By Matt McMakin

The SNES, or Super Nintendo, was the second console produced by Nintendo. It was extremely popular and the top console of the 16-bit era. It set a new standard with its advances graphics and sound capabilities. The Super Nintendo is considered to have on of the best video game libraries of all times. The following ten games are considered some of the best SNES games. A few are even considered some of the best games ever.

Number 10:Donkey Kong Country - Donkey Kong is a fun game that was released late in the 16-bit era, but was one of the best Super Nintendo games. It remained popular past the 16-bit console era and into the lifespan of the PlayStation. The game is know of its unique 3D side scroller play style. The graphics were very advanced for its time and helped create this fun and unique game.

Number 9: Final Fantasy III - Finall Fantasy is consider to be one of the best RPG game series of all times. It includes a ton of games on many different consoles. Final Fantasy III continued the series on the SNES before it moved onto the new 3D play modle on the Playstation. The game used a turn based fighting system, which a classic fighting system in RPGs.

Number 8: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - This is a super fun RPG game that mixes traditional RPG elements, like Final Fantasy, and adds in some Mario spice. A great RPG that is a ton of fun to play.

Number 7: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest - This is the follow up to the original Donkey Kong Country on the SNES. This game continues the unique game style and is amazingly fun. It is very similar to the first game, but has even better design. This game is one of the best games on the SNES.

Number 6: Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - This game reinvented the Super Mario series on the SNES game system. This super fun game follows Yoshi as he tries to reconnect Mario with his friend and partner Luigi. A super fun SNES game.

Number 5: Mega Man X - This game brings the classic NES series on to the SNES game system. There are three Mega Man games on the SNES and six on the SNES. This is an extremely entertaining series.

Number 4: Secret of Mana - If you're an avid gamer, you must play Secret of Mana. This is a super fun action style RPG game that plays like Zelda. It has over 20 hours of game player that allows you to adventure through the world in Secret of Mana.

Number 3: Super Metroid - Super Metroid needs to be near the top on almost any list. The NES version was great, and so is the SNES Metroid. The game play is very similar to the original, but has been approached. Its has non-linear game play, but unlike the original, they add a map to make things easier. A must play game for anyone interested in the Super Nintendo.

Number 2: Chrono Trigger - This is one of the best games ever. It sets a standard for all future RPG games with 14 different endings that allow you to take multiple routes and have different outcomes. A must play Super Nintendo game.

Number 1: The Legend of Zelda: I love the game more than any other game on the SNES and I even consider it my favorite game ever. The unique, but simple, design creates a massive universe to be explored my Link as he tries to rescue Zelda.

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