We will continue our work to unearth the old glories of the Brain of the Beast that came to shine with their own light within the extensive catalog of the so-called super 16 bits of Nintendo. And it was not for less that the console earned that nickname, because Super Nintendo it was a machine with technical performance that its rivals could not even match: let's just think about the effects achieved by the so-called mode 7 or the benefits of the sound processor.
Once again, we bring a list full of classics of different genres that many of you, as good connoisseurs of the subject, will know how to recognize and admire for their quality, but we will also add an appendix for well-deserved honorable mentions. Settle down and get ready to enjoy this new retro special from MundiVideogames.
Final Fight
Super Nintendo He got to enjoy up to three exclusive installments of this popular saga of Capcom, slapped into the genre of the self against the neighborhood - although if we are exhaustive, it was also launched, although only in Japan and the USA, Final Fight Guy, which included the red kimono ninja as a playable character, Guy, absent in the first conversion, and Sega, although he stood up to Hagar and company with Streets of Rage, could count on a very successful version of Final Fight for your Mega-CD-. It is true that the port you received SNES I could not deal with you, even remotely, the recreational, mainly due to the reduction of the team to two characters and the absence of a level. Nevertheless, Final fight 2 It did have a mode for two players -in addition to taking us to visit different locations around the world- and the third installment -the most sought after in the second-hand market- was the finishing touch with which this saga said goodbye in Super Nintendo.
Killer Instinct
Without any doubt, Rare was a valuable partner for Nintendo, both for its 16 and for its 64 bits, to which it provided wonders that are true classics today. One of them is this Killer Instinct, a fighting game that used the same ACM technology for graphics as the series Donkey Kong Country and that he proposed a playable system based on chaining combos that could reach several dozen hits, including even final movements. Conversion for SNES I picked up the call very well combo theoryIt looked scandalous on the machine and it was a terribly fun game. As you well know, Microsoft rescued the franchise, following countless pleas from fans, and we currently have a review of both Killer Instinct materialized in a single program for Xbox One, which is increasing content, little by little, with the so-called seasons that bring new characters - although there is not even a physical edition yet.
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Another of the recreational jewels of Capcom and that also made the leap to SNES, with near pixel perfect fidelity. Super Ghouls'N Ghosts He took us to visit dark places full of terrible creatures that stood between our armored knight - except when he was in minor clothes - and the princess kidnapped by the vile leader of all those monsters. A magnificent arcade that today is very well preserved thanks to its simple but fun mechanics. Too bad we haven't had any more games than sir arthur since that review for PSP, also an essential of the laptop Sony.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
As I said, the 90s were full of good beat'em up and this game of Konami is another of the greats in the catalog of SNES. Based on the arcade, this version lacked a mode for four players - it did have a cooperative for two - but it had a exclusive level that I only found in this cartridge: the dreaded Technode of the Foot Clan. Colorful, fast, full of characters from the series and, above all, fun, Turtles in Time is a game quite loved and remembered, so much so that it even had a remake for PlayStation 3 y Xbox 360, although the result was waters everywhere.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Surpass the Super Mario World original was very difficult, and perhaps because of that, Nintendo decided to go off on a tangent and present this platformer with new playable mechanics and protagonist. And the result was not bad at all. Mario was relegated to a crybaby who a YoshiSkilled at throwing eggs, he must save himself from the clutches of the koopa allies. Playable it was very different from the original SMW, since the rhythm was altered by the fact of having to stop to secure the eggs, and visually it stood out for its watercolor appearance, with a precious finish, being a technical feat in Super nintendo thanks to the use of the chip super fx 2.
Street Fighter II Turbo
Nintendo he scored an important goal with Street Fighter II for SNES, although Sega responded to the movement with Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition: Yes OK, Street Fighter II Turbo is the version of this game for him Brain of the Beast. Later, we had a Super Street Fighter II Or until Street fighter alpha 2 en SNES -who would have thought that the gray would give so much war-, but many fans of the saga consider this edition Turbo as the most balanced of the different deliveries that saw the light in Super Nintendo. And what to say about the game that you no longer know: you cannot understand the fighting genre without this titan of Capcom.
Super Metroid
Super Metroid is considered by many gamers fans of SNES as Citizen Kane from the console. Its gameplay, setting and level design - where the exploration component was very important - are still worthy of praise today, and it has been 20 years since this masterpiece came to life for the first time in Super NintendoWe never saw a game starring Samus Aran but also Metroid Prime, another title that is also revered as the cult show that it is. If you have one Super Nintendo it is mandatory that you wear the Vital Suit.
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario Kart was the program with which the karting genre was kicked off in arcade speed games. To this day, we have seen a multitude of clones -some more successful than others, especially remembering Crash Team Racing- and the saga itself Mario Kart still in shape, as shown Mario barth 8. Throwing lethal shells, banana peels that made us leave the track, a good use of the mythical mode 7 and especially piques, many piques among friends, were the predominant notes in each game to Super Mario Kart.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Another jewel more made in Nintendo and that, even over the years, it continues to be a cartridge that treasures true magic. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past it was a colossal adventure for Super Nintendo -machine that enjoyed a great quantity and quality of RPG-, with a very memorable graphic finish for its time -we are talking about the year 1991-, melodies that were recorded by fire and playable mechanics that even in their essence have lasted for years in the different installments of the saga - and this has been for something, obviously. Later, he had a port a Game Boy Advance and was overshadowed by the grandeur of Ocarina of Time -still its shadow remains long-, but those who lived the original experience of A Link to the Past they cannot forget it.
Super Mario World
The game of Mario par excellence for Super Nintendo and with which many of you would surely release your 16 bits. Super Mario World It has a multitude of virtues for which it deserves to be crowned as one of the best games not only in the world. Brain of the Beast, also from the history of videogames: it introduced Yoshi as an essential companion of the plumber -without him, some screens were impossible to overcome-, almost a hundred levels each more challenging, secrets to cascoporro, a soundtrack of koji kondo that made the ear fall in love, a bomb-proof gameplay -that drank from that of Super Mario Bros. 3- and fun for long months guaranteed. Super Mario World it was also one of the keys to the success of SNES: At its launch, there were packs that included this timeless work of 2D platforms, a strategy that Nintendo would repeat in the future with the polygonal revolution of Super Mario 64.
Honorable mentions
The list of great games Super Nintendo it is really broad: we are talking about one of the best video game consoles and a golden age of video games that many long for. Between the two specials dedicated to Brain of the Beast, we have given you more than twenty titles that perfectly define the essence of this great machine, going through different genres, such as fighting, role playing or platforms, although we want to be as fair as possible and try not to leave out of this special so many cartridges that marked the lives of many gamers. Without further ado, below you have the full list of the best games released for Super Nintendo.
- actor
- Alien 3
- Another World
- Axlay
- Batman Returns
- Blazing skies
- Breath of Fire
- Breath of Fire 2
- Bust-a-move
- bust-a-move
- Captain commando
- Castlevania Vampire's Kiss
- Chrono Trigger
- Clock Tower
- Congo's Caper (Joe and Mac 3)
- Contra III / Super Protector
- cybernator
- Darius twin
- Demon's Crest
- Doom
- Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimensions
- Dragon Quest
- earthbond
- Earthworm Jim
- Earthworm Jim 2
- Equinox
- Fatal Fury Special
- Flashback
- Front Mission
- F-Zero
- Goof Troop
- Graduus III
- Hagane: The Final Conflict
- Harvest Moon
- illusion of time
- International Superstar Soccer
- joe and mac 2
- Jungle striker
- Jurassic Park
- Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues
- Killer Instinct
- Kirby Super Star
- Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Knights Of The Round
- Legend of the Mystical Ninja
- lufia
- Magic sword
- Majuu Ou (King of Demons)
- Mega Man X
- Metal warriors
- Mickey mania
- Mr nutz
- NBA Give 'n Go
- Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing
- Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen
- parody
- Phalanx
- Pilotwings
- Plok
- Pocky & rocky 2
- By 'N' Twinbee
- Prehistory Man
- Putty squad
- Ranger Rendering
- Return of Double Dragon / Super Double Dragon 2
- R-Type
- Donkey Kong Country Saga
- Dragon Ball Z Super Butoden Saga
- Final Fantasy Saga
- Final Fight Saga
- Mortal Kombat Saga
- Street Fighter Saga
- Super Bomberman Saga
- Saga The magical quest starring Mickey Mouse
- Saturday Night Slam Masters (4 player version with team match mode)
- Secret of evermore
- Secret of Mana
- Sid Meier's Civilization
- Sonic blast man ii
- Soul blazer
- Sparkster
- Star Fox
- Stunt Race FX
- Sunset riders
- Super Adventure Island I and II
- Super East
- Super Castlevania IV
- Super football champ (taito)
- Super Ghouls N 'Ghosts
- Super Mario All-Stars
- Super Mario Kart
- Super Mario RPG
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
- Super Metroid
- superpang
- superpang
- Super punch out
- Super smash tv
- Super Soccer
- Super Star wars 1 2 and 3
- Super Tennis
- Super Tennis
- Great turrican
- Super Turrican 2
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighters
- terranigma
- The Death and Return of Superman: Super Brawling
- The firemen
- The Flinstones
- The Flintstones - The Treasure of Sierra Madrock (taito)
- The king of dragons
- The Legend of the Mystical Ninja Goemon 1 and 2
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- The Lost Vikings
- The Lost Vikings II (16-bit Ocean Exclusive)
- TMNT IV: Turtles in Time
- Top Gear 2 and 3000
- UN Squadron
- Undercover cops
- uni rally
- Wild guns
- Young merlin