Super Mario World takes the crown
Celebrating classics isn’t always about commemorating selfish nostalgia. Studying where we came from in any historical context is important so that we can understand where we’re going, and any data on retro games or retro preservation is important.
To that end, Nintendo just recently published the top 25 downloaded SNES/Super Famicom games on the 3DS Virtual Console in Japan, and although the top few are what you’d expect, there are some interesting winners in there.
NaturallySuper Mario Worldtakes the top honor, followed byEarthboundandLink to the Past, but the greatPanel de Pon(Tetris Attackin the west) is still holding on years later with the 25th spot. Also of note, all threeDonkey Kong Countrygames are listed, and the list is highly populated by SRPGs likeFire EmblemandTactics Ogre.
If only we had as many SNES games to choose from in the western eShop storefronts, coupled with free downloads for previous SNES VC purchases on Wii or Wii U. One day?
SNES[Nintendo viaSiliconera]
