It would be nice to haven even more detailed which differentiates between NA and EU. I guess it would be more even on the EU side.
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It would be nice to haven even more detailed which differentiates between NA and EU. I guess it would be more even on the EU side.
cj_iwakura
Member
Wow, that is a massively Nintendo-skewed list. Not that I disagree(apart from CT beating FFVI), but wow.
I didn't think Sega was even on it for a while.
I didn't think Sega was even on it for a while.
sega had a much better representation until the last two weeks. there was a point where sonic 3 & knuckles and sonic 2 were both in the top 10. i made the effort to contact all the retro communities here, and there were slightly more sega communities versus nintendo ones.
cj_iwakura
Member
Uh, considering that Sega nearly stole Nintendo's market share with the Genesis... yeah.
Uh, considering that Sega nearly stole Nintendo's market share with the Genesis... yeah.
damn
and uh that's even more damning for the people whining about the Nintendomination. they didn't show up. why they complaining, why he don't want me man!
the genesis came close to snes numbers (40m to 49m in some reports, but others peg the genesis somewhere at 29-33m as well), and the game gear occasionally outsold the game boy in america. i think nintendo's handheld line guaranteed a way for snes era games to get into peoples' hands into the later game boy, gba, and ds era, and the virtual console allows for a lot of that opportunity as well. sega could never get that same level of visibility in later generations.
decoyplatypus
Member
I only dislike one game in the top twenty (and it's barely in the top twenty). That's pretty rare for a list like this.
they happen at the end of the calendar year. there was one this year too: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1154066
Thanks
yup, good showing for Terranigma - it was the #2 on my list, just behind Super Metoid. Although Seiken Densetsu 3 aka Secret of Mana 2 would have pushed it one rank down, had I voted for it. Terranigma and SD3 are two of the very best SNES games that never got to the US (or outside of Japan, in the latter's case)Digging the Terranigma love. Really impressed that it made it this far overall, despite me missing the vote entirely!
This is correct.
McBradders
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Thanks for putting them together!
Thanks for putting them together!
Shambalakan
Member
Poor Sega...
OnionPowder
Member
That top 10 list is simply on point.
Personal bias would put Earthbound at #1 for me though.
I just went through Super Metroid for the first time (completing it at least, played a bunch before) and it seriously holds up so well. It's insane how timeless that design is.
Personal bias would put Earthbound at #1 for me though.
I just went through Super Metroid for the first time (completing it at least, played a bunch before) and it seriously holds up so well. It's insane how timeless that design is.
for some reason a shitload of games in my list were in the wrong genre, but thanks for catching that - updated both segments.
About time, Anihawk.
Are you sure you tallied the Super Metroid numbers correctly? Seems higher than expected.
super metroid was a lot of people's #3-5. it basically led after the first 100 posts though. super mario world was actually a very close #2 for a long time, and it wasn't until yesterday that alttp knocked it off its spot.
Huh. Whaddya know.
Neff
Member
LttP should have won, but I've got no problem with Super Metroid sitting on top.
Best console ever.
Best console ever.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Disgusting results, as expected
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Good job.
I was quoted!
1 -> 4
2 -> 6
3 -> 3
4-> 5
5 -> 8
6 -> 15
7 -> 11
8 -> 25
9 -> 194
10 -> 25
x -> 13
x -> 67
x -> 17
x -> 46
x -> 260
x -> 260
I start off as such a CASUL but then it turns real hipster at the end! Thank you, Toys R Us clearance sales!
Pretty much.
Let's face it, even as a Genny Kid, SNES was on fire for greatest of all times.
I was quoted!
1 -> 4
2 -> 6
3 -> 3
4-> 5
5 -> 8
6 -> 15
7 -> 11
8 -> 25
9 -> 194
10 -> 25
x -> 13
x -> 67
x -> 17
x -> 46
x -> 260
x -> 260
I start off as such a CASUL but then it turns real hipster at the end! Thank you, Toys R Us clearance sales!
Pretty much.
Let's face it, even as a Genny Kid, SNES was on fire for greatest of all times.
Affeinvasion
Member
Live a Live just missed the top 100. It would've been an honorable mention for me anyway. I really wish that game would see an official English release but it'll never happen.
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
Looking at the results and lists of games makes me want Nintendo to release a SNES Classic even more than I already do.
But Zelda Link's Awakening is on there?
I guess it's by years, Game Boy lasted a long time.
DOOM being below top 5 on the list is another example of the general console leaning of GAF. It's one of the most influential games on the list if not the most, it has built an extremely large and dedicated community, it was played by a shitton of people, and it still is considered a quality game today.
What is surprising is seeing the Genesis games in general rank so low. I wasn't expecting that.
What is surprising is seeing the Genesis games in general rank so low. I wasn't expecting that.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Damn, I'm surprised Samus took two generation top spots.
I wish Yoshi's Island made that spot over World, but I guess it's expected.
I wish Yoshi's Island made that spot over World, but I guess it's expected.
I never experienced that generation, and I never even owned a fourth gen console. I played those games via emulators and remakes.
For me Nintendo games are simply more relate-able because many of the series are still alive today. I'd want to see what were Legend of Zelda, Mario, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Fire Emblem like 20 years ago. As for Sega, I simply don't care about Phantasy Star or Shining Force. They are long dead franchises.
I think one of the reasons Nintendo dominate the list is that people like me are heavily skewed to them.
For me Nintendo games are simply more relate-able because many of the series are still alive today. I'd want to see what were Legend of Zelda, Mario, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Fire Emblem like 20 years ago. As for Sega, I simply don't care about Phantasy Star or Shining Force. They are long dead franchises.
I think one of the reasons Nintendo dominate the list is that people like me are heavily skewed to them.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
But there was...ooooooooooooooooooooooh.
tryptobphan
Member
Fantastic games. All of them.
Prime got second, after Resident Evil 4.
But yeah, people here fucking love Super and Prime. And with good reason.
Voysa Reezun
Banned
It's hard to quibble with this list because you could probably take any of the top twenty-five games and make a legitimate argument that it should be ranked number one for the generation.
My only regret is not giving some games more love via honorable mentions. I should have come back and added at least twenty more games.
My only regret is not giving some games more love via honorable mentions. I should have come back and added at least twenty more games.
aygomyownroad
Member
Toejam and Earl at 59... For shame!!!
Surprised at the top list, SNES killed it, I only voted for Super Mario world as its the only game I played on it.
Great to see Doom high up, along with other classics as well.
I voted and some of the games were there in various guises on the list but I can't complain, it was a great generation over all, some trail Brazers and when you return to play for nostalgia etc they still hold up perfectly.
They are all winners in our hearts, and I can't wait for the next gen as that will be tough... Oh just seen we are going backwards!!! Man that's upsetting.
Surprised at the top list, SNES killed it, I only voted for Super Mario world as its the only game I played on it.
Great to see Doom high up, along with other classics as well.
I voted and some of the games were there in various guises on the list but I can't complain, it was a great generation over all, some trail Brazers and when you return to play for nostalgia etc they still hold up perfectly.
They are all winners in our hearts, and I can't wait for the next gen as that will be tough... Oh just seen we are going backwards!!! Man that's upsetting.
Forgot to vote in the end. Though most of the games I'd have voted for are in there anyway. Nice list, though I'd put it in a different order myself.
Couldn't decide if I wanted to vote for Sim City 2000. The PC version is much better but was from '94 and thus not allowed. The SNES version was pretty cool, but not nearly the same.
Couldn't decide if I wanted to vote for Sim City 2000. The PC version is much better but was from '94 and thus not allowed. The SNES version was pretty cool, but not nearly the same.
barneystuta83
Member
It is amazing how dominant the SNES is. When thinking about it, it is not surprising.
The Genesis really kicked the NES in to touch and that is where and when it won it's major share.
Once the SNES kicked in though, the number of exclusive Nintendo developed titles just blew it out of the water.
Sega had some great 'arcade' titles, but struggled when floundering with the 32x and CD.
I thin it's also fair to say that the SNES games hold up better. LTTP, Super Metroid, and SMW are genuine all time classics that still hold up incredibly well today.
Thanks for taking the time. Great list and good voting Gaf.
The Genesis really kicked the NES in to touch and that is where and when it won it's major share.
Once the SNES kicked in though, the number of exclusive Nintendo developed titles just blew it out of the water.
Sega had some great 'arcade' titles, but struggled when floundering with the 32x and CD.
I thin it's also fair to say that the SNES games hold up better. LTTP, Super Metroid, and SMW are genuine all time classics that still hold up incredibly well today.
Thanks for taking the time. Great list and good voting Gaf.
I think this does help Nintendo platforms. If you play and like a modern version your more likely going to go back and play the originals too on Virtual Console or wherever. Much like how I went back and played old Final Fantasies after only starting the series with 7. Sega's big names on the MD are either dead or in the case of Sonic misused since, so if you weren't there at the time your likely never gonna be there.
I'm just happy my favorite Streets of Rage 2 made the top ten as I expected a clean SNES sweep from this forum(multiplats aside). And much as I defend him from the detractors here I also like that SOR2 was ahead of Sonic on the Sega list.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
Thank you for your work, AniHawk! Awesome job. I'm shocked that Shocker didn't show up in the top 25...!