Super Nintendo has some sweet games. Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, Rock N Roll Racing, Lost Vikings, Street Fighter, Turtles in Time to name a few.
Here are some inspiration from Mario universe. These first ones are from Super Mario World. Best plattform game ever made.

Bowser is Marios nemesis, such a cool character. First picture is from the final boss fight in Super Mario World.
Super Mario Kart, one awesome game, and they are still making sequels! I was always playing as the little Koop Troopa. Such a cool guy!