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A lot tin can happen in thirty years. To be fair, a lot can happen in i twelvemonth (2020 was a stark reminder of that), but 20?!? We've seen five-ish console generations in that time, and some incredible advances in the tech and blueprint ideas behind video games, just at that place was something special about the 16-bit generation.

Possibly it'south just rose-tinted specs for our long lost childhood. Maybe the console wars and the playground debates gave every game release an extra little frisson. Or possibly developers and hungry platform holders really were at the very tiptop of their game—the height of their powers—earlier polygons arrived and sent teams back to the drawing board to re-examine and experiment with the expanded possibilities of household gaming.

Whatsoever the reason, the 16-bit Super Nintendo and SEGA'south Genesis / Mega Drive represent a superlative of gaming for many of u.s.. 2020 was the 30th anniversary year of the Super Nintendo's launch in Japan (known there as the Super Famicom, of form). We asked Nintendo Life readers to submit user ratings for their favourite SNES games and we present to you lot below the top 50 Super NES games ever, as rated by you.

Much like our previous Summit 50 lists roofing other Nintendo consoles, the ranked list below is dictated by User Ratings for each game in the Nintendo Life game database. Equally such, the club below is fluid and can fluctuate even afterwards publication. Haven't rated your favourite SNES games? Only click on the User Rating star next to each championship below and requite it a score out of 10. The score will immediately be counted towards the total and be reflected in the ordering.

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49. Killer Instinct (SNES)

Killer Instinct (SNES) Killer Instinct (SNES)

  • 7.8
  • Contour

Publisher: Nintendo / Developer: Rare

Release Appointment: 30th Aug 1995 (USA)

A bang-up looking game from genre-hopping studio Rare, the SNES port of arcade fighter Killer Instinct is even so another feather in the Twycross studio's considerable cap. Bringing the arcade experience into the home on 16-bit hardware was nearly impressive back in the solar day, and the series would go along to be one of the few fighting games to announced on Nintendo's next console.

48. R-Type III: The Tertiary Lightning (SNES)

R-Type III: The Third Lightning (SNES) R-Type III: The Third Lightning (SNES)

  • 7.81
  • Review 8/x
  • Profile

Publisher: Irem / Developer: Irem

Release Appointment: 15th January 2007 (USA) / 16th Feb 2007 (U.k./Eu)

R-Type Three is an interesting title in many ways: information technology was a console exclusive, which generated quite a stir when it was first published; it takes advantage of the Super NES 'Fashion vii' graphics to bring rotating backgrounds into play; and it's also one of the few decent 2D side-scrolling shooters on the Super Nintendo. Nearly SNES shooters are rife with slowdown, and R-Blazon III is no exception. Thankfully Irem coded to the strengths of the SNES and avoided having as well many 'irksome-mo' incidents. The action is fast and furious, and a seemingly endless stream of relentless attackers is constantly thrust upon yous. R-Blazon fans will obviously have a great time, but this is worth checking out regardless.

47. Parodius: Non-Sense Fantasy (SNES)

Parodius: Non-Sense Fantasy (SNES) Parodius: Non-Sense Fantasy (SNES)

If you lot're after a shooter that doesn't take itself besides seriously, so this is the game for you. If you deem the Gradius series of games a fleck as well testing, then yous volition almost likely find Parodius a lot easier to chief due to a much gentler difficulty curve. If y'all're looking for a SNES classic beyond the more obvious Marios and Zeldas, you owe it to yourself to track down the cart and take yourself on a non-sense fantasy trip.

45. Soul Blazer (SNES)

Soul Blazer (SNES) Soul Blazer (SNES)

  • vii.94
  • Review 9/10
  • Profile

Publisher: Enix / Developer: Quintet

Release Date: 27th Oct 1992 (U.s.a.) / 27th January 1994 (Great britain/EU)

In that location's certainly no denying the quirky charm Soul Blazer emanates as yous take function in the quest, but what makes this game such a joy to play is the incredible play control arrangement and unique gameplay elements inherent throughout. Who would have ever thought that some of the better ideas from Actraiser could ever make for such an engrossing RPG experience when placed in the right developer's hands? If you want to meet what the action-RPG genre is actually all near, look no further than this 16-bit classic.

44. U.Due north. Squadron (SNES)

U.N. Squadron (SNES) U.N. Squadron (SNES)

The opening level of U.North. Squadron may exist a fiddling besides tough merely the difficulty bend is otherwise well-judged in what is a challenging game. The occasional instances of slowdown are unfortunate but there's not much else to fault with this excellent shooter. With some dandy music, varied levels, exciting activity and interesting bosses, U.North. Squadron is a game that's enjoyable to play through again and again.

43. Clandestine of Evermore (SNES)

Secret of Evermore (SNES) Secret of Evermore (SNES)

  • 7.94
  • Review 8/ten
  • Profile

Publisher: Squaresoft / Developer: Squaresoft

Release Appointment: 15th Oct 1995 (U.s.) / 22nd Feb 1996 (UK/EU)

Cloak-and-dagger of Evermore is quite a refreshing take on the Clandestine of Mana gameplay formula and serves up one of the more unique and interesting Squaresoft RPG story lines of the 16-bit generation. The loftier level of difficulty at times might turn you off, but if you've got the mettle to stick information technology out, you'll discover that the quest is one well worth experiencing. If you enjoyed Cloak-and-dagger of Mana, you'll likely detect a lot to like here as information technology's very similar in fashion and presentation.

42. Rock n' Roll Racing (SNES)

Rock n' Roll Racing (SNES) Rock n' Roll Racing (SNES)

  • 7.98
  • Review 8/10
  • Profile

Publisher: Coaction / Programmer: Silicon & Synapse

Release Date: 14th Oct 1993 (USA) / 31st Mar 1994 (United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland/EU)

It goes without saying that if you're a fan of the NES classic R.C. Pro-Am, yous're going to admittedly love the racing action in Rock & Roll Racing. Not merely is the core gameplay idea still intact, but the unique hard rock soundtrack and impressive race announcing breathe new life into the game and make information technology truly stand out from the other racing titles bachelor for the Super Nintendo system. If you're a fan of the isometric racing genre, you owe it to yourself to run into why so many racing game fans hold this game in such high regard. Information technology'southward not but one of the more enjoyable racing titles to come out of the xvi-bit era, it's also one of the more unique likewise.

41. F-Zero (SNES)

F-Zero (SNES) F-Zero (SNES)

  • 7.99
  • Review 9/10
  • Profile

Publisher: Nintendo / Programmer: Nintendo EAD

Release Appointment: Aug 1991 (USA) / 1992 (United kingdom/Eu)

F-Zero was an incredible template on which its sublime successors were modelled, and for that nosotros shall forever be thankful. That's not to say the original isn't a precious stone in its own right — it'south a racing classic that feels fast and tight to this mean solar day — just its lack of multiplayer tends to put it behind its sequels, at to the lowest degree in our minds. Still, this remains a thrilling 16-bit ride, and as the but entry in the series currently available on Switch, nosotros're more than happy to fire information technology upward again whenever the notion takes us.