Summary

Few consoles can claim to have as many highly rated RPGs as theSNES.

Years after the SNES reign, Western gamers consistently revisit the SNES to explore its ocean of quality RPGs.

Whether a product of its time or an artistic choice, nothing beats a good pixel art RPG.

Party members from Final Fantasy 6, a battle against giant female like monster in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, and party members from Final Fantasy 4 crossing a bridge

Compared to the PlayStation, the SNES games were not nearly as convoluted or time-consuming to complete.

These Super Nintendo classics are the absolute cream of the crop on the Nintendo Switch Online service.

While Earthbound’s battle system is relatively simple, its writing remains ahead of its time.

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The game is known for havingthe most hilarious dialogue in the genreand a plot that never overstays its welcome.

After completing one character’s story, you move on to the next.

Live a Live was ambitious in its design and is believed to have been an inspiration forOctopath Traveler.

The intro scene of Rocket Knight Adventures and the ending scene of Super Castlevania 4.

It presents a multi-generational war epic where players engage in battles on expansive maps populated with numerous units.

Each 2D entry is good or bad in its own way.

Chrono Trigger’s battle system, while not the most complex, is praised for its brilliant pacing.

Pixel Art RPGs. Stardew Valley, Omori, Hyper Light Drifter.

The ability to transfer unique skills between classes allows for countless combinations and strategies in battle.

These classic SNES and Genesis games have stood the test of time.

Geno turning a goomba into a sheep in Super Mario RPG.

Mech customize screen in Front Mission

Earthbound party going into a department store

Donkey Kong runs through the jungle, Mario points his finger in the air, Bald Bull prepares to fight

Giant robot launching missiles in Live a Live

Sabin about to blitz in Final Fantasy 6

Alec striking a grunt with his sword in Fire Emblem Genology of The Holy War

Cecil fighting a bird in final Fantasy 4

Doing a slice attack in Ogre Battle The March of the Black Queen

Robo doing a sand cyclone attack in Chrono Trigger.

Faris launching a fire spell in Final Fantasy 5

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