Top 10 Incredible Retro Games YOU NEED TO PLAY

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  • Dive into the world of classic gaming with our countdown of the top 10 incredible retro games you need to play! From beloved childhood favorites to timeless masterpieces, this list covers the best of the best. Whether you're a seasoned gamer looking to relive the nostalgia or a newcomer eager to explore gaming history, these classic titles are a must-play. Join us as we revisit the games that defined an era and continue to captivate players today. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gaming content!

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  • @itsgreatgames
    @itsgreatgames  Před 12 dny +1

    Part 3 | czcams.com/video/p_qct-oYW-w/video.html

  • @shigshug8581
    @shigshug8581 Před 29 dny +9

    10:00 the game is called Tiger Heli for anyone wondering

  • @carlosl5858
    @carlosl5858 Před měsícem +8

    SMB 2 was not a failure by any means. Hate it all you want, but it’s still one of the most beloved NES games of all time. It also sold extremely well

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před 29 dny +1

      I don't even discuss how many sales, but I can't say that I think it's good, like you said. The only good things about this game are some music and some elements that were used in future games in the franchise.👍

    • @carlosl5858
      @carlosl5858 Před 29 dny +1

      @@itsgreatgames in all fairness SMB 2 just brings back fond memories of being a kid. SMB 3 is better in every way, as you pointed out

    • @tideguychandler1733
      @tideguychandler1733 Před 27 dny

      😂😂😂

  • @benaiahburns4046
    @benaiahburns4046 Před měsícem +3

    My Top 10:
    Halo: Combat Evolved
    Zelda: A Link to the Past
    Super Mario World
    Zelda
    Dragon Warrior
    Super Mario 64
    Mike Tyson's Punch-out
    Super Castlevania IV
    Bionic Commando
    Final Fantasy II
    Top 20
    Street Fighter II (SNES, Genesis)
    Zelda II
    Fable
    Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    Crackdown
    U.N. Squadron
    Sonic
    Goldeneye 007
    Final Fight (SNES, Genesis)
    Actraiser
    Some other Favorites:
    Wizards and Warriors
    Turtles (SNES, Genesis)
    Castlevania (NES, Genesis)
    Neutopia
    Mega Man II
    Joe & Mac (SNES, Genesis)
    Nascar 2002
    Gradius III
    Streets of Rage 2
    Star Fox 64
    Sunset Riders (SNES, Genesis)
    Gunstar Heroes
    Contra (NES, Genesis)
    Magic Sword

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      Great list! Some of these games are in part 2 that I already posted on the channel. thank you very much for the comment!

  • @00Xander00
    @00Xander00 Před měsícem +5

    My personal 'Top 10' Retro Games List (in no particular order) -
    Streets of Rage
    Revenge of Shinobi
    Super Metroid & Metroid Prime (If you regard GameCube games as retro enough. I've recommend playing the Metroid Prime Trilogy on the Wii & Metroid Prime 1 remastered on Switch)
    Zelda: Ocarina of Time & Majora's Mask, Wind Waker & Twilight Princess (If you regard GameCube games as retro enough, I'd recommend playing Twilight Princess on the Wii & possibly the Wind Waker HD on Wii U)
    Terranigma
    Donkey Kong Country 1, 2 & 3 (particularly 3)
    Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros 2 & 3, Mario 64
    Banjo Kazooie
    Resident Evil 1, 2 & 3 (including 0, 1 remake & 4 if you regard GameCube games as retro enough)
    Sonic 1, 2 & 3 (and Adventure 1 & 2 If you regard Dreamcast games as retro enough)
    Kirby's Ghost Trap
    Space Station: Silicon Valley
    Metal Gear Solid (including 2 & 3 if you regard PS2 games as retro enough)
    Final Fantasy 7 (and maybe 8 & 9, particularly 9. But I've not played 8 or 9. Oh and FF Crystal Chronicles if you regard GameCube games as retro enough)
    Mickey Mouse's Castle of Illusion
    Alex Kidd in Miracle World
    Super Bomberman 3 (and possibly 1, 2, 4 & 5, but 4 & 5 only got released in Japan, plus 3 is the only one I've played)
    Command & Conquer
    Tales of Symphonia (If you regard GameCube games as retro enough)
    Kirby Air Ride (mainly for the City Trial mode in the game and if you regard GameCube games as retro enough)
    Super Smash Bros Melee (If you regard GameCube games as retro enough)
    Carmageddon 64
    Animal Crossing (If you regard GameCube games as retro enough)
    Doom (and possibly Doom 2)
    Worms
    Tetris
    Mohawk Jim & Headphone Jack
    Southpark 64
    The Sims (if you regard that as retro enough)
    Klonoa ( and maybe Klonoa 2 if you regard the PS2 as retro enough
    F-Zero GX
    ...and many many more that will come to my mind after writing this list.
    I Know there are more than 10 games in my top 10 (62), I got carried away whilst writing lol. and there are other games like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, FF6, Conker's Bad Fur Day, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, FF10, FF12, etc but I haven't played those games, so I've not added them on the list.
    Also I've currently started playing Metroid Fusion and am still at the beginning of the game, if I had completed it or got really far at least, then that too would have been in this list. Also I tried not putting any Handheld games in my list despite adding Tetris and despite thinking of the Gameboy version of the game and not the console versions lol.
    I also tried not putting many 6th gen games in this list unless the sequel from a franchise that existed before the 6th generation.

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem +2

      my friend, your list is huge. I'm happy to have included some games from the GameCube console, which in my opinion is the most unfair console to date. I'll consider a lot of games for part two of the video, but in this list I only included games that I've already played and unfortunately I haven't played all of the games you wrote about. Thank you very much for the comment. I'll pin it to the first comment.

    • @00Xander00
      @00Xander00 Před měsícem +1

      @@itsgreatgames I agree so much. I will look forward to part 2 :D.
      It was super hard for me to come up with only 10 best games. I got carried away with nostalgia lol. I also haven't played all retro games either so my personal list will be flawed, so the vid was really good to watch in case I missed out on any gems. Thank you for your vid.

    • @ay9859
      @ay9859 Před 28 dny +1

      A true gamer you are! Crazy crazy good list, wtf! And yes, GC is retro!

    • @ChewyChicken589
      @ChewyChicken589 Před 25 dny

      @@00Xander00 very solid list 👍

  • @LordBeerusHakaiGod
    @LordBeerusHakaiGod Před 29 dny +1

    As an avid retro gamer from the old days aka old school, I'd have to say this video was very well done. I do think this has a ton of potential to lead into a full order series to cover so many games. Job well done

  • @Lebowski333
    @Lebowski333 Před 25 dny

    Nice bro. Rhino coins! Kremkoins man

  • @ChewyChicken589
    @ChewyChicken589 Před 27 dny

    My two favorite games of all time are Zelda A Link to the Past and Donkey Kong Country 2

  • @Nick-qy3hu
    @Nick-qy3hu Před měsícem +1

    On Super Mario 3, I have to disagree. I ABSOLUTLEY recommend going through every world if you have the skill. Each one is very different and creative. If you use the warp whistles, you're missing out. 🙂

  • @irick00
    @irick00 Před měsícem +1

    Cool retro stuff can't get enough of it

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem +1

      On Tuesday there will be the second part.

    • @irick00
      @irick00 Před měsícem

      @itsgreatgames keep up the good work subbed. Keep gaming history alive with vids like these. Not so much into the new ganes coming out since big co. Have those covered already 😆 but gaming nostalgia is always a plus!

  • @sammylane21
    @sammylane21 Před měsícem +3

    What I hate about DKC 2 is the fact that we have to collect coins in order to just save progress. Bullshizzz I say.

  • @Nick-qy3hu
    @Nick-qy3hu Před měsícem +3

    That NES helicopter game looks like something I'd be willing to play but you forgot to say the name of it. 😞

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem +3

      The name of the game is: TIGER HELI.
      Console: NES

    • @Nick-qy3hu
      @Nick-qy3hu Před měsícem +1

      @@itsgreatgames OH! Tiger Heli. I remember the commercials but never played it. TY. 🙂

  • @sachimi_ggz
    @sachimi_ggz Před 27 dny +1

    Im currently playing DK2. I like it but I find its rythm too slow cause It's too hard. When I was a child I always prefered Mario World.

  • @ashwinrebbapragada7626
    @ashwinrebbapragada7626 Před měsícem

    I played many of the games you mentioned on this list. Thanks for bringing back some good memories. Lot of fun games.

  • @gabrielgray
    @gabrielgray Před 26 dny +1

    Super Mario Bros 2 was anything but a failure, its the 5th best selling nintendo game of all time.. sure its different than all the other Mario Bros games but its still a great game.

  • @rccola6779
    @rccola6779 Před 28 dny

    Awesome ganes

  • @RockyFluffyWhiskas
    @RockyFluffyWhiskas Před 29 dny +1

    Sonic 2 on master system is my game.
    🇬🇧

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před 29 dny +1

      excellent! I played a lot when I was a kid.

    • @RockyFluffyWhiskas
      @RockyFluffyWhiskas Před 29 dny

      @@itsgreatgames same, played it around ‘93 on a Master System 2.
      Ive been trying to complete the sonic 2 SMS remake on the PS vita.
      but I’m finding it too difficult 😊
      🇬🇧

  • @matthewboros4776
    @matthewboros4776 Před měsícem +3

    Final Fantasy VII and Metal Gear Solid for the OG playstation

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      One of these two games is in the next video that I will upload on Tuesday.

  • @tideguychandler1733
    @tideguychandler1733 Před 27 dny

    Great video bro couldn't agree more. Finally a CZcamsr that ain't one of them yes men that try to say SMB2 and Donkey Kong Country 3 is the best of there franchise.

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před 27 dny

      Thank you very much, Bro! Your comment is very welcome and makes a difference to the channel.

  • @ParadigmShifted
    @ParadigmShifted Před měsícem +1

    10:03 I would rather it’s PC counterpart Major Stryker. :)

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      I think I know what you're referring to👍

  • @itsgreatgames
    @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem +1

    Yes, in my opinion.

  • @RyanSheppard-tq4pg
    @RyanSheppard-tq4pg Před 26 dny +1

    Kickle Cubicle

  • @lurkerrekrul
    @lurkerrekrul Před měsícem

    Paradroid (C64) - Explore the decks of a spaceship, destroying or taking over the various robots that have gone rogue.
    Impossible Mission (C64) - There have been ports to modern systems, but this one is the original.
    Lemmings (Amiga) - Again, there have been ports, but this one is the original.

  • @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf
    @MichaelTaylor-qp2xf Před měsícem

    Mario 3 came out 17 years before Mario Galaxy and would've been considered retro at that time. We are now 17 years after the release of Mario Galaxy, so I believe that it can also now be considered retro.

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      Has it been 17 years since Mario Galaxy? time really flies. This question of what is a retro game and what is not is sometimes a dilemma.

  • @Platmorfer_
    @Platmorfer_ Před měsícem

    Love the older art style of games, so gorgeous in their own right! Am I right in saying there is a new Disney illusion game coming out soon?

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      I haven't heard about this. I only know about the old ones from the Master system, mega drive and castle of illusion released in 2013 with very beautiful graphics!

  • @dirkb9788
    @dirkb9788 Před měsícem

    Master system-R-Type
    NES- Contra
    Mega Drive-Contra Hard core
    SNES- Contra-The Alien Wars
    PSX-Tekken 3
    N64-International Superstar Soccer 98
    Dreamcast-Virtua Soccer 2
    Playstation 2- God of War 2
    XBOX 360-Dead Rising
    Playstation 3- GTA 4.
    This would be my list.

  • @TygonBC
    @TygonBC Před měsícem +1

    Cool video. And thanks for using the correct word "addictive", as "addicting" isn't even a word 🙂

  • @De5chain
    @De5chain Před měsícem

    good one! great list!

  • @sentientbrew
    @sentientbrew Před měsícem

    SO much love and memory in here!!

  • @smashmaster13
    @smashmaster13 Před měsícem

    Mickey castle of illusion 8 bit is one of the first games I emulated and then I bought it on game gear

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      Castle of illusion was the first Disney game I played.

  • @EthanBurke991
    @EthanBurke991 Před měsícem

    Where was Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Super Metroid or any of the older Mortal Kombat games?

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      they are all part of this title, but only in part 2. It is very difficult to choose from a list of ten. however, I confess that I deserved to have at least one fight on this list.

  • @domymbd
    @domymbd Před 14 dny

    Of all the Classic Sonic games, you chose 8bit Sonic 2? Really?…

  • @ParadigmThirteen
    @ParadigmThirteen Před měsícem +1

    I appreciate the hard work you put into this video. I really enjoyed it. Not the list I would have chose but a great one none the less. Look forward to future content. Arcade gaming is very interesting too. Might be worth a video..🤔

  • @Adam-Mei
    @Adam-Mei Před 28 dny

    What about the first game to get perfect scores LOZ Ocarina of Time?

  • @GamingSpirit79
    @GamingSpirit79 Před měsícem

    You forgot _Spyro the Dragon._

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      I confess that I don't know this game. Which console is it for?

  • @fredclark3819
    @fredclark3819 Před měsícem +1

    You never said the name of the nes helicopter game

  • @shakesquire84
    @shakesquire84 Před měsícem

    Is the script/voice over AI generated? The syntax and delivery is so weird.

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      Yep. It was the most natural thing I could do, but I do the script, the research, the editing and everything else.

  • @Zebra66
    @Zebra66 Před měsícem

    The Megadrive version of Tiger Heli is way better than the NES. Can't think of any reason to play the 8 bit version these days.
    Then again... I would have picked Wonder Boy 3 on the Master System over Mickey Mouse. It's the best 8 bit game period IMO.

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      I respect your opinion, bro, but I can. I'm not disparaging the nega drive version, but perhaps I could mention the Arcade version. There is an 8-Bit game that is a lot of fun!

  • @ianvchavez
    @ianvchavez Před měsícem +10

    Super mario brothers 2 was not a failure?

    • @jasond.7346
      @jasond.7346 Před měsícem +3

      Mario 2 is one of my all time favorites

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem +1

      Maybe in my rush I made a mistake that went unnoticed, but I think Super Mario Bros 2 is really bad! the only good things are the soundtrack and that some elements were reused in Super Mario World.

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      Very good! We can all like whatever game we want and you're not the first to tell me this.

    • @johnsmith6217
      @johnsmith6217 Před měsícem

      ​@@itsgreatgamesI can take it or leave it. If it didn't exist anymore I wouldn't care, but it is somewhat fun and challenging. I heard they put Mario characters in it at the last minute for marketing purposes

    • @1987bch
      @1987bch Před 27 dny

      It was correlated to the tv show some so it was different but not like a Zelda 2 different. Which both were ok but not terrible

  • @degariuslozak2169
    @degariuslozak2169 Před měsícem +1

    Pokemon Red

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      Unfortunately, I've never played this one and the games on the list are the ones I've already played. Is this for gameboy?

  • @tonyrosario1940
    @tonyrosario1940 Před 28 dny +1

    I don't think any considers Mario 2 a failure. Unless you don't like fun games. 🍻

  • @patrickdunn5082
    @patrickdunn5082 Před měsícem

    Failure? I thought you said you could be trusted?

  • @keithedward8482
    @keithedward8482 Před 25 dny

    What’s the name of the helicopter game?

  • @stopabuslane
    @stopabuslane Před měsícem

    'Tiger heli' not 'helicopter game' ?

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      the name of the game is "tiger-heli". "helicopter game" was just me referring to a helicopter game.

  • @G.L.999
    @G.L.999 Před měsícem +1

    It's weird that you being from the U.S. are calling the "Sega Genesis" the "Mega-Drive". Not that there's anything wrong with that, but why do you call it that despite being from North America?

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      I'm not North American. The United States is not the only country where English is spoken, but since that's the case, don't you call it a mega drive?

    • @G.L.999
      @G.L.999 Před měsícem

      @@itsgreatgames Well on your youtube profile location it says United States, so I thought you were from the U.S. I wasn't trying to be rude or be provacative and I sincerely apologize if I might've seemed like it.
      It's just in the U.S. and Canada, it's called 'Sega Genesis'. And your accent sounded very American/Canadian. Wasn't trying to instigate anything personal. And again, I apologize if I seemed rude; I really wasn't trying to start anything bad; just wanted more clarity I guess.

    • @G.L.999
      @G.L.999 Před měsícem

      @@itsgreatgames But I'll tell you this, if it wasn't for the copyright of "mega-drive" that already existed in the U.S. and Canada, the Sega Genesis(as it's called in North America) would've been called Mega-Drive; just like everywhere else. Figured I'd share a bit of insight with you on that.

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem +1

      @@G.L.999 I know it by both names, but I don't see a difference in the consoles.

    • @G.L.999
      @G.L.999 Před měsícem

      @@itsgreatgames That's true. They're both one in the same. I appreciate this civil discussion between us. Oh, I also subbed to your channel! Take care :)

  • @tonyrosario1940
    @tonyrosario1940 Před 28 dny

    Also, you never actually tell us the name of the nes helicopter game.

  • @BratislavMetulski
    @BratislavMetulski Před měsícem

    Actually playing Banjo Kazooie on the 360 and it sucks 😂 first of all, they forced you into buying a guide or calling the nintento hotline.
    Then theres the horrible camera and the terrible controls (which are better in banjo tooie).

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      if you mean the banjoo Kazzoie that was released for the 360 ​​after Microsoft bought RARE, it's really bad. a completely different game

  • @jdchainsaw1335
    @jdchainsaw1335 Před měsícem

    16 bit Castle of Illusion is superior

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      é porque castle os ilusion do master system é muito bonito para um videogame de 8 bits

  • @Piideri
    @Piideri Před měsícem

    Mostly platformers on the list

  • @tino768
    @tino768 Před měsícem

    I mean, we just call them "games" but splutever

  • @tysoncarpenter8628
    @tysoncarpenter8628 Před měsícem

    They are releasing another dk country. And jungle city and ot desert strike would have been better then that nes helicopter game lol

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      I wanted to put only one per franchise, otherwise I would have to put 4 DK on the list

  • @aaronlegg1702
    @aaronlegg1702 Před měsícem

    Dkc beats Mario change my mind

  • @Grisomsun
    @Grisomsun Před měsícem

    This is some weird AI shit y'all, let's pack up

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem +2

      I research, I create my script, I make my thumbnail, I choose the titles, I edit my video and I simply don't narrate. To be quite honest, I don't think the narration was bad. All of this takes at least 3 days of work.

    • @patatouf
      @patatouf Před měsícem

      The AI narration is passionless which gives it an uncanny valley feel. And the script reads too much like a grade school assignment written in a hurry. I you completely forget to mention game titles and keeps saying things like "gorgeous graphics" and "great soundtrack" without once delving in what makes it so. That's more like a skeleton script multiple revisions away from deserving to be called a finished job. These are issues that can't be saved by competent editing. Don't let me dissuade you from making more but if you want to put out quality content there is one corner you can't cut: Making sure every line of the script is either interesting or at least informative or entertaining. That, and a voice who sounds like they care about whatever they're narrating.

    • @johngant3991
      @johngant3991 Před měsícem +1

      There is nothing wrong with the video and it is on par with most retro game reviews that I have watched. No reason for the hate. The AI narration can be annoying and I would prefer a real person but there is not much else to complain about in this video. It was a solid list, I don’t agree with every title but I’m not supposed to because it’s not my opinion.

  • @johnforkner
    @johnforkner Před 28 dny

    Was this written by AI?

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před 28 dny

      it wasn't. only the narration that is AI. The rest is all up to me.

  • @bradsaenz
    @bradsaenz Před měsícem

    Groan. AI narrators. Groan.

  • @theenemy333
    @theenemy333 Před měsícem

    Is... This an AI generated video???

    • @itsgreatgames
      @itsgreatgames  Před měsícem

      it definitely isn't. I do everything, I research, I write the script, I edit the video, I just don't narrate the video, but I do everything else.