10 Most Popular Super Nintendo Games in the USA
By Space Coast Daily // October 28, 2019
We could say that Super Nintendo was one of the most popular gaming consoles of all time and we would be right. This means that there are a lot of games for SNES and each one is unique.
Today we will be focused on the most popular games for SNES, but in the United States only. Let’s start.
1. Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II hit the market of the United States in 1994 and soon became a must-play game. It was loaded with violence and it was extremely addictive.
Even today the game is popular among many gamers and there are a lot of those who practice every single day. Mortal Kombat II is known as hyper-violence game, but the combos and fighting scenes make it worthy of the ‘’risk’’.
2. F-Zero
The game became available on the market in 1991 and it was revolutionary development. This is the first game to use and represent the horsepower of the racers. More HP meant faster driving and it made a massive difference in how gamers played and what they expected. Also, it is one of the most appealing Super Nintendo ROMs today, in 2019.
3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
You may know Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time as an arcade game and it is correct.
The game started life in the arcades in the United States and Japan. But, the SNES version was released on the market in the United States of course back in 1992.
Thanks to linear and smooth gameplay, great story and well-known characters, it became more than just popular.
4. Mega Man X2
Mega Man X2 was released in 1993 and it was the first game to use 16-bit powertrain of the SNES. Now, the game was incorporated all-new graphics, a lot of new missions and a much deeper story. It was a huge improvement over the older versions and it is on our list simply because it is excellent.
5. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was released in the United States in 1996 and it was a simple yet complicated game. Let’s explain.
It was based on Super Mario, well-known game. But, in this sequel a player would have to invest more time and effort into leveling up his character.
The game is completely focused on the action and calculated gameplay.
6. Secret of Mana
This game was released in 1993 and it was developed by Square. We all know this company for making some of the most desirable games which have deep stories. Well, this game isn’t one of them.
Although the story is thin, the actual gameplay is above average. You would have to navigate, defeat enemies and save the damaged world.
7. Star Fox
Star Fox has to be on our list, period. Yes, we will explain why. The game is one of the first to use 3D and to provide space-based story.
You would fly in different aircraft over different terrains in Lylat sector and you will have to play as hard as possible in order to defeat the foes. Maybe today the graphics look obsolete but back in 1993 when the game became available in USA, it was state of the art.
8. Super Mario Kart
The game was released in 1992 and it is one of those we all played and we still play. It was a combo of Super Mario and his friends and racing with tiny go-karts.
It is probably one game that is present on every single list there is and one that provides millions of hours and hours of joy.
9. Contra III: The Alien Wars
Contra III: The Alien Wars or simply Contra 3 is a fast-paced game released in 1992. It soon became one game that all children played and due to a good reason.
The game was addictive. This is honestly the only word we can use to define the game. Countless enemies, powerful weapons, various movements available and so much more are additional reasons why the game has to be on the list.
10. Street Fighter 2: Turbo
Street Fighter 2: Turbo became available on the market in 1994 and it was top of the line game developed by Capcom. Now players would be able to enjoy combos, better fighting capabilities, and many, new characters.
The game soon made arcade version obsolete and not so popular any more.
Conclusion
These 10 games are part of human history and they should be present in every collection. They made millions of gamers and children (planning to become gamers) happy and satisfied for months if not years.
The bottom line is that they are the best of the best and they are special.
