This whole list is being redone as of now (4/24)
See the link here to see a list of all of the multi-platform games.
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Okay guys, lets try and make a list here. Please only post facts about the games if you're going to compare two. Please use the following format for submitting games.
"Game Name here" - "Better console here"
*SNES*
|Cons|
|Pros|
|Notes|
*Genesis*
|Cons|
|Pros|
|Notes|
*Other Notes*
The List
Current "Score" lol
SNES -6 Genesis - 6
13 out of 257 Games Compared
Adventures of Batman & Robin - Different Games(Genesis preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The Genesis version is a run 'n gun game, while the SNES version is an action platformer. The Genesis version can get extremely longwinded and is missing some of the depth present in the SNES version, which features an inventory screen with many different weapons and items to pick from, as well as little story and conversation sequences before each level. However, the Genesis version is much more challenging and takes longer to finish. Also, the SNES version has no multiplayer mode. Adventures of Batman & Robin is considered to be one of the top games for the Genesis library, whereas for the SNES it is just another (albeit above average) action platformer.
Aladdin - Different Games (Genesis preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The Genesis version featured much more commercial success then the SNES version. The Genesis version was a much more action based game, where the SNES version focused mainly on platforming. Neither games are bad games and both are very different. I would hardly say they are even comparable. BUT when it boils down to what game is preferred the majority of people choose the Genesis version.
Lion King- Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Has instances of broken hit boxes
|Pros| Larger color pallet
|Notes| Has "cartoony" sound effects (EX Sambas roar is a cats meow)
*Genesis*
|Cons| Smaller color pallet
|Pros| Hitboxes are more reliable than SNES version.
|Notes| Has more realistic sounding effects (EX Sambas roar sounds like a small lions roar)
*Other Notes*
The SNES version and Genesis versions have different sounding music tracks (as most SNES and Genesis games do) and I would not say there is any superior one, depending on the level I prefer music from both versions personally. Although seeing as the SNES has a tendency to completely not register some attacks, I recognize this as a very big problem, and thus believe that the Genesis version is better.
Mickey Mania- Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Broken hitboxes, Missing music, Missing levels, Washed Out Color, Less Graphical Detail, Constant Loading Screens.
|Pros| None
|Notes| Horrible port of the Sega Genesis version. The List of Cons could go on forever.
*Genesis*
|Cons| None (in comparison to the SNES version)
|Pros| Fixes all issues found in the SNES version
|Notes| None
*Other Notes*
Stay far away from the SNES Version. Genesis is better in every aspect.
Mortal Kombat - Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Slower clock speed, Input lag, sweat instead of blood, Several fatalities censored, Backgrounds are less complex.
|Pros| Better graphics and sound
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Graphics and sound are worse than in the SNES version, missing sound effects, 3-button pad is not suited for this game
|Pros| Blood code, attacks are responsive and the gameplay is closer to the arcade version
|Notes| Features a re-arranged audio track, requires a 6-button pad to fully enjoy the game
*Other Notes*
While the SNES version has better graphics and more faithful music and sound effects, the Genesis version is the overall better representation of the arcade version when it comes to gameplay.[/QUOTE]
Mortal Kombat II - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| -
|Pros| Better graphics, music and SFX
|Notes| Some people prefer the 6-button pad to the stock SNES pad for this game
*Genesis*
|Cons| Back- and foreground details missing, cut animations, washed out colors, cut most of the voices, horrible music quality, 3-button pad is not suited for this game
|Pros| -
|Notes| Requires a 6-button pad to fully enjoy the game
*Other Notes*
There is no reason to play the Genesis version, as the SNES version is superior in every aspect and much closer to the arcade version. It even has blood this time around.
Rampart- SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| -
|Pros| Added "Super" game mode featuring different types of weaponry and wall templates, more pleasant and dynamic music
|Notes| Mode-7 effects add nothing to the gameplay.
*Genesis*
|Cons| Annoying music during the build up stages
|Pros| -
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
While the Genesis version is more of a straight port adding nothing to the mix, the SNES version adds a game mode and makes use of its Mode-7 effects to make things look a little less static.
Rock 'N Roll Racing - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| Missing some of the courses present in the Genesis version as well as a music track
|Pros| Better music and sfx, better use of color
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Announcer breaks up the music, music quality took a dive and the original tunes are barely recognizable
|Pros| One music track (radar love) and several course variations added
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
Both versions have their merits, but I think that better sounding and uninterrupted music (it is, after all, called "Rock 'N Roll Racing") weighs heavier than an extra music track and a few course variations on each planet. Up for debate.
Sparkster -Different Games (SNES preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The SNES version is widely accepted to be a better game overall, and it is much truer to the Rocket Knight Adventures formula used in the first game.
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting/Street Fighter II' Special Champion Edition - Genesis
*SNES*
|Cons| Slowdown when attacking, Music Resets when characters are KOed, Missing voices samples, Censored, Various sprites removed from backgrounds.
|Pros| Better graphics and Sound quality.
|Notes|
*Genesis*
|Cons| Heavily down sampled voices, Game not suited for the default 3 button pad.
|Pros| No Slowdown
|Notes| Game works perfectly with a 6 Button Pad.
*Other Notes*
N/A
Sunset Riders - Different Games (SNES preferred, *See other notes*)
*Different Games on each console.*
*Other Notes*
The SNES version was a faithful port of the arcade version. The Genesis version was a complete remake that is widely considered to be no where near as good as the SNES version because of it's fewer character, simpler graphics, and how unfaithful it was to it's source material.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES
*SNES*
|Cons| More clutter due to having no dedicated screen estate for inventory and map usage
|Pros| Better use of color throughout, better music and sound effects, pop-up style minimap saves space
|Notes| -
*Genesis*
|Cons| Black border taking up a third of the screen, wrong aspect ratio due to black border so everything looks stretched out, music and sfx quality is inconsistent, missing the flamethrower weapon and a bonus level present in the SNES version
|Pros| Less clutter due to having a dedicated inventory space
|Notes| -
*Other Notes*
The sound and color issue is a result of the game being a port, as often happens with games ported from the SNES to the Genesis. The black border and missing content is, however, inexcusable.