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F-Zero (1990)

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F-Zero
Game
7.7/10on IGDB
Released
Take the first Mute City course in Practice before committing to a whole cup. Carrying speed through the bend matters more than learning a long move list. The Super NES version is in Nintendo Classics, where it fits a session measured in laps.
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Super Mario World (1990)

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Super Mario World
Game
9.2/10on IGDB
Released
From the world map, pick a single stage and try to find a route you missed. Ghost Houses and levels with secret exits reward returning even after you know how to reach the goal. The original is in Nintendo Classics.
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3

Kirby Super Star (1996)

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Kirby Super Star
Game
8.5/10on IGDB
Released
Spring Breeze is a short platform adventure, while Gourmet Race is ready when you only want a few rounds. The cartridge’s different games make it easy to choose how long you’ll play. The original Super NES edition is in Nintendo Classics.
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Donkey Kong Country (1994)

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Donkey Kong Country
Game
8.6/10on IGDB
Released
Choose a level from the map to practice a barrel sequence or do another mine-cart run. The stage lengths are short even when getting through takes several tries. Play the Super NES release in Nintendo Classics.
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5

Super Mario Kart (1992)

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Super Mario Kart
Game
8.2/10on IGDB
Released
Try a two-person race or a balloon battle to see how the original uses its tight split screen. The flatter courses keep a short match readable, and you can practice turns against the clock. Play the original through Nintendo Classics.
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6

Super Punch-Out!! (1994)

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Super Punch-Out!!
Game
7.7/10on IGDB
Released
Fight one boxer and pay attention to which movement gives away the next punch. Once you’ve learned that tell, try to beat your own time. The Super NES boxing game is in Nintendo Classics.
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7

Pilotwings (1990)

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Pilotwings
Game
6.1/10on IGDB
Released
Brush up on one flying test instead of working through a whole license. A landing target or a line of skydiving rings gives the attempt a clear ending. The Super NES original is in Nintendo Classics.
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8

Star Fox (1993)

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Star Fox
Game
8.2/10on IGDB
Released
Take an Arwing through the first mission on Corneria. Skimming past the buildings and practicing the timing of a roll give you plenty to do before the next stage starts. Nintendo Classics carries the original Super NES game.
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9

Top Gear (1992)

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Top Gear
Game
8.0/10on IGDB
Released
Pick a car and run a short race with a friend in split-screen. A well-timed boost is fun, but so is seeing whether the car you picked can run the whole way without a stop. Look for the original game under the name Top Racer in Top Racer Collection.
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10

Kirby's Dream Course (1994)

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Kirby's Dream Course
Game
7.8/10on IGDB
Released
Play a hole or two with someone who likes a little direct competition. Kirby acts as the ball, knocking out enemies until the final target becomes the hole. Plain shots are easy to try, and rebounds give you something to practice. Find it in Nintendo Classics.
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11

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Game
8.9/10on IGDB
Released
Return to a single stage for a bonus room or a faster run through the pirate ship. Dixie’s glide lets you plan some crossings very differently from Diddy. The original is in Nintendo Classics, and the map makes it easy to decide where to stop.
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996)

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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Game
8.0/10on IGDB
Released
Pick a riverbank, mill, or other map stage and use the different abilities of Dixie and Kiddy to reach one extra secret. Some levels take practice, so a replay is a better short session than trying to clear a whole region. The original is in Nintendo Classics.
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)

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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Game
8.7/10on IGDB
Released
Begin with a stage you can finish while collecting just the flowers you find naturally. Later you can revisit it for a full score if you enjoy the egg aiming and hidden red coins. Nintendo Classics carries the original Super NES game.
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Mega Man X (1993)

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Mega Man X
Game
8.6/10on IGDB
Released
Pick one Maverick stage once the opening level is behind you. It gives you a new movement problem, a boss pattern, and a stopping point, even if the whole game will take several sittings. Capcom’s Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the original.
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Mega Man X2 (1994)

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Mega Man X2
Game
8.4/10on IGDB
Released
Choose one stage from the Maverick menu and try a more aggressive route using the dash. Once ordinary stages start to feel familiar, look for the optional X-Hunter encounters. This Super NES game is in Mega Man X Legacy Collection.
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16

Mega Man X3 (1995)

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Mega Man X3
Game
7.8/10on IGDB
Released
Use a short session to learn one boss pattern or track down an upgrade in a level you already know. Zero can be called in during part of a stage, which changes your approach to ordinary enemies. Capcom’s Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes this entry.
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17

Contra III: The Alien Wars (1992)

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Contra III: The Alien Wars
Game
8.0/10on IGDB
Released
Try the first side-scrolling mission with another person. Weapons and attacks come fast enough that surviving the next screen feels like its own goal. The Super NES original is in Konami’s Contra Anniversary Collection.
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Super Metroid (1994)

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Super Metroid
Game
9.2/10on IGDB
Released
Give yourself one objective, such as reaching the next save room or checking a passage your newest item can open. The whole adventure takes longer, but one find is a satisfying place to stop. Nintendo Classics includes the original and lets you leave a suspend point.
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Super Castlevania IV (1991)

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Super Castlevania IV
Game
7.8/10on IGDB
Released
Work through one castle stage and use the eight-direction whip to reach threats that would be awkward in the earlier games. The levels can get demanding, but passwords let you continue another day. Find it in Castlevania Anniversary Collection.
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Castlevania: Dracula X (1995)

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Castlevania: Dracula X
Game
7.1/10on IGDB
Released
Take one stage slowly, especially when jumping around pits and enemies. It’s a shorter, more demanding session than an open castle exploration game. This specific Super NES game is in Castlevania Advance Collection.
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Super Ghouls'n Ghosts (1991)

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Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Game
7.4/10on IGDB
Released
Try a single stage when you feel like learning a timing challenge. Arthur’s jump commits him to an arc, and a second jump can save a route if you plan it early. The exact Super NES edition is in Nintendo Classics.
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