SNES Games Collection
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), released in 1990 (Japan) and 1991 (North America), was Nintendo's 16-bit successor to the NES. It featured significantly improved graphics and sound capabilities, with Mode 7 scaling/rotation effects that created pseudo-3D environments in games like F-Zero and Super Mario Kart. The SNES introduced shoulder buttons to standard controllers and maintained Nintendo's reputation for quality with classics such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid. The console competed fiercely with Sega's Genesis, with the 'console wars' becoming a defining aspect of 1990s gaming culture. The SNES sold approximately 49 million units worldwide and remained popular well into the 32-bit era due to its strong first-party titles and innovative accessories like the Super Scope light gun. Many consider the SNES library to contain some of the greatest games ever made.
All SNES Games
A horizontally-scrolling shooter based on the manga 'Area 88'. Players select from three mercenary pilots, each with unique aircraft, to battle through war-torn landscapes while earning credits to upgrade weapons and equipment.
A sci-fi run-and-gun shooter featuring the cybernetic hero Turrican battling alien forces across diverse planets. Known for its expansive levels, weapon morphing system, and soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck.
SNK's groundbreaking fighting game featuring Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia in their quest to rescue Yuri. Introduced the Spirit Gauge and zooming camera that revolutionized the genre.
An over-the-top arcade-style wrestling game featuring exaggerated moves and special attacks with digitized sprites of WWF superstars like Bret Hart and Undertaker.
WWF Royal Rumble is a professional wrestling game for SNES featuring the WWF's signature battle royal match. Players can choose from popular WWF superstars like Bret Hart, Yokozuna, and The Undertaker in this fast-paced wrestling experience.
WWF Raw is a professional wrestling game based on the Monday Night Raw television program. Featuring 16 WWF Superstars including Bret Hart and Razor Ramon, the game introduced ladder matches and backstage brawls to the wrestling genre, with improved graphics and commentary compared to previous WWF games.
Tetris Attack is a puzzle game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the SNES. Despite its name, it is not related to the Tetris series but is instead a localization of Panel de Pon featuring Yoshi characters. Players match colored blocks to clear them from the screen while preventing the stack from reaching the top.
The Ignition Factor is a 1994 firefighting simulation game developed and published by Jaleco for the SNES. Players assume the role of a rookie firefighter progressing through increasingly dangerous rescue missions, battling dynamic fire spread and saving civilians across 24 challenging scenarios.
Clock Tower is a survival horror game developed by Human Entertainment for the SNES. Released in 1995, the game follows Jennifer Simpson as she tries to escape from a mysterious scissor-wielding killer in a creepy mansion. The game pioneered the point-and-click survival horror genre with its unique panic system and multiple endings.
The groundbreaking generational RPG where players experience the protagonist's life from childhood to parenthood, featuring monster recruitment years before Pokémon.
The zenith of SNES-era Dragon Quest, featuring parallel world exploration and the revolutionary vocation system. Players navigate between the real world and its dream counterpart to unravel an existential crisis threatening both realms.
A radical departure from previous Ys games, this action RPG features side-scrolling combat as Adol Christin returns to his hometown and uncovers a dark conspiracy.
Ys IV: Mask of the Sun is a 1993 action RPG for the SNES that continues the adventures of Adol Christin. This installment explores the land of Celceta with refined combat mechanics and an expanded storyline.
Radical departure for the Ys series, introducing a magic system and platforming elements to the action RPG formula. Follows Adol Christin's journey through the desert kingdom of Kefin with a new jump attack mechanic.
Far East of Eden Zero is a role-playing game developed by Red Entertainment and published by Hudson Soft for the Super Famicom. Released in 1995 exclusively in Japan, it is a prequel to the original Far East of Eden and the first turn-based RPG in the series. The game follows a young Kabuki dancer named Kabuki Damashi as he journeys across a mystical land inspired by Japanese folklore to prevent the resurrection of an evil entity.
Enhanced remake of the original Famicom classic featuring open-world tank combat and non-linear progression. Players customize armored vehicles while exploring a wasteland filled with rogue AI and mutated creatures.
Ganpuru: Gunman's Proof is a 1997 action-adventure game developed by Lenar for the Super Nintendo. This Japan-exclusive title blends Wild West aesthetics with Japanese folklore, creating a unique 'Weird West' experience. Players control a young gunslinger who must save his town from an alien invasion using both firearms and traditional Japanese weapons.
A Sailor Moon fighting game for SNES featuring all main characters from the SuperS season. Players compete in tournament-style battles to become the main character.