The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES, was a highly successful game console released in 1990. With a large library of games, the SNES became one of the best-selling consoles of all time. In this special article by Coliseu Geek, we’re going to take a look at the best-selling SNES games.
Super Mario World
Released in 1990, Super Mario World was the launch game for the SNES and is considered one of the greatest games ever made. The game has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and is an absolute Nintendo classic.
Donkey Kong Country
Released in 1994, Donkey Kong Country is a platform game that features the characters Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong on a journey to retrieve their stolen bananas. The game was a huge success and sold over 9 million copies worldwide.
Super Mario Kart
Released in 1992, Super Mario Kart is a racing game that features popular Nintendo characters such as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser. The game has sold over 8 million copies worldwide and is one of the most popular games on the SNES.
Street Fighter II
Released in 1992, Street Fighter II is a fighting game that revolutionized the genre. The game sold over 6 million copies worldwide and helped popularize fighting games on the SNES.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Released in 1991, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an adventure game that follows the hero Link on a journey to save Princess Zelda and the kingdom of Hyrule. The game has sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide and is considered one of the greatest games ever made.
Super Mario All-Stars
Released in 1993, Super Mario All-Stars is a collection that features updated versions of classic Mario games released on the NES. The game has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is a must-have collection for any Mario fan.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
Released in 1995, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest is the sequel to the original platform game and features Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong on a journey to save Donkey Kong. The game has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
The SNES was an incredible console that offered a huge variety of amazing games. With classic games like Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the SNES remains one of the most beloved consoles of all time.
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