LogFAQs


Board 8 > What four games are on the SNES Mount Rushmore?

Topic List
Page List: 1, 2, 3, 4
ZenOfThunder
04/08/24 6:57:44 PM
#1:


Kevin Butler calls you up and says "Your mom has one month to get to the end credits of one of these games for $1mil." Which game do you choose? (You can understand Japanese) - Results (71 votes)
Final Fantasy VII
23.94% (17 votes)
17
Metal Gear Solid
1.41% (1 vote)
1
Resident Evil
5.63% (4 votes)
4
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
8.45% (6 votes)
6
Crash Bandicoot
4.23% (3 votes)
3
Tomb Raider
0% (0 votes)
0
Gran Turismo
1.41% (1 vote)
1
Tekken 3
16.9% (12 votes)
12
Mega Man X4
7.04% (5 votes)
5
Spyro the Dragon
30.99% (22 votes)
22
This poll is now closed.
Discussion Topic: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/80708068 (if you want to complain about this topic series do it here and not in the current topic)

Rules: If you list more than 4 things I'm gonna just tally the first 4 you say. If you list the same character multiple times it won't count. Be nice. Don't shove your personal definition of "Mount Rushmore" down others' throats. Have fun. If you're going to majorly change a vote please quote your old vote to make it easier for me.

Console specific-rules: Hope by now you've figured out that these console topics are pretty open. No fan games/mods or future releases that work on original hardware. No compilations or multi-carts.

Reference Links:
https://tiermaker.com/categories/video-games/780-snes-games-307798
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_video_games
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_games

PREVIOUS RESULTS:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uCR-viOTP-yKhRZnTyvaoXj7teKRA12gz7m-1rfmhoY/ (Sheet 1)
"Video Games are ART": Journey, Shadow of the Colossus, Okami, Disco Elysium
Stand-Up Comedians: Carlin, Pryor, Seinfeld, MacDonald
Cryptids: Nessie, Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Mothman
Board Games: Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Go
Stephen King Stories: IT, The Shining, Carrie, The Stand
Nicktoons: Spongebob, Rugrats, Avatar TLA, Hey Arnold!
Metal Albums: Master of Puppets, Paranoid, Number of the Beast, Hybrid Theory
Super Maro 64 Courses: Bob-omb Battlefield, Tick Tock Clock, Cool Cool Mountain, Whomp's Fortress
Gen 3 Pokemon: Gardevoir, Mudkip, Rayquaza, Blaziken
[adult swim]: Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken, Space Ghost C2C
Fictional Rabbits: Bugs Bunny, Easter Bunny, Peter Rabbit, White Rabbit (Alice)
CD-i games: Hotel Mario, Link: Faces, Zelda: Wand, Burn:Cycle
Wii games: Wii Sports, Mario Galaxy, Brawl, Mario Kart Wii
Genesis games: Sonic 2, Sonic 1, Phantasy Star IV, Mortal Kombat
NES games: Zelda 1, Mario 1, Mario 3, Mega Man 2
PS2 Games: FFX, MGS2, GTA3, God of War
N64: SM64, OoT, GoldenEye, MK64
PS1: FFVII, MGS, RE1, SotN

YESTERDAY: TONS of discourse and a huge variety of topics discussed. We had Castlevania: Discourse of the Night, Crash Bandiscourse, Gran Turdiscourse, and Tomb Raidiscourse.

Tomb Raider started way far out and I kind of wondered why there was so much discussion on the franchise when no one was even voting for it, but suddenly it started gaining steam, and I think after all the back-and-forth it might have had enough momentum to place 4th if the topic went on long enough

Gran Turismo did a little of what Tomb Raider did but on a smaller scale

Crash lead SotN for most of the topic by 1 but choked in the end, maybe because of the anti-Crash rhetoric that popped up towards the end?

Overall a great Rushmore topic and the reason I do these things

I think one dude was alt-voting a bunch of weird Digimon and Mega Man games though? You do you man

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/c465693f.png

ChatGPT's Rushmore: very close on this one

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/b/b2a48959.jpg
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/5/5061a0c5.png

AI Rushmore brought to you by Microsoft CoPilot: will post in a bit

UPCOMING RUSHMORES (nominations welcome):
4/9: American Landmarks
4/10: Movie Villains
4/11: Time Travel Movies
4/12: Difficult Boss Battles
4/13: Game Shows
4/14: Video Game Hub Worlds
4/15: Mega Man Robot Masters
4/16: Bad GameFAQs contests
4/17: Video Game Consoles
4/18: Beatles Songs
4/19: Pixar
4/20: Stoner Movies (4/20 special)
4/21: Nick Jr. Shows
4/22: Hot Sandwiches
4/23: Ubisoft
4/24: Fictional Detectives
4/25: Contest Upsets
4/26: Non-American Movie Directors
4/27: Dog Breeds
4/28: MCU Movies
4/29: Shonen Jump Protagonists
Nominations: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uCR-viOTP-yKhRZnTyvaoXj7teKRA12gz7m-1rfmhoY/ (Sheet 2)

WHILE YOU ARE VISITING BOARD 8, MAKE SURE TO PARTICIPATE IN POKEMON OF THE YEAR VOTING:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests?search=Pokemon%20of%20the%20Year

---
(|| ' ' ||) When have you ever seen three big, very smooth arcs
. /|_|\ of hair sticking out of a person's forehead? I haven't!
... Copied to Clipboard!
Underleveled
04/08/24 6:58:45 PM
#2:


Super Mario World
Chrono Trigger
A Link to the Past
Earthbound

---
darkx
... Copied to Clipboard!
Snake5555555555
04/08/24 7:00:12 PM
#3:


My mom could beat Resident Evil in a matter of hours XD Easiest 1 mil ever

Final Fantasy VI
Super Mario World
Super Metroid
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past


---
I've decided to put my fears behind me. I'm not going back.
If you're gonna scream, scream with me
... Copied to Clipboard!
[deleted]
04/08/24 7:00:13 PM
#54:


[deleted]
... Copied to Clipboard!
Big_Bob
04/08/24 7:01:12 PM
#4:


By "Getting to the end credits", does that mean my mom can just button mash her way to the end of one character's story in Tekken 3? I feel like even someone who sucks at video games could do that.

Anyway...

Super Mario World
A Link to the Past
Chrono Trigger
Super Metroid

---
Come watch me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameryogi
azuarc beat me.
... Copied to Clipboard!
ZenOfThunder
04/08/24 7:01:32 PM
#5:


https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/0cc58abb.jpg
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/683f8b3e.jpg
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/7/7be7d699.jpg
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/02d55946.jpg
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/b/b28da224.jpg

---
(|| ' ' ||) When have you ever seen three big, very smooth arcs
. /|_|\ of hair sticking out of a person's forehead? I haven't!
... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato
04/08/24 7:02:14 PM
#6:


Can I give advice to my mom, or is she flying solo?

---
It's Reyn Time.
... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis
04/08/24 7:02:27 PM
#7:


Super Mario World
A Link to the Past
Super Metroid
Donkey Kong Country

---
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png
... Copied to Clipboard!
iiaattgg
04/08/24 7:02:54 PM
#8:


This one is wild

SMW
LTTP
Chrono Trigger
SMW2

---
"The only 'ist' I am, is atheist" - Neil DeGrasse Tyson
... Copied to Clipboard!
ZenOfThunder
04/08/24 7:03:13 PM
#9:


uhhh Kevin Butler says she's alone in a room with no human contact or internet connection allowed

also the PS1 isn't even hooked to the TV or plugged in! the game is still in its shrink wrap!

---
(|| ' ' ||) When have you ever seen three big, very smooth arcs
. /|_|\ of hair sticking out of a person's forehead? I haven't!
... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato
04/08/24 7:03:19 PM
#10:


Anyway,

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Super Metroid

These two are locks. Rest is negotiable.

---
It's Reyn Time.
... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis
04/08/24 7:03:44 PM
#11:


KamikazePotato posted...
Rest is negotiable.

come on bro, donkey kong country

come on

---
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png
... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato
04/08/24 7:03:53 PM
#12:


ZenOfThunder posted...
uhhh Kevin Butler says she's alone in a room with no human contact or internet connection allowed

also the PS1 isn't even hooked to the TV or plugged in! the game is still in its shrink wrap!
Yeah I think it would take my mom like, 2 weeks just to get the console working

---
It's Reyn Time.
... Copied to Clipboard!
ctesjbuvf
04/08/24 7:04:06 PM
#13:


Super Mario World
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Donkey Kong Country
Super Metroid

HM to some fantastic RPGs that didn't release worldwide on the console.

---
Guinness Book of World Records is the name of the diary that belongs to azuarc, the winner of the Game of the Decade II guru contest.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Dudunsparce
04/08/24 7:04:06 PM
#14:


Super Mario World
Street Fighter II Turbo
Super Mario Kart

Last spot can be either DKC or LTTP gotta think

---
Hi it's VI
... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato
04/08/24 7:05:08 PM
#15:


Actually, Street Fighter II was primarily SNES, right? Because that was potentially the single-most influential game on the console (relative to its genre).

---
It's Reyn Time.
... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis
04/08/24 7:06:05 PM
#16:


I just feel like Street Fighter II is an arcade game more than anything. This age bracket was too young for that I suppose

---
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png
... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh
04/08/24 7:06:11 PM
#17:


The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Donkey Kong Country
Super Metroid
Chrono Trigger
... Copied to Clipboard!
VectorAgent
04/08/24 7:06:25 PM
#18:


Super Mario World
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddys Kong Quest

And now for two personal picks.

Fire Emblem: Monsh no Nazo: still one of the very best FE games in my opinion. Getting both a remake of the first game and a whole second game following up on it was amazing. Playing Book II of FE3 was one of the most captivating gaming experiences Ive ever had.

The Lost Vikings II: Blizzard did more than Diablo/Warcraft/Starcraft. Going with the sequel, which I feel improved on the original. These games are great fun to play with another person: even though only one person will be at the controller, the nature of the games allows for you and whoever is with you to figure out the way forward together. I played these alone when I was younger, then again in the last few years with my now fiance, and I really recommend everyone give both Lost Vikings games a try with someone else right next to you. You wont regret it.

---
Only guy on the entire internet thinking about the Scoobyverse.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4
04/08/24 7:06:26 PM
#19:


Super Mario World
Super Metroid
Donkey Kong Country
Final Fantasy IV

Tough call here but some good games have to be left off

---
https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq
https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB
... Copied to Clipboard!
ZeroSignal
04/08/24 7:06:53 PM
#20:


Super Mario World
Link to the Past
Super Metroid
Chrono Trigger

---
Formerly known as Raven 2
... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato
04/08/24 7:07:34 PM
#21:


KamikazePotato posted...
Anyway,

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Super Metroid

These two are locks. Rest is negotiable.
Add: Final Fantasy IV

Think it was way more impactful than FFVI or CT.

---
It's Reyn Time.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4
04/08/24 7:07:36 PM
#22:


Also Street Fighter II Turbo is the SNES version and is a valid answer I considered

I wish I had remembered Championship Edition during the Genesis topic but I doubt it'd have made it anyway

---
https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq
https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB
... Copied to Clipboard!
pjbasis
04/08/24 7:08:44 PM
#23:


I definitely like the FFIV picks if I had to put an RPG.


---
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png
... Copied to Clipboard!
Mega_Mana
04/08/24 7:09:10 PM
#24:


Super Mario World
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Earthbound
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

---
"DiGiorno's for the oven, Totino's for the microwave... and the memories are for us." - Angela Giarratana
... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato
04/08/24 7:09:46 PM
#25:


Leonhart4 posted...
Also Street Fighter II Turbo is the SNES version
From what I'm looking at, there were multiple SNES versions, and the original 'Street Fighter II' (with no subtitle) sold by far the most.

---
It's Reyn Time.
... Copied to Clipboard!
RyoCaliente
04/08/24 7:19:02 PM
#26:


The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Super Metroid
Final Fantasy VI
Super Mario Kart

First 3 are a lock imo, although FF VI could be swapped with IV considering IV is the prototype. After that it's a wildfire. Super Mario Kart is basically the OG Mario spin-off which paved the way for every kart, sport, and party game that came after in the Mario franchise. Yoshi's Island is pretty much the first succesful Mario spin-off if I'm not mistaken. Street Fighter II is Street Fighter II, probably equivalent to GoldenEye on the N64. Star Fox is Mode 7 crazies.

---
How paralyzingly dull, boring and tedious!
... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato
04/08/24 7:25:54 PM
#27:


KamikazePotato posted...
Add: Final Fantasy IV

Think it was way more impactful than FFVI or CT.

Add: Street Fighter II

One of the few games that literally invented a genre (and also happened to be enormously successful).

---
It's Reyn Time.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Ifrit
04/08/24 7:28:58 PM
#28:


My mother has beaten pokemon, so Final Fantasy VII is the best bet for the poll. She's also beaten the first Final Fantasy.

Super Mario World
Final Fantasy VI
Donkey Kong Country
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Mario World is a given.

Square RPGs need a representative. I never heard of Chrono Trigger until I was in high school. But it's still a good choice. But I think Final Fantasy VI was the pinnacle of Square RPGs on the SNES.

Donkey Kong Country was a very impressive game for its time.

And we round off with the big Zelda game for the SNES.

---
The user formerly known as Ashethan
... Copied to Clipboard!
Lopen
04/08/24 7:30:57 PM
#29:


Donkey Kong Country
Street Fighter 2 Turbo
Super Metroid
Final Fantasy IV

Look ma no SMW

---
No problem!
This is a cute and pop genocide of love!
... Copied to Clipboard!
RySenkari
04/08/24 7:35:36 PM
#30:


Super Mario World
The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past
Super Metroid
Chrono Trigger

---
This signature won't change until Chrono Trigger gets a re-release on a modern Nintendo console.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Neocrimson
04/08/24 7:37:01 PM
#31:


Mega Man X
... Copied to Clipboard!
Lopen
04/08/24 7:41:13 PM
#32:


No SMW isn't really meant to be an edgy pick I more just think SNES is that stacked. 3/4 of the picks I have arguably created genres. DKC in a way created hype for next generation graphics in a way no game before it did and created a franchise.

SMW is basically just that well regarded release title for the SNES with a flagship Nintendo character which on most consoles would be enough but imo on SNES it isn't. It does nothing that SMB3 didn't already do really.

---
No problem!
This is a cute and pop genocide of love!
... Copied to Clipboard!
Leonhart4
04/08/24 7:41:23 PM
#33:


KamikazePotato posted...
From what I'm looking at, there were multiple SNES versions, and the original 'Street Fighter II' (with no subtitle) sold by far the most.

Well yeah, it was a phenomenon. Turbo and Super Turbo are considered the best versions of the game though. There's a reason no one plays the original SF2 anymore!

Also I love DKC2 as much as anyone here but picking that over DKC1 only makes sense if you're just trying to straight up pick the best games on the system regardless of any other criteria.

---
https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq
https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB
... Copied to Clipboard!
MXCM
04/08/24 7:44:47 PM
#34:


Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Mega Man X
... Copied to Clipboard!
Yesmar_
04/08/24 7:56:55 PM
#35:


Super Mario World
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Donkey Kong Country
Chrono Trigger

---
Congrats on Advokaiser for winning the 2018 Guru Contest!
Yesmar
... Copied to Clipboard!
MacArrowny
04/08/24 8:02:38 PM
#36:


Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy VI
Chrono Trigger
Super Metroid

---
All the stars in the sky are waiting for you.
... Copied to Clipboard!
KCF0107
04/08/24 8:05:25 PM
#37:


Super Mario World
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Donkey Kong Country
Star Fox

DKC has technical achievement and acclaim while Star Fox is more the former than the latter. I could swap that one out for an Earthbound or Super Metroid or something

---
KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
... Copied to Clipboard!
redrocket
04/08/24 8:07:02 PM
#38:


Super Mario World
A Link to the Past
Super Metroid
Chrono Trigger

---
It's like paying for bubble wrap. -transience on Final Fantasy: All the Bravest
... Copied to Clipboard!
DomaDragoon
04/08/24 8:21:33 PM
#39:


  • Super Mario World. Launch title, best selling game on the system.
  • Donkey Kong Country. Helped revitalize the old hardware to appear to compete with newer systems.
  • Street Fighter II. Counterpoint to the Genesis Rushmore. Best selling third party game on the system.
  • Chrono Trigger. I think an RPG is a must for the Rushmore. FF4 (and arguably 6) is better on other systems, the Seiken games and Ogre Battle aren't popular enough, and Earthbound wasn't loved in its time.
HMs: There are tons of great games, but only two that I considered seriously: Super Metroid and Mario Paint.

---
Congratulations to azuarc, Guru champion!
... Copied to Clipboard!
WhiteLens
04/08/24 8:24:40 PM
#40:


Super Mario World
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Chrono Trigger
Kirby Super Star

---
FFXIV - Faerie Server: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/5086952/
F/GO: 271551102; Bleach Brave Souls: 56688058
... Copied to Clipboard!
Hbthebattle
04/08/24 8:27:32 PM
#41:


Super Metroid
Chrono Trigger
Link to the Past
Super Mario World

---
:)
... Copied to Clipboard!
HaRRicH
04/08/24 8:29:57 PM
#42:


Super Mario World (lock)
Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past (lock)
Super Mario Kart (coulda been DKC, SM, or MMX...but this mighta been the coolest multiplayer had ever been on consoles up to that point)
Chrono Trigger (coulda been FF3/6 or SMRPG...but there should be an RPG, and CT feels the most timeless)

Shout-outs to Super Mario All-Stars.

---
O P E R A T I O N O U S T : Nominate SHEIK!
https://i.imgur.com/OpudFxm.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
HaRRicH
04/08/24 8:32:51 PM
#43:


Nominate: games associated with emulation.

---
O P E R A T I O N O U S T : Nominate SHEIK!
https://i.imgur.com/OpudFxm.jpg
... Copied to Clipboard!
AbsolutelyNoOne
04/08/24 8:33:05 PM
#44:


Super Mario World
Donkey Kong Country
Street Fighter II
Chrono Trigger

SMW/DKC are basically in by default. SMW is the big launch game, spawned Yoshi - a pretty prominent character on this system - and is probably the most widely played game. DKC1 was the late life big swing that pushed the system over the Genesis at the end and its cultural impact far outshines DKC2 and 3's so that's why 1 is the first pick). The SNES being the first home console to get a decent SF2 port was a HUGE deal back in the day, at least on par with Genesis MK1 having the blood in it. It's still one of the most famous and best-selling 3rd party games on any Nintendo console, and I think it's very difficult to say SF2 didn't have at least a little impact on the SNES's success.

Originally I had LTTP in the last slot and yeah I'm not going to pretend LTTP shouldn't be here, but I also think a SNES rushmore would look ridiculous without an RPG and although Chrono Trigger may not be the most famous (that's probably FF6), it is probably the most "SNES" to me. That and I really wanted SF2 and viewed LTTP as more expendable than SMW or DKC.

other HMs: Super Metroid, Final Fantasy IV/VI, Super Mario Kart, Mega Man X, Star Fox, Earthbound, DKC2, Yoshi's Island, F-Zero, Super Mario RPG, Secret of Mana, Killer Instinct, Kirby Super Star

---
Born to lose, live to win!
... Copied to Clipboard!
LightningStrikes
04/08/24 8:35:25 PM
#45:


Super Mario World
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Donkey Kong Country
Super Metroid

Donkey Kong Country was such an enormous deal when it came out. The technology was really exciting, and it was what truly pushed the SNES to the top over the Mega Drive/Genesis. It was the highest selling non-pack in of the entire generation. Yeah 2 is the better game but the original was the huge push forward.

---
I just decided to change this sig.
Blaaaaaaargh azuarc
... Copied to Clipboard!
PrinceKaro
04/08/24 8:37:48 PM
#46:


Super Mario World
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Donkey Kong Country
Chrono Trigger

---
https://i.imgtc.com/a6iBg1Y.jpg
Congrats to azuarc on being really good at predicting stuff
... Copied to Clipboard!
AbsolutelyNoOne
04/08/24 8:44:25 PM
#47:


also I am surprised any game on the PS1 rushmore comfortably got into 3rd. RE1 is good pick on that though.

I was fully expecting a tally that had like FF7 and MGS with 60 votes each and then 8-10 games with around a dozen votes each.

---
Born to lose, live to win!
... Copied to Clipboard!
ctesjbuvf
04/08/24 8:49:57 PM
#48:


I get thinking SNES should have an RPG here but not a single RPG mentioned in the topic is actually playable on my SNES. I think having no PAL release is a pretty large con and since the SNES has a top tier library even without RPGs, I think that's better. Besides, I don't think any of the RPG contenders are clear of each other.

---
Guinness Book of World Records is the name of the diary that belongs to azuarc, the winner of the Game of the Decade II guru contest.
... Copied to Clipboard!
ctesjbuvf
04/08/24 8:51:18 PM
#49:


Also got a mil my mother better get through whatever game she's required to lol.

---
Guinness Book of World Records is the name of the diary that belongs to azuarc, the winner of the Game of the Decade II guru contest.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List
Page List: 1, 2, 3, 4