Okay, onto the NES game: one of the most beloved licensed games of all time, DuckTales is not only a great platformer, but it has its own style. Go listen to the theme song one or twenty times. For pure action, Contra is probably the best choice on the NES. The game is great to play again and again, co-op or single player, thirty lives or three. Unlike many of the NES games known for their difficulty, it has great control and doesn’t require memorization - just skill. Contra lived up to the promise of blasting through aliens and military machines that so many licensed games attempted but failed to deliver. Still the most iconic run-and-gun shooter, the intense, unforgiving, but always fair action is just as great now as it was in the 80s. This game is far more than a cult reference. Still one of the best in its franchise, Kirby’s Adventure is a must have for any NES library. With so many powers to choose from, you’ll never get tired of the game. The graphics are among the most detailed on the NES and the game has a substantial quest with plenty of secrets and mini-games.
The second Kirby game, Kirby’s Adventure introduced series staples like inhaling powers from enemies, Kirby’s pink color, and the game being more than twenty minutes long. One of the last big NES games released, Kirby’s Adventure had a level of polish that was rare for first-party NES games. While this naturally led to plenty of terrible games, it also meant a lot of great ones. This meant a large amount of games and a long lifespan, with everyone wanting to get in on the system’s success. and saving the North American console market, no console has so thoroughly dominated its generation - in North America, at least. With the votes of both readers and Nintendo Enthusiast staff members, I will be counting down the top ten games on each of Nintendo’s systems.įirst up is the system that made Nintendo one of the most powerful companies in gaming: the Nintendo Entertainment System. Hello and welcome to the first installment of a new series! Nintendo has been making systems for decades and there are countless great games for them. Top Ten NES Games - Nintendo Enthusiast Top Ten NES Games - Nintendo Enthusiast