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Rare and excellent SNES games.
MindLib
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I just bought an SNES from one of those stores that deals in vintage games. I got Mario All-Stars for a roommate but I didn't find any of the rare goodies that I wanted to. I've played and conquered many of the more prominent games, I.E. Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasies, Secret of Mana, etc...I don't think you're going to be able to suggest a conventional title that I wouldn't have already played. So what I'm looking for are games that- and I suppose specifically RPG-ish ones -are a little rare/lesser known, possibly subtitled/translated imports? I'm interested in Ogre Battle derivatives and games like Terranimga.
I know you can help me! TYVM in advance.
As requested, a list of suggested games:
I know you can help me! TYVM in advance.
As requested, a list of suggested games:
7Th Saga
Actraiser
Aerobiz I, II
Another World
Arcana
Axelay
Bahamut Lagoon
Black Thorne
Brandish
Breath of Fire I, II
Cybernator
Death and Return of Superman
Demon's Crest
E V O Search For Eden
Earthbound
Equinox
Flashback
Gem Fire
Gradius III
Illusions of Gaia
Lufia II
Metal Warriors
Ogre Battle
Ogre Tactics
Out of this World
Paladin's Quest
Pocky and Rocky
RoboTrek
RType III
Secret of Evermore
Shadowrun
Soul Blazer
Spike McFang
Super Double Dragon
Super Ghouls n Ghosts
Super Mario RPG
Super Star Wars
Tales of Phantasia
Terranigma
The Lost Vikings
Umihara Kawase
Uncharted Waters New Horizons
Uniracers
Wanderers from Ys
Zombies ate my Neighbors
Actraiser
Aerobiz I, II
Another World
Arcana
Axelay
Bahamut Lagoon
Black Thorne
Brandish
Breath of Fire I, II
Cybernator
Death and Return of Superman
Demon's Crest
E V O Search For Eden
Earthbound
Equinox
Flashback
Gem Fire
Gradius III
Illusions of Gaia
Lufia II
Metal Warriors
Ogre Battle
Ogre Tactics
Out of this World
Paladin's Quest
Pocky and Rocky
RoboTrek
RType III
Secret of Evermore
Shadowrun
Soul Blazer
Spike McFang
Super Double Dragon
Super Ghouls n Ghosts
Super Mario RPG
Super Star Wars
Tales of Phantasia
Terranigma
The Lost Vikings
Umihara Kawase
Uncharted Waters New Horizons
Uniracers
Wanderers from Ys
Zombies ate my Neighbors
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Actraiser
The Lost Vikings (and its sequel)
Shadowrun
Edit after looking through some stuff:
Black Thorne (more of an action game, but fun)
E.V.O. Search For Eden (action RPG where you evolve from a fish)
Umihara Kawase (not sure if this was translated, but text is irrelevant if you can find it)
Illusions of Gaia
RoboTrek (not RoboTech)
7Th Saga
Paladin's Quest
Super Mario RPG
Secret of Evermore
Breath of Fire I, II, III
The first Breath of Fire is really good. I hear good things about the 2nd but I couldn't get too far into it because the translation is terrible.
In my opinion 1 is the best. 2 has some problems, but makes a good point of bashing Christianity.
One of my favorite games. I also like the Aerobiz series. 2 (supersonic) is better than 1.
I came into this thread intending to recommend this game. I have no idea how many hours I sunk into it.
Soul Blazer looked pretty promising when I got the chance to play it. I hate The 7th Saga but apparently some people get really into it; be forewarned it has one of the most sadistic difficulty curves found in a 16-bit RPG.
The Lufia games were alright if they haven't been mentioned, but those were pretty big.
Pilotwings was also a lot of fun, albeit not an RPG; it gets kind of neglected for being a launch title I think.
EDIT: There was also this very obscure game called Brandish that I remember hearing a lot about. It was unusual in that you had an overhead view, but you could rotate your dude to see all different angles of the walls. The controls were pretty weird but I remember Nintendo Power gushing about the story and gameplay depth. Might be worth looking up.
It's a short (I can 100% it in 4 hours now that I know the game inside out) top-down action game with RPG elements, but it's got a great soundtrack, nice colorful graphics, a very simple story with likeable characters. You're a vampire kid who fights evil cloves with his cape and a flying top hat and drink tomato juice to get HP, and some professor calls you on your cell phone when you reach a new level of experience. You can also use magic cards to cast spells on the screen. Also, one of the boss' weak point is hot chicken noodle soup. That should be enough to make anyone want to play it.
It's no Chrono Trigger, but you will enjoy it for the day or two it'll last you.
I remember playing this when I was younger. Was it REALLY short. I seem to remember beating it in one night.
OP, when this thread is done, can you update the OP with the list of the games suggested?
haha, sure.
I believe III is actually a PS1 game, so a SNES won't do much good. I think I and II are it. I recall enjoying III more than I, but they were both good.
I unfortunately paid all that much for EVO.
Yes, III is a PS1 game. And yes, III is really really good.
But yeah, Breath of Fire I & II are both worth playing. Though if you can't find them on the SNES, you can also get them either on the Wii VC or for the GBA.
Steam: pazython
I remember that it was a very realistic game (At the time) which I loved. I actually felt I was carrying a handgun in that game, what with the limited ammo and the very good sound effects.
It's a lot easier on the SNES than it was on the Genesis though. Makes you feel dirty.
ouch! I own and love EVO, but don't think it is anywhere near worth $80. level design is horrible/non-existent for at least 3/4 of the game. Too much walk right eat animal, walk left and respawn animal and eat, then repeat over and over and over until you can afford the evolution you want. But the evolution upgrades were awesome. turning into human or kick ass winged dragon was always a bonus too if you found the right combos.
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I forgot about this game, too. Not an RPG but a really awesome game, and very "SNES-y" for lack of a better way to put it.
Also seconding both Breath of Fire games, and even though the third one is on PS1, you should check it out too if you can. The series has a very unique setting, lots of humor, a pretty cool game system and awesome music. BoF 3 is one of the most interesting RPGs ever in my opinion, and one of the very few that move away from the whole "Quest to destroy Big Evil Dude to save the world" model.
I loved the BoF series growing up and it's really sad that the franchise seems to have died out.
Out of this World/Another World
Uniracers
Terranigma (If you're in the UK)
RType III
Pocky and Rocky
The Capcom Mickey Mouse games
Demon's Crest
Super Star Wars
Zombies ate my Neighbors
Gradius III
Super Double Dragon
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