PyroPlayers Magazine - PPM Best of 1993

SNES GAME OF THE YEAR:
Star Fox

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For Super NES Developed by Nintendo

We've chosen to award our SNES Best-Of trophy Star Fox, of course! This fantastic 3-D space shooter and revolutionary S-FX title delighted and inspired the entire industry.

Runners-Up: Super SF2 Turbo, Pocky & Rocky, Secret of Mana, Zombies Ate My Neighbors

SEGA GENESIS GAME OF THE YEAR:
Rocket Knight Adventures

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For SEGA Genesis Developed by Konami

For its arcade-like charm, stellar play control, and excellent take on action-platformers, Rocket Knight beats out the field. Strap on your jetpack and thrash piggy henchmen.

Runners-Up: Gunstar Heroes, Shining Force, Mortal Kombat, SF2 SCE

SEGA CD GAME OF THE YEAR:
Sonic CD

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For SEGA CD Developed by SEGA

1 Super-Powered Sonic + Advanced CD Technology = A Shining Star! Sonic CD simply overshadowed otherwise commendable games on SEGA's CD add-on.

Runners-Up: Silpheed, Final Fight CD, Robo Aleste, The Terminator

PORTABLE GAME OF THE YEAR:
Link's Awakening

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For Game Boy Developed by Nintendo

Saving the world alongside your tunic-clad hero is as fun as ever on Game Boy. Zelda on-the-go proves portables can perform the same wonders as home systems.

Runners-Up: Kid Dracula (GB), Mortal Kombat (GG), Sonic Chaos (GG), FF Legend III (GB)

BEST GAMING MASCOT:
Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)

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For SEGA Systems Developed by SEGA

1993 was a busy year for the mascot industry. SEGA's iconic Sonic was an absolute trendsetter throughout video gaming, and for this feat he goes home with the gold.

Runners-Up: Sparkster (Rocket Knight Adv.), Bubsy (Bubsy), Super Mario (Super Mario All-Stars), Cool Spot (Cool Spot)

BEST SOUNDTRACK:
Final Fantasy V

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For Super NES Developed by Square

FFV presents the greatest game music this year, bar-none. It decimated this year's CD games apart from perhaps Sonic CD. Look for it on US shores around summertime.

Runners-Up: Star Fox (SNES), Dracula-X (PC Duo), Sonic CD (SEGA CD), Secret of Mana (SNES)

BEST COOPERATIVE GAME:
Pocky & Rocky

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For Super NES Developed by Natsume

Grab a buddy and jump into Pocky & Rocky for an unforgettable ride through feudal Japan in this addicting co-op shooter. Our runners-up are commendable too!

Runners-Up: Goof Troop (SNES), Zombies (SNES), Secret of Mana (SNES), Dashin' Desperados (GEN)

MOST CONTROVERSIAL GAME:
Mortal Kombat

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For Arcade Developed by Acclaim

A close match, but we've given this to MK. Thanks to some crudely-animated blood and guts courtesy of fatalities, games now face a censorship battle in Washington!

Runners-Up: Night Trap (SEGA CD), Lethal Enforcers (VARIOUS), Splatterhouse (VARIOUS), Super Scope (SNES)

CONSOLE OF THE YEAR:
Super Nintendo

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Developed by Nintendo

Players lived through a two-horse race in 1993 with the Turbo and NES fading away. SEGA put up a heck of a fight by delivering a far greater number of games this year. Nevertheless, SNES narrowly wins by proving game quality excels above quantity.

Runners-Up: SEGA GENESIS, SEGA CD

OVERALL GAME OF THE YEAR:
Sonic CD

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For SEGA CD Developed by SEGA

Surprise! A nail-biter finish, but PPM chooses Sonic CD as 1993's Best Game. This title presented brilliant gameplay, a killer CD soundtrack, a gorgeous opening animation, and a plethora of levels (and time periods!) to explore. A round of applause for Sonic as well as all of our runners-up. We can't wait to see the future of games!

Runners-Up: Secret of Mana (SNES), Star Fox (SNES), Rocket Knight (GEN), Lords of Thunder (TURBO)

We've chosen to award our SNES Best-Of trophy Star Fox, of course! This fantastic 3-D space shooter and revolutionary S-FX title delighted and inspired the entire industry. Runners-Up: Super SF2 Turbo, Pocky & Rocky, Secret of Mana, Zombies Ate My Neighbors

For its arcade-like charm, stellar play control, and excellent take on action-platformers, Rocket Knight beats out the field. Strap on your jetpack and thrash piggy henchmen. Runners-Up: Gunstar Heroes, Shining Force, Mortal Kombat, SF2 SCE

1 Super-Powered Sonic + Advanced CD Technology = A Shining Star! Sonic CD simply overshadowed otherwise commendable games on SEGA's CD add-on. Runners-Up: Silpheed, Final Fight CD, Robo Aleste, The Terminator

Saving the world alongside your tunic-clad hero is as fun as ever on Game Boy. Zelda on-the-go proves portables can perform the same wonders as home systems. Runners-Up: Kid Dracula (GB), Mortal Kombat (GG), Sonic Chaos (GG), FF Legend III (GB)

1993 was a busy year for the mascot industry. SEGA's iconic Sonic was an absolute trendsetter throughout video gaming, and for this feat he goes home with the gold. Runners-Up: Sparkster (Rocket Knight Adv.), Bubsy (Bubsy), Super Mario (Super Mario All-Stars), Cool Spot (Cool Spot)

FFV presents the greatest game music this year, bar-none. It decimated this year's CD games apart from perhaps Sonic CD. Look for it on US shores around summertime. Runners-Up: Star Fox (SNES), Dracula-X (PC Duo), Sonic CD (SEGA CD), Secret of Mana (SNES)

Grab a buddy and jump into Pocky & Rocky for an unforgettable ride through feudal Japan in this addicting co-op shooter. Our runners-up are commendable too! Runners-Up: Goof Troop (SNES), Zombies (SNES), Secret of Mana (SNES), Dashin' Desperados (GEN)

A close match, but we've given this to MK. Thanks to some crudely-animated blood and guts courtesy of fatalities, games now face a censorship battle in Washington! Runners-Up: Night Trap (SEGA CD), Lethal Enforcers (VARIOUS), Splatterhouse (VARIOUS), Super Scope (SNES)

Players lived through a two-horse race in 1993 with the Turbo and NES fading away. SEGA put up a heck of a fight by delivering a far greater number of games this year. Nevertheless, SNES narrowly wins by proving game quality excels above quantity. Runners-Up: SEGA GENESIS, SEGA CD