Best Video Games of 1990

The SNES launch game that defined the 16-bit era. Super Mario World introduced Yoshi, expanded Mario's move set, and delivered 96 exits across a vast, joyful world that remained the gold standard for platformers for years.

Mega Man 3 introduced Rush the Robot Dog and the Slide move while delivering a massive adventure with 24 stages. A strong entry that many fans consider the series' most ambitious NES installment.

The SNES launch title that demonstrated Mode 7 racing at extreme speed. F-Zero's futuristic hover-car racing introduced Captain Falcon and delivered a technical showcase of unprecedented smoothness and speed.