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I never had an SNES growing up. About 7 years ago or so I bought an SNES classic on a whim, but then I kind of set it aside for a while and never got around to playing it much. But this winter I finally decided to get it out and actually start playing some games.
I had played some SNES at a friend's house in the past, mostly Super Mario World, which I had by far the most experience with on the console and even beat a handful of times. But there were so many classics I had never played at all. So this thread will just be me sharing the journey with you all, and you can feel free to chime in with any thoughts, memories, and/or suggestions for what I should play/continue playing next.
Completed
Megaman X - After getting a little taste of a handful of games on the system, this was the first one I decided to stick through to the end. Really fun game, easy to pick up and play. I feel like it has just the right amount of challenge. At first it seems difficult, but as you start to master the controls and get the power ups, it gets a lot easier. Sigma felt impossible the first time I fought him, but once I learned his patterns (and weaknesses) I was able to take care of him.
I like how you can choose your path and how finishing an area affects the layout of another area. It makes me want to play through it again to choose different paths.
I can't talk about this game without mentioning the stellar music. A lot of catchy tracks full of energy that really complement the action well. Perhaps my favorite track is one that is noticeably different from all the others: the password theme. It's so uplifting and also feels nostalgic. It perfectly captures the vibe of "remember all that you went through to get to this point, but look forward to the adventures that still lay ahead."
Currently playing
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The first Zelda game I owned was OoT. I had played the original NES game and Link's Awakening on Gameboy (borrowed from friends) without ever finishing them, though I did eventually finish the original LoZ many years later on GameCube. This was my first time playing LttP, and I can see why it's a fan favorite.
I recently defeated the first Dark World dungeon, so I still have a ways to go. Admittedly I have used a guide to supplement my exploration, mainly because I just don't have the time to wander around to find everything like I would have wanted to when I was younger. That's not to say I haven't found plenty of secrets on my own.
When I first played OoT, I had no idea some songs were originally from LttP, like Zelda's Lullaby and Kakariko Village. While I did learn that later, it was still surreal hearing them in their original form now.
Definitely a fun game so far. I have died quite a bit, but it's probably just me still getting a feel for the controls and combat. The only frustrating thing was when I got my magic mirror warp point back to the Dark World stuck on an inaccessible piece of land (after accidentally jumping off it) in Lake Hylia after getting a heart piece. I ended up going up to the warp point on Death Mountain only to remember you can't get down the mountain while in the Dark World. Finally I realized I could go to the castle in the Light World to get back to the Dark World. Good times.
Super Metroid - Another legendary SNES game that I am playing for the first time. Most of my Metroid experience is with Metroid Prime on GameCube, which I did make it all the way through and enjoyed very much. I only played the original NES title a little bit as a kid. Super Metroid has been a lot of fun so far. The backtracking can be a little tedious but not too bad. It's been fun trying to figure out where to go next and finding secret areas. The controls are tight and powering up Samus and getting more abilities has been fun.
I'm on a little bit of a break from it at the moment as LttP has taken over my main playing time, but I plan to get back to it.
Donkey Kong Country - I had minimal experience with this one as a kid, but Donkey Kong Land was one of my favorite Gameboy games. DKC is fun, but it can be frustrating too. I have died so many times. It looks great and the music is fantastic, so I don't mind trying and trying again. I think I'm somewhere in the snow levels at the moment.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - I actually played this for the first time a few years ago during the early stages of the pandemic, and I have played it a little more during this current stretch. A really fun game with an amazing soundtrack. It also looks beautiful. I like how it shows you all of your stats for each level, so you know how much you missed and might want to go back for next time through.
The one thing I always heard about this game was how annoying crying Mario was, and yeah, I can see why that was a talking point, but overall it doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the game. I think I'm about halfway through it.
Kirby Super Star - I love Kirby as a character. I own Kirby's Adventure on the NES and have beaten it, and Kirby was my favorite character to play as in the original Super Smash Bros. I've only dabbled in Super Star briefly so far, but just the little taste brought me much joy. There is so much charm to everything in this world. Obviously trying out all the copy abilities is a blast, but now you can get a helper too? Genius.
Tried them out and may or may not return to them
Contra III: The Alien Wars - Contra is a blast, but it's also hard. I made it to the overhead street level, or maybe the level after that, I don't remember. I'll likely go back to it at some point.
Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts - Did I say Contra was hard? Forget that, this game is hard. I died several times on the first level before giving up. I had never played this before, so I was getting used to the controls. I might come back to it another time.
Final Fantasy VI - I never got into or really even played RPG's growing up, so I was curious to finally give one a try. I didn't know which of the few on the SNES Classic I should start with, so I randomly went with this. I haven't put too much time into it yet, but I at least am intrigued by the story. I'm just not sure if the gameplay style is for me. For the RPG folks, is this a good one to start with for an RPG n00b, or would one of the others (Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, and Secret of Mana are the others on the SNES Classic)?
Super Punch-Out!! - I had never played any of the Punch-Out games, so I gave this one a try. It was ok and I made it past the first couple opponents, but ultimately I don't think it's for me. Not sure I'll return to it.
Completed before but playing again
Super Mario World - When I can't decide which game I feel like continuing, I just fire up this classic and have a good time.
I had played some SNES at a friend's house in the past, mostly Super Mario World, which I had by far the most experience with on the console and even beat a handful of times. But there were so many classics I had never played at all. So this thread will just be me sharing the journey with you all, and you can feel free to chime in with any thoughts, memories, and/or suggestions for what I should play/continue playing next.
Completed
Megaman X - After getting a little taste of a handful of games on the system, this was the first one I decided to stick through to the end. Really fun game, easy to pick up and play. I feel like it has just the right amount of challenge. At first it seems difficult, but as you start to master the controls and get the power ups, it gets a lot easier. Sigma felt impossible the first time I fought him, but once I learned his patterns (and weaknesses) I was able to take care of him.
I like how you can choose your path and how finishing an area affects the layout of another area. It makes me want to play through it again to choose different paths.
I can't talk about this game without mentioning the stellar music. A lot of catchy tracks full of energy that really complement the action well. Perhaps my favorite track is one that is noticeably different from all the others: the password theme. It's so uplifting and also feels nostalgic. It perfectly captures the vibe of "remember all that you went through to get to this point, but look forward to the adventures that still lay ahead."
Currently playing
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The first Zelda game I owned was OoT. I had played the original NES game and Link's Awakening on Gameboy (borrowed from friends) without ever finishing them, though I did eventually finish the original LoZ many years later on GameCube. This was my first time playing LttP, and I can see why it's a fan favorite.
I recently defeated the first Dark World dungeon, so I still have a ways to go. Admittedly I have used a guide to supplement my exploration, mainly because I just don't have the time to wander around to find everything like I would have wanted to when I was younger. That's not to say I haven't found plenty of secrets on my own.
When I first played OoT, I had no idea some songs were originally from LttP, like Zelda's Lullaby and Kakariko Village. While I did learn that later, it was still surreal hearing them in their original form now.
Definitely a fun game so far. I have died quite a bit, but it's probably just me still getting a feel for the controls and combat. The only frustrating thing was when I got my magic mirror warp point back to the Dark World stuck on an inaccessible piece of land (after accidentally jumping off it) in Lake Hylia after getting a heart piece. I ended up going up to the warp point on Death Mountain only to remember you can't get down the mountain while in the Dark World. Finally I realized I could go to the castle in the Light World to get back to the Dark World. Good times.
Super Metroid - Another legendary SNES game that I am playing for the first time. Most of my Metroid experience is with Metroid Prime on GameCube, which I did make it all the way through and enjoyed very much. I only played the original NES title a little bit as a kid. Super Metroid has been a lot of fun so far. The backtracking can be a little tedious but not too bad. It's been fun trying to figure out where to go next and finding secret areas. The controls are tight and powering up Samus and getting more abilities has been fun.
I'm on a little bit of a break from it at the moment as LttP has taken over my main playing time, but I plan to get back to it.
Donkey Kong Country - I had minimal experience with this one as a kid, but Donkey Kong Land was one of my favorite Gameboy games. DKC is fun, but it can be frustrating too. I have died so many times. It looks great and the music is fantastic, so I don't mind trying and trying again. I think I'm somewhere in the snow levels at the moment.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - I actually played this for the first time a few years ago during the early stages of the pandemic, and I have played it a little more during this current stretch. A really fun game with an amazing soundtrack. It also looks beautiful. I like how it shows you all of your stats for each level, so you know how much you missed and might want to go back for next time through.
The one thing I always heard about this game was how annoying crying Mario was, and yeah, I can see why that was a talking point, but overall it doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the game. I think I'm about halfway through it.
Kirby Super Star - I love Kirby as a character. I own Kirby's Adventure on the NES and have beaten it, and Kirby was my favorite character to play as in the original Super Smash Bros. I've only dabbled in Super Star briefly so far, but just the little taste brought me much joy. There is so much charm to everything in this world. Obviously trying out all the copy abilities is a blast, but now you can get a helper too? Genius.
Tried them out and may or may not return to them
Contra III: The Alien Wars - Contra is a blast, but it's also hard. I made it to the overhead street level, or maybe the level after that, I don't remember. I'll likely go back to it at some point.
Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts - Did I say Contra was hard? Forget that, this game is hard. I died several times on the first level before giving up. I had never played this before, so I was getting used to the controls. I might come back to it another time.
Final Fantasy VI - I never got into or really even played RPG's growing up, so I was curious to finally give one a try. I didn't know which of the few on the SNES Classic I should start with, so I randomly went with this. I haven't put too much time into it yet, but I at least am intrigued by the story. I'm just not sure if the gameplay style is for me. For the RPG folks, is this a good one to start with for an RPG n00b, or would one of the others (Earthbound, Super Mario RPG, and Secret of Mana are the others on the SNES Classic)?
Super Punch-Out!! - I had never played any of the Punch-Out games, so I gave this one a try. It was ok and I made it past the first couple opponents, but ultimately I don't think it's for me. Not sure I'll return to it.
Completed before but playing again
Super Mario World - When I can't decide which game I feel like continuing, I just fire up this classic and have a good time.
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I guess I just don't gel well with those types of games. I've never really been into collectathons, and Odyssey is more of a collectathon than a platformer.