jeuxvideo.com reviewed its own editorial scores for Super Nintendo games: six titles tied at 19/20, with none achieving a perfect 20/20. Since the total scores couldn't determine a single winner, a further comparison of sub-scores revealed that Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island had the highest average when excluding the story.
The other five games that also received a score of 19/20 are Live A Live, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy VI, and Super Metroid. The article compares these titles across categories such as graphics, controls, playtime, music, and story.
Among them, Final Fantasy VI scored 19/20 for music and 18/20 for story, with emphasis placed on its dramatic narrative. Chrono Trigger received 18/20 for both graphics and controls, and the article mentions its 12 different endings and New Game+ mode. Live A Live is regarded as a unique title due to its seven distinct worlds and narrative presentation.
In the action and platformer category, both Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country scored 19/20 for graphics, with the former also earning 19/20 for controls. The latter is noted for its pre-rendered visuals and music. Super Metroid also received 19/20 for both controls and music, with praise for its secrets and shortcut designs within levels.
This comparison is based on the existing editorial scores from jeuxvideo.com. Although Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island leads in the average of sub-scores when excluding the story, the article suggests that players who prefer narrative, platforming mechanics, or level design might make different choices.