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Best SNES RPG Games list featuring Chrono Trigger and Super Nintendo logo – The Old School Game Vault

SNES RPG Games List: Top 10 Role-Playing Classics Ranked

Context: This guide is for fans looking to revisit the greatest SNES RPGs of all time—from beloved 16-bit classics to...

Classic Super Nintendo shoot 'em up, SNES Shmups you gotta play

SNES Shmup Showdown: The 10 Best Super Nintendo Shoot ’Em Ups

Discover the best SNES shoot ’em ups—classic 16-bit shooters packed with fast-paced action, creative weapons, and...

Advance Wars GBA cartridge with The Old School Game Vault logo and bold red Review text overlay

Tactical Throwback – Advance Wars Review: Strategic Fun Awaits

Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it...

Fire Emblem GBA cartridge with review label – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault for Game Boy Advance collectors and fans.

Tactical Throwback – Fire Emblem GBA Review & Gameplay Guide

Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its...

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon GBA cartridge with review overlay – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

Tactical Throwback – Shining Force GBA Review & Classic RPG Fun

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

Colorful 90s-style graphic with bold retro lettering saying 'Back to the 90s', surrounded by nostalgic icons like a cassette tape, high-top sneaker, and pixel shapes – evoking the era of classic Legend of Zelda SNES and Game Boy games

The Legend of Zelda: Complete Guide to Every 90s Game

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

The 10 Best NES RPGs – Dragon Warrior, Final Fantasy, and More on Nintendo Entertainment System

Top 10 NES RPGs of All Time – Classic 8-Bit Role-Playing Games You Must Play

For many retro gamers, the Nintendo Entertainment System was where our love of role-playing games (RPGs) began. For...

Famous video game characters including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Spyro, and Ryu – iconic gaming mascots from different eras

Why is Retro Gaming So Popular – 10 Reasons It’s Back in a Big Way

Discover how retro games shaped gaming history with their unique challenges, design choices, and difficulty compared...

CRT TV showing Duck Hunt dog, target, and NES Zapper – explaining how NES light guns worked

Why Light Guns Only Work on CRT TVs: Duck Hunt & NES Zapper

This article explains why classic light guns like the NES Zapper only work on CRT TVs and how modern tech struggles...

The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past SNES title screen showing the Master Sword in stone

Zelda: A Link to Past – Expert Review | SNES 2025

Expert review: Why Zelda Link to the Past remains one of gaming's greatest masterpieces 30+ years later. Worth...

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