calling all 16-bit gamers!

[ckhtiger]

this winter I decided to start playing the snes again. I got one at the end of its cycle for the squaresoft rpgs. I'm wondering what are some good games I might've missed. I've already got super metroid, lufia, the mario games, and zelda. anything else?

also, if you're a fan of the genesis or tg-16, what were some of the best games for those systems. I had them during their heyday, so I think I have all the goodies that came out for them (ranger-x, baby!) but wanted to see other's opinions too.

[Joe Moore]

SNES:
Batman Returns
Death and Return of Superman
Contra 3
Super Castlevania IV
Actraiser
Megaman X series
Rock N Roll Racing (if you liked RC Pro Am)
Super Star Wars Series
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Earthworm Jim

Genesis:
Sonice series
TMNT Hyperstone Heist
Castlevania Bloodlines
Contra Hard Corps
Vectorman 1 & 2
Strider
Captain American and the Avengers (better on Genesis than SNES)
Samari Showdown
Comix Zone
Double Dragon
Golden Axe
Gunstar Heroes
Streets of Rage 2

TG-16:
Keith Courage
Bonk series
Splatterhouse
TV Sports Hockey (I loved that game)
Alien Crush
Devil's Crush
Blazing Lazers

[RabidYak]

I'd recommend Batman Returns, Cybernator, Turtles in Time, Tournament Fighters, Super Star Wars, Super Punch-Out and the Bomberman games.

[mx-01 archon]

If you're going the emulation route at all, I highly suggest you do yourself a favour and get yourself a translated ROM of Tales of Phantasia.

[Valkysas]

Super. Metroid.

[ckhtiger]

thanks coldheart, I'm gonna check into that racing game, I LOVED rc pro am. I've got or heard of most of the others. I'm definitely looking for maybe some sleeper/obscure titles. although I suppose if they were that good to begin with, I'd probably heard of them by now.

[Gryph]

The X-Men game for the SNES is pretty cool too.

For the Genisis I'd say Chakan: The Forever Man, Eternal Champions, Alien Soldier (Followup to Gunstar Heroes. It's Japanese, but completely in English), the Shining series (Shining in the Darkness, Shining Force 1&2), the Valis series (Valis 1, 2, and 3 on the Genisis, and Super Valis 4 on the SNES), and Xmen 1&2.

[toma]

there's something about the original super mario kart that just can't be duplicated, so i'd recommend that. i loved both of the original breath of fire games, although they are a bit outdated, they are still pretty fun. illusion of gaia is a pretty fun zelda-ish game. i also find the snes wwf games a guilty pleasure...

[Starsabrej]

With an emulator I would recomend the transulated Dragon Quest 6. It was an awesome game.

[SubotaiBaghatur]

I remember playing a game with a space-jet that turns into a robot and you and a team are infiltrating some sort of planet. Cant remember the name of it but I really enjoyed it.

Personally my favorite 16bit game was Pacific Theatre of Operations for the Genesis (although it did come out for the SNES also). Koei has made a few sequels for this game, but none have been nearly as deep as the original was.

[Frognal]

To play all the great insanely hard to find/expensive you'll need a time machine or an emulator. I recommend Terranigma as far as Zelda clones are concerned.

[RabidYak]

If you like RPGs based on proper pen + paper systems, then i'd recommend Buck Rodgers - Countdown to Doomsday on the Mega Drive as well.

I'm still waiting for another game where you can go pirateing enemy ships between the storyline missions.

[Cruellock]

If you're going the emulation route at all, I highly suggest you do yourself a favour and get yourself a translated ROM of Tales of Phantasia.

Nah, why risk a pesky virus and endless porn popup ads when you can wait a bit and play it on GBA or DS ! That's what I'm doing.

As for SNES games, you can't go wrong with Secret of Mana. That's what strangely has my interest.

Yep.. Good gaming PC, PS2, GC, Xbox, DS.. And I've gone back to my SNES.

[ckhtiger]

lets just say that rarity of games isn't a problem ;)

[llamatron]

For the Genesis / Mega-Drive I recommend:

Kid Chameleon (perhaps the best game for the megadrive)
Toe Jam & Earl
Road Rash II
All the Sonics (1,2,3, Sonic and Knuckles, Sonic Spinball, Sonic 3D)
NBA Jam
Earthworm Jim 1 and 2
Cool Spot
Jungle Strike

I would say those are some of the best.

I don't have as much experience with the SNES, but I can recommend Donkey Kong and all the Marios. That's about all I own.

[ckhtiger]

wow, kid chameleon and cool spot. forgot about those. I really liked the little spot. the helicopter-strike series was awesome, IMHO

[mx-01 archon]

Nah, why risk a pesky virus and endless porn popup ads when you can wait a bit and play it on GBA or DS ! That's what I'm doing.


I know a few sites where I can obtain the game without either...

And besides, there's something that's just much more impressive about hearing the theme song on the original SNES hardware. We all know full well the GBA can pull that sort of stuff without breaking a sweat (since Square-Enix already encoded the full-length "Simple and Clean" track onto Chains of Memories).

And meanwhile, I'm still waiting for the fan translation of the PSX version...

[Moroni Prime]

Get yourself the Super Scope, and play the following games:
Super Scope 6
Battleclash

Then, after that, I'd say:
Star Fox
Super Metroid
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (okay, I like this one, I know it sucks, get over it)
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy III
Ranma 1/2
Super Street Fighter II Turbo (forget all the previous versions, save money and look for this final one)
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat III
Ultimate Mortal Kombat III
Mario Is Missing
Mario's Time Machine
Ninja Gaiden Trilogy
King Of The Monsters
King Of The Monsters II
Mega Man X
Mega Man X2
Mega Man X 3
Mega Man 7

Get yourself an SNES Mouse / Mousepad and play Mario Paint

Also, you can't forget the Super Game Boy. Use it to play all your Game Boy Games (pre GB Color of course).

[RabidYak]

Super Street Fighter II Turbo


Super Turbo was never ported to a 16-bit home platform.

[Eric]

Oh boy, another "What games should I get" thread. :rolleyes2

-Super Mario World
-Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
-Super Mario All-Stars
-Super Mario Kart
-Donkey Kong Country
-Donkey Kong Country 2
-Donkey Kong Country 3
-Mega Man X
-Mega Man 7
-Mega Man X2
-Mega Man X3
-NBA Jam

there, I'm done.

[Frognal]

Nah, why risk a pesky virus and endless porn popup ads when you can wait a bit and play it on GBA or DS ! That's what I'm doing.


:sly2: What kind of crappy sites are you going to?

[Brave Magnus]

A mi juego me han llamado. All these are for Sega Mega Drive:

-Sonic 1, 2, 3 and Knuckles.
-X-Men 2: Attack of the clones.
-Mega Turrican.
-Alien Soldier.
-Samurai Showdown.
-Death and Return of Superman.
-Chase HQ 2.
-Mortal Kombat 1 and 2.

[RabidYak]

-Mega Turrican.

The console Turrican spin-offs suck balls, the home computer originals is where its at.

[Edge]

hmm some games
snes
secret of mana
metal warriors (its an old giant robot game for the snes made by lucas arts but its fun)
super mario rpg
super bomber man series (if you have friends and can find the 4 player thing i'd really recomend this)
fatal fury 2
x-men mutant apoclypse
killer instinct
super punchout
r-type 3
gradius 3
genesis
Sonic and Knuckles
ecco the dolphin
shinobi 3
sega six pack

most of these games i've owned or played recently so they stood the test of time and other games I have were mentioned so happy gaming

[Gryph]

One thing. If you plan on getting one of the 16 bit MK's, here's some things you should know.

SNES: Has better graphics. No blood. Subzero doesn't have his famous fatality.
Genesis: Plays better. Has blood. All fatalities intact.

That only aplies to the original though. If I'm not mistaken both versions of MK2 are basically the same.

You'd probably be better off getting Eternal Champions though. Way more fun than the old MK games. If you can, try and find Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Darkside for the Sega CD. That game's loaded with features. It's also got a dog, a chicken, and a politician as playable characters. What other fighter can claim that?

[Crossblades]

If you're going the emulation route at all, I highly suggest you do yourself a favour and get yourself a translated ROM of Tales of Phantasia.

OMG that game is so awesome! One of the best RPGs for the SNES along with Chrono Trigger and FF VI. Can't wait for the GBA version to get released :D

[planetjacker]

Get yourself an SNES Mouse / Mousepad and play Mario Paint.

Very underated and very fun. I will also add Uniracers to that.

[undertaker]

These are the better games I've played and/or own. I could easily list more if I go further into the Sega CD and Turbo CD and Super CD games.

SNES (I didn't get one until late in its life, so I haven't played many games on it):
Mega Man X series
Castlevania IV
Zelda
Final Fight series (though the Sega/Mega CD version of Final Fight is better)
Super Street Fighter II and SFII Turbo (though the Genesis/MD version is a little faster, which I prefer)


Genesis/Mega Drive:
Streets of Rage series
Sonic 1 and 2
Shining Force 1 and 2
Crusader of Centy (just started playing it; it's not bad)
Samurai Shodown (ok on the Genesis/Mega Drive and probably better on the Sega/Mega CD; I'm a purist and only play it on my Neo Geo)
Super Smash TV
MERCS
Revenge of Shinobi
Gunstar Heroes
Phantasy Star series
Castlevania Bloodlines
the Street Fighter II games
Thunderforce II and III


TurboGrafx-16:
Magical Chase
Blazing Lazers
Neutopia I and II
Bonk's Adventure
Bonk's Revenge
Bonk 3 (the Super CD version has extras)
Air Zonk (Super Air Zonk, the Super CD, is better yet)
Bomberman
Legendary Axe II
Devil's Crush
Alien Crush
Dungeon Explorer I
Dungeon Explorer II (Super CD)
Gate of Thunder (Super CD)
Lords of Thunder (Super CD)
Ys I and II (CD)
Dragon Slayer (Super CD)
Dracula X (Japanese Super CD)
Panic Bomber (Japanese Super CD)