Secret of Mana, for instance, will forever have a spot in my heart thanks to its lush graphics, laid-back soundtrack--and gobs of loot. Super Tennis, on the other hand, earned a place within my left ventricle (or is it my right one?) by bringing tons of late-night enjoyment to me and my childhood BFF during our frequent sleepovers.
Anyway, as stoked as I was to dig these four titles out of my old closet, I was saddened that I didn't also find a few other SNES games I know I used to own, such as Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy III, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Super Mario World.
Oh, well, there's always eBay, right? Speaking of which, I'm going to need to pay a visit to everyone's favorite auction site at some point in the near future in order to pick up either an SNES or a Super Famicom system, as I'm currently unable to play any of the above-mentioned games.
See also: Previous 'from the back of my boyhood closet' posts
12 comments:
SNES games with nothing to play them in is sad business. Get a handheld SNES. I think they make them now...
Some cracking games there, Bryan. I've still never played any Final Fantasy game but the others are tip-top, especially SMW2 :)
I know, Justin! I think I'm going to hold out for an actual SNES (or maybe Super Famicom) system, though. I've been meaning to buy one for a long time, so this should finally spur me to pick one up.
You've never played ANY Final Fantasy game, Simon? How interesting! You really should play the SNES/Super Fami ones at some point, especially Final Fantasy V and VI.
As for SMW2 being awesome: Hell yes! One of my all-time favorite games, regardless of the system. Such an amazing experience :)
Haha, I've even got FFVII, I just haven't gotten around to it like so many other games. RPG's are the biggest casualty of my lack of time... :(
Well, you're certainly not alone in owning games you've never played, Simon. Don't get me started! I especially understand not being able to play RPGs as an adult. Who has the time? Argh!
That said, you really should give FFV or FFVI a go at some point. You won't be disappointed! Or, I hope you won't.
I really need to play them again myself. Maybe I'll do so on a portable. That way I'm much more likely to put more than a few hours into them :)
I figured you would. Nothing like the original.
I know, I'm predictable in that way, aren't I? Sigh.
Secret of Mana is one of my all-time favourite games, absolutely classic game.
Super Tennis is a great game, really should get round to completing Yoshi's Island and never played Final Fantasy II.
dste: I loooooooooove Secret of Mana. One of my all-time faves, too. It was a revelation to me when it was released.
If you loved Secret of Mana, BTW, you *really* should play FFII sometime, too. It's also a great game. Not as good as FFV or FFVI, maybe, but still great in its own right.
I've only ever played FFXIII which I played for about six hours and got bored with so stuck it on my sale/trade pile.
I own III for the DS so will give that a shot at some point in the near future.
dste: Well, I can't say for certain whether or not you'll become bored with FF IV, V or VI, but I can tell you this: Those FFs are nothing like the more modern ones. I can't stand modern FF, just so you know. So, I'd still recommend that you try at least one of the old FFs. Personally, I'd try either V or VI.
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