Lately, the team of editors at FayerWayer have gotten a little nostalgic when talking about video games. And it is that the vast majority miss the glory days of past generations of consoles. That splendid period where the Super Nintendo, or Super NESwas the undisputed owner of the planet.
The 16-bit era marked a before and after in the video game industry due to curious merits. Since on a technical and visual level, perhaps everything was not as impressive as when the leap to 3D graphics was finally made.
But the creativity, the technical innovation and the refinement of some basic factors to make any game unforgettable achieved an important moment of evolution in this period.
This is how retro gaming has become an increasingly popular activity among gamers. And titles from this period, with 16-bit graphics, have become some of the most beloved.
Top 5 SNES Games You Can Complete in a Weekend
However, the reality is that the number of games in the Super NES catalog is overwhelming and it is easy to get lost among so many options. So here we have put together a short list of the top 5 Super Nintendo (Super NES) games that you can complete in a weekend.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time
This is probably the best game of its genre ever. At its launch it was inconceivable that its graphics were identical to those of the arcade.
But one of the factors that stands out the most today is the creativity of its control system, with an impressive number of combat moves that make the adventure more fun.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
An unmissable classic that to this day is a must for any fan of this franchise.
The cartoon graphics and camera view shouldn’t fool you. This title is the cornerstone of all modern Zelda games.
Street Fighter 2
The most desired game by humanity at the time of its release. The port is an impressive technical achievement that is almost on par with the arcade game.
At the time there was a special charm in finishing the game with all the characters to intertwine their stories.
Mega Man X
The Mega Man series was starting to feel exhausted on the NES when this game came out for the 16-bit console.
The startup mission was responsible for blowing our heads from the first minute and marked entire generations of gamers.
The Adventures of Batman & Robin
The current Arkham series is highly popular among fans of this DC Comics character. But some purists consider this to actually be the best game ever built around the Dark Knight.
The arguments are plenty. As an adaptation of the animated series it is impressive in all aspects. As a platform adventure it is one of the most exciting both visually and technically.
If you are only going to try one game on this list, maybe this should be it.
BONUS: Earthbound
There is an absolutely justified cult following for this RPG title, and its complexity is so massive and twisted that it might as well take an entire weekend to complete.
If you have no idea what it is, perhaps the best starting point is the review/tribute dedicated to it by the Angry Video Game Nerd (with Spanish subtitles):