Nintendo SNES Reviews

What if Super Mario Kart got the sequel we always dreamed of on the SNES? Horizons delivers 20 new tracks, new music, and pure nostalgia. From grassy plains to abandoned mines, Super Mario Kart – Horizons takes the SNES classic to new places. It feels like Mario Kart 2.0… and you can play it today! Super Mario Kart – Horizons: The Romhack That Feels Like a True Sequel. Watch the …

The Super Mario World hacking community has produced everything from sprawling cinematic adventures to bite sized experimental projects. Smoked Fish and Cabbage, created by LetsTalkGames and the coder known as xMANGRAVYx, stands out as a compact yet polished introduction to the Kaizo style. Released in July 2023, the hack is short by design with seven carefully crafted levels, but within that small footprint it manages to deliver challenge, variety, and …

The Super Mario World hacking scene has always thrived on experimentation, but few projects push the envelope as boldly as Castlemania II, created by LetsTalkGames and coder xMANGRAVYx. Released in July 2025, this sequel builds upon last year’s Castlemania with even more ambition, blending Super Mario World’s platforming with Castlevania’s gothic spirit. The result is a hack that feels familiar in its controls but completely fresh in its tone and …

Have you ever heard of The Legend of Zelda: BS Edition? If not, you’re not alone. This enigmatic entry in the beloved Zelda franchise remains one of gaming’s best-kept secrets, a lost treasure from the early days of satellite gaming. Originally broadcast exclusively in Japan through Nintendo’s Satellaview service in 1995, BS Zelda, as it’s commonly known, offered a unique reimagining of the classic NES game that started it all. …

Super Junkoid: A Hauntingly Beautiful Metroid Masterpiece. Watch the video above or read the review below.  But first, we had a brief interview with the ROM hack creator, P. Yoshi, where she was kind enough to answer some questions for us! Q: (Retro Replay) Can you tell us how you first discovered ROM hacking and what inspired you to start creating hacks of your own?A: (P. Yoshi) I like Metroid …

The Lost Adventure – Episode II: A Masterclass in ROM Hacking Considered to be one of the best and most complete Super Mario World hacks of all time, The Lost Adventure – Episode II is the highly anticipated sequel to the original The Lost Adventure hack of Super Mario World, created by the talented ROM hacker isaix. Building upon the stellar foundation of the first installment, Episode II takes Mario …

Pocky & Rocky Review for the Super Nintendo – A Mythical Multiplayer Adventure “Pocky & Rocky” for the Super Nintendo is a title that conjures up images of mythical creatures, vibrant levels, and frenetic action. This top-down, shoot ’em up style game, developed by Natsume, is a hidden gem that I recently had the pleasure of playing through with my Australian Discord friend, Hyrule13. The game tapped into Japanese folklore, …

Retro Review: Mega Man 7 – A 16-Bit Evolution with a Polarizing Debut In the pantheon of classic gaming franchises, Mega Man stands as a colossus, and its seventh numbered entry, Mega Man 7, released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), is a particularly interesting chapter in the Blue Bomber’s storied history. Developer and Design Developed by Capcom, the studio that had already captured the hearts of gamers …

Retro Review: “Contra III: The Alien Wars” – A SNES Classic In the realm of retro gaming, certain titles are spoken of with a near-mythical reverence, and “Contra III: The Alien Wars” is one such title. Although my own gaming roots were firmly planted in the soil of the Sega Genesis, with its much-touted “blast processing,” I never laid hands on “Contra III” until 2023. The experience was a mix …

 Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Starring Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune was a gameshow where you would spin a wheel for a chance to win money by guessing letters to words in a phrase. Chances are, you’ve seen this gameshow. My Wife and I still love watching it from time to time, and though it’s been on TV since 1975, we’ve only been watching …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Growing up as 80’s and 90’s kids, my Wife and I watched a ton of Gameshows with our respecting parents. One big one in my Wife’s home was Jeopardy. Her and her parents would see who knew the most, and could answer the quickest. She says her Dad always won. I thought it would be a good idea to put her trivia knowledge …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Retro Review: Raiden Trad for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Introduction In the early 90s, the arcade-to-home console transition was in full swing, and among the myriad of titles making the leap was “Raiden Trad,” an iconic vertical-scrolling shooter game. Originally developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, this game was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) by Micronics, presenting a home experience …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Disney’s Aladdin on SNES: A Magical Carpet Ride Through Agrabah In the world of retro gaming, certain titles evoke a sense of nostalgia that transcends generations, and Disney’s Aladdin for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is one such game. Released in 1993, this platformer was developed by Capcom, a company renowned for its mastery over the genre with titles like Mega Man …

My 9 year old played through the first few worlds. He did good. I took over for him. I love this game. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest – A Retro Review of Platforming Perfection Few titles are spoken of with as much fond nostalgia and reverence as “Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest” for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Released in 1995, this game was not …

Best music ever? Retro Review: Donkey Kong Country – An Unforgettable SNES Classic In the early to mid years of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, there was a single cartridge that made living rooms glow a little greener and living room speakers hum with a deeper warmth. Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and released by Nintendo in 1994, arrived like a thunderclap. It felt new, it felt polished, and …

Super Castlevania IV: A Timeless Classic That Defined a Generation Super Castlevania IV, released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), is a masterpiece of the action-platformer genre and a shining example of what Konami’s development team could achieve on Nintendo’s 16-bit console. Directed by Masahiro Ueno and produced by Hideki Okugawa, this fourth installment in the Castlevania series takes players on a thrilling journey through Dracula’s castle, filled with …

Retro Review: Super Punch-Out!! for the SNES Super Punch-Out!! is a nostalgic knockout in the world of classic gaming, developed by Nintendo’s IRD (Integrated Research & Development) division and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994. This title followed the legacy of the original arcade game and the beloved NES predecessor, Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! Let’s delve into the intricacies of this classic gem that still packs a …

Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose – A Super Nintendo Classic Reviewed In the early 90s, a wave of nostalgia swept through the gaming industry as developers sought to capture the essence of Saturday morning cartoons in video game form. Among the standout titles was “Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose,” a game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) that became a fond memory for many. Developed by …