I have a SFC now. What JP games are a MUST PLAY

[Nando]

Looking for those rare gems. They don't even have to be perfect games either. Looking for the odd, truly JP experiences here.

[Otaking]

DoReMi Fantasy: Milon no DokiDoki Daibouken is an excellent game.

[VenomMacbeth]

I haven't played it yet, but I've heard good things about...what is it?...Bishin Densetsu Zoku or something like that.  It's a combination of a beat-em-up and a mode-7 racer, with a cyberpunk kind of atmosphere.  Maybe someone else can shed some light as to whether or not it's actually a good game.

There's also Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie, if you're into mechs and shmups.

Hagane isn't a Japanese exclusive, but you'll find the SFC version for far cheaper than the SNES one and it's definitely a must-play.  Same goes for Contra Spirits & Super Castlevania IV.

Also, Front Mission: Gun Hazard

[ElSeven]

umihara kawase is a fun platform/puzzle game that is definitely unique.  HCG101 has a good article on it here: http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/umihara/umihara.htm

[MotherGunner]

If you like the Crush games, get Jaki Crush.

KILLER MUSIC.

[Black Tiger]

Tengai Makyou Zero is as good as it gets on SFC.

[Nando]

making dat list!

Thanks guys

That far east game is COLORFUL!

[geise]

Turtles In Time
Actraiser
Macross Scrambled Valkyrie
Contra Spirits
Super Aleste
Kendo Rage
Ganbare Goemon 1-2
Chōmakaimura (Super Ghouls n Ghosts)
Ninja Warriors Again
Are you wanting Japanese only games, or are you playing US games on it as well? 

[Nando]

Are you wanting Japanese only games, or are you playing US games on it as well? 

I'll play US games eventually, found an inexpensive bridge. Just really looking for really JP games. I'm not planning on having a big SFC game collection. the Flash Cart is in my future.

That being said, I did just order TMNT in time and I'm considering buying Rockman & Forte.  f*ck a bunch of X megaman

[geise]

Nice man.  Turtles in Time is my favorite SNES game next to Contra Spirits and Actraiser.  Also check out that Jaki Crush MotherGunner mentioned.  I had no idea it existed till he mentioned it.  How, I have no idea, but I checked it out and if you're into Alien Crush and Devil's Crush you'll love it!  It does have amazing music.

[Nando]

So funny, I have the EGM Actraiser screen shots burned into my memory, but I've never played the game.  Isn't it like a sim/action game?

Definitely will give the pinball game a look. I love pinball games on consoles.  I had been emulating Battle Pinball and was totally sold on it.


Contra FTW!

[Opethian]

Hagane is a terrible game

try Violinist of Hameln or Nosferatu

[esteban]

Dungeon Explorer Crystal Beans

...to appreciate the end of the DE legacy...

[Punch]

スーパーマリオワールド

...I really don't know much about japanese SNES games. Will be bookmarking this thread to check it out later though, I wanted to try some exclusive JP games for a while.

[roflmao]

Most of my SFC carts are JPN releases of US games, but the few JPN-only I have are worth mentioning stand out (and should be cheap to acquire):

Pop'n Twinbee - Awesome Konami cute'em up.  If you like Detana!! Twinbee for the PCE you'll love this.

Parodius - Also on the PCE, but this one is just as much fun.

Spark World - A Bomberman clone, except everyone is a vehicle!