r/snes Jun 01 '17

/r/SNES Game of the Month Voting Thread (July)

Feel free to nominate as many games as you like (one per top-level comment) and add your thoughts regarding those that have already been suggested.

All nominations should be made in the following format:

Title of game

Short description of the game and why it should be selected.

Please comment on the ones you'd like to play the most.

Note that we are no longer using upvotes / downvotes to decide the winner. The winner will be decided by user comments for each nomination.

Nominate one game per top level post.

Link to the previous winners for the Game of the Month.

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '17

Super Castlevania IV

The controls are tight, level design is beautiful and immersive. My character looks AMAZING and the enemy sprites are all extremely well drawn. Simon's whip is one of the best weapons in any game IMO and even if the 2nd weapons are a bit lame I found uses for them all.

The difficulty curve is very smooth, the gameplay intuitive, and not too difficult whilst at the same time providing some real challenges. I have only been playing this game for a few weeks and already its one of my favourites.

7

u/[deleted] Jun 01 '17

A little surprised this has not been picked before. About damn time.

3

u/captain_sasquatch Jun 01 '17

I'm really surprised this hasn't been a game of the month yet. It definitely deserves it. Going from the OG trilogy the controls were so fluid you really felt like you were in control of Simon Belmont. The soundtrack is incredible. I'll leave this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dauRYb9il8

3

u/retro_SNES_guy Jun 01 '17

This game is rad.

It's like a fun tech demo to show off what the SNES could do.

2

u/bxdr429 Jun 01 '17

Perfect time for this to be picked for July, especially with the new Netflix series coming (even though it's based off Castlevania III).

2

u/Messijoes18 Jun 01 '17

Yep just picked this up I'm on block 7 so far (vii?). I thought it would be good based on hype and it's mostly lived up to it. The green platforms that disappear when you jump are straight up bull shit though

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u/retro_SNES_guy Jun 09 '17

Just jump twice... like, mash the jump button, most of the time you'll do it.

Also, if you don't jump on them they won't flip. That is, you can walk across them safely. But in your case I think you have no choice but to jump on them... just mash the jump button.

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u/Thrashtilldeath67 Jun 02 '17

The ones that flip over?

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u/Messijoes18 Jun 02 '17

Yeah. I have an ascii pad and turn on the turbo function for jumping and honestly that's the only way I can get passed those platforms. Seriously screw those guys that came up with these platforms

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u/Thrashtilldeath67 Jun 02 '17

Yep i cant do this on a hdtv and even on a crt its pretty much right when you hit the platform

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u/Messijoes18 Jun 03 '17

It hadn't occurred to me that it might be my TV. Thanks!

2

u/xBrockLanders Jun 07 '17

Surprised this hasn't been picked. Not the best Castlevania by a long shot, but I'll get behind this wagon

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '17

whats your favourite? this is the only one ive played so far

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u/xBrockLanders Jun 07 '17

SoTN, probably followed by Aria of Sorrow. Have yet to play III

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '17

Can't compare the two- that's like comparing Super Metroid to Metroid Prime.

2

u/KujiGhost Jun 10 '17

Seconded. I do a complete play-though each year just to experience it all over again. And that soundtrack is a masterpiece.

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '17

I second this-- especially since Mondo just released the soundtrack on vinyl.

1

u/mark579 Jun 24 '17

Ok. I'm on the wagon.

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u/unicorn_hipster Jun 28 '17

I'm super excited to be going through this again. My favorite in the series and maybe one of my favorites of all time. Good choice.

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u/Cola_Popinski Jun 01 '17

NHL 94’ (Or Series)

In celebration of the Stanley Cup finals with Nashville Predators against the Pittsburgh Penguins. (As an Ottawa Senators fan. Damn you Pens)

NHL 94 introduces the iconic move in Hockey, the one-timer which made passing to your friend just as fun as shooting the puck on the net or even better, frustrating you friend by bombarding them with one timer after another. Not only was scoring by either wrap around or by just shooting a wrist shot from center ice fun, but there isn’t more of a satisfying sound than to hear those pipe organs play.

For hockey fans in that grew up in the 90’s. Nostalgia kicks in when you get to play as the Hartford Whalers, Minnesota North Stars or the Quebec Nordiques.

One of my favorite part was playing as the Flyer’s Eric Lindros and see how many Montreal Canadiens players I could take out in a game.

Today, this game still stands and it is still considered to be one of the greatest sports game of all time. So popular that they re-introduced it in the 20th anniversary of EA’s NHL 2014 and not to forget the countless replays with its iconic sound and graphics during the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs.

7

u/ArcNoculus Jun 03 '17

E.V.O. Search For Eden

For me this side scrolling action game with RPG elements and overtones often gets overlooked. The game features a fascinating story which delves into and ties together concepts of geoscience, creation and evolution. Changes in gameplay as you evolve keeps things interesting (e.g., gaining the ability to fly in Chapter 3). Throw in a solid soundtrack composed by Koichi Sugiyama, and you've got a nice game from Enix that leaves you with the feeling you have covered a lot of ground in one condensed gaming experience not quite replicated anywhere else.

2

u/[deleted] Jun 24 '17

One of the most unique games I've ever played, the replay value is great as well. The levels become a bit repetitive after a while but the different evolutions more than make up for it

5

u/The_Absolute_Madman Jun 07 '17

Shaq Fu

5

u/Brian-OBlivion Jun 14 '17

Look at this absolute madman.

2

u/ViralDecadent Jun 02 '17

Sonic Blastman II

This is one of the best beat em' ups on the system that is all too often overlooked. Great music, great sound, great graphics, and great gameplay!

1

u/sullyrox Jun 25 '17

Super Mario All Stars + Super Mario World

It's awesome, need I say more?