Final Fantasy VI
There’s a lot of room for debate on what 3D Final Fantasy is the best, but Final Fantasy VI (which was originally known as Final Fantasy III in North America) usually comes out on top when the quality of the 2D titles is discussed. That’s no surprise as the game features gorgeous spritework, an excellent soundtrack, and an enhanced version of the Active Time Battle system that fans had become accustomed to. Every gamer should get a chance to go up against the evil Kefka, and that’s why Final Fantasy VI is a key inclusion.
Kirby Super Star
Kirby may be best known for his adventures on Game Boy devices, but he also had a few great SNES ones as well. Kirby Super Star is one of the most interesting ones, as it was split into several distinct modes. The compilation includes an enhanced remake of Kirby’s Dream Land, a Metroidvania-style mode called The Great Cave Offensive, and sees the return of Meta Knight. It offers a lot of content, all of which shows why Kirby has been a constant staple for Nintendo over the years.
Mario’s Super Picross
One of the great tragedies of the SNES era was that Mario’s Super Picross was never brought over to North America. The decision made sense, as the artistic puzzle game’s Game Boy predecessor didn’t sell well, but that meant that North American gamers missed out on a fantastic title. Thankfully, this is something that can be righted (and a new localization doesn’t have to happen due to the game getting released in Europe), and the Picross title could be one of the SNES Classic Edition’s hidden gems.
Mega Man X
The Blue Bomber underwent quite the change for his first 16-bit adventure, which took place 100 years after the original series. The new protagonist, X, has many new abilities, such as being able to jump off walls, and equip armor upgrades. It was the perfect update for a familiar franchise, and made sure that Capcom’s iconic character wouldn’t just be an 8-bit wonder.
