My Top 20 Super Nintendo Games (#20-11)

[@amaterasu48]

Aww, your bother is such a sweet guy! You feeling guilty about showing your disappointment to your brother's present to this day also makes you a sweet man. I've watched several videos on your channel and I feel your love for games. I hope you will continue to share your love with the gaming community.

[@jesterssketchbook]

yeh, on the PLUS side: that story proves he's not a sociopath :D

[@papadartman]

I have moments in my life that I completely feel guilty about things I have done to my brother or family that haunt me too this day. My brother spent hours organizing his sport cards by number and we got into an argument. He step up to me and with cards in hand and I gave him a shove back. He dropped them all and ever since I have felt bad. I still apologize about 1 yrs.

[@adamk8639]

To be honest though, X-Men/Spiderman in Arcade's Revenge is a pretty terrible game... But it does have a soft spot in my heart because it was also one of the ones I owned.

[@98dfox]

I love coming home from a hard days work to find you have a new video up. Thanks man :)

[@arcadeimpossible]

Dude, I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been telling all my friends about it, and ordered some universal game cases yesterday :) Keep up the great work, you really have a talent for making entertaining videos.

[@grubbergamer]

I'm glad to see The Magical Quest on the list - a fantastic game, often underrated. I have lots of fond memories playing the game with my daughter when she was younger. Definitely one of our family's fave SNES games. Great video, NESComplex.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Love your passion for these games. You can tell you actually play them through vs. other reviewers who glance them over.

[@RogueBoyScout]

Just discovered your channel. I don't sub to many, but I love finding treasure like your channel. You have passion, and optimism. No real negative vibes, and stories like about your brother's gift, just make things have that nice personal touch. Look forward to watching your back catalogue. You seem to be like me, have a fondness for Nintendo

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

Yeah I like this guy, he's just got straightforward passion and enthusiasm for old games without the smugness or hipster irony that so many others do these days. Judging from his appearance he's from my generation so that's probably why. :P

[@mikebassett9054]

This is my fav retro channel , with so many ppl doing this same thing now you have found a way to make it refreshing and just so very pin point accurate with everything from the order of the games to your descriptions of them all . We’re around the same age I think this is where I love the perspectives the most . Pls never stop putting out videos !

[@NESComplex]

Thank you Mike!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you Mike! I really appreciate it

[@NESComplex]

Preach it, Brother! Gaia is so under appreciated!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy the cases as much as I do. I'll try to keep up with the videos, but man is it a lot of work!

[@NESComplex]

Thanks Frank. All of us have these awesome memories. KZbin just allows us to share them with people who give a rip. Most people I know nearby don't care about games at all.

[@NESComplex]

I completely understand where you're coming from. My original idea was to make a video called "Top 20 that aren't Mario, Zelda, or Metroid Games", but in the end I realized that I wanted to gush about my favorite games. My passion was bubbling over. Actually this morning I thought of a simple idea for a video series that would highlight great, lesser known games. It may be a while, though, I have too many plans for my own health.

[@NESComplex]

No need to be sorry. I am a huge Castlevania fan as well, but my favorites in the series start at Symphony of the Night and the excellent GBA and DS games. Thank you for subbing. I appreciate it.

[@fervcorsica3358]

Bruh, thanx for sharing such a personal reflection on a memory of yourself not appreciating your brother's gift. And the fact that it haunts you to this day made the gift more valuable than anything.

[@NESComplex]

That clean organized look, plus awesome box art is what made me finally do it a few years ago. That said, they take up more space than just carts and I can't fit everything I have on my shelves.

[@FrankDaddyGoodznintendo]

I truly enjoy your passion for games and your descriptions of the games that you chose, which are forever linked with your childhood. Amazing video my friend. :)

[@dunkinzdad]

I stumbled across this video/channel...and I really wanted to hate you for how emotionally and passionately you deliver. As I'm watching, however, I think I can see you are genuine and have a truly real appreciation for these games. Really connected with me, because before this, I thought I was the only person who enjoyed and seriously collects retro ;) Thanks for the time and effort. You caught my attention.

[@jHarbisonic]

dude, you make your videos like a pro. I really appreciated this video. Also the rest of your channel, I'm digging the Nintendo Power episodes!

[@NESComplex]

The Tetris Attack puzzle system, in any variation, is amazing. I'm glad you agree.

[@NESComplex]

Last summer my little boy wanted to play Magical Quest everyday, but he couldn't get very far so he always asked me to help him. At one point I was beating it every day in under 30 minutes. I kinda got sick of it, but it was a good memory with my son. :)

[@NESComplex]

That, my friend, is a top-tier (OKS) compliment! I really appreciate it. I mean it!

[@acuralegend1988]

There are a few gems I haven't played off your list yet that I am now looking forward to getting my hands on. Thanks for the tips on great games, and the consideration you put into your rankings!

[@jaypeesan1877]

Really very clever reason to introduce TOP 20 to introduce some games to beginner collectors or people who just obtained SNES from nostalgia. You did mentioned a few I was not aware of. For that thank you Sir!

[@Kyle0073able]

Oh and was also thrilled to see "Illusions of Gaia" on your list. I always felt it was a more obscure game that only I knew about and played the hell out of it.

[@evan_6594]

I really miss this man's vids, but I hope he's happy doin' what he's doin'! :D

[@EastSide_LB]

Where'd he go

[@stepheng8061]

He's back

[@jmac79ers]

@@stepheng8061 now Evan is gone, where'd you go!?!?

[@evan_6594]

@@jmac79ers was taking a piss

[@DrunkenMasterWarrior]

DUDE!! #12 Ftw! I LOVE Magical Quest w/Mickey. I can still go back to it anytime and it's great! Also the sequel "The Great Circus Mystery" is fantastic. A+ list, cant wait for 1-10

[@keinonahkatakki]

You really are sincere with your opinions and you seem to have so much love for retro games. Great job, keep it up!

[@NESADDICT]

still love these videos bro!

[@kimjongdingdong7736]

your videos have inspired me to make my own NES, SNES, and Nintendo 64 collection. thank you!

[@TakoiKadoozle]

Aaaannnddd subscribed. I agree with a major load of your games. not in the same order, of course, but the games that you have stated bring me back to the days of complete disregard for the world, and put your mind in a state of tranquility and happiness. Thank you. I'm going to play my Snes now. That is all.

[@MAR10BR0SMAST3R]

Great video! There are TONS of great SNES titles and it's near impossible to get decide which 20 games are the best. Nice choices!

[@NESComplex]

Awesome! I felt that same way especially when I heard Secret of Mana's opening song.

[@dustinkreis]

Fantastic list man! You really do deserve all of the hype and praise your channel is getting. The SNES will always be my favorite console and I have often tried to do one of these lists on my channel only to completely rethink it after filming. Kudos for actually being able to do it haha.

[@nzdrummer]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing your experiences and history with your picks. Good list, not a typical top 11-20 buy all deserving. Can't wait for part 2.

[@TheJonnyKage]

Great list so far, and with all the greats in just the 20-11 spots it goes to show how awesome the library of games was for the SNES, really looking forward to the top 10.

[@NESComplex]

You're so right. I've already made lists for 3 other systems, but the SNES list was the most difficult to make. I started with close to 40 games that I love and I used a "points system" to rank them. So many games were bunched up around #15-20. I can already tell that not everyone is going to be happy with #10-1, but what's a guy to do? This is just my opinion.

[@RosesAndDragons]

I love your channel,and passion for gaming. Seeing a gamer that loves the SNES as much as I do is truly awesome!!!! Keep up the amazing work NESComplex. Your one of my fav. KZbinrs!!!

[@Kyle0073able]

just watched the entire top 20. was glad to see FF2 and 3 as well as SF2 at least make your honorable mentions as with zelda and supermetroid would probably round out my top 5 games. well done sir.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for the suggestions.

[@NESComplex]

Many of those games were my copies from childhood, I just never got rid of them. Twenty-five years of collecting will do that.

[@joltzy]

Awesome List!!! Pretty awesome list for 20-11! Can't wait for the top ten!!! Please do something special for your Metroid.......errr I mean Number 1.

[@NESComplex]

That is a great way to put it! Earthbound is way too unique. All gamers should play it before they die.

[@NESComplex]

My family loves it, too. I played it with my little boy a few summers ago. He kept starting and then would ask me to help him beat it. I played it like 25 times that summer. By September I could beat it in under 30 minutes. lol.

[@ostojicnikola81]

What great content! Your passion for all those classic games really shines through. I can definitely relate to all those happy memories from the 90s.

[@TheFinalBoss_]

Magical Quest is in my top 10 but I am happy to see that on your list. Just beat it the other day again. So great.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for the recommendation. I will check it out for sure.

[@NESComplex]

You should cheek out some video footage. It's a classic for sure. Also check out it's prequel Sword of Mana on the GBA. Great games.

[@NESComplex]

You guessed right, bro. They are the grey carts. The Cover Project has some sweet Black Box custom box art for the Zelda games. They're mocked up how they might have looked if Nintendo had packaged them the same as Excitebike or Golf.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. I do love retro games... even more than current ones. Modern games are more complicated, but not always more fun. I do love me some Skyrim, though.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you! That is an awesome compliment! I've never heard of SwatKats. I'm gonna have to check it out on KZbin. Thanks!

[@NESComplex]

It really does hold up well. When I was capturing footage I was amazed!

[@bradmoon5991]

Ive watched this about a thousand times but it never gets old

[@NintenDave1]

nice video man im loving those cases for your nes games looks clean and organized

[@NESComplex]

3 weeks ago? Sorry I missed this post. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying my videos.

[@jasonstl636]

I like your style man. You don't have to swear to make a good channel.

[@RE-LOOIE]

Another incredible video my friend! Very well done, and I'm already anticipating 10-1! Definitely a few that I still need to try...and will probably just settle for the Wii VC console versions! XD Gradius 3, Super Castlevania IV, Earthbound, Illusion of Gaia, and Super Mario RPG...yeah quite a few games I missed out on. I LOVE The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse. Wonderful music and platforming, and I cannot wait for Epic Mickey Castle of Illusion on the 3DS!!! Great video once again!

[@alvarojgp]

Just subscribed. Dude, I love it that you share my passion for Nintendo. Amazing. Some of these games I shall seek.

[@NESComplex]

I agree. I think I love SoTN and Dawn of Sorrow so much that it's hard for me to elevate Super Castlevania 4... Obviously it made my Top 20, but the more recent Castlevania games are some of my favorites of all time.

[@arkanjoteixeira]

Love your content, man!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you! I did get the invite... I messaged Marcus about it. Some people just don't seem to understand the beauty of EarthBound. My brother doesn't understand it and my mother 2. lol. Okay that was pretty bad.

[@tonk82]

Some love for Magical Quest and Illusion of GAIA it's always awesome, good choices. Can't wait to see the top 10.

[@NESComplex]

I love Super Puzzle Fighter! They are similar in their "attack" mechanic, but the method of play is different. Both are great games.

[@KitariFox]

just got a new subscriber, I've been going back to the old systems and playing games I haven't played in years and it just seems like some of those games were just made better than the ones out now, like secret of mana, zelda link to the past, and soon I'll try to get around to playing legend of dragoon again. such incredible games! let the nostalgia flow! lol

[@SergioPL]

Nice list!! Also, good explanations about wich choice!

[@RE-LOOIE]

It's always so great to return to these videos of yours, Chris. I miss you man...WE miss you. I truly do hope you are well, my friend!

[@sgiacomo84]

Awesome video - picking up Secret of Mana because of this! Thanks!

[@NESComplex]

Sweet. Do you prefer DKC 1, 2, or 3? I know 2 has quite a following.

[@electricadventures]

Great video and awesome list of titles. Have played some of them, and need to get most of them back in my collection at some stage.

[@metalmayhem007]

Nice list. DKC was my first video game ever, and still one of my favourite games of all time.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for the heads up. i'll have to check that out.

[@Nirodrit]

Great video once again! Cant wait till Part 2!

[@SirenoftheVoid]

Tetris attack huh? i have to say,that's a unique entry on your list.i can understand why Earthbound is at 18,having played it myself.it's got good music, but odd gameplay.Secret of Mana at 11 leaves me really curious of what's to come!! Donkey Kong is a classic platformer,a solid game that's always fun to play.the Mickey game must be very nostalgic to make your list.it's the type of game i overlooked at the video club back in the days.good list :)

[@NESComplex]

There is a third game as well. It wasn't released on SNES, but the GBA has all three. Magical Quest 1, 2, and 3.

[@NESComplex]

I haven't played it yet, but it's on my list of games to get. Thanks

[@weaponxboy]

I take my hat off to you sir, your videos are awesome. Dude, you gotta do a top 20 for the Nintendo 64.

[@NESComplex]

Awesome! Good thing about retro consoles is that they're not too hard to fix. Future gamers will be screwed when trying to play 360 games 25 years from now. Good luck fixing that!

[@NESComplex]

I played it briefly. I just wanted to get certain shots from the game. I need to do a full play through before I can review it!

[@Xboxgamer82]

Great top 20 list so far can't wait to see what's number one.

[@SamanthaSpeakz]

donkey kong country

[@NESComplex]

I was really surprised how difficult it was to come up with a list... and even using my point system to help me rank them, so many games were bunched up around the #20 mark.

[@s7121n9s]

hey NESComplex i was watching the episode of Retro Liberty that has you in it (episode 6) they talked very highly of your channel and i had to come take a look, this is the first vid of yours ive seen and you dont disappoint, i love retro games and you get really into retro games and this is a great vid, ill for sure watch many more, keep up the good work

[@NESComplex]

Thank you! I'm trying t make videos that I want to watch... they take a long time! lol. I just hope Part 2 (#10-1) doesn't piss off too many people. Until I put it up, everyone can just assume that their favorite game is yet to come... Unfortunately, I can already promise a few favorites will be MIA!

[@redeyesstfu]

I'm actually shopping for games for my library and u just gave me a whole list to consider

[@MrCharlesWidmore]

All his games in the background are sorted alphabetically.......legend! :)

[@blondeandy77]

Awesome to see Tetris Attack getting some love. My entire social group were addicted to this game during uni. Would go to sleep seeing combos....Any "match 3" game i've ever attempted to play since just hasn't hit the spot as they've been missing the ability to move blocks on the fly to make combos. Excellent game.

[@EvaFull]

Can you do a Top 20 across ALL Nintendo platforms? Also if you have time I would like to hear your Top 20 Wii & Gamecube games? Please keep making awesome videos. They are really entertaining and I look forward to your uploads. Have a great day.

[@ThreeBitsShort]

Excellent list, like your criteria as well. Gotta do a NES and original Gameboy list.

[@sennaho]

That's an awesome list! I haven't played all the games on there myself (as SNES is sadly one of the consoles I own the least games for) but games like Donkey Kong Country and Earthbound are some of my favorite games! I remember the first time I played DKC (and still to this day) how amazed I was with the graphics and music. I'm gonna check out Tetris Attack, cause I am a big fan of puzzlers myself! I can't wait for the next part! Good job!

[@NolanRamler]

Great list! I was starting to think I was the only one who enjoyed Magical Quest.

[@mitchelldurocher]

I see dark cloud in the background of this. just because of that you earned a subscription.

[@NESComplex]

I was near impossible. I shifted things around and second guessed so many times. Using categories and a point system helped guide me, though.

[@louigel017]

good job mr. uploader... this list is fair and very reasonable...

[@sonicmario64]

Even though the SNES has been a major part of my childhood, I never actually got into "Super Mario RPG", even when playing it as an adult, especially since all the other RPGs you have featured in both videos are a lot more fun to play IMO.

[@xchuckd]

Man I love everything about your videos..EVErything

[@NESComplex]

Dang... that’s high praise. I don’t deserve it but I thank you kindly

[@xchuckd]

@@NESComplex I can watch your countdown videos every day..I made a collection video awhile back..its grown atleast 5 times the amount..I'm happy I got the wife on board 😉

[@SirWiggy12]

A little late to the show, but in reply to your Christmas story: I had been BEGGING for Nintendo 64 from the moment they started advertising for it. My parents told me we couldn't afford it, but that Christmas there was a game console-sized box under the tree. I stared longingly at the box every day leading up to the big night, and when we opened it up... it was a sleeping bag... it was the only time I ever showed anything but appreciation for a gift and I still feel absolutely terrible about my reaction, especially KNOWING my parents would've done just about anything to make that happen for me if they could. You're not alone, brother!

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

So glad I found this channel!

[@NESComplex]

Me too! Thank you!

[@willmistretta]

As far as Illusion of Gaia goes: Hamlet the pig > Aeris/Aerith. I'll leave it at that.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks bro. N64 is in the works... I definitely plan on doing more of these.

[@lincforehand1]

1st time watcher here, and I greatly appreciate what you do!!! Keep them nostalgic feels coming!! Love it, you've earned my subscription & future shares!!

[@superevan181]

I love your top 20 lists! Will we be getting a top 20 gamecube games list?

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. I love your avatar btw.