Top 20 Favorite Nintendo NES Games by Mike Matei

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  • @GameSack
    @GameSack Před 7 lety +760

    Good picks. Palamedes looks crazy fun. I knew about it back in the day but I have still never played it. But I can still visualize the magazine ad for it in my mind. Also agreed on Mega Man 2 vs other Mega Man games. Good reasoning. I would have probably crammed Castlevania 3 in with Castlevania 1 because both are awesome. If you like Kung Fu, try the sequel called Vigilante on the TurboGrafx-16... or Master System but the TG-16 version is better.

    • @ErinPlays
      @ErinPlays Před 7 lety +12

      Game Sack if you're talking about the Palamedes ad that I think you are, that is one of the most "radical" things I've ever seen.

    • @gyromurphy
      @gyromurphy Před 7 lety +9

      Game Sack game sack is such a good name.. I may have to sub solely because of that.

    • @bluefat8096
      @bluefat8096 Před 7 lety +3

      Krazy Kreatures is a fun game. It's also very intense at the later stages. The first Tetris for the NES is also a memorable game with vivid graphics and good music. Castlevania is another fun game and this game has secrets there are bonus grabs that can give you a lot of points. Contra and Super C are good games. Mega Man 2 is always my favorite in the Mega Man series. Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! is also a very funny game. Duck Tales has 3 endings. So many nostalgic memories, and so many fun games. So many timeless classic NES games.

    • @MrSerpico145
      @MrSerpico145 Před 7 lety +3

      Game Sack Had a great time with Palamedes with the old gf back in the day.

    • @screwuguyz4524
      @screwuguyz4524 Před 7 lety +14

      Joe and Dave love your videos !!!! You guys should totally do a video with Mike that would be awesome

  • @Psychkemia
    @Psychkemia Před 7 lety +99

    The graphics for the NES Batman honestly look better than some super nintendo games. It's gorgeous.

    • @datdankdj8264
      @datdankdj8264 Před rokem +7

      THE CAPE FRICKIN MOVES WHEN YOU WALK I LOVE IT

    • @drizztdourden666
      @drizztdourden666 Před rokem

      The joker throwing lighting makes no sense

    • @SeiferTV
      @SeiferTV Před 11 měsíci +1

      I'd arguer Batman 2 Return of the joker for the NES (also sunsoft) is even better. at least stage and music wise

    • @ramrodbldm9876
      @ramrodbldm9876 Před 13 dny

      ​@datdankdj8264 man you are corny af. You typing IN ALL CAPS won't make that person respond to your corny a..

  • @Calcint
    @Calcint Před 6 lety +28

    Agree with #1 so hard. I think I was 5 years old when my dad got an NES and zelda, and pulling out that brand new gold cartridge and imagining all the treasures inspired so much wonder. The cartridge itself felt like a legendary treasure. For me, this game has to be the height of nostalgia

  • @sweatervestfest918
    @sweatervestfest918 Před 4 lety +90

    My mom worked at a game rental" only" place when I was a kid in 1989 and it had a section where you could test the games before you rented them it was awesome

    • @ejinathan
      @ejinathan Před 4 lety +2

      It was like that before. I tryed banjo for 5 secs tough because someone wanted to buy it lol.

    • @theguyfromwalgreens
      @theguyfromwalgreens Před 3 lety +1

      I wish they had that option at my local stores. It’s was rent it & If was good then great! If it sucked, then I’m stewing in disappointment as I waited another week to rent something else fun. That just may be the reason I haven’t played many the James reviewed vent latent rages. I just had so much fun with those.

    • @githane
      @githane Před 3 lety +1

      That's incredible! So many games on the NES were garbage. Worse, was Nintendos hatred of rental market and pushing for games to more or less put copy protection in game via codes on manual or box. Metal gear was impossible without the code...

    • @Dogeathotdog1
      @Dogeathotdog1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@githane Nintendo hated anything innovative that didn't make them money.

    • @ifeelit4448
      @ifeelit4448 Před 2 lety

      aka demos . we can still test games. IN the comfort of our own homes

  • @baconpancake1
    @baconpancake1 Před 5 lety +11

    Zelda 1 was my favorite game growing up. my best friend in elementary school and I beat it over a few weeks after getting it and had a blast. I still go back and play it every few years, I typically play the original cart on the NES on a CRT. gotta keep it like it was for best results.

    • @jerrymoore838
      @jerrymoore838 Před rokem +1

      And I love that you can play it thru for a 2nd quest. Pure gold

  • @subzero8679
    @subzero8679 Před 6 lety +21

    I love Jackyl for NES, it was one game that most of my friends had never heard of. I used to rent it from the little mom and pop stores around town. It is a very fun game, especially the two player mode. most people overlook this little gem.

  • @hoplaaaa
    @hoplaaaa Před 7 lety +337

    I was a bit surprised not to find a list of the games, so I made it. Here it is:
    20 Palamedes 00:30
    19 Bucky O'Hare 01:21
    18 Krazy Kreatures 02:07
    17 Kung Fu 03:00
    16 Tetris 03:35
    15 Kirby's Adventure 04:53
    14 Solomon's Key 06:23
    13 The Adventures of Lolo 07:39
    12 Jackal 08:31
    11 Castlevania 09:24
    10 Zelda 2 10:37
    09 Contra & Super C 12:09
    08 TMNT 13:17
    07 Megaman 2 14:23
    06 Super Mario Bros 3 16:29
    05 Batman 18:23
    04 Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! 20:22
    03 DuckTales 21:34
    02 Ninja Gaiden 3 23:03
    *honorable mentions* 24:14
    01 The Legend of Zelda 24:43
    My personal top 20 would probably have been a bit different. I would definitely have included Bubble Bobble, Dr Mario, and Double Dragon. I would have hesitated between placing the whole zelda/mario/megaman franchise and promoting titles such as bomberman, Kickle Cubicle, new zealand story, puyo puyo, snake rattle'n roll, the battle of olympus, chip'n dale rescue rangers, faxanadu, fester's quest, kid icarus, lemmings, or marble madness. And finally, there are titles that I definitely prefer on SNES... it's the case for Punch-Out! but also for Joe & Mac.

    • @fernicusmaximus9282
      @fernicusmaximus9282 Před 6 lety +3

      Yeah Bubble Bobble should of made the list.

    • @PedroPlanas777
      @PedroPlanas777 Před 5 lety +2

      Who liked Bucky o Hare? I did like it.

    • @justincredible5414
      @justincredible5414 Před 5 lety +4

      Snake rattle n roll and chip and Dale were both amazing

    • @timwang725
      @timwang725 Před 5 lety

      Exactly what I'm gonna say.

    • @bg1346
      @bg1346 Před 5 lety +3

      My top 20...mostly what my friends had...was too poor to own my own.(1) Metroid (2) Zelda (3) Kid Icarus (4) Bubble Bobble (5) TMNT I (6) Mega Man 2 (7) Master Blaster (8) Dr. Mario (9) Chip n' Dales RR (10) Castlevania (11) Zelda 2 (12) Adventures of Lola (13) Kirby (14) P.O.W. (15) Micro Machines (16) Tetris (17) TMNT III (18) Duck Tales (19) Jackal (20) Mario 3

  • @humbughumbughumbug
    @humbughumbughumbug Před 3 lety +11

    I'm kind of surprised that with DuckTales you didn't mention the golf swing cane mechanic. I loved that along with the pogo cane. It's very SMB2-ish because you're able to use your environment as a weapon.

  • @frozenaorta
    @frozenaorta Před 5 lety +115

    Everyone always praises Capcom, but no one ever mentions Little Nemo the Dream Master. Am I the only one that freaking LOVED that game? It's so good! Super underrated.

  • @blanchfor
    @blanchfor Před 7 lety +76

    The fact that these games are 30 years old... Thats just crazy to me

    • @chrismeulen8108
      @chrismeulen8108 Před 7 lety +3

      why?
      30 years is not even that long ago....
      especially not to people (such as myself) who grew up with Atari/NES/SNES/GB

    • @andrewulry6887
      @andrewulry6887 Před 7 lety +10

      chris meulen sounds like somebody is feeling old and taking it too seriously lol

    • @xZachattack32x
      @xZachattack32x Před 6 lety +4

      It means time flew by. Why is everyone making a big deal over this comment lol.

    • @TheYzeman
      @TheYzeman Před 6 lety +1

      I agree. It's been a hell of a ride. So glad I grew up through all those generations. Started for me with Atari 2600 in 1982.

  • @user-ly4hd4nn1f
    @user-ly4hd4nn1f Před 7 lety +194

    Mike, you really gotta play Crystalis.

    • @mistertagomago7974
      @mistertagomago7974 Před 7 lety +3

      Dankey Kang If he hasnt im sure he at least knows what it is. Pretty sure i saw him mention it in a vid. I need to play it as well though.

    • @philberto78
      @philberto78 Před 7 lety +5

      Crystalis is one of my favorites too.

    • @onefortyandwiry
      @onefortyandwiry Před 7 lety +9

      I've written to, both, Mike and James asking them to review this game. One of my favorites and one of the least talked about/underrated games ever. I still play it on my NES Emulator on my PC.

    • @mistertagomago7974
      @mistertagomago7974 Před 7 lety +1

      the fourth son While its not that well known it is generally well recieved and considered one of the best NES games. I know on gamefaqs its one of the highest rated NES games.

    • @beatsinmycrates
      @beatsinmycrates Před 7 lety

      Dankey Kang overrated game.. no replay value limited leveling.. good concept..

  • @trappedintime
    @trappedintime Před 3 lety +11

    I'm glad you put both Contra and Super C in the same slot. They're both very well deserving of it! It's almost like dlc 20 years before it became a staple of gaming.

  • @ocarinaplaya
    @ocarinaplaya Před 4 lety +58

    Willow is still one of the best movie-to-game adaptations in gaming history.

    • @niltonbalbi8139
      @niltonbalbi8139 Před 3 lety +6

      My mind always goes back to goldeneye on the n64. But not because of the missions, but because of the multi-player action . We would play it for hours, my friends and i.... what a fun and simple game

    • @swim_ad
      @swim_ad Před 3 lety

      I just remembered that Dwayne Johnson starred in the movie Doom.

    • @githane
      @githane Před 3 lety

      I never got to play it. I actually enjoyed the Goonies games, even though they're nothing like the movie. Maybe that's why they worked for me.

    • @natesmith8713
      @natesmith8713 Před 3 lety +1

      Willow is a dark game at times,well done.

    • @TheEricJBotelho84
      @TheEricJBotelho84 Před 3 lety

      If it's made by LJN then theirs something wrong with you lol

  • @kca49
    @kca49 Před 6 lety +33

    Oh my god! Zelda 2 came out when I was 9 years old and i spent more hours playing that game than any other game on the NES. Ninja Gaiden 1 & 2 were also awesome.

  • @necronut
    @necronut Před 6 lety +20

    Every time I watch one of these vids, I hold out a small bit of hope that some the original teams behind these games see the vids and feel the love. Subbed because of this one.

  • @XtremeConditions
    @XtremeConditions Před 3 lety +10

    I have to say, some of these games really seem to push the NES to the absolute limit. Kirby's Dreamland looks absolutely gorgeous, as does Mario 3. If you looked from far away, they could easily be mistaken for an SNES game with their nice visuals and very nice animation.

  • @falkar
    @falkar Před rokem +9

    man those kirby's adventure graphics are still impressive today!

  • @tchitchouan
    @tchitchouan Před 7 lety +577

    Please do SNES next !

    • @realkz3324
      @realkz3324 Před 7 lety +2

      Tchitchouan Inouane
      yes

    • @ChauNyan
      @ChauNyan Před 7 lety +4

      Tchitchouan Inouane FZero, Mario World, Star Fox, DK country, and many more.

    • @retrosoul8770
      @retrosoul8770 Před 7 lety +4

      Ugh, so we can see yet another list with the same games (some overhyped, others underhyped) I'm good on that. Disclaimer: I love the system but honestly the Snes gets more than enough attention on the internet.

    • @tchitchouan
      @tchitchouan Před 7 lety +1

      +Retro Soul It's a great game system though

    • @diablofdb
      @diablofdb Před 7 lety +9

      FF6, Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, Mario RPG, Contra 3, Super Castlevania 4, Mega man X

  • @PierLuc111
    @PierLuc111 Před 7 lety +16

    Even today , it's impossible to play more recent Kirby game and not have a smile on your face.
    Happy 25th to the most badass pink ball ever.

  • @honeypower
    @honeypower Před 5 lety +16

    Finally some love for the original TMNT game...as difficult as it was it was always one of my favourites as a kid, never got the hate for it

  • @mediaikonz
    @mediaikonz Před 3 lety +9

    I think what I like about this list is all these years later my NES still has new stuff to show me.

  • @speedwagon4146
    @speedwagon4146 Před 7 lety +24

    You should make this a series, going through all the classic consoles!

  • @Wis_Dom
    @Wis_Dom Před 7 lety +41

    When you hear that Zelda theme at the intro, you knew you were about to play something special!

    • @zambot264
      @zambot264 Před 4 lety +2

      Zelda? It's tgl

    • @driesbennett308
      @driesbennett308 Před 4 lety +1

      Its just like opening minecraft and hearing that sweet sweet music

    • @bernardcantoii292
      @bernardcantoii292 Před 4 lety +1

      It was the guardian legend for the intro not zelda

    • @jasonsmith8300
      @jasonsmith8300 Před 4 lety +2

      but no where near as special as super mario brothers 3

    • @American-Plague
      @American-Plague Před 4 lety

      @@jasonsmith8300 While Super Mario Bros. 3 was excellent, you are speaking heresy putting it above the Zeldas!

  • @EricAndre615
    @EricAndre615 Před 4 lety +5

    So glad someone else like Solomon's Key. I've just always liked it since I was a kid. Probably my favorite puzzle game.

  • @brillopad6911
    @brillopad6911 Před 4 lety +17

    Man everybody is so different. My top 20 are so different:
    Legend of Zelda
    Metroid
    Final Fantasy
    Dragon Warrior
    Dragon Warrior II
    Dragon Warrior III
    Dragon Warrior IV
    Castlevania
    Castlevania II
    Castlevania III
    Contra
    Faxanadu
    Shadowgate
    SMB2
    The Guardian Legend
    Zelda 2
    Ghosts'n Goblins
    Karnov
    Ninja Gaiden
    Blaster Master

  • @noloc2
    @noloc2 Před 6 lety +9

    My favorite NES game tune is the Goonies II also! I'm 36 and I can still hum the whole thing!

  • @aMondia
    @aMondia Před 7 lety +54

    Oh gee, I wonder what #1 will be.

    • @Anex952
      @Anex952 Před 7 lety +12

      aMondia color a dinosaur of course

    • @kingdavey90
      @kingdavey90 Před 7 lety +4

      SUPER MARIO BROTHERS 2 BABYYYYYY

    • @kingdavey90
      @kingdavey90 Před 7 lety +5

      uh oh.. did somebody say KNACK??

    • @Dimbo4466
      @Dimbo4466 Před 7 lety +1

      David Harris they said awhile back that they were done making super mario brothers 2 videos.

    • @dollenrm
      @dollenrm Před 7 lety +1

      David Harris are you secretly Liam previously a member of sbfp?

  • @franticj67
    @franticj67 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video. Your delivery and presentation are flawless. I'm definitely inspired to try a couple of titles I overlooked before, and give a couple of others another chance.

  • @lproof8472
    @lproof8472 Před 4 lety +8

    I always say that the Mega Man 2 soundtrack is the soundtrack of my youth. Glad you had Bucky O’hare and Guardian Legend on the list. Darkwing Duck was equally as good as Ducktales imo. Fun list! Well done

  • @NPJuve16
    @NPJuve16 Před 7 lety +14

    Star Tropics! Love that game

  • @Untouchaable
    @Untouchaable Před 7 lety +107

    This list was put together really good. I enjoyed hearing about the experiences with each game. You definitely got do an SNES one.

  • @shadowpresident4203
    @shadowpresident4203 Před 4 lety +4

    Good picks! Games like Solomon's Key and Adventures of Lolo are totally underrated and unknown classics. There's so much depth, and you feel like a pimp when you finally solve a tough level.

  • @thejjshow9753
    @thejjshow9753 Před 4 lety +2

    I love the fact that you used The Guardian Legend music at the beginning. That is a fun game.

  • @Brainhorn
    @Brainhorn Před 7 lety +10

    I remember renting Solomon's Key as a kid and not being able to figure it out

  • @kimmolaine8069
    @kimmolaine8069 Před 5 lety +10

    Bucky O'Hare has all the makings of a classic but it got released a bit too late. For Tetris the go-to version is the Gameboy one.

    • @definitelynotsolidsnake
      @definitelynotsolidsnake Před 4 lety +1

      I know I am late but as someone who owns both the Gameboy and NES versions of tetris I personally prefer the NES Version over the gameboy version (even know the gameboy version is the better version) Im not saying I don't like the gameboy version, it is easily the best gameboy game in my opinion, everything about it is great especially the classic music.
      I know everyone has already said this but tetris is game that will never ever age.
      sorry for the long and late comment :)

  • @xGamingWithJasonx
    @xGamingWithJasonx Před 4 lety +6

    I love Kirbys Adventure one of my Top 5 games for sure. I remember playing it everyday I could as a kid still own all these games today. Like TMNT, Deju Vu, all 3 Mario Bros, Bump & Jump, Adventure Island and tons more. I collect and play them all the time. Same with Sega Genesis and SNES.

  • @BrendanBowers
    @BrendanBowers Před 7 lety +8

    Kirby's Adventure was my first game ever at 4 years old on NES, and it still remains my favorite of all time. I'll always have a soft spot for the pink vacuum. Lolo was another game me and my younger brother played a ton, and was infuriatingly tough while being rewarding.

    • @phillytheflyerable
      @phillytheflyerable Před 7 lety

      amazing game, one of the best all time

    • @nashj.3238
      @nashj.3238 Před 7 lety

      I grew up on Kirby's Adventure too and it still is my favorite Nes game. Also one of the most kickass soundtracks I've heard on the system.

    • @BrendanBowers
      @BrendanBowers Před 7 lety

      Both of those were great games as well. Duck Hunt was the only video game my dad ever played, so I have a lot of fond memories of us shooting ducks together.

    • @BrendanBowers
      @BrendanBowers Před 7 lety +1

      His laugh still haunts my dreams to this day...

  • @Night-Jester
    @Night-Jester Před 7 lety +176

    These are my favorite type of Mike vids.

    • @walter5266
      @walter5266 Před 7 lety +3

      NightIIJester they are the most amount of fun you can have watching Mike

    • @brandontalbort
      @brandontalbort Před 7 lety +1

      Completely agree. Mike is a pro at writing and editing and can speak really well. Feeling NES inspired.

    • @alexsilva28
      @alexsilva28 Před 7 lety +1

      Yep. Feels like a professional videogame review while also being a very personal recommendation video. Just like James' movie reviews

    • @walter5266
      @walter5266 Před 7 lety +2

      NightIIJester well he's definitely gotten better

    • @Night-Jester
      @Night-Jester Před 7 lety +1

      Alex Silva True :) professional but not contrived like soome big channels.

  • @turgsh01
    @turgsh01 Před 5 lety +6

    My favorites: Star Tropics, Blaster Master, Crystalis, Lolo series, Zelda, Mario 3, Mega Man 4, Doctor Mario.

  • @SteadyEddie1983
    @SteadyEddie1983 Před 6 lety +7

    StarTropics was one of my favorite games too, but man it can be hard as nails!

  • @ChristopherM1701
    @ChristopherM1701 Před 7 lety +308

    What?! No Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?! That's the greatest NES game of all time!

    • @Indie-A-tom
      @Indie-A-tom Před 7 lety +4

      Silver Surfer was away better..

    • @Unit_With_Legs
      @Unit_With_Legs Před 7 lety

      Lol Who relaxes to Bugs Bunny's Birthday Blowout?

    • @michaelswitzer2121
      @michaelswitzer2121 Před 7 lety +2

      Christopher Martin u better watch what u say or the nerd will find u

    • @GammaCatch
      @GammaCatch Před 7 lety +1

      Hey, the Cinemassacre guys ought fund a remake with fixes as part of the next AVGN game. Also, really looking forward to Jame's horror movie. I'd like to see more of Mike beating games, or Ryan doing MMO stuff too.

    • @Unit_With_Legs
      @Unit_With_Legs Před 7 lety

      The problem was Vince Perri ripped off investors and hired programmers still in college. Look up the docu on it, it's pretty good.

  • @tetrisdave
    @tetrisdave Před 7 lety +7

    Great list Mike. I really enjoyed this video and hearing your personal reflections on each title.

  • @usmanchughtai1751
    @usmanchughtai1751 Před 4 lety +3

    I recently bought a NES to relive and experience old nostalgia. Thank you for your suggestions

  • @MastersOfMask
    @MastersOfMask Před 4 lety +4

    Good picks. One of my favorites was THE FLYING WARRIORS was one of my favorites. RPG, adventure and fighting all in one game.

  • @PeteSkerritt
    @PeteSkerritt Před 7 lety +6

    This was a really enjoyable watch and listen. You backed up each game with facts and experiences, and the delivery was really, really strong. NES is, indeed, a tough console to narrow down only 20 games for a favorites list. The neat thing is that no two lists will be exactly alike. That speaks volumes about the variety of games that were developed for the NES, and how strong a platform it remains to this day.
    Here's hoping you have time to tackle another console with a Top 20 list in the future, and thanks for all you do for this channel.

  • @thecarnivoreemperor7365
    @thecarnivoreemperor7365 Před 7 lety +146

    my favorite NES game is Bugs Bunny's birthday blowout.

    • @alexthibodeau979
      @alexthibodeau979 Před 7 lety +26

      I prefer Bug's Bunny's Birthday Beating personally.

    • @KenMoreira
      @KenMoreira Před 7 lety +3

      ha classic i had that game . its LONG
      at least seemed so when i was 8..

    • @ErikE7683
      @ErikE7683 Před 7 lety +1

      Alex Thibodeau damn i was thinking that same thing lmao

    • @OHG_Fawx
      @OHG_Fawx Před 7 lety +1

      Replayed it last weekend actually. Still good IMO, Yosemite Sam is still the toughest boss, lol

    • @hdofu
      @hdofu Před 7 lety +2

      I like this game, its alot of fun, but I wouldn't rank it my top 10 and would understand why most people don't like it and would even prefer crazy castle over it.

  • @Storin_of_Kel
    @Storin_of_Kel Před 5 lety +6

    Aw man. Now I feel like returning to 8 bit gaming again. Out of my head my own list was different.
    1) Legend of Zelda
    2) Mario 3
    3) Legend of Zelda 2
    4) Ducktales
    5) Faxanadu
    6) Adventures of Lolo
    7) Dr Mario
    8) Tetris
    9) Metroid
    And then some...

    • @joekerr1763
      @joekerr1763 Před 5 lety +1

      Honestly as much of a non-Metroid fan as I am, I expected more outrage by viewers over it's omitted mention

    • @Storin_of_Kel
      @Storin_of_Kel Před 5 lety +1

      ​@@joekerr1763 True. But perhaps viewers have grown up and actually learned to respect the views of others.

    • @joekerr1763
      @joekerr1763 Před 5 lety

      Storin of KelzPerhaps so, I know I'm one of 'em

  • @greywitch2130
    @greywitch2130 Před 4 lety +4

    THE GUARDIAN LEGEND THEME IN BACKGROUND....BRINGS ME BACK

  • @MasterPatch
    @MasterPatch Před 7 lety +5

    Thank you for including/acknowledging Kirby's Adventure

  • @80sHairMetalFan
    @80sHairMetalFan Před 7 lety +7

    Some of my favs for the NES was Legacy of The Wizzard, Shadowgate, Uninvited, and Tombs and Treasure. Yes, I have bad tastes in games.

  • @hadsbros
    @hadsbros Před 4 lety +3

    Fantastic! Mixing difficulty and enjoyment throughout. Have you played Shatter Hand? I think it would be up the alley of you're favorites.

  • @Collin255
    @Collin255 Před 6 lety +3

    Great list. I'm in the process of making either a top 5 or top 10 favorite NES games and I'm going to release it tomorrow

  • @ValorousFogey
    @ValorousFogey Před 7 lety +17

    15:55 Mike goes full AVGN there for a moment, lol!

  • @ColoniaContraAtaca
    @ColoniaContraAtaca Před 7 lety +39

    Perfect list Mike :D

    • @JamesNintendoNerd
      @JamesNintendoNerd  Před 7 lety +18

      Glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know what other gaming topics you might like to see - Mike

    • @torbenellrby1466
      @torbenellrby1466 Před 7 lety

      We want a review of mr. Gimmick :)

    • @loudatol9639
      @loudatol9639 Před 6 lety +2

      Sr Wilson Aqui Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

    • @douglasbustamante1686
      @douglasbustamante1686 Před 6 lety +1

      ColoniaContraAtaca Brasil aqui hueie... Obrigado por representar na gringa tmb

    • @linkbefore2
      @linkbefore2 Před 2 lety

      Sr wilson é nosso nerd revoltado dos video games BR

  • @Adamchevy
    @Adamchevy Před 3 lety +1

    Great List! I’ve never heard of the Lolo games. Thanks for sharing your favorites on the nes. That’s what makes this list a great one.

  • @jot2b
    @jot2b Před 4 lety +4

    I love you, Mike!! Been following AVGN videos since the start, and you are my favorite. Great list. Mine would have included Double Dragon 2. But now I feel I should try Solomon's Key.

  • @xwtdiamonddust
    @xwtdiamonddust Před 7 lety +5

    yes ! ninja gaiden 3 ! no cheap respawning, great story, music AND perfect controls.

    • @elpato54
      @elpato54 Před 7 lety +1

      and only 5 continues

    • @Ruudos
      @Ruudos Před 7 lety

      It's probably my favorite too but the story sucks.

  • @netnertnitram1647
    @netnertnitram1647 Před 7 lety +84

    "i don't think there is any other zelda game as scary as this one" i guess he forgot majora's mask 😂😱

    • @johanjohansson3973
      @johanjohansson3973 Před 7 lety +2

      I guess its subjective, but I consider Adventure of Link a happier game than A Link to the past with the jollier music and no single NPCs dying. Same goes for Ocarina of time.
      Not saying they are bad games though.

    • @katten838
      @katten838 Před 7 lety

      BeanBagJoe
      Cause of the redeads, wallmasters, that thing at the bottom of the well in Ocarina of time and basically Majora's mask as a whole.
      And oh, how could I forget those spider-octopus robots called guardians in Breath of the wild, you haven't known scary in video games if you haven't been chased by one of those things.

    • @charlesknox3127
      @charlesknox3127 Před 7 lety +1

      Netnert Nitram, the haunted version. "you've met with a terrible fate haven't you"

    • @smoothALOE
      @smoothALOE Před 7 lety

      Netnert Nitram I was thinking the same thing. I'd even say Ocarina of Time was darker, too.

    • @olschoolTonyCarter
      @olschoolTonyCarter Před 7 lety

      You guys dont understand Zelda 2 was very scary and

  • @BaxterMcSnuggle
    @BaxterMcSnuggle Před rokem +1

    Hitting us with The Guardian Legend menu/opening level music... well done!

  • @florinraileanu4300
    @florinraileanu4300 Před 4 lety +4

    That soundtrack bro.... Is Guardian legend! ❤️

  • @LotoTheHero
    @LotoTheHero Před 7 lety +18

    Castlevania is amazing. For me, it's one of those games I can just shut my brain off and play. That and Mega Man 2.

  • @gamesonvhs5927
    @gamesonvhs5927 Před 7 lety +37

    James and Mike have been getting me through some pretty dark times lately tbh, thank you.

    • @codekhalil6437
      @codekhalil6437 Před 7 lety +1

      have you checked out their goat simulator playthrough? one of funniest vids ever

    • @bluearmy893
      @bluearmy893 Před 7 lety

      Plenty more good content on other channels too for those bad days, LJN defender is one of my favorite content creators who always makes me laugh. And don't forget Game Chasers, Game Sack, and Metal Jesus Rocks!!!

    • @LRazo7
      @LRazo7 Před 7 lety +2

      Hold the line and stay strong, better times will come ;)

    • @EddyG2023
      @EddyG2023 Před 6 lety +1

      Hang in there. Hopefully things have gotten better.

    • @kevinhartley5408
      @kevinhartley5408 Před 6 lety +1

      Ed Shannon Keep fighting with us Ed.

  • @NeatherBen221
    @NeatherBen221 Před 4 lety +1

    I remember buying Super Mario Advance 4 (Super Mario Bros. 3) off of ebay for the GBA, and I brought it over to a friend's house, and we took turns playing on the Co-Op mode, and it was so cool taking turns! We had other games such as Minecraft and Battlefront available, but very few games can beat things like SMB3 and MM9!

  • @swagner15333
    @swagner15333 Před 6 lety +2

    Omg, dude I owe you so much for this video. Solomon’s Key. I’ve been trying to find this game for years. I played it a lot as a kid but over the years I forgot what it was called and have asked but never been able to track it down. You rock. You just solved one of my all time mind puzzle wtf was that memories.

  • @OldWorldGamer
    @OldWorldGamer Před 6 lety +5

    MIKE! I would like to know what you think of Castlequest for the NES as it seems you like these puzzle/action games. I got addicted to this when I borrowed from a friend when I was younger, it's fairly difficult.

  • @sammylane21
    @sammylane21 Před 7 lety +4

    The Shredder in ULTRA's/KONAMI's TMNT 1 looks super detailed for an 8 bit NES game,huh??And more comicbook accurate too.

  • @mr.monster91666
    @mr.monster91666 Před 5 lety +1

    I liked this episode and it helped me complete my NES classic thank you

  • @marcocastellano2451
    @marcocastellano2451 Před 4 lety +7

    Just refinished Zelda II. It is my second favorite in the series!

  • @KonvexUK
    @KonvexUK Před 7 lety +104

    I am not usually a fan of Mike, but I have to admit, this was a very well-made video with great information, delivered in a professional manner. Good job Mr Matei :D

    • @westingtyler2
      @westingtyler2 Před 6 lety +7

      I've been watching the playthrough videos on youtube of Mike playing cool shit like Zelda Randomizer, and now Mike is my favorite Cinemassacre dude.

    • @brandon9271
      @brandon9271 Před 6 lety +5

      I like Mike. He seems like a dude I could drink beer and play retro games with. James is still my favorite though. He's hilarious

    • @rockytreadway4397
      @rockytreadway4397 Před 6 lety +8

      Agreed. Mike seems like a massive asshole in real life. This video was good though.

    • @wasteofspace20
      @wasteofspace20 Před 6 lety +2

      Mike's a very decent young man, what's not to like?

    • @zombiewarrior2223
      @zombiewarrior2223 Před 6 lety +1

      *Nike

  • @2682shark
    @2682shark Před 7 lety +27

    Playing Zelda in 1986 was truly mind boggling.. it is the best Nintendo game for sure.. But how do you leave Castlevania out of the top ten???

    • @subzero8679
      @subzero8679 Před 6 lety +3

      Because Castlevania 3 has the best elements of all of the Castlevanias on the NES combined, and it added more playable characters. It's also the hardest one. It's a more fun challenge. It has more depth to it than the other 2, although Simon's Quest had some depth to it also.

    • @nathancook1277
      @nathancook1277 Před 6 lety +3

      He had it at #11, it's not like it was that far out of the top ten.......

    • @KAZUNARl
      @KAZUNARl Před 5 lety

      it’s his PERSONAL LIST with games HE LIKES
      not some sort of 10 best NES games of all time

    • @turntablethoughts4232
      @turntablethoughts4232 Před 5 lety

      Remember how the cartridge was gold!'..

  • @American-Plague
    @American-Plague Před 4 lety +3

    Zelda 2 was SOOOO awesome! I loved how on the world map it would be an above view like the original, then when you went into a town it changed to side scroll. It was like "3-D" before 3-D....sort of.....it added a whole new depth to the game. Loved it loved it loved it! Playing it was like being addicted to a drug!

  • @brandtschmidt4713
    @brandtschmidt4713 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! Not only some of my favorites but some new ones too. I've always wanted to three heart the original LOZ but never figured out how to avoid the level 1 heart piece, does it have to be 2nd quest?

  • @JackSparrow-kj6gp
    @JackSparrow-kj6gp Před 7 lety +5

    Nice review Mike! You make really good content.

  • @DarkVaati13
    @DarkVaati13 Před 7 lety +6

    My personal 10 (Only put on 1 Mega Man game. It would have dominated half the list if I didnt)
    10: Ultima IV Quest of the Avatar (Despite it being a very inferior port of the original)
    9: Nightmare on Elm Street
    8: Super C
    7: Dragon Warrior 2
    6: Crystalis
    5: Ninaj Gaiden 2 Dark Sword of Chaos
    4: Wizards and Warriors
    3: Final Fantasy
    2: Mega Man 3
    1: Castlevania 3 Dracula's Curse

  • @7James77
    @7James77 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video. I am surprised that many people fail to mention Kabuki and Immortal. Two of my top favorites next to LoZ.

  • @metagordy2917
    @metagordy2917 Před 4 lety +5

    Memory lane is a nice place..
    I remember my friends mom gave us money to buy bucky o hare, we walked like 3 miles to the nearest game store and realised we'd left his wallet at home 😂

  • @edospeaks5123
    @edospeaks5123 Před 7 lety +58

    this has to be Mike's all time best video

    • @bluearmy893
      @bluearmy893 Před 7 lety +7

      This was really fun to watch, just good ol' classic "top" video

  • @jexthegamer
    @jexthegamer Před 7 lety +11

    An excellent list. Respect!

  • @Jennifer-jt9cb
    @Jennifer-jt9cb Před 5 lety +60

    theres one very important game you missed
    Blaster Master

    • @DJFATFINGAZNYC
      @DJFATFINGAZNYC Před 5 lety

      Jennifer facts!

    • @Jennifer-jt9cb
      @Jennifer-jt9cb Před 5 lety +1

      @Michigan fan to each their own

    • @lainiwakura4678
      @lainiwakura4678 Před 5 lety +3

      To me Kid Icarus is the biggest oversight

    • @aburg10s
      @aburg10s Před 4 lety

      Kid Icarus is overrated

    • @lainiwakura4678
      @lainiwakura4678 Před 4 lety +4

      @@aburg10s I rarely see it mentioned on lists so don't see how. Metroid is a good example of overrated. Though it's good it's on practically everyone's top 10.

  • @intertubicular
    @intertubicular Před rokem +1

    I was thrilled that you included Shadowgate in your honorable mentions. I loved that game. Not until MYST for the PC had I ever played a point and click game that I became so immersed in. The exploring and puzzle solving was so much fun. I wish Shadowgate would get a reboot for consoles and PC!

  • @Smaug1
    @Smaug1 Před 6 lety +5

    A solid list, but it's hard to get over the lack of Metroid on it. Many of us had the map in our head, after playing through it a time or two.

  • @aldoparziale5669
    @aldoparziale5669 Před 7 lety +10

    Played Solomon's Key with my whole family back in the days of my childhood, we loved it and would fight over the joystick lol

    • @dothash6372
      @dothash6372 Před 6 lety +1

      people can call it whatever they want

  • @themanonthewallgammairradi8763

    3:34 Thank you for playing the correct theme for this!

  • @ricobonifacio1095
    @ricobonifacio1095 Před 4 lety +1

    ive never heard of most of these. I enjoyed finding out about them. good video.

  • @sde257
    @sde257 Před 6 lety +22

    Good list, I loved Bionic Commando

    • @Mithrandirkun
      @Mithrandirkun Před 5 lety +5

      Loved too, one of the best games for the NES.

  • @Duke_Togo_G13
    @Duke_Togo_G13 Před 7 lety +15

    Tengen Tetris was pretty damn good. CV 3 is my favorite in the series
    Kid Icarus gets no love... huh...

    • @katten838
      @katten838 Před 7 lety +12

      Kid Icarus is so underrated. It has that creepy Metroid feel, but with Greek mythology. I've always woneerd what could have happened if it was more poplular and became a big francheise. Imagine a Mario type 3D platformer but with creepier graphics and soundtrack where every boss-stage is a giant Zelda-type maze in a greek temple filled with puzzles.

    • @bryanx0317
      @bryanx0317 Před 6 lety +3

      Not to mention a title theme music that is just awesome. I never want to leave the title screen lol. Luckily level 1 music is almost as good and I will eventually push start.

    • @whoputyouontheplaneteugh2096
      @whoputyouontheplaneteugh2096 Před 5 lety

      Duke Togo Tetris is for yo mama,and yo grandpappy

    • @TheGamerFru
      @TheGamerFru Před 5 lety +1

      I would like to love it, the music is excellent, but I just don't understand the gameplay lol

    • @Duke_Togo_G13
      @Duke_Togo_G13 Před 5 lety

      @@whoputyouontheplaneteugh2096 Millennial... Please understand when I say this ... Grow the hell up.

  • @Isoquant
    @Isoquant Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video. Reducing the amazing NES library to 20 favorites is no simple feat. I have a hard time nailing down my top 100!

  • @DrWho2008t101
    @DrWho2008t101 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video! I really appreciate your work!

  • @vsully360
    @vsully360 Před 5 lety +3

    I grew up on NES and would put LoZ, Metroid, and Final Fantasy 1 in my top three. Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Mega Man 2, and Maniac Mansion would my next tier of favs. Also, much love for Spelunker, an awesome, under the radar title.

  • @dagg497
    @dagg497 Před 3 lety +5

    Chip N' Dale , Ice Climber, Dream Master, World Cup, and Blades of Steel are missing 😭😭

  • @lazarusmv1973
    @lazarusmv1973 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice list a couple i didn't know of at the beginning. Great to see Solomon's Key, Lolo, Jackal(I secretly opened on X-mas eve, beat it and put it back under the tree. Couldn't wrap worth a crap at 13 and got totally busted.).

  • @lookinlikeapinkrabbit4569

    I miss vids like this Mike used to make. Hope he comes back 😔

  • @bigbaddawg101
    @bigbaddawg101 Před 4 lety +3

    Mega Man 2's music is so memorable that there is a band that dedicated themselves to playing intense versions of the songs.

  • @wolfodonnell1694
    @wolfodonnell1694 Před 4 lety +6

    This is a good list! I’d personally agree with Zelda being no.1. Also, I would like to see top 20 SNES games too

  • @crestfallenwarrior6996
    @crestfallenwarrior6996 Před rokem +1

    Great list !!! Not overly cliche like others out there. You introduced me to some really awesome games

  • @seldomsane5278
    @seldomsane5278 Před 4 lety

    Nice selection of games.
    Yeah Krazy Kreatures was fun, I had it on that Maxi 15 pack, along with games like Chiller and Dudes with Attitude.

  • @michaeledes1111
    @michaeledes1111 Před 5 lety +4

    Have you guys ever played Crystalis? It's so good, one of the most underrated games of all time.

  • @rajindrapunchum2421
    @rajindrapunchum2421 Před 5 lety +8

    i love CastleVania and Double Dragon

  • @Black.Duck.
    @Black.Duck. Před 5 lety +1

    Great list! i was hoping to see Final Fantasy but totally agree with Duck Tales. if i had to choose one to play one right now, Duck Tales. I loved the character sprites, controls, level variety, color palette, and sounds. Some other games i enjoyed back in the day; Hogans Alley (still playable today with zapper), Tecmo Bowl, Metal Storm, Rush N Attack, Battletoads (never beat), and Double Dragon (not close to the arcade, but decent for NES **looking at you Ninja Gaiden**). Games I missed out on but still want to play; River City Ransom, Kirby, and Duck Tales 2. I'm sure i forgot some, and I'm ok with that

  • @jasonbrown4526
    @jasonbrown4526 Před 4 lety +2

    Final Fantasy is great.
    Also, there was a game on the NES that was named Anticipation. It's sort of like a party game. You can have up to four players. You can play it single-player as well, but it was fun to try to beat your friends.