Since you love the classic RPGs and Euro-favorites like Sensible Soccer and The Chaos Engine, your blog should probably reflect that "sophisticated retro" vibe. Here is a curated list of games organized into themes that would make for a great blog post or series. I've categorized them so you can talk about the different "flavors" of the SNES.

1. The "Big Three" RPG Masterpieces

If you’re writing about the SNES, you have to start here. These are the games that proved consoles could tell stories just as well as books or films.

• Chrono Trigger: The gold standard. Multiple endings, time travel, and no "grinding" for levels.

• Final Fantasy VI (FF3): A dark, operatic story with one of the greatest villains in history (Kefka).

• EarthBound: The "weird" one. It’s set in modern-day America rather than a fantasy world, and it’s famous for its quirky, psychedelic humor.

2. The European Connection (Amiga Ports)

Since you specifically mentioned Sensible Soccer and Chaos Engine, your readers might love seeing how the SNES handled the "Computer Games" of the era.

• The Chaos Engine: Brutal, steampunk top-down action.

• Sensible Soccer: Still one of the most playable sports games ever made.

• Cannon Fodder: War has never been so adorable (or so heartbreakingly difficult).

• Worms: The ultimate "pass the controller" multiplayer game.

3. The "Pure" 16-Bit Platformers

These games are the reason the SNES won the console wars. They don't need fancy chips; they just have perfect controls.

• Super Mario World: The "perfect" video game. 96 exits and endless secrets.

• Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest: Many consider this even better than the first one. The atmosphere and music are legendary.

• Super Metroid: The king of atmosphere. It feels like playing a sci-fi horror movie.

4. The "Hidden Gems" (For Blog Credibility)

Every good blog needs a few titles that aren't the usual suspects.

• Skyblazer: A gorgeous action-platformer that feels like a "lost" Disney or Capcom game.

• U.N. Squadron: A side-scrolling shooter where you can buy different planes and weapons. Very addictive.

• Wild Guns: A "steampunk western" shooting gallery game. It’s incredibly fast and looks amazing.

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A Tip for Your Blog

Since you mentioned you don't have much of an opinion on the last 25 years of tech, you could frame your blog around "The Era of Perfect Design." You can argue that these games are better than modern ones because they had to be finished and bug-free the day they were printed on the cartridge—no "internet updates" allowed.

Would you like me to write a short "intro paragraph" for your blog post to get you started?