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    Exclamation Super NES or Sega Genesis?

    Which console of the 16-bit era do you think is better? The Super Nintendo, or the Sega Genesis?

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    For me Super Nintendo. But if you like Shooters only then the Genesis is the console for you, it tears the SNES to shreds in that genre. Every other genre I care for though, the SNES towers over anything Genesis has to offer. Sonic games I tried, but cant get into, Mario is just better, he can do much more than Sonic with all his power ups. The SNES was the best game console ever till the PS2 came out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IHatedSega View Post
    For me Super Nintendo. But if you like Shooters only then the Genesis is the console for you, it tears the SNES to shreds in that genre. Every other genre I care for though, the SNES towers over anything Genesis has to offer. Sonic games I tried, but cant get into, Mario is just better, he can do much more than Sonic with all his power ups. The SNES was the best game console ever till the PS2 came out.
    Alright, sounds good. Personally, I do like both systems, since they both have their share of amazing games. Everybody has their different tastes, but for me, both Mario and Sonic have really great games during the 16-bit era (like Sonic 2 and Super Mario All-Stars, which I both own).

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    Personally, I own both and won't ever be able to decide between them as they're both just that good. Obviously they both have their stronger genres but having both will really make the most out of 16-bit gaming.
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    when I was younger I would've said the SNES, because I was an RPG fan and the SNES owns that genre.

    But these days I tend to favor the Genesis. It is in fact the one system I never unhook. When it comes to more action-oriented games, the Genesis.... well, I won't say "has the SNES beat hands-down" but it seems easier to find decent ones that have more of that kinda-oppressive-in-a-fun-way aesthetic I love (Valis, Thunder Force, etc.) I feel like the Genesis was a more "adult" system, although that could just be me B.Sing myself.

    Still love my Super though.

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    During the height of the 16 bit wars, I would have said Genesis, then I discovered SNES' RPGs and switched over. Now, though, I still say SNES, but not only from RPGs. The first party titles in my opinion blow anything on the Genesis out of the water: Super Metroid, Donkey Kong Country, Link to the Past - love em! I also find that the SNES shmups are more my style. Not that I dislike what the Genesis offers - on the contrary! - but to me there's something still classic about many of them, especially Gradius III. I also tend to like some of the older SNES Konami games over the Genesis counterparts, so SCVIV over Bloodlines, Contra III over Hard Corps. And finally, Mega Man X was an SNES exclusive.

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    Are there any games like gunstar heroes on SNES?

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    Both are great but I have to go with the Genesis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gameguy View Post
    Both are great but I have to go with the Genesis.
    But why, though? Can you tell me the reason why you'd go with the Sega Genesis?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoteRangers View Post
    But why, though? Can you tell me the reason why you'd go with the Sega Genesis?
    Overall it has better games, more that I'd want to play on that system than the SNES.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gameguy View Post
    Overall it has better games, more that I'd want to play on that system than the SNES.
    Ah, I see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IHatedSega View Post
    But if you like Shooters only then the Genesis is the console for you, it tears the SNES to shreds in that genre.
    Two words - Space Megaforce

    That is all

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atarileaf View Post
    Two words - Space Megaforce

    That is all
    So the Super Nintendo, right?

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    Are there any games like gunstar heroes on SNES?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoteRangers View Post
    But why, though? Can you tell me the reason why you'd go with the Sega Genesis?
    Because genesis does what Nintendon't

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    Quote Originally Posted by LimitedEditionMuseum View Post
    Are there any games like gunstar heroes on SNES?
    I doubt Gunstar Heroes is on the Super Nintendo, since I'm pretty sure it was made by Sega.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BricatSegaFan View Post
    Because genesis does what Nintendon't
    That's true. XD

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    When I was kid, and both systems were current, I would have said Genesis all the way. I was really into the first three 'NHL' games, and for whatever reason, EA couldn't work their gameplay magic on the SNES.

    Sonic and Streets of Rage were big for me too.

    I've just recently gotten back into playing the retro stuff (and gaming in general); reading old magazines, and just kinda re-immersing myself into the culture and the mindset that I had. And what is really standing out is the effect that marketing had on me (and presumably a lot of other kids back then.)

    When you're a kid, you're obviously quite easily manipulated, and man, I really ate those Sega campaigns up with a big spoon. It wasn't until years later that I even gave the SNES a chance.

    Having, I think, shaken all of that off, and trying to be as objective as possible, I think the standard "It depends what kind of games you like" question is the best way to answer this question. Genesis has the better sports games. SNES has more RPG's, and the most high quality ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sterz View Post
    I think the standard "It depends what kind of games you like" question is the best way to answer this question.
    Yup. Each console had its strengths. Genesis had a faster processor and was generally better for shmups, sports games, arcade ports, fast action games. SNES hardware had better graphics & sound, but the slow processor meant it was better suited for slower paced gaming like RPGs and platformers. Display too many objects on the SNES and it would usually slow down or flicker... esp in the early release games.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoteRangers View Post
    I doubt Gunstar Heroes is on the Super Nintendo, since I'm pretty sure it was made by Sega.
    Actually its made by treasure

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