SNES Classic Edition
New vs. Old
The SNES classic edition is similar to the old Super Nintendo system in every aspect which gamers who have grown up with a SNES can appreciate. The Old Super Nintendo made gameplay fun by adding a save feature to many of the games which helped gamers get to the end of those Super Nintendo games without have to restart. The great thing about the New SNES mini is that, like its regular classic edition Nintendo counterpart, gamers will have access to games that are built into the system.
Furthermore, the games that have built in save options such as Super Metroid, Earthbound and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (which are all included) will be the same godsend they were back then. I remember when I was playing Super Metroid and got the X-ray scope which allowed me to find every item and hidden area in the game, I was happy that I was able to save my game so I can come back to it later.
Gaming progress save is coming back
When the Super Nintendo first introduced game save options in more than a few of the games, it was a much needed feature for games at the time because gamers did not have to work constantly or stay up all night to get back to their spot in the game. With the SNES classic edition, the game save option is making a return which gamers can revel in because that save option was a feature that made the Super Nintendo memorable and still sought after today as will its successor.
Chosen Classics
Interestingly enough, the SNES classic edition is coming equipped with games that gamers, myself included, grew up playing. Earthbound, Kirby’s Dream Course, Super Castlevania IV and Super Metroid to name a few. These classics are what made the Super Nintendo a great console and these games are what people remember about the SNES. I remember when I played Super Castlevania IV for the first time, it was a game that played on a different level than the 3 previous games. The gameplay was straightforward and I wanted to play it over and over again after I beat it the first time because I enjoyed the game so much. Super Castlevania IV is still one of my favorite games that I still play today.
Why the SNES classic edition is worth it
For any gamer who has every held a Super Nintendo will agree that it was a great game system, it is worth buying to keep as a collector’s item alone. Furthermore, gamers will enjoy playing those games again and again; I know I will. A significant difference between the SNES mini and its predecessor is that there are no cartridges to blow into until it worked or cleaning kits to use if the game didn’t start; the built in games are good to go and play on a moment’s notice.
Conclusion
SNES classic edition has the potential to match its predecessor in gameplay and storage. The built in games on the system are classics that will always have gamers coming back for more. The save feature in some of the built in games is a blessing now as it was when some of the games came out for the system 25 years ago; gamers will be happy to see that feature coming back.
Despite the fact that the SNES classic edition is only coming equipped with 21 games, classics such as Super Castlevania IV, Super Metroid, Earthbound and Super Punch-Out had an impact on gamers to the point that the SNES was not just a game system, but a way of life for gamers at the time.
The opening price for it will be 80.00 at launch, but it’s worth it to invest that money into buying one because it is one of the most memorable pieces of video game tech to date. Get yours before it’s too late.
