The Great Battle V

• The Great Battle V
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Action Platformer / Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - The Great Battle V is one of the more unique entries in Banpresto’s Compati Hero series, combining side-scrolling action with third-person shooting segments. Instead of sticking to one style, it shifts between Mega Man X-style platforming and Wild Guns-inspired shooting sections. You play as Fighter Roar with a chosen partner, each bringing different abilities, weapons, and routes through the game. The structure adds replay value, but the split focus can make the overall experience feel a bit unfocused compared to earlier entries.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play together simultaneously, with each player controlling a different character. Co-op works best during the side-scrolling stages, where players can coordinate movement, attacks, and abilities to handle enemies and navigate levels. The shooting sections are slower and more methodical, but still allow both players to fight side by side.

Gokujō Parodius: Kako no Eikō o Motomete

• Gokujō Parodius: Kako no Eikō o Motomete
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Gokujō Parodius: Kako no Eikō o Motomete is a horizontal scrolling shooter from Konami and a direct follow-up to earlier Parodius titles, continuing the series’ parody of Gradius and other shooters. It features a large cast of playable characters, each with unique weapons and power-up styles, along with a wide variety of surreal and comedic stages. Gameplay follows a traditional shooter structure with power-up capsules, selectable upgrades, and character-specific abilities. The game stands out for its creative level themes, bizarre enemy designs, and chaotic presentation, blending references to other Konami games with over-the-top humor.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, each controlling their own character. Both players move through the same stages together, combining firepower and coordinating movement while managing power-ups and enemy patterns.

Iron Commando

• Iron Commando: Koutetsu no Senshi
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Iron Commando: Koutetsu no Senshi is a late Super Famicom beat ’em up from Poppo that blends traditional brawler combat with a wide variety of stage mechanics and set pieces. Players choose between two characters with different stats and attack styles, then fight through stages that mix standard side-scrolling action with unique scenarios like mine cart sections, vehicle sequences, and environmental hazards. Combat includes punches, kicks, grabs, throws, and special attacks, along with a large selection of weapons that can be picked up and used against enemies.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, each controlling a different character. Both players fight through the same stages together, coordinating attacks, using weapons, and managing enemies across the game’s varied stage design.

Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius

• Jikkyō Oshaberi Parodius
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Shoot ‘em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Jikkyō Oshaberi Parodius is a horizontal scrolling shooter from Konami and part of the Parodius series, known for parodying Gradius and Japanese pop culture. The game features a wide cast of characters, each with different attack styles, as they travel through bizarre and colorful stages in search of a legendary takoyaki. Gameplay follows a traditional shooter format with power-up capsules, a selectable power bar, and collectible bells that grant various effects. The Super Famicom version also includes voice commentary throughout the game, adding to its chaotic and comedic presentation.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, each controlling their own character. Both players fly through the same stages together, combining firepower and managing power-ups while navigating enemy patterns and hazards.

Magical Quest 3: Starring Mickeky & Donald

Mickey & Donald: Magical Adventure 3
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1–2

• Description - Mickey & Donald: Magical Adventure 3 is the third game in Capcom’s Magical Quest series and remained exclusive to Japan on Super Famicom. Like the earlier entries, it is a costume-based platformer built around themed stages, changing abilities, and polished animation.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the full adventure together, with one player controlling Mickey and the other controlling Donald.

Seiken Densetsu 3

• Seiken Densetsu 3
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1–2

• Description - Seiken Densetsu 3 is the Super Famicom follow-up to Secret of Mana and one of the most ambitious action RPGs on the system. It features multiple playable characters, branching story paths, class changes, and real-time combat that builds on the formula of its predecessor.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can control active party members together once additional characters join the party. Co-op works much like Secret of Mana, with both players exploring and fighting side by side in real time.

Shin Nekketsu Kōha: Kunio-tachi no Banka

• Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio-tachi no Banka
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Beat ’em Up / Action Adventure
Players: 1–2

• Description - Shin Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun: Kunio-tachi no Banka is a story-driven brawler that expands the Kunio formula with travel sequences, dialogue, and a more cinematic structure. It still keeps the series’ familiar street-fighting action at its core.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play together through the adventure, teaming up in the beat ’em up sections and progressing side by side through the story.

Shodai Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-Kun

• Shodai Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun
Release Date: 1992
Genre: Beat ’em Up / Action RPG
Players: 1–2

• Description - Shodai Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun is the Super Famicom follow-up to the original Kunio-kun / Renegade, blending side-scrolling brawler action with RPG progression. Set in Osaka, the game has Kunio and his allies fighting rival gangs while exploring the city, gaining experience, leveling up stats, and learning new moves. Combat includes punches, kicks, grabs, and special techniques powered by a Ki system, while progression involves interacting with NPCs, triggering encounters, and collecting items and equipment. It expands the formula of earlier games with a more open structure and deeper mechanics.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, with the second player controlling Riki. Both players fight through encounters together, leveling up and learning moves while sharing the same screen. Friendly fire is always active, adding an extra layer of chaos during fights.

Shounen Ninja Sasuke

• Shōnen Ninja Sasuke
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Action / Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Shōnen Ninja Sasuke is a fast-paced Super Famicom action game with brawler-style combat and a ninja theme. It leans more toward arcade-style action than a traditional platformer and keeps things moving with quick fights and flashy attacks.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play together, with the second player joining as Chin-nan. Both players fight through the same stages at the same time.

Super Bomberman 4

• Super Bomberman 4
Release Date: 1996
Genre: Action / Maze
Players: 1–2

• Description - Super Bomberman 4 continues Hudson’s long-running bomb-blasting formula with a polished story mode, character mounts, and the fast grid-based action the series is known for. It feels like a refined late-era take on classic Bomberman.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can work together through the story mode, clearing stages by coordinating bomb placement, enemy control, and movement.

Super Bomberman 5

• Super Bomberman 5
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Action / Maze
Players: 1–2

• Description - Super Bomberman 5 is the final main Super Famicom Bomberman entry and one of the most content-rich, with polished mechanics, custom battle options, and an expanded story mode. It builds on everything that made the earlier games popular.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play through the story mode together, using coordinated bombing and shared positioning to clear each stage cooperatively.

Super Ninja Kun

• Super Ninja-kun
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1–2

• Description - Super Ninja-kun is the only 16-bit entry in Jaleco’s long-running Ninja-kun series and one of the more overlooked platformers on the Super Famicom. It returns to the series’ arcade-style roots while expanding the moveset with dashing, rolling, wall jumping, and enemy interactions like stomping, stunning, and throwing. The addition of a life bar and collectible spirit gauge gives the game a more forgiving and flexible pace, while new abilities and weapons are introduced throughout the adventure. It is short and easy, but polished, varied, and consistently fun from start to finish.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, moving through the same stages together and working cooperatively through platforming and combat.

3 Ninjas Kickback

• 3 Ninjas Kick Back
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2

• Description - 3 Ninjas Kick Back is a side-scrolling action platformer based on the movie, with players fighting enemies using punches, kicks, and thrown weapons while moving through linear stages.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, each taking control of one of the ninja brothers.

Asterix & Obelix (EU)

• Asterix & Obelix
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Beat ’em Up / Platformer
Players: 1–2

• Description - Asterix & Obelix is a side-scrolling action game where players fight Roman soldiers, move through themed stages, and use the strength of the comic duo to progress.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, with one player as Asterix and the other as Obelix.

Battletoads in Battlemaniacs

  • • Battletoads in Battlemaniacs
    Release Date: 1993
    Genre: Beat ’em Up / Action Platformer
    Players: 1–2

    • Description - Battletoads in Battlemaniacs is a chaotic action game with brawling, platforming, and obstacle-heavy stages full of over-the-top animation and difficulty.

    • Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously as Rash and Pimple through the full game.

Battletoads Double Dragon

• Battletoads & Double Dragon
Release Date: 1993
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Battletoads & Double Dragon combines both series into a side-scrolling beat ’em up with multiple playable characters, heavy combat, and some platforming.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, choosing from the Battletoads or the Lee brothers.