jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
How it works:
Each month, we'll choose a game from the vast library of the Super Nintendo . We'll all play the same game and discuss it in the thread. Think of it like an old school book club, but for retro games. And just like a book club, you don't really need to finish the game to talk about it with us. There are lots of ways to play SNES games on modern systems, or you can choose to play on original hardware like a badass. So let's hop into some 16 Bit awesomeness together.
Game of the Month:
May 2021: Super Metroid
How long is Super Metroid? | HowLongToBeat
How long is Super Metroid? HowLongToBeat has the answer. Create a backlog, submit your game times and compete with your friends!
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October 2020 - Super Mario World
November 2020 - Donkey Kong Country
December 2020 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
January 2021 - Spider Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage
February 2021 - Final Fantasy VI
March 2021 - Wild Guns
November 2020 - Donkey Kong Country
December 2020 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
January 2021 - Spider Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage
February 2021 - Final Fantasy VI
March 2021 - Wild Guns
Ways to Play:
Original Hardware:
First of all, the most "pure" way to play these games would be on original hardware. I personally recommend something like an Everdrive or SD2SNES cartridge if you go that route, unless you're a millionaire or just happen to have the games we choose in your collection.
SNES Classic Microconsole:
SNES Classic Edition - Official Site - Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Now You're Playing with Power! Take a look at the Super Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition console featuring the never-before-released Star Fox 2!
www.nintendo.com
This system can be hooked up to modern TVs and comes with about 20 games pre-installed. However, they can be hacked to add additional games.
Switch Online:
Super Nintendo Entertainment System™ - Nintendo Switch Online - Nintendo Official Site
Play retro SNES games like Star Fox™, Super Mario Kart™, Donkey Kong Country, and many more on the Nintendo Switch system with Nintendo Switch Online.
www.nintendo.com
If you have a Switch, then Nintendo offers their online service for $20/year which includes access to a select number of SNES games. Not every game we choose will be available here, but some will!
RetroArch:
RetroArch
RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players. It enables you to run classic games on a wide range of computers and consoles through its slick graphical interface. Settings are also unified so configuration is done once and for all.
www.retroarch.com
RetroArch runs on damn near everything and it's a great way to experience the SNES. PCs, Macs, Linux computers as well as Raspberry Pi and cell phones. You can even run this on other game consoles, though it usually requires them to be hacked. There is even an easy and free Steam version
RetroArch can also be integrated directly into GOG Galaxy, courtesy of yours truly
RetroGOG: Use GOG Galaxy 2.0 to Play and Track Your Retro Games
https://github.com/jshackles/RetroGOG The goal of this project is to integrate all retro platforms that are supported by both GOG Galaxy 2.0 and RetroArch so that games can easily be launched from GOG with minimal user configuration. GOG Galaxy will track user's play time as well as...
www.neogaf.com
Standalone Emulators:
There are a whole host of standalone emulators available. SNES9X has been around since the 90s. If you have questions, ask in the thread!
Retro Achievements (Optional)
Retro Achievements is a community-run website that integrates directly into RetroArch and provides a modern flair to classic games. Think of it like Xbox achievements or PlayStation trophies, but for SNES games.
These provide a fun way to re-live games from the past, but obviously setting them up for this challenge is 100% optional. Comparing or showing off achievements in this thread is strongly encouraged!
ROM Files
Do not ask where to get ROM files. Don't post links to ROM files in the thread. Do your own Google Research.
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