Odd cover but who really cares when the game was so good? I always wonder how long it took me to play through these games back in the day. In my mind it was months. But was it really? Also, don’t forget to vote for the Nesters!

SNES Collection #31 of 46 A game many consider to be one of the greatest of all time. The X-Ray Scope blew my mind, it allows you to see the secrets?? So many memorable moments with this one. I used to connect my stereo speakers to the TV to better capture the music in this game.

What a time to be alive! Super Mario World and an endless list of possibilities that could come to SNES. And controllers with 4 face buttons and 2 shoulder buttons! 😂

SNES Collection #30 of 47 No question, this is my favorite NFL football video game of all time! Awesome gameplay, all of the teams/players, incredible stat tracking both for the game and year, injuries, and just plain fun. EA having an exclusive NFL license today sucks, imo.

I don’t remember Star Tropics even being in the conversation of games I should buy during the NES run. It should have been. I had a good time playing it on Virtual Console many years later. Anyone get in on this when it released?

SNES Collection #29 of 47 My favorite football game was Tecmo so I really wanted the baseball version. This game was also heavily based on stats which I loved. However, it didn’t seem to stand out as much because lots of baseball games were pulling off the stat aspect well by this time.

I’m more receptive to puzzle games like this today, although I’m not too good when the action gets frantic. But back then? Puzzle games weren’t on my radar. I’ve heard stories of a lot of moms who dominated their kids in this game!

SNES Collection #28 of 47 While I played plenty of Punch-Out on NES, I never owned it. I was excited to get my hands on this one. This series in general is very good and I wish Nintendo would bring it back today. Who can forget Rick and Nick Bruiser? 😂

SNES Collection #27 of 47 One of the many RPGs I picked up on SNES. I don’t have many specific memories of this one except it didn’t feel as polished as the more popular games in the genre. I recall there being spelling errors in the text. But still, it was an RPG so I was all in!

I never did like when Nintendo Power made strategy guides a part of their numbered issues. But I’m sure getting to put Super Mario 3 on the cover a second time within a short period was good for sales. 😂

SNES Collection #26 of 47 I specifically remember picking this game out of a bargain bin well after it had released. I was never a huge Mega Man fan but figured with it being cheap I would check it out. It would be the last Mega Man I would buy until Mega Man 9 on WiiWare many years later.

SNES Collection #25 of 47 I guess I wanted a boxing game! I probably read a preview in a magazine. This game isn’t bad but I couldn’t play for long periods of time due to thumb fatigue quickly setting in. I recall being able to work the body to tire the opponent.

SNES Collection #24 of 47 The SNES turned me into an avid rpg fan with games like this. The opening scene was full of color and lush greens. It always put me in the mood to play. And the main music theme, awesome! Still have the price tag on the box, lol.

SNES Collection #23 of 47 I counted down the days to this game, couldn’t wait. It was the first time I would own a version of Super Mario Bros 2. But the Lost Levels is what was really exciting. That is until you played and discovered, damn, these levels are too hard to be fun! 😂

SNES Collection #22 of 47 I didn’t buy this. A relative got rid of their SNES and gave it to me. There is no way the instruction manual would be that beat up if I owned it the entire time! 😂 I can’t even remember playing this. I’m sure I did, but it must not have been much.

What a time this was! Anyone with some good SMB3 stories?

SNES Collection #21 of 47 I bought this the day it released, and soon discovered I didn’t like it much. I did not realize what a strategy rpg was at the time and expected it to be like Final Fantasy. I knew it had lots of endings so I thought I’d play it a ton. I never even beat it once, lol.

Early Nintendo Power covers were unique. This is probably the issue that convinced me to buy Mega Man 2. I couldn’t say no to those big colorful screen filling bosses.

Got the itch to revisit some NS2 games…Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour! Been earning more medals. Some are beyond my skill level. This mouse challenge is like the game Operation in which you can’t touch the sides. But to miss the medal by this much…no!!! I did get it a few attempts later, haha.

SNES Collection #20 of 47 While I was getting Madden every year for Christmas, this is the football game I couldn’t wait for. Stat tracking like you wouldn’t believe, extremely fun gameplay, this is by far my favorite series of football video game.

Summer of ‘88…100+ pages of Nintendo goodness including 20 pages on Super Mario 2 alone! You could spend hours looking at pics of games you knew you would never be able to buy. But it was fun to dream!

Reading modern gaming magazines takes me back to a simpler time, if even for a little bit. A time before I was bombarded with negative news and toxic opinions every day. It’s nice to take a break from the screens we all spend too much time on.

SNES Collection #19 of 47 Some purchases you just shake your head. What was I thinking? I actually remember buying this and rationalizing it would be fun with my girlfriend to pretend we were gambling. It wasn’t. I don’t even like to gamble irl. Real game collections don’t include all bangers!

SNES Collection # 18 of 47 I got this as a Christmas gift from my dad. This would start a tradition of many consecutive Christmases in which I would receive the new Madden game. I was a diehard NFL fan at the time. Still no player names in this version yet. No tracking of yearly stats either!

SNES Collection #17 of 47 Being a big Ghosts ‘n Goblins NES fan, there was no way I was passing on this. Beautiful graphics and amazing music, it did not disappoint. May have been a little easier than the original, but if it was it wasn’t by much.

SNES Collection #16 of 47 This was the first baseball game I owned that had actual MLB players included. I was a relatively new MLB fan at the time so learning the players while playing made it extra special. However, I’ve played so many baseball games I remember nothing specific about gameplay.

First time I’ve done this with the N64 version of Star Fox in probably decades. I was curious to compare it to the NS2 version. Found the N64 version a little more difficult.

SNES Collection #15 of 47 Another Christmas gift from my dad except this one I definitely asked for. I loved this game, especially the ghost house track. Who would have thought this was the beginning of a mega franchise? I certainly didn’t.

Decided to play some NES baseball on this July 4th, Bases Loaded 2. I lost 10-5. Considering all of the blunders I made, not bad, haha.

Finally cleared one of the tougher P-Switch challenges! Not pictured, my first 30 attempts! 😂 I still like the fact I can drop in Mario Kart World a year later and find new challenges I’ve never attempted.

SNES Collection #13 of 47 Man, talk about a game living up to expectations! Finding out after many hours of play that there was a whole separate world to be explored was shocking. I wish I could remember more details about the day I got it but surprisingly I’ve got nothing. Does anyone else?

Thought the demo of Kingdom Hearts 3 was fun. Never understood how this series wasn’t on a Nintendo system until recently. Added to my wishlist.

SNES Collection #12 of 47 The gaming magazines told me I had to have this. I had never played a fighting game like this so took a chance. Not for me. It didn’t take long to realize I didn’t like it. To this day I have no interest in most fighting games. But at least I tried it!

Played a few games last month, including one that has slid into my favorite game of 2026 so far. quietjasonlee.home.blog/2026/07/02/p...

SNES Collection #11 of 47 My dad got me this for Christmas. I’m not sure why. I liked the show but didn’t watch it much. This game is weird which makes sense considering it’s about dreams. I played it here and there but can’t remember if I ever beat it. It was never a favorite of mine.

Playing the new Knockout Tours I’m reminded how fun Mario Kart World is. To hear some people talk about it you would think the game is broken and needs fixed. Sure, it may not be exactly what you prefer but to suggest the game is rubbish is, well…rubbish.

I think PlayStation has an insider in Xbox. It seems PlayStation always announces bad news right before Xbox announces even worse news. We know what’s coming next week. 😬

SNES Collection #10 of 47 What set this football game apart from the rest is it included college, NFL, and high school football. High school? You could edit the team name and adjust the colors to match your high school team. The actual game of football wasn’t too good though. Nintendo published it.

If buying games digitally…always use discounted eshop cards! They are on sale all the time.

SNES Collection #9 of 47 Believe it or not, I looked forward to this game releasing. I really wanted a fishing game. I had a friend that shook his head and laughed when I told him I bought it. But I spent a lot of time with it. Landing the lunkers took some practice!

Always thankful that in the year 2026 there are still options for gaming magazines out there. Appreciative of the people willing to produce them. Sometimes it’s nice to read about games without staring at a screen!

SNES Collection #8 of 47 I did not buy this game until it became a Players Choice title, which I think meant $20 at the time. I wasn’t sure if I would like it. Turns out I never got too far in it so I probably made the correct choice in waiting. I would probably have more of a taste for it today.

One thing I’ve come to appreciate about the lack of a tracking system in Mario Kart World open world is the fact I can play it a year later and still find new challenges to tackle.

SNES Collection #7 of 47 I couldn’t pass this game up. After playing Castlevania 2, I missed 3 and so wanted to jump back in with 4. Mode 7 with screen rotation was an eye opener. And the music was top notch. There are games I played a week ago I can’t remember the music. But this is ingrained.

That chapter in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined played like an episode of Dateline. Forbidden love, mental and physical abuse, poisoning, regret, ulterior motives, greed…geesh!

SNES Collection #6 of 47 I bought this soon after getting the SNES. Gaming magazines influenced this decision because I would not have bought this simply looking at the box. But I became obsessed with shaving seconds off my times. The music in this game never gets old. I can hear it now.

SNES Collection #5 of 47 After buying two Bases Loaded games on NES, I felt compelled to pick up the latest SNES game. The goal of this one was to play the perfect game. There were 13 objectives in each game (no errors, no strikeouts, etc.) that would add up to a perfect 100 score if completed.

Star Fox is not surprisingly, great to play through on Switch 2. But I’ve also enjoyed reading up on some of the backstory provided. There’s a lot so haven’t made my way through all of it yet but it’s a nice bonus!

After 35 hours my time with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming to a close. Wonderful game. Still missing 8 flowers and I may leave it that way instead of using a guide so if I ever want to revisit I’ve got something to play for. Experiencing games like this is why I play video games. 😀

SNES Collection #4 of 47 The first Madden game on SNES. I was a football junkie back then so I had to have it. I always preferred the Tecmo football games to Madden. But who says you can’t have both? 😂