Best-Selling Video Games for the Super Nintendo

The Super Nintendo was first released in Japan during early-1990s. The 16-bit console is the successor to the Nintendo Entertainment system and is hailed by many as one of the best video game systems ever. This is because the Super Nintendo is home to some of the greatest video games ever made. So which titles sold the most? Here are the top five best-selling video games for the Super Nintendo.

5. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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After a somewhat disappointing sequel with Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Nintendo decided to return to the foundations from the first game. As a result, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past became one of the best games on the Super Nintendo thanks to its epic adventure full of many memorable moments. Because of its high quality and lineage, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past ended up being one of the best-selling games on the Super Nintendo.

4. Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
^{Publisher: Capcom, Developer: Capcom, Release Date: 1991, ESRB Rating: T}
Since being released in the arcades, Street Fighter II has become the most popular fighting game on any video game system. However, the preferred platform for the games is the Super Nintendo. The revolutionary Street Fighter II: The World Warrior was the first and best-selling edition to appear on the system. Most fighting games copy the successful formula from this game for a reason.

3. Super Mario Kart
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Aside from the main platforming series, Mario, the official Nintendo mascot, has appeared on multiple genres. Perhaps the most successful of which is the Mario Kart series. The original title puts a spin on the arcade racing genre with creative courses and power-ups. With great gameplay in addition to the always popular Mario brand, Super Mario Kart became one of the best-selling Super Nintendo games.

2. Donkey Kong Country
^{Publisher: Nintendo, Developer: Rare Ltd., Release Date: November 24, 1994, ESRB Rating: E}
Unlike every other game on the list, Donkey Kong Country was released quite late into the lifespan of the Super Nintendo. Although most developers have moved on to 3D gaming, Rare showed that there is still a place for 2D games. Thanks to the astonishing graphics and heaps of personally, it should come at no surprise that Donkey Kong Country is one of the best-selling games on the Super Nintendo.

1. Super Mario World
^{Publisher: Nintendo, Developer: Nintendo, Release Date: August 13, 1991, ESRB Rating: E}
Mario has always been synonymous with Nintendo video game system. Super Mario World being the best-selling video game on the Super Nintendo was something many could have easily predicted. The platforming masterpiece marks the first 16-bit game in the legendary series. Seemingly every Super Nintendo gamers have played Super Mario World. You won't find a better selling game on the system.