I guess I'm late also. Unable to really come to grips with a top "10," I'm
giving a top 13. These are all extreme favorites for one reason or another:
Akumajo Dracula X (PC Engine)
Akumajo Dracula X (PlayStation)
Axelay (Super NES)
Contra III: The Alien Wars (Super NES)
Earthbound (Super NES)
Gate of Thunder (Turbo Duo)
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Super NES)
Lords of Thunder (Turbo Duo)
MUSHA (Genesis)
Phantasy Star II (Genesis)
Snatcher (PC Engine)
Sonic CD (Sega CD)
Thunder Force III (Genesis)