What are some underrated gems?

[RanmyakuIchi's icon RanmyakuIchi RanmyakuIchi]

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I don't see UN Squadron talked about much, but I think it's the best scrolling shooter on the SNES. Space Megaforce would probably be my #2.

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Skyblazer is a very fun action platformer that I never see discussed either.

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Donkey Kong '94 and Run Saber were great picks as well

UN Squadron, Skyblazer, and Space Megaforce mentioned? You win the thread! Good game everyone.

 

[DunkeyKong]

UN Squadron, Skyblazer, and Space Megaforce mentioned? You win the thread! Good game everyone.

 

[medisinn]

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. Despite the words Final Fantasy, it's a somewhat obscure game, being the black sheep of the series. It is simple, meant to be a beginner's RPG, but it's still fun. You can jump, and use weapons to solve basic puzzles. You can save anywhere outside of a battle, and there are no random battles, as you see the enemies on the screen ahead of time, so in a way it was ahead of its time. The story is basically nonexistent, but because of that the game also doesn't drag and has a nice pace to it. Most importantly, it has an excellent soundtrack. It's never been ported elsewhere, so it's only on the SNES, a crime that is unlikely to change given the game's middling reviews and lack of popularity.

 

[Dyne]

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Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. Despite the words Final Fantasy, it's a somewhat obscure game, being the black sheep of the series. It is simple, meant to be a beginner's RPG, but it's still fun. You can jump, and use weapons to solve basic puzzles. You can save anywhere outside of a battle, and there are no random battles, as you see the enemies on the screen ahead of time, so in a way it was ahead of its time. The story is basically nonexistent, but because of that the game also doesn't drag and has a nice pace to it. Most importantly, it has an excellent soundtrack. It's never been ported elsewhere, so it's only on the SNES, a crime that is unlikely to change given the game's middling reviews and lack of popularity.

It's meant to be an entry-level JRPG for kids. I think it does a good job of this.
I would totally give an 8 year old this game as a first JRPG.
And that MUSIC!

 

[Klonoa7]

I picked up a copy of Gitaroo Man when it was first released for the PSP in what feels like a long time ago. At the time I had no idea that it was a port of a PS2 game. It's a rhythm game of sorts with an interesting and quirky storyline. The gameplay can be challenging at times but check it out if you're interested.

 

[Mini_Man.XW]