Pilotwings
One of the coolest things about the SNES was how it could simulate 3D graphics thanks to what Nintendo called Mode 7. In the flight game Pilotwings, this technology allowed players to pilot an airplane, go skydiving, and even use a jet pack to soar through the air. It was one of the most impressive technical feats on the system, and it was backed up by some satisfying gameplay as well.
SimCity
The Super NES version of SimCity isn’t technically the best version of Maxis’ popular city management game, but it is one of the most beloved. This is thanks to the game’s incredible amount of charm, which is largely due to this version being developed internally by Nintendo. Added features, such as Bowser wrecking the city, and the ability to unlock a Mario statue, made it feel special, and it’d make a lot of gamers happy if they could play this version again.
Star Fox
Several Super Nintendo games faked their way to 3D-looking graphics, but Star Fox was the real deal. Featuring a special processing chip built inside the cartridge, Nintendo’s space shooter was a technical marvel in 1993. Fast forward to 2017, and the rail shooter looks downright awful, but the historical significance make this a shoe-in for inclusion.
Street Fighter II
When Street Fighter II was ported over to the SNES in 1992, it was already dominating the arcades. That’s why a home console version was such a big deal, even if it was an inferior version. Despite this, it was the version of the iconic fighting game that a lot of people played the most, since it beat out having to spend a quarter every single match.
