Video games have changed radically over the past few decades and even though games have come a far way from earlier generations, it’s hard not to get a bit nostalgic and go back and play some of the classics. Even though video games got their start way before Nintendo started releasing games like Mario or Zelda, there is no denying the impact that the co🐟mpany had on the industry starting with the NES. While the NES had an impressive lineup for Nintendo’s console debut, it wasn’t until the SNES came around that video game developers really got a feel for making truly great games. The SNES might just be one of the most important video game systems in gaming history as it pretty much laid the groundwork for future games.
The SNES undeniably has plenty of classics, some better than others. While the system managed to age pretty well and is still fun to go back to from time to time, there are quite a few titles in the system’s catalog that just aren’t as great as we might remember. Even though particular games are remembered as being the greatest thing ever due to nostalgia goggles, many just didn’t age that well, despite being innovative and fun at the time. On the other hand, there are also quite a few hidden gems on the system that deserved a little more attention than they received at the time and are often overshadowed by bigger titles. With that said, here are a few games that are worth taking a second look and some that 𝄹might be a bit overrated.
30 Overrated: Earthbound 🥀
Earthbound is the example of a g🌸ame that went from underrated at the time of release to overrated in recent༺ years.
In a sea of generic JRPGs, Earthbound did something different.
It ditched the cliche fantasy tropes surrounding the genre and made it a quirky, modern day adventure. Unfortunately, the game by today’s standards is a tedious grindfest with unclear objectives and pretty dull battles. That’s probably why the game initially came packaged with a strategy guide. Earthbound is by no means a bad game, but there are probably much better games𝓰 deserving of y🌞our time today.
29 Second Look: The Advꦬentures Of Batman And Robin 🌠
The SNES surprisingly had plenty of licensed games that weren’t utter garbage compared to later generations and The Adventures of Batman and Robin proves this. The game was the perfect representation of the show, not only featuring levels based off episodes of the hit animated series but also carrying over the shows grittier vibe as well. It’s arguably the best Batman game before the Arkham series♐ hit it big and we can’t help but feel that even without the Batman label, this game would still be a blast to play.
28 ꦑ Overrated: Star Fox
Star Fox is a game that generally receives plenty of praise by fans, but most people are more fondly remembering the Nintendo 64 iteration. Even though Star Fox was quite impressive for its time due to its FX Chip technology capable of rendering 3D graphics on the SNES, the gameplay itself has aged൩ 🔥poorly.
Star Fox just doesn’t hold that well and feels almost unplayable.
The controls are clunky without an analog stick and the frame rate dips combined with blocky graphics make it hard to tell what’s happening on screen. Still, it was an i𝓰mportant first step for the franchise.
27 🐓 Second Look: Super Scope 6🌠
Super Scope 6 wasn’t just an under-appreciated peripheral device, but the packed in game that came with it was often forgotten as well. On the surface, it may seem like a pretty basic pack in title, but by 90s standards, it had a pretty decent amount of content along with some pretty clever games including a shooting Tetris style puzzle game utilizing the bazooka style control in substitution for regular controls. Sure, the device was pricey and went through batteries faster than🐭 your parents could buy new ones, but you can’t deny it was still a blast.
26 Overrated: Super 💯Mario All-Stars
Super Mario All-Stars was the first of its kind. A remake and collection of some of the best platform games ever made, which would become all to common in the 21st century. Sure, it gave the original NES Mario games a fresh coat of paint and brought over The Lost Levels (which was pretty forgettable) to 🐎the states, but the collection didn’t release that long after the NES was still hooked up to most television sets and felt more like a cash grab for games that were still pretty fresh in our minds.
25 ꦅ Second Look: Sparkster 🤡
Sparkster is not necessarily a well known SNES game, though if you remember the game Rocket Knight Adventures for the Sega Genesis, you'll start to notice the similarities as Sparkster was aဣ follow up for the SNES. And what a fo♎llow up it is! The game went pretty unnoticed during the time as it featured a less known mascot compared to other big titles, but the beautiful graphics, high velocity gameplay, and the impressively big bosses make this a game that is worth checking out even today.
24 Overrated:𒐪 The Lion King
Disney made some pretty stellar platform of games in the 90s and the games based off the Disney Renaissance classics are no exception. The Lion King was a pretty faithful adaptation of the film and brought back some of the movie’s b🃏est moments to your hands.
The second stage was a fantastic representation of one of Disney’s most classic songs and will have you singing its tune throughout.
Despite being an overall fun game, most people forge🎉t the game kind of becomes a slog halfway through, or when Simba becomes an adult. The controls went from fluid to stiff and the second half just wasn't that entertaining.
23 𝔉 Second Look: TMNT: Tournament Fighters
There is a pretty good chance you missed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on the SNES if you weren't actually a fan of the cartoon series. While plenty of other big fighting games on the SNES tried to steal all the attention, Tournament Fighters was a pretty fun fighting game with stellar visuals and fun combat brought to the SNES by Konami. It may not be Turtles In Time, but it was definitely a great substitඣute if you ever tired of throwing Hadoukens.
22 🌟 Overrated: F-✱Zero
F-Zero is probably one of Nintendo's franchises that is most deserving of a modern day sequel, but unfortunately, it seems like the company has completely forgotten about the series. While the original title was pretty impressive for the time, it pales in comparison to other racing games that later appeared on the system. It's hard t🦹o call the series overrated, but the Mode 7 graphics mode just has not aged well. Plus, the lack of a two player option for a racing game is extremely disappointing.
21 ꧒ Secondꩲ Look: Goof Troop
Disney made some pretty impressive video games back in the 90s and Goof Troop is no exception. Based off the television show of the same name, Goofy and Max have to escape from Pirate Island solving various puzzles along the way and different ways to defeat enemies. The game being two players made the it only more entertaining, despite not having much in common with its mediocre television show. It's not a huge surprise the game was well praised, however, considering Resident Evil's Shinji Mikami was at the helm.