Topic: The SNES 20

[King of Twitch]

My brain is going to explode

[KDR_11k]

I never liked pre-rendered graphics styles. They're always ugly. DKC was one ugly game and games like MvDK continue that legacy of ugly. DK94's sprites were low quality since they were small and on the Game Boy but they still had more character and seemed more alive than the plastic figurines in the rendered games.

Also Yoshi's Island... That game was disappointing. I was so excited when I got the game because it was finally a proper game starring Yoshi but it just wasn't as fun as e.g. SMW.

[RABicle]

Thought I'd chime in to throw my support behind anyone who thinks Donkey Kong Country is overrated crap.

[NWR_Neal]

In DKC, you need to fall into a pit to find a secret. I think there's some minor hint of a barrel's existence there, but that is a thing you have to do in that game.

Yoshi's Island, on the other hand, is everything right in a platformer, though I agree with whoever made the comment about having to collect everything. I love YI, but replaying it can become torturous because I am compelled to collect everything.

[Halbred]

In DKC, you need to fall into a pit to find a secret. I think there's some minor hint of a barrel's existence there, but that is a thing you have to do in that game.

Sometimes there is no barrel. Or banana. You just need dumb luck, and that sucks balls. Hell, there's one bonus stage that's tough to get to, and then you get in there, and you can win a BARREL which you can carry to one end of the bonus room to find A BONUS ROOM WITHIN A BONUS ROOM. Ridonkulous.

[UltimatePartyBear]

All these people hating on Yoshi's Island.  That game was like mainlining pure joy.  I played it straight through to 100% completion on each save in turn.

[NWR_insanolord]

Yoshi's Island is my second-favorite game on the system, and one of the only times a heavy emphasis on collecting in a platformer didn't bug the hell out of me.

[Mop it up]

I first played Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island last year, so I kind of missed the boat on that one. I'm not sure why it took me so long to acquire the game, it just sort of fell through the cracks I guess. It's definitely one of the most well-crafted games on the system, and I enjoyed it a lot. But I didn't bother with 100% because it just isn't fun to get 100 points in a level. If I didn't have to collect all of the red coins and flowers in one run, I might have actually done it, but as it stands it's just tedious. For this reason, I haven't played four of the six bonus stages.

[Khushrenada]

Only one game left. And it better be Kirby Superstar. Greatest Kirby game. Iconic soundtrack. The buddy system. The abilities with many side abilities. 8 games in 1. What a deal. And each game gets more and more epic (if you play the gourmet race first). The Arena challenge. Not to mention, this game obviously had an influence on Hal when they made Smash Bros. You can see where they got some of their ideas for Smash Bros. when playing this game.

If this game is not on the list, it is invalid.

And I can't believe Mario Paint got the shaft. The flyswatter game alone is better than half the games on here.

[UncleBob]

A little late, but I have to agree with regards to DKC.  Not a huge fan of the series.  Love all the love DK94 is getting.  It and the Mario vs. Donkey Kong game are two great games.  While I do enjoy the Minis games, but I would *love* for Nintendo to bring back one a game in this style...

[NWR_insanolord]

You obviously haven't listened to RFN, Khush. If you had, you'd have heard them confirm it's on there, and also heard one Jonathan Metts vehemently argue against its inclusion.

[mustbeburt]

I absolutely love Super Mario RPG.  I've played through it several times as well.  This was one of my great finds while Toys R Us was selling all of their SNES stock mad cheap back in the late 90's.  I picked a new copy for $15.  I also picked up sealed copies at a great price of All-Stars and the 3 Star Wars games.

[NWR_Neal]

You obviously haven't listened to RFN, Khush. If you had, you'd have heard them confirm it's on there, and also heard one Jonathan Metts vehemently argue against its inclusion.

There's a reason Jonny's not Director anymore, and it's not because he's a doctor now, it's because he doesn't like Kirby Super Star.

Kidding aside, the Kirby Super Star article will go up soon. I always loved the game because of the variety. Not every game included is amazing, but there is enough good to make it wonderful. Kirby level design has always been weak, but that's not why I enjoy Kirby games. I think my glowing review of Epic Yarn last year touched on this a bit. Kirby games are like going for a walk in an upbeat environment. I'm not going to these games to be challenged or frustrated. I play Kirby games because they're enjoyable, charming, and fun.

[Khushrenada]

You obviously haven't listened to RFN, Khush. If you had, you'd have heard them confirm it's on there, and also heard one Jonathan Metts vehemently argue against its inclusion.

Guilty as charged. But which episode because now I'm curious to hear why Mr. Mett's didn't like the game.

[NWR_pap64]

You obviously haven't listened to RFN, Khush. If you had, you'd have heard them confirm it's on there, and also heard one Jonathan Metts vehemently argue against its inclusion.

Guilty as charged. But which episode because now I'm curious to hear why Mr. Mett's didn't like the game.

Because he is a SPACE CASE... :p

[Khushrenada]

Well then, Milky Way Wishes. Did he not play far enough into it?

[Khushrenada]

Just read the summary. Could have been more glowing with praise.

[Lithium]

damn you NWR your lists make my backlog longer and longer and longer. Oh well, this is probably the best possible time to have a backlog anyways.