13 Best Super Nintendo Obscure Hidden Gems - SNESdrunk

Bait those clicks with them gems which are the hidden. Listen to some random dude on the internet speak in declarative sentences, listen to him tell you what you wanna hear in regards to those gems, whatever the hell that means. Good for you. Great job. Have a good rest of your day!
Games featured (in alphabetical order):
[1:59] Ardy Lightfoot
[4:47] Blackthorne
[3:51] Brain Lord
[1:28] Choplifter III
[6:51] Dragon View
[4:19] Phantom 2040
[2:58] Robotrek
[0:53] Spanky's Quest
[5:49] Super Adventure Island 2
[6:21] True Lies
[3:29] Twisted Tales of Spike McFang
[5:15] UN Squadron
[2:28] Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel
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[@stag_dr]

The true hidden gem? SNESdrunk.

[@HoboThatCrazy]

I was going to buy that game but my when I went back to get it the store wasn't there.

[@HoboThatCrazy]

Wait. It was called 'Drinking Games' or something like that.

[@juanpablopappaterra8911]

You sir, are a poet. Very smooth

[@iamryan9234]

It’s called “Super Drink” in Japan 🇯🇵

[@zero-theaveragegamer1159]

Somebody meeting AVGN video game. Somebody should make a SNESdrunk snes game

[@luiswhisky]

When I was a kid I got all my snes games stolen from my house and I never remember the name of one of my favorites games but I remember the gameplay and some sprites but finally I can replace it thanks to you! It was BRAINSTORM.

[@bertrandd3813]

Shit man, sorry to hear that. Who tf breaks into a house to steal games

[@luiswhisky]

Bertrand D they stole almost everything, even things of little value, and I guess they think the video games would sell or something.

[@They_drew_first_blood]

@@luiswhisky Sorry about that, dude. My twin brother got his new Xbox and all his games stolen as well back when the Xbox first came out. He thinks it was his roommates friends that did it.

[@rollingdice3679]

My Friends actually "borrow" me my cartridge, but i never see my cartridges again, when i asked them my cartridges they told me that was their super metroid (my super Metroid that i never saw again😩)

[@ChubbyTeletubby]

It's usually someone you know. Or at least someone you know KNOWS who did it. Ah well Time wounds all heals!

[@DaussPlays]

God I've been trying to remember Robotrek for over 20 years. Watched my brother play it, and I could distinctly remember the robot custom colouring screen in my head but nothing else. And you showed literally that exact screen in this video. Thank you.

[@hypolyxa7207]

Hope you've played through it by now and shared some memories with your brother. :)

[@thebigness71]

Blackthorne is one of my all-time favorites. I love how the prisoners turn on you when kill too many of them.

[@Breakzoras]

Blizzard's mastercrafting is easily spotted on this game. Original 90s Blizzard title :)

[@paulbennett2284]

Did the makers of Abe’s Odyssey play this game ( saving people, ducking backwards into cover)?

[@TheLastGamer327]

I honestly don't remember any of the prisoners turning on you. There were 2 separate factions. You could come across certain groups fighting each other. Didn't matter if you killed a bunch or left them alive.

[@yamiryushi]

@@TheLastGamer327 Prisoners don't turn on you. Only the seer followers in the forest do if you hit them. The other humans wearing purple are enemies that follow Sarlac.

[@tedgeronimo5034]

Blackthorne 32x is awesome

[@CragusMaximus]

U.N squadron has 1 of the best soundtracks ever!

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

No it doesn't

[@chriscalvert4609]

Stephen Brook yes, yes it does.

[@FuelAirSparkTime]

FACTS

[@FuelAirSparkTime]

@@afistfulofpimples1745 you must be trying to stir the shit pal

[@AleksKwisatz]

Props to you for making a video about TRUE obscure SNES games. Everybody else just mentions Lufia, Terranigma and tons of other games which are not really that obscure, they're just not as famous as Zelda and Final Fantasy. You really did dig up some real underground stuff.

[@chanceneck8072]

Fever Pitch Soccer was always a favorite of mine. Also Jurassic Park and Mr. Nutz.

[@ImWatchingYou69]

Super Adventure Island 2 is super based. Top 20 SNES game easy.

[@joelman1989]

I get why these kinds of videos might be annoying to an snes vet but for a newbie like me just trying to find good games while most people talk about the same game, I found this video really helpful.

[@kenthuang436]

I had Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel. That game is pretty hard at times and I’ve only made it to the third level once mainly because I kept getting damaged during the cave level.

[@martinarias377]

Thanks for all these videos! I really enjoy how you just talk about what you like and don't in a relaxed way. This, since the internet is now flooded with reviewers trying too hard to be impartial. Since such a thing is totally impossible, I really appreciate your honesty. Feels like a friend talking about videogames instead of an alienated gamer.

[@SNESdrunk]

Thank you

[@MegaHoro]

The name "Choplifter" made me imagine a game called "Shoplifter" where you'd steal various things from increasingly-difficult stores

[@foxtonstreet]

Pretty sure there was a game like this in the Simpsons (season 1 or 2).

[@GotTheBestLigma]

That's an awesome premise for a game tho

[@PolykillPodcast]

Boy, I love Blackthorne. I was so impressed with how much I liked it. Thanks for mentioning it!

[@sargesmash1]

Great list! Especially love the mention of Dragon View. Absolutely one of the best action-RPGs on the system.

[@delta7890]

Thank you so much for recommending Dragon View. Been having a blast with this game!

[@mattsharp6708]

Just found your channel and it's now one of my favorites. Keep it up, man ^_^

[@AllofTheGame]

Fucking LOVE Blackthorne. Easily one of the best games on the SNES.

[@SpitFireOrganics]

It is!

[@SeGa32xXx1]

All of The Games And there's a 32x version that even improves upon the awesomeness that is Blackthorne by upping the visual fidelity and color blending as well as having slightly improved sound effects, and even an exclusive level! If you like the game already, I totally suggest you check it out! Basically a 32 bit version of an already great game with all the enhancements one would expect from a jump in generation.

[@sgtbathsoap]

Another excellent video It's always an absolute joy to see your uploads, you're one of my favorite content creators on youtube

[@SNESdrunk]

Thank you for watching

[@CaptainJack67]

I'll never get tired of discovering great games on retro consoles. Keep em coming!

[@camron2674]

Very good list. Thanks for sharing. You have introduced me to so many games I wouldn't have ever played otherwise. This content is great!!

[@d-Pad_Chad]

I think Robotrek was one of the only games I ever played where you, the player, created the special moves. It really stood out to me for that.

[@ArchdukeJames]

You should mention that UN Squadron was based on the incredible Area 88 anime/manga series. Fantastic series. The OVA is amazing especially.

[@kennyzia2795]

Do you know any manga websites that has every chapter for Area 88? I'm asking, because every time I find a site that has the manga series it only has around 59 chapters (if you find any, I don't mind if it's in Japanese). By the way, the OVA wasn't bad, but I didn't like the way it ended.

[@danielevans7439]

Spanky’s Quest and Zero (and Plok) were my jam as a kid. Glad to see them get some recognition! And I never though I’d be intrigued by an Adventure Island game. Thanks!

[@jennoscura2381]

UN Squadron is one of my favorites. Pro tip: upgrade to the second jet then upgrade to the last jet. Skip the rest of the jets.

[@j0nnyism]

Good tip. Helped me. I’m no good at shmups

[@aelechko]

Yep pretty much. If you struggle at the stage that climbs get the plane that fires up as well, but only if absolutely necessary as you probably won’t afford the top plane if you do

[@danielgiddings8839]

I played dragon view last night on retroarch. Really fun game, got quite far before saving and going to bed. Will probably pick it back up again tonight. Nice video btw :)

[@braydenlynch4655]

HOLY SHIT! CHOPLIFTER 3 IS THE VERY FIRST GAME THAT I REMEMBER PLAYING!!! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME KNOW THE TITLE AGAIN AND FOR THE NOSTALGIA!

[@joshuafante2689]

SNES is a gem all around! Best console EVER created. Had beautiful graphics for it's time, variety of games, lasted a nice cycle, still holds replay value and games still get released to play n look like these games today!!! Hands down best system ever!

[@xDreMack]

True lies was one of my favorite games growing up. Glad you mentioned it

[@Llukario]

True lies is one of my favorite movies might have to check that out! Awesome video bro!

[@josephstonebraker9056]

excellent video, love watching your stuff. gives me great ideas for new games for the collection

[@jghollowell4]

Today I checked out and saw I had Spanky's Quest in my Super Nintendo collection on my Switch; Tried it out! Super fun! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@hamstrungharry259]

Thank you and YOU have a great rest of your day too.

[@madoneamia3283]

This is a nice list of games i didnt even realise i already have them all in a file. Thanks for narrowing it down.

[@dr.hawkinsmax6623]

I totally agree with this list man! I grew up with half of these games, but you introduced me to some great looking ones also, my aim is to play everything on this list.

[@LittleBlueJug]

The moment I saw the first person perspective of Dragon View, I immediately paused the video and now must play this game. It looks incredible.

[@MuhammadRidhoAkbar]

I love the way you reviewed every games in details. Even though i'm not a SNES player myself. But for most of the reviewers, i enjoyed the way you present each of the SNES games. And most of all, i love your opening video sequences 😂. SNES Drunk!

[@SNESdrunk]

Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@MuhammadRidhoAkbar]

Don't mention it. Keep up the good work! 😀

[@ma1cha2do3]

Dragon View foi merecidamente escolhido em ficar na primeira colocação. Ainda possuo o cartucho deste jogo maravilhoso que tive a oportunidade de finalizar. Parabéns pela postagem.

[@spider1331]

--->>> I am glad to know that I Have played the majority of the games in this list! Great video as always!!

[@Theophanis_Ketipidis]

I used to have Choplifter III and thought I was the only one appreciating it so much. Thanks for the acknowledgement, good games are good regardless if they're talked about on magazines or not

[@jeremylovesretro]

I'm not a big fan of RPGs, but love Robotrek. That says a lot. Great picks here. Phantom 2040 is an absolute steal at under $12 currently on PriceCharting. Beautiful graphics, great in-game mechanics, big world... just great.

[@chadmolitor6691]

This is a great video, several of these games I've had sitting in a roms folder for 10 years because they sounded stupid (True Lies, Super Adventure Island 2, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel most notably) . I might have to try them out now! UN Squadron rules though.

[@MrRobmango]

Wow, I've literally played one of these. Thanks for the tips!

[@hugotipple]

I played Zero the Squirrel and True Lies a lot when I was a kid. It's funny to see them here being so familiar to me. Nice video though!

[@forthesakeofcuriosity9270]

i had zero the kamikaze squirrel back in the day and loved that game so much. really wish I knew what happened to my cartridge for it

[@FenrirDuskwolf]

One of the best list of this kind I ever see!

[@theartofhands7479]

At first: congratulations for your channel! You are the only one that in video's description insert a "view list" with minutes to see directly parts. It's so good! Then, your videos are very amazing. Subscribed

[@SNESdrunk]

Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@mattlockwood6089]

Watched every snes drunk video thiiiiiiirten times! Need more content to consume. All drunk and no snes makes Matt a dull boy

[@ma1cha2do3]

Dragon View deservedly remembered and in the first place. Very good your post.

[@lexluthor9279]

Good list, have to try some of those at some point. Hidden gem what i recommend is Mr.Nutz, it starts as a cute mascot-game, when you progress in the game, it is a little bit freaky, and really challenging in a good way.

[@x2dab184]

Un Squadron!!!!! Love it. Easily in my top 5 favorite video games ever.

[@Umbrella2]

Great vid will try all of these! Not obscure but Buster Busts Loose is one of my fave SNES games that I never hear anyone mention, Wild and Wacky Sports too.

[@pzk5349]

My favourite thing about your channel is that you don't end your videos with the "don't forget to like, share, give me a hand job and subscribe for more content."

[@GrumpyCat97]

and donate me

[@swoopnscoop]

Nice picks. I haven't heard of several of these. That Robotrek looks real interesting.

[@Jarallah]

That's a very good list. Thank you.

[@prestoncram7507]

I LOVED True Lies as a kid, super satisfying to shoot the baddies in that one. I remember it starts getting really hard near the end, would be cool to replay it now

[@sammkeogh]

SPANKY'S QUEST SPANKY'S QUEST SPANKY'S QUEST! Thank you for giving this great game a mention. I spent a ton of time on this game as a kid.

[@maguinhored]

Choplifter was so mainstream on my street that I would never guess it could be considered a hidden gem haha. Awesome list

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Dragon View looks absolutely amazing for a SNES title, can't believe i never heard of it before. Looks like something i would really enjoy.👍

[@crosfaceplays9884]

Thanks SNESdrunk!

[@Ixapter]

I agree, Blackthorne was terrific.

[@fitnessabcvideo]

your work is always appreciated, keep it coming. did you cover best fan patches for games?

[@SNESdrunk]

Thanks. Sort of, there are a couple ROMhack videos

[@lazergunns]

again and again and again . love your videos. your'e awesome.

[@SNESdrunk]

Thank you for watching

[@RetroR0bbie]

I always enjoyed True Lies.

[@MrCurtStoppable]

Awesome movie too!

[@RevTn]

First time I have heard anyone else mention it. SNES version was fantastic.

[@KickyFut]

I had forgotten about it till now! That was a fantastic game, and was one of the first games to have actual blood on a SNES game at the time! Remember that was the time where Nintendo was about censoring violence but having better sound and graphics and Sega was: "We're edgy and cool because we have violent games!!!"

[@Nastard2]

True Lies was no hidden gem. Gem, yes. Hidden, no. It was always available at the local video stores when I was young and I knew lots of people who had played it. I rented it a few times myself. Loved it though I don't think I ever survived past the mall stage. Despite how awful the Terminator games were, I don't think anyone at that point was feeling jaded enough with licensed games to not give a game with Arnie on the cover a try.

[@civoreb]

Soldiers of Fortune, Super Ninja Boy, X-Kaliber 2097 are a few I thought were good but dont get much recognition. Good video btw

[@bryanfahey3144]

UN Squadron is amazing. And love the music.

[@Ostnizdasht206]

Wow! This is an amazing list. Time to boot up my Everdrive!

[@Blindsushi]

Great video! I've been looking for the title of that plane shooter game (UN Squadron) for a long time.

[@bumbum13mole]

OMG, I played Choplifter III when I was a kid, and I didn't remember the name of the game until now, thank you!!

[@Yuuretsu]

Spike McFang and Dragon View are 2 of thise obscure ganes I always intendes to check out but completely forgot over time. Thanks for the reminder. Didn2t expect to see Phantom 2040 on the list but for Metroidvania fans this is a goos recommendation.

[@jorgeegrojjorge]

Great video 😎

[@penske_material]

I only knew and played 2 of these games, so yeah, great list.

[@thrillhouse_vanhouten]

THANK YOU for confirming to me that the Twisted Tales of Spike McFang was actually a real game, and not just a childhood hallucination from drinking too much Sunny D. I remember it was awesome, but could never remember what it was called! Def gonna look it up now.

[@LuisPerez-sj1pd]

Boogerman was a hidden gem lol but great list good sir! Keep up the good work.

[@jasonz7788]

Awesome thanks 👍

[@trcsonic]

Zero Kamikaze Squirrel resumes my childhood

[@leonreinhart5176]

Really looking forward to playing Robotrek now!

[@christophersmith2068]

I'm an Aero the Acro-Bat fan! Thanks for mentioning Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel!

[@SonofTiamat]

Great list

[@therealseanw.stewart2071]

Hey, I actually played most of these as a kid!! Ardy Lightfoot, ahh, truly legendary game.

[@pauloninjinha]

Amazing video and its GREAT seeing you talking about Dragon View/Super Drakkhen again, damn i love this game. (i had the same reaction when you talked about gun hazard in another video)

[@OwGash]

Pretty darn good list

[@SharifSourour]

Great list!

[@codylamp6814]

Totally agree with UN Squadron. My dad bought it at a Kmart on a whim in 1992 just because the cover art reminded him of top gun. Years later when I was stationed in England I stumbled upon Area 88, it looked so familiar. No idea it was a UN Squadron film.

[@davidrosenman29]

Like the lists and I'm glad Brain Lord is getting some love here. Zero: The Kamikaze Squirrel looks sweet...damn my luck for missing that one. My two cents: W.I.L.D.C.A.T.S. (beat 'em up), Firepower 2000 and HyperZone and Total Carnage (vertical shooters), Nosferatu (a little like Prince of Persia), Firestriker (forgot the actual genre except that it was fun as hell), and Earth Defense Force (horizontal shooter).

[@rswsc07]

A true hidden gem imo was E.V.O. I have always wanted another one or something similar.

[@ChibiKami]

not so hidden actually. But if you want more EVO its predecessor, 4.6 Billion Year Story - THE Shinkaron for PC-98, has been translated under the name EVO - Theory of Evolution it is an absolutely fantastic, if primitive, RPG and even the manual has been translated (and a good thing too, since 2.2 billion years of the story are contained within)

[@VictorBelfast]

Thanks for turning me on to super adventure island 2 and brain lord ;)

[@YungVegangsta]

Dude this is such a great list. Thank you Mr. SNES drunk.

[@zdp-189]

Good list man, I love a lot of those games, especially Spike Fang (check out his SFC golf game, and a previous game released only on PC Engine that is actually very fun too!) A lot of these games I bought later in life as an adult, since I could emulate to try them and buy em on the bay or used stores if I liked enough- because you're right...as a kid I overlooked most of these games based on bad marketing/cover/magazine article etc.

[@justpaul899]

Ha ha! Yes! I used to love UN Squadron, but forgot the title! Thanks!

[@moviemetalhead]

Demon's Crest and Spanky's Quest are damn good games that not many people remember. Nice list SNESdrunk. \,,/

[@CaptainNnif]

moviemetalhead Demon's Crest is great, but given that it was made by Capcom and can be bought on the 3DS eShop, it's well known. Its graphics are some of the best on the whole damn SNES.

[@moviemetalhead]

CaptainNnif Anybody I talk to has no clue about that game. It's graphics are awesome but it came out near the end of SNES' life.

[@RyumaXtheXKing]

Probably because they are fucking casuals? Nobody who is actually interested in retro games doesn't know about Gargoyle's Quest.

[@moviemetalhead]

Ryuma King Whatever you say man.

[@PandaXs1]

man I almost had UN Squadron growing up, but my dad bought it specifically because he thought it would be a flight sim, not a shmup. he returned it or turned it in for cash to a game store or something, the point is I missed out on playing a classic lol.

[@Satiator123]

Holy crap Robotrek!!! I played all night at my Uncles once when I was a kid and have been trying to figure out what it was called, for I don't know, 25 years or so!! Nobody I've asked had any idea, not even my Uncle. The very definition of Hidden Gem!!!

[@ChrisShadowens]

Getting back to my Recalbox emulation console and looking for something to play. Thanks for this list, I'll be giving Zero a try (and likely Aero the Acrobat, too!) I've played a bit of Ardy before, I'll have to go back to it. I remember it being pretty fun. I do like a good mascot platformer.

[@TheMr98889]

thank you for choplifter, i'd forgot completely about it.

[@Aidan_B_Young]

I love Robotrek, it’s such a fun game. Sure it’s not perfect, particularly in regards to the translation and occasional cryptic-ness, but it has a lot of great ideas and charm. Definitely one of my top 5 SNES RPGs

[@wo0zy.]

Hey great list as always! Twisted Tales of Spike McFang looks really awesome but sadly theres no PAL release :( But surprisingly the prices for some of the overpriced games are lower here in the PAL territory. I jumped on ebay and got myself Ardy Lightfoot (18$) and Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel (30$). :) ♥

[@maurilo.rezende]

Dragon View is very nice. Thanks.

[@tyso5146]

I had totally forgotten about True Lies, but it was mind blowing at the time. Gotta say, it aged extremely well and I want it.

[@nataliereed4238]

Oh dang! Brainlord! I COMPLETELY forgot that game existed, but I definitely loved it when I was kid.

[@Kevin-qr8wr]

Thanks for giving me more games to buy lol

[@Feelthefelt]

I played Super Adventure Island 2 because of this video. Its AWESOME.

[@Spear_of_the_Raven_Ash]

Can definitely agree w/Dragon View! Played through it start to finish, and it's a game worth putting the time in.