Harvest Moon (SNES)
This is the original Harvest Moon (the first one in the series). When it was new I was awfully addicted to it. I redownloaded it on VC because it is a great classic - and I haven't married all girls back then (it has only two save slots). It's one of the simpler games in the series, but that's a positive thing. It's still pretty rewarding earning more money, expanding your home, adding animals, a wife and kids to your ranch. It has tons of different endings too. From all the games you mentioned, with this one you get most playtime value.

Earthworm Jim 2 (MD)
I was never a fan of Earthworm Jim. His games were pretty rad and challenging though, but with some flaws in the gameplay. The second entry is more of the same, so if you liked the first one, you might as well be getting this. People say it's not as good as the first one, but that's just a question of taste imo.

Super Ghouls'n'Ghosts (SNES)
This is a really difficult action platformer with great music. I recommend the Mega Drive version because it's a easier. I'm such a lazy b lately. If you're into this series you could get them both as they're very different from each other. The SNES version is unique in the series (as in: there are no ports of it).

Dynamite Headdy (MD)
One of the hidden MD gems. It combines anything from sidescroller to shmup, from light adventurous exploration to brutal core bossfests. Some outstanding pseudo-3D-stages are still great to look at today (especially some of the gigantic bosses later on). Out of the three platformers this is the most imaginative, graphically advanced and actionpacked one. It's pretty tough later on too. Getting to the secret ending is a lifetime achievement, even more so than beating Super G'n'G two times in a row.

I recommend Harvest Moon and Dynamite Headdy above the others, but Earthworm Jim 2 and Super Ghouls'n'Ghosts ain't bad too.

Should I get Alien Wars?

@StarFox I would say yes if you are a fan of Contra games

I've never played a Contra game before.

How old are you? You must have missed out on the NES and SNES...

I'm 25 but never had Nintendo Power or watched commercials that weren't on Nickelodeon.

@Starfox I see... Well, download Contra III and dont take your finger off the fire button and bring your quick reflexes. You will need it.

Can anyone tell me if there is a big difference between the Lost Levels on the VC and the one on Super Mario Allstars?

Last week I played Lost Levels on some else's SNES, really enjoyed it and want to get it for myself. Should I just download the original on the VC or try and find a copy of Super Mario Allstars 25th anniversary edition (not cheap).

@Starfox: If you never played a Contra you are in for a treat. Dont worry if you die alot you do in those games alot. Just remember if you are playing the first Contra UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B, A, START.

Oh and to answer you question from a different post why isnt Super C called Super Contra. It was because when Super C came out it was during the time when Iran was holding Americans Hostage which came to be known as the Iran Contra Affair. Fearing that the word "Contra" would bring negative images to parents and such buy the game they just called it Super C.

@billy-beauts: There really isnt any difference except for the graphics really. Basically what it comes down to is if you want the other games include on the SMA disc or if you just want the Lost Levels and how cheap you can get the SMA. A local used game shop more than likey will have some used by now.

@Tasuki What the??? You give him the Konami code for Contra but only leave him with three lives on Super C! Super C 10 man code is Right, Left Down, UP, A, B, Start

I never did play Super C, I knew there was a 10 man code but I didnt bother memorizing it.

I need some recommendations. I have 1200 points left and I don't know what game(s) I should get. The only genres I don't won't recommended from are RPG and adventure games. Here's a list of games I already have. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I also have Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection so don't recommend anything from that either.

You need more shooters. Soldier Blade, Super Star Soldier, Lords of Thunder, R-Type.

@Mickymac: Yeah you're right, I really do need more shooters.

Okay so I've got it narrowed down, should I get MUSHA or Life Force and New Adventure Island?

I suggest MUSHA. It's an amaing game, full of addicting gameplay and really kickass music. It's a PERFECT example of a great shmup on the Genesis and I highly recommend it.

Ended up getting MUSHA. Thanks for the help.

Should I get FF6? I'm curious about the series.

@StarFox: If you have never played it than yes. It is the best one in the series ever. Although none of the games require you to play another from the series since they dont really link in anyway story wise.

@StarFox I'd actually suggest trying out FF2 (FF4) first as it's a better representation of what the series has to offer. But whatever, it;s your money.

^ Nah