Just picked up classic SNES RPGS which one should i play 1st

[kmmmm12345111]

Hey whats up guys. Like many kids my age, i just wasnt that into rpgs when the snes was in its heydays (only exception actraiser.) But ive been into collecting snes games for the past year and picked up some classics, what order should i play them in? Which is the best? Whats your opinion?(please stick to the ones i have listed....since they're the ones i currently own.)

-no particular order:
Earthbound
Chronotrigger
Secret of Mana
FF Mystic Quest
FF III
*edit just picked up FFII
Mario RPG

[noiseredux]

If you've never really played RPG's, then Mystic Quest is probably a good introduction to you. It's sort of meant to be a my-first-RPG. So it could get you into the swing of things.

Earthbound = Best.

[jeffesaurusrex]

Here's the best to worst in my personal opinion:

1. Chrono Trigger
2. Earthbound
3. FF3
4. Mario RPG
5. Secret of Mana
6. Mystic Quest

But like he said, Mystic Quest is very simple. It was designed to pull more people into the RPG genre. So if you're new to RPGs, that's a good one to go with first. But Chrono Trigger is pretty easy too and so is Earthbound so anything really is a safe bet.

[D.D.D.]

I started on RPGs on FFII and I thought FFMQ (after playing CT & FFIII) was beyond stupidly-easy. Just start out on FFII and you'll have a good learning curve and an awesome game too.

[Flake]

You guys are doing it wrong. He should play Secret of Mana.

[JordanPlayer]

Mario RPG! Loved that game, wasn't too complicated... didn't require grinding/leveling up from what I can remember. Just a great game overall

[Gamerforlife]

Final Fantasy III was my first rpg. I obsessively played through it again it like five times after I beat it. I'm still playing rpgs now and I'm especially fond of the Final Fantasy series so I'd stay start with that. I think FF III is a perfect introduction to the genre and also one of the best entries in the entire FF series. Play Chrono Trigger next, then Super Mario RPG. That's pretty much the order that I ended up playing them in I think

Doesn't really matter though, you've got some of the best RPGs of all time there

[Opa Opa]

Earthbound = Best.

That's a good one.

I'll admit I'm not an Earthbound fan but I don't think the price is worth the content. Seriously, if you're going to spend $100+ on a game there are better alternatives. And why isn't this game on Virtual Console? It is a decent game but it's really only worth paying $8 for it.
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Edit: @ kmmmm12345111
I'd start with Chrono Trigger or FF III(VI). You can't go wrong with either. Both have good stories, memorable characters, and excellent gameplay.

[Mendoza]

Pick at random, you cant loose with those games.

Nice haul.

[MrPopo]

And why isn't this game on Virtual Console?

There are certain potential legal complications that would be involved with rereleasing it. There's a lot of content that is questionable as to whether it's a ripoff or an homage.

It is a decent game but it's really only worth paying $8 for it.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to light you on fire for this comment.