection-based themes and upgrade-encouraged RPG motif can be found in a vast range of games since, from the PlayStation's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night to the more recent Xbox Live title, Shadow Complex.

7. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!

By Nintendo | Released: 1987

Perhaps the one NES classic most on the minds of gamers in 2009 thanks to the recent release of its incredible Wii sequel/remake, Punch-Out!! is the original masterpiece boxing game that isn't really about boxing at all. The game simply used the convenient foundation of the sport to construct a deceptively deep, endlessly addictive gameplay design that's all about pattern recognition, fast reaction times and comically over-the-top cartoon personalities. Punch-Out!! put you in the rookie shoes of underweight title contender Little Mac and challenged you to duck, dodge, jab, hook and uppercut your way to success against one of the greatest rogues' galleries of ridiculous opponents ever assembled for any videogame, ever. The cast was so memorable and the experience so well defined that many elements were kept completely intact for the recent Wii re-imagining of the game – there's no improving on the perfection of King Hippo, Great Tiger or Glass Joe. Punch-Out!! shipped in two forms on the NES, one featuring Mike Tyson as the final boss and the other with him removed. Tyson's name recognition was never needed, though. Punch-Out!! was a knock-out even without his celebrity status.

8. Dragon Warrior

 

By Nintendo | Released: 1989

Before Final Fantasy, there was Dragon Warrior. Known as Dragon Quest in Japan, Dragon Warrior was one of the NES's early smash hits that didn't come from Nintendo itself, even though it was released nearly three years after it saw the light of day on its native Japanese Famicom. RPGs were still an extremely niche genre at the time and Dragon Warrior was no guaranteed hit. However, word of mouth combined with a Nintendo Power promotion that sent copies of the game around the country allowed it to blow up. Dragon Warrior is an old-school grinding RPG that necessitated acute attention to leveling up, equipment management and smart planning. No sooner would an unprepared adventurer leave a town and cross a bridge into a new area than he would find himself smashed by an enemy much stronger than he. Because of that, there was no rushing around; Dragon Warrior was for patient gamers only. And woe is the gamer who forgot to hold down the Reset button when turning off his NES. The catastrophic data loss that resulted ruined many a gamers' month.

9. Bionic Commando

 

By Capcom | Released: 1988

It may strike some as strange that one of the NES's very greatest platformers dispenses with jumping – that essential component of Mario's repertoire – entirely. But Bionic Commando's Rad Spencer gets by just fine with the help of his bionic appendage. At first, Bionic Commando's emphasis on swinging seems counterintuitive and limiting, but at some point the smooth grappling action just clicks, you find yourself zipping around the stages in a blur of red and green pixels. Taking cues from open-ended adventure games like Metroid, you'll need to find certain weapons and equipment to progress in Bionic Commando, and that sometimes means returning to area you've previously visited to take care of unfinished business. A thinly-veiled plot about the resurrection of Adolf Hitler and an epic soundtrack go a long way towards making Bionic Commando a totally unique experience on the NES.

10. Duck Tales

 

By Capcom | Released: 1989

Out of all of the games built on Capcom's famous Mega Man architecture (that wasn't a Mega Man game, that is), Duck Tales is perhaps the best of the bunch. With Mega Man veterans like Keiji Inafune and Yoshihiro Sakaguchi getting the most out of the technology, Duck Tales proved to be an amazing game in its own right. Sure, it borrowed from Mega Man apart from the engine – selecting stage orders, for instance – but standing on its own, Duck Tales is one of the must-have games in any NES aficionado's library. The gameplay is of the classic action-platforming variety. Gamers take the role of Scrooge McDuck, who goes through various stages to collect wealth, defeating enemies with his pogo stick attack. When one stage is cleared, Scrooge can pick from any of the remaining stages to undertake his next quest. When the game culminates on the sixth and final stage, Scrooge is a force to be reckoned with. And if the gamer managed to finish with $10 million in funds and has two special hidden treasures, a unique ending can be unlocked, as well.

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