SNES

The List

Box Art	Title	Genre	Description
	ActRaiser	Platformer/Sim	You are God, and your task is to revive the world by slaying monsters in a platformer section, then guiding Man's growth in a simulation section. The Sequel is only platformer. An 'Arcade' version exists that is purely platforming.
	Assault Suits Valken/Cybernator	Platformer/Shoot 'Em Up	A very fun, challenging, and engrossing platformer/shoot 'em up hybrid where you play as a soldier in a future war where soldiers take their fights into the cockpits of mecha (not unlike Mobile Suit Gundam or Votoms). The action and levels were designed spectacularly, and the story-line is surprisingly interesting. Released outside of Japan as Cybernator, and while it's not a bad port, some unnecessary changes were made (including removal of portraits during dialogue and the removal of a controversial suicide scene), as well as some iffy translation/heavy cuts in dialogue. Released West as Cybernator, but superior Japanese version has a great fan translation.
	Bahamut Lagoon	Tactics-Strategy-RPG Hybrid	One of Square's more unique titles. Utilizes Tactics-based over-battles, which also involve giving strategies to you powerful dragon units. Get one of your character parties close to an enemy party and you go into a "sub-battle", which plays out like a traditional turn-based JRPG battle, but only lasts one ally and enemy turn. These all seam together wonderfully, making for one of the SNES/SFC's sadly overlooked games. Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available.
	Biker Mice From Mars	Racing (in the spirit of Mario Kart)	A top down racing game that plays like a Mario Kart, except that you're not driving karts so a better equivalent would be Rock'n'Roll Racing (see below). The most fun part of this game is the turbo system. My advice: choose Vinnie or Modo and learn every way to perform turbos (there are several ways). The downside of this is that characters are very uneven. A lot of fun in multiplayer.
	Brain Lord	Action/RPG	Most of the game takes place in dungeons, with a heavy emphasis on puzzles. The player takes on the role of a young adventurer who can have up to two jades, creatures that perform tasks such as healing or long range attacks, following you at one time.
	Breath of Fire I	RPG	A JRPG by Capcom. You can transform into a dragon and fuse certain party members together. It was ported to the GBA with a few additions.
	Breath of Fire II	RPG	A JRPG by Capcom. You can fuse party members with elemental shamans and run your own town. This game features a pretty twisted story as well. It was also ported to the GBA with a few additions.
	Castlevania: Dracula X (US) Akumajou Dracula XX (JP) Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss (EU)	Action/Platformer	A very underrated Castlevania game, often disregarded as a poor port of the hailed Rondo of Blood for PC Engine, while in reality this game only took the basic gameplay, some artwork and storyline (first Castlevania to have a proper storyline that was released outside Japan) from Rondo and with some new content such as great and smooth gameplay, crystal clear music and sound, it's a very solid old-school Castlevania game. Do yourself a favour and give this one a go for the first time, if you already have played it, give it another run, it's well worth it as long as you keep in mind it's not trying to be a port of Rondo of Blood.
	Chrono Trigger	RPG	A classic time-traveling JRPG by Square. Great visuals, music, story, and gameplay that shies away from strictly turn based battles (thank god). Considered to be one of the best RPGs of all time. Ported to the PlayStation and DS, both features anime cut-scenes but the latter also has bonus extras.
	Clock Tower: The First Fear	Survival Horror	Point and Click horror adventure game,you play the little girl running from a killer in a mansion. Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available.
	Contra III: The Alien Wars	Action/Run & Gun	An extremely difficult run-'n-gun shooter by Konami.
	Demon's Crest	Platformer	A game that is part of the Ghosts 'n Goblins spinoff series, Gargoyle's Quest by Capcom. This game once again stars Firebrand (or Red Arremer, if you prefer), although this is a different one from the first two (we assume) in a different universe/period/whatever. He's a demon in part of an ancient struggle over world dominance. Some shit went down, and he went into an ancient slumber, but now he's awake and ready to fuck shit up. A unique but extremely difficult and dark platformer, Demon's Crest echos elements of Megaman (in that you get new 'costumes' after defeating a boss which grant you new abilities) and Metroid (in that it is all free roaming an exploration with subtle hints as to your progression). One of the absolute best platformers on the system, again, be prepared for one of the hardest games on the system, but if this is a problem is up to opinion. Two problems that aren't up to opinion, however, are it's tragically short length, and use of passwords where a save feature was perfectly possible. You must get this, however, physical copies are decently expensive, but not wallet busting.
	Disney's Mickey To Donald Magical Adventure 3	Platformer	The third and final game in the Magical Quest series (see: The Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse below). Pete's still up to no good, and this time, he's gotten his grubby pedo hands on Huey, Duey and Louie, so it's up to Mickey and Donald to save them. Includes the delicious co-op gameplay from the sequel, except even better. This time you play as Mickey and Donald, and they aren't just palette swaps, both have a different set of powers that help on different occasions. Only released on the Super Famicom in Japan until the Gameboy Advance version was released over here as Disney's Magical Quest 3 starring Mickey & Donald.
	Donkey Kong Country	Platformer	A classic platformer by Rare. It was one of the first games to use rendered sprites.
	Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest	Platformer	The sequel to Donkey Kong Country starring Diddy Kong. The music is FUCKING EPIC. Best in the trilogy. For the last time, Didi and Dixie aren't siblings, they are a canon couple!
	Donkey King Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble	Platformer	The last of the DKC series. While it feels a bit like a rehash of the last two, it's still quite a bit of fun in its own right. Much easier; however many sidequests (as well as even bigger levels than before)) will make you take your time to get the full 103% completion
	DoReMi Fantasy: Milon no DokiDoki Daibouken	Platformer	A fantastic, cute platformer by Hudson with great level design, tight controls, fun puzzles, and perfect atmosphere. Japanese only, but it was released on the Wii's Virtual Console a year or so back, however, the VC version is untranslated. The game contains a surprising amount of dialogue, so it'd be best to get the translated rom. (Sequel of sorts via BS) Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available. Available for the Wii Virtual Console in the West, but untranslated.
	Earthbound (Mother 2 in Japan)	RPG	A quirky, humorous, deep and emotional RPG, parodying the JRPG style with western pop culture. Sequel is Mother 3 on GBA.
	Earthworm Jim	Action/Platformer	A humorous and quite challenging platformer by Shiny Entertainment where you control an intelligent earthworm wearing an ultra-powerful space suit. This game involves cows. The Sequel is better, but best played on the Megadrive/Genesis or Saturn, especially since the SNES version has issues when emulated.
	E.V.O. Search for Eden	Action/Platformer	You play the role of a small fish. As you progress through the story, fight enemies, and gain experience, you begin to evolve into a higher level organism such as a dinosaur.
	Final Fantasy IV (Final Fantasy II in North America)	RPG	A classic JRPG by Square. This was one of the first games to have a complex storyline, and it introduced the ATB system used in many of its successors. Ported to the PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, and DS.
	Final Fantasy V	RPG	Featuring the most refined version of the job system seen in a main Final Fantasy title to date, join Butz and his quest to have the most female-filled party in the series, as well as his battles against a magic tree. The story is on the lighthearted end of things, showing a more comical Final Fantasy and enough classes to make your head spin. Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available. Ported to the PlayStation and Game Boy Advance in English.
	Final Fantasy VI (Final Fantasy III in North America)	RPG	Another classic JRPG by Square. It has a large and varied cast of characters that can be customized by equipping Magicite on them. Great music, widely considered to be the best in the series. There's a forest near the end where you can fight what appear to be dinosaurs. Ported to the PlayStation and Game Boy Advance.
	Final Fight	Action/Beat-'Em-Up	A beat-'em-up by Capcom starring Mike Haggar.
	Final Fight 3	Beat 'Em Up	Four characters all with their own special moves. At many points during the game you'll be able to choose between different paths. Great for co-op.
	Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu	SRPG	Widely considered the best game in the Fire Emblem series. It features a complex plot that takes place over two generations of heroes. Only released in Japan, but a decent fan translation is available.'
	Front Mission: Gun Hazard	Platformer/Run N Gun	A spin-off to the Front Mission series, Gun Hazard is essentially the final game in the unofficial trilogy of games including Assault Suits Valken and Metal Warriors. Gun Hazard is easily the best of the three. The team who made this game mostly comprised of members who worked on Valken, and it's clear they liked some of the gameplay improvements they saw in Metal Warriors, and were likely humbled, because they included some of them in this game. Has a great storyline, as well as more as a stage map/overworld RPG-elements that help refine the experience. Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available.
	F-Zero	Racing	A racing game by Nintendo that takes advantage of Mode 7 to simulate 3D graphics. This Faux 3d would later be used in the GBA titles. The N64 and Gamecube titles are in full 3d with 30 racers instead of 4/8.
	Ganbare! Daiku no Gensan	Beat 'Em Up/Platformer	If you've ever played Hammerin' Harry on the NES/Arcade, or Hammerin' Hero for PSP, then you know what to expect here. The Hammerin' Harry series has only seen those two incarnations in the west, but in Japan (known there as Daiku no Gensan) it's had quite a few entries. This is perhaps the most polished one. A cute platformer/beat 'em up hybrid with plenty of Japanese quirky humor, the sprite-work visuals are pretty amazing, and the gameplay is extremely refined. You'll totally miss out on the 'story', but that's no much of a loss, otherwise, no Japanese knowledge is required to play this game. Haven't you always wanted to be a working-class man, beinga hero to the people by smashing faces with your mallet? I thought so.
	Glory of Heracles III: Silence of the Gods	RPG	The first "modern" GoH game, now with enough differences from Dragon Quest to make it feel like it's own series. Technical aspects of learning magic from Greek Temples and weapon mastery from instructors aside, the series's writing got a notable boost in quality and the music now has an operatic feel about it, creating a very cool experience.
	Goof Troop	Action	God tier co-op game by Capcom. Goofy and Max set out on an adventure to rescue Pete and PJ, who have been kidnapped by pirates. Solve puzzles and use items to help clear paths by yourself or with a bro. Way more fun than it has any right to be, especially since you can troll each other.
	Gradius III	Shmup	A shoot-'em-up by Konami (shocker). The 3rd Gradius game and one of the best, before they ruined it.
	Gunman's Proof	Action-Adventure	In 1880, on a western little island, the space police came after a space outlaw. With your help, they pursue him and his posse. As expected, there's some tech-advances, such as bazookas and alien mecha, but it remains quite Western. Very comical, but still a fun game styled like Zelda, but much more action-inspired. You can crawl and strafe for better gunning, and find an invincible donkey to ride. Strangly, you can also learn a Shoryuken-esque uppercut and one boss is a Brazilian Ninja. Though Japanese, the ROM has a translation patch in full English.
	Illusion of Gaia	Action RPG	The second game in Quintet's Soul Blazer series. A young boy with psychic powers named Will beats up monsters with a flute. He also obtains the ability to transform into powerful warriors with their own abilities. This game is noteworthy for having you travel around places that strongly resemble cultural and historical sites in our own reality.
	Kirby's Super Star	Platformer	A fantastic collection of short Kirby games. With colorful graphics, good music, and a wide variety of copy powers, this game has a lot to offer.
	Kirby's Dreamland 3	Platformer	Another top-notch Kirby title featuring Kirby's pals from KDL2. Features lovely pastel-esque graphics and also has a second player in the form of Gooey, who is more or less a second Kirby. Features lotsa weird secondary characters you can use mid level.
	Legend of the Mystical Ninja, The	Action Adventure	A fun little platforming game where you play a ninja. Also has multiplayer. Had a number of Japan-only sequels which improved on the formula.
	Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The	Action Adventure	This is the game that laid out the formula emulated by all of its successors — adding more expansive dungeons, more interesting puzzles, an in-game map system, a detailed story, and introducing quintessential items like the hookshot and bottles. The very best 2D Zelda.
	Live A Live	RPG	An obscure Square JRPG. The game is split across seven different, short chapters, none exceeding two or three hours in length. The stories range from spoofing their respective genres to making new, interesting twists on them. It contains a prehistoric chapter, a kung-fu chapter, a ninja chapter, a western chapter, a modern chapter, a mecha chapter, and a sci-fi chapter. The game surprisingly good writing for its era and is light on grind. If you like Earthbound, you might want to try this one. Only released in Japan, but an excellent fan translation is available.
	Lost Vikings, The	Platformer	Here you control three vikings taking turns. Each has his own abilities, which you must use at the right times to get through the stages.
	Lost Vikings II, The	Platformer	More from the first game, except now we have laser sword and elastic chain arm thingies.
	Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals	RPG	This game is a through-and-through traditional JRPG. Still, it pulls it off with great music and writing. It also features Zelda-like puzzle dungeons.
	Mega Man X	Platformer/Run 'N Gun	Pure platforming joy with appealing graphics and rocking awesome music. Check out Mega Man X2 and X3 as well if you like it; they 're not as good, but still excellent games. All Mega Man X games are also on Gamecube in the Mega Man X Collection.
	Metal Max Returns	RPG	Game's settled in our world in an postapocalyptic era where the world is deserted and devoid of live and terrorized by mecha monsters(for example mammot tanks). You control an amateur bounty hunter, allied by 2 outcasts, and hunt down the most wanted. This RPG is really particular because you can switch to tanks and use them again stronger enemies. They also have an upgrade and repair system. The best level is the Tokyo Tower. Only released in Japan, translated roms are hard to find.
	Metal Warriors	Platformer/Shoot 'Em Up	Metal Warriors is essentially an unofficial follow-up to Cybernator/Assault Suits Valken by the American LucasArts (both were published in NA and EU by Konami, so it was probably their intent to sneak this one in as the sequel). Not only is it a great game in the same style, it's probably a better follow-up than any of the official sequels, LucasArts showing a lot of love and and respect for the game that obviously inspired them; this is a must own if you're a fan of SNES action games or mechs. Some notable differences from ASV include multiple mechs to pilot, the loss of a health meter for visible damage to the mech, and the ability for your character to leave the mech and play on foot, not unlike Blaster Master for NES.
	Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City	Platformer	Ok, you're probably laughing your ass off right about now. Good, you should be, because the idea of a platformer starring Michael Jordan is fucking hilarious. However, if you want to romp through a well built, fairly long platformer with plenty of cool power-ups, puzzles and enemies (as well as manual dunking!) then go out an grab a copy of this bad boy, I guarantee it will be cheap, and you're getting one of the most overlooked platformers of the SNES generation. Gameplay great as it is, the game itself is still funny (although Michael Jordan beating the shit out of monsters with a flaming basketball is pretty goddamn cool). Good for a good time and some laughs.
	Mutant Chronicles: Doom Troopers	Action/Run & Gun	Developed by Playmates, this is a very nice-looking, gory, dark and hard game. Not Contra hard, but almost.
File:Ninja-warriors-cover.jpg	Ninja Warriors, The	Beat 'Em Up	A rather overlooked but really fun beat 'em up. 3 characters, all with their own moves. Very straightforward. No co-op, which is a shame for a beat 'em up.
	Parodius	Shoot 'Em Up	A Konami shoot-'em-up that is, as its title suggests, a parody of Gradius. Only released in Europe and Japan, but requires no understanding of the language if you decide to get the JP version.
	Pocky & Rocky	Run 'N Gun	Play as a shrine maiden and a tanooki, get'chur best friend, and shoot the shit out of evil spirits and Japanese demons in this extremely fun and quirky Natsume title that is simply a blast with a friend. (There was a sequel, but it introduced some confusing elements made multiplayer less fun. To be specific, you could throw Player 2 for massive damage, but then they can't do crap for about 10 seconds. 10 seconds later, Player 1 would throw them again.)
	Rock'n'Rolling Racing	Racing	A racing game that doesn't take itself seriously. Use several types of items and projectiles against your adversaries. Earn money to improve your car. Fun for multiplayer.
	Prince of Persia	Plattform	The port of the old Amiga classic by Jordan Mechner. Detested by old fans, this is a succesful remake. The levels are much harder, the graphics, the animations, and soundtrack are at top notch with some anime elements(well, 't'was ported by Japs),and new levels have been added. If you loved the classic and want an even harder challenge, this is the best for you. Try to save as much as possible though if you use emulator. Don't play the Shadow of the Flame port, it's a fucking rip-off.
	Romancing SaGa 3	RPG	Spiritual Successor to the Final Fantasy Legend games on GameBoy. The gameplay is most similar to 3's, but uses stat-boosting "level ups" from 1 and 2. Additionally, use a type of weapon long enough, and you get better with it, and learn new skills. Extremely atypical, especially when it comes to money, but mostly in its lack of a totally linear story. Each main character has different paths to take, and your party can be made from many different characters. Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available.
	Sailor Moon: Another Story	RPG	Explore Tokyo, and help all 10 scouts work together to defeat the bad guys. This is an independent story that takes place after the S season. The game has graphics similar to Terranigma, and is surprisingly fun. Downside are countless useless OCs and a stupid script,but if you liked the (better written) anime, you can live with it. Only released in Japan, but fan patches and level editors have been released for the game.
	Secret of Mana	Action RPG	Another widely-loved Action RPG by Square. Up to three people can play simultaneously. It expands on the weapon system and weapon abilities of Final Fantasy Adventure, the first Mana title. Magic is aligned to various spirits and you have sets of spells assigned to said spirits. This setup the Mana series and the various elements and characteristics that it is so well known for today: pleasant visuals,  great gameplay, and incredible soundtracks.
	Seiken Densetsu 3	Action RPG	The sequel to Secret of Mana not released outside of Japan. It features six playable characters, allowing the player to choose any of them as the main character and two other party members. It also has a branching class system. Only released in Japan, but a good fan translation is available.
	Secret of Evermore	Action RPG	A game by Square of America based on Secret of Mana's engine. You and your dog travel through different eras of time in order to get back to modern day. This game's "magic" system involves the use of ingredients for simple formulas to create various effects, but because they are such common ingredients, you can find them all over the place, doing away with the RPG-standard MP. The weapon system is simplified, but also more effective. Both new systems are much easier to manage. Evermore also has a unique soundtrack with a theatrical feel in its melodies, rhythms, and ambiance.
	Shounen Ashibe	Platformer	You play as a cute seal. Now that I got your attention, yes you indeed play as a seal, jumping about the simple levels while collecting enough apples, pink bunnies and other cute stuff to open the level exit. There is a Super Mario Bros. 3 style overworld map where you can choose the map and a route you want to go. You pound trees to make objects fall down, but watch out for the damn cute bears, moles and other critters, because they want you dead! It's the ultimate chill-out game! Just requires a d-pad and two buttons.
	Soul Blazer	Action RPG	The first game in Quintet's Soul Blazer series. In this spiritual successor to Actraiser, God sends down a hero to save the world from Deathtoll, the big bad that the stupid king struck a deal with. The music is awesome, and the game itself is a lot of fun.
	Sparkster	Action/Platformer	Rocket Knight goodness from the Genesis to the SNES. Just as good as the first game, if not better for having better graphics and more streamlined action. Also, it's an opossum wielding a sword that shoots shockwaves and riding a rocket jetpack. If that's not badass, I don't know what is. Notably, Sparkster has that weird Aladdin game syndrome where there are two games on two opposite consoles (Genesis/SNES) with the same exact name and cover art, but are two entirely different games. Also like Aladdin, however, the Genesis game is also an amazing game, so don't fret over picking a version, get both since they're different games and enjoy!
	Star Fox	3D Rail Shooter	A rail shooter by Nintendo. It is one of the first games to use truly 3D polygon graphics. Starwing in Europe.
	Star Fox 2	3D Rail Shooter, RTS	The canceled sequel to the first Star Fox game, leaked online years later. Several different betas exist online, but only one works with a fan patch by Aeon Genesis that fully translates the game and fixes all the bugs. Quite possibly the best of the series but instead it was harvested and the best bits were used in Star Fox 64 and even Command (DS). Instead of selecting a course like the original, you are given the choice of two pilots, then you are dropped on to a large map where you have to defend Corneria in real time from approaching missiles, Star Wolf, enemy squadrons, battleships, and by rescuing planets. Plus, you have the ability to turn your Arwing into a mech, where you can run around on the ground and shoot the fuck out of stuff. Pushed the SNES to limits using the SuperFX2 chip, which let the SNES do full 360 3D with amazing graphics. The SuperFX2 chip would also be used to make a basic version of Mario 64 on the SNES but was quickly moved to the just finalized Ultra 64.
	Star Ocean	Action RPG	First game in the Star Ocean series. Action RPG with huge amounts of customization and secrets. One of the biggest SNES games made, some emulators have issues running this beast. Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available. Remade on the PSP in English.
	Sunset Riders	Run 'N Gun	YEEEEEEHAW!  A fantastic and challenging R'N'G by the folks at Konami, straight from the arcade, Sunset Riders is a multiplayer must-have. Fantastic viausal, gameplay, soundtrack, and fun, you truly haven't hit puberty till' you've played this manly-manfest of a game (wanna restore health or ammo? Sleep with a sexy prostitute, pardner). Also on Genesis, but the SNES version has four characters to choose from, whereas Genesis only has two. Cormano duel wields shotguns! Inferior to the arcade version, but this is just as fun.
	Super Street Fighter II Turbo	Fighting	The definitive version of Street Fighter II for the SNES, featuring the most characters.
	Super Castlevania IV	Action/Platformer	Konami's Castlevania offering to the SNES. A retelling of the original Castlevania. Features whip swinging, and much more difficult stages.
	Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts	Action/Platformer	An infamously difficult platformer by Capcom. Despite what you may believe, this is not a remake of Ghosts 'n' Goblins OR Ghouls 'n' Ghosts, it is the second sequel (a common mistake of this series is believing they are all remakes). Improves the armor system by adding two levels of upgrades, tons of newer weapons, and more levels of difficulty. Still, many of the same elements persist, such as beating the game twice to see the true ending.
	Super Mario All-Stars	Platformer	A package containing Super Mario Bros. 1 through 3, as well as the Japanese Super Mario Bros. 2, here titled The Lost Levels. The graphics are upgraded to take advantage of the SNES's capabilities, but are otherwise unchanged. A later version of the game contains Super Mario World
	Super Mario Kart	Kart Racing	A racing game by Nintendo for the SNES. It is more relaxed than F-Zero. It also has different items to turn the tide of races. First of the 'Kart' series, and some say the best.
	Super Mario RPG	Adventure RPG	Timed hits, saving the princess, Geno, Mallow, and one of the most fun RPGs made by Square. Has an awesome soundtrack.
	Super Mario World	Platformer	The definitive Mario game for the SNES. It has a huge number of levels and secrets.
	Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island	Platformer	The sequel to Super Mario World. You control Yoshi with Baby Mario on your back. Instead of strictly jumping and attacking, Yoshi makes and throws eggs and uses his long tongue to reach and grab certain items. He can also transform into different vehicles. It has some of the nicest visuals on the SNES. SHUT THE FUCK UP BABY MARIO.
	Super Metroid	Action/Platformer	The third installment in the Metroid series. It is still widely considered the best in the series by fans. Always voted in the top 10 games ever made, for good reason.
	Super Morph	Puzzle	Getting stuck in Dr. Krankenpot's teleporter, you're split into four parts: liquid, gas, steel ball and a rubber ball. You need to guide your character through the level which is littered with traps and machines that morph you into another material, such as liquid turns into gas when you fly past an oven. The game features progressively harder levels and is up there with Fire and Ice (NES) imho.
	Super Widget	Platformer	A Fatlus game based on a pro-environmental cartoon you've never heard of. There's an NES game called Widget, and it has a bad reputation, for good reason. Don't worry, this isn't the same. In this game, the music is catchy, the graphics are great, and it controls well (albeit being a little slower than average). Like some other games, Widget (your main character) has the ability to use different transformations, he gets these via different coins with letters on them (for example, an 'M' coin is aquatic creatures). He can stack up to two coins, for a level one transformation, then a level two. If he receives a third coin of the same type, it gives hm a shield. The challenge on this game is fairly low, so it's good for those who want some solid, casual SNES platforming.
	Tales of Phantasia	RPG	The first game in the Tales series, you play as Cless Alvein, the son of two of the worlds heroes, everything goes to shit, and you need to beat up a godlike dude named Dhaos. Good action in an RPG. Only released in Japan, but a fan translation is available. Remade on the PlayStation, and a fan translation is in progress. PlayStation version was ported to the Game Boy Advance in English. But this is unarguably the worst version.
	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time	Beat-'Em-Up	An arcade port done right. Not only is the action just as good, but there are also new additional segments.
	Terranigma	Action RPG	The third game in Quintet's Soul Blazer series. Ark, a boy from the underworld village of Crysta, is tasked with the creation and resurrection of the overworld. Considered by some as the best non-Ninendo release of the Snes due it's awesome soundtrack and gameplay, complex storyline and mind blowing graphics. Game wasn't released in the USA because of the fact that in this game SPOILER you are god /SPOILER Only released in Japan and Europe.
	Tetris Attack	Puzzle	A re-spriting of the Japanese puzzle game Panel De Pon, this version replaces all the loli/moe spirit fairy thing with various Mario enemies and your main player as Yoshi.  Funky tunes, and some sweet puzzle action. Either version is acceptable. Was updated on the N64 as Pokemon Puzzle League.
	The Great Circus Mystery Starring Mickey and Minnie	Platformer	A sequel to The Magical Quest, this time play as both Mickey and Minnie to stop Pete from being an asshole, like usual. Same essential gameplay, but now features co-op (though there is no difference between Mickey and Minnie, aesthetic differences aside). Also released on Genesis (though it's inferior), and ported to the GBA, but same deal as last time (save feature, downgraded graphics).
	The Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse	Platformer	If there was ever a game that was proof that Capcom does beautiful things with the Disney license, then this is it. Play as Mickey Mouse on an awesome quest to save Pluto from the evil Emperor Pete. While the core gameplay is more Super Mario Bros. 2-ish, you get suits with different abilities akin to Mega Man. Very awesome. There is a Game Boy Advance port with an included save feature (the original uses passwords), but it's not really necessary, plus, the amazing graphics take a hit.
	Umihara Kawase	Puzzle/Platformer	A game that initially went under the radar, Umihara Kawase is a Japanese cult classic. A surprisingly innovative game with mind-fucking puzzles that revolve around you (the titular Umihara Kawase) using a rubbery fishing line to grapple to platforms and fling yourself to safety. Speed runs of this game are encouraged, but just trying to get to the end itself can be a real challenge on a new player. Noted for it's moe main character, extremely trippy visuals/enemies which are all some sort of fish, stunning challenge, and the fact that it's rare (and expensive) as balls because it hardly sold in it's home country. There was a remake/sequel that has been updated a billion times. For some reason this game has its own imageboard.
	U.N. Squadron / Area 88	Shmup	A tad more accessible than most shumps.
	Zombies Ate My Neighbors	Horror/Run & Gun	You shoot a lot zombies with water pistols. Very fun in co-op, but not as good as the Megadrive/Genesis version (which is just called 'Zombies'). Features Day of the Tentacle level!

SNES Vidya

Final Notice:

Only full Snes games are listed here, all 'BS' games are ignored, though a few are worth playing if you can emulate them right.

Romhacks and Translations can be found at http://www.romhacking.net/ under the relevant sections. A few Rom sites will carry the translated Rom image along with the original versions if you don't know how to correctly patch a rom.