#1 - Super Tecmo BowlIf I owned this game today I would still play it over Madden, NCAA Football, anything. Nothing compares or will ever compare to this game in the sports genre. In fact, I have a friend in Florida who last I checked was still battling it out with his brother in-law and was keeping a record book of everything they accomplished.
#2 - Mike Tyson's Punch OutThis was the great omission that I noticed on Devin's blog. I'm not sure I trust a man who doesn't have this in his top ten. Could have been a complete mind blip though. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
#3 - The Legend of ZeldaGranted I was shocked to find out that Zelda is a girl, but nonetheless, almost perfect game.
#4 - Super Mario Bros. 3There was no greater hype in video game land then when this game came out. Arguably one of the greatest games of all time.
#5 - ContraAny game that has a t-shirt with the cheat code on it, has to be in the top 5.
#6 - Double Dragon 2Obvious.
#7 - Mega Man (any of them)On sheer entertainment value, it's hard to beat Mega Man with anything.
#8 - Metal GearBesides Mario Bros. this might be the first game I owned.
#9 - Blades of SteelI don't even like hockey and this game had me hooked.
#10 - Little League World SeriesThis game was my first introduction to globalization. I learned what major league teams have just started learning. Japanese pitchers are unhittable!
#11 - Baseball StarsIs everyone happy now?
#12 - Double DribbleFree throws are still impossible but a great game nonetheless.
#13 - Micro MachinesIt's sad to note how many people never gave this game a shot. But while I could never afford to buy it, it was a top rental when I was 10.
#14 - PaperboyThis game honestly is not that good, but for some reason I still have to put it in this list. Kind of a requirement.
#15 - DucktalesMake fun of me if you will but this was fun.
#16 - ExcitebikeAnother standard must be on the list game.
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Very nice list. I would move Little League Baseball up on my list. I liked it better than RBI Baseball. Ward was awesome. I would also move Ducktales up. That was a great game. I enjoyed Teenage Mutan Ninja Turtles as well. I actually never had a Nintendo growing up as my parents wouldn't buy one for us, so my experience is from playing at friends' houses. I was depraved.
Jeff
you're probably right about Little League Baseball. I definitely enjoyed it more overall than RBI. Ward was the man!
Love the attempt, D, but leaving RBI baseball off the list is a travesty. That was the best game ever! Well...second to Tecmo Bowl, of course.
drew,
i actually had RBI baseball in there earlier but i have since modified it because I don't remember playing it that much. I liked Little League world series better!
baseball stars is the best NES baseball game...hands down
it was the first video game (to my knowledge) that allowed you to create your own team, allowed players to progress in skill (you could buy skill points with $); plus, it was pretty realistic for that point in time.
yeah, i think i forgot about baseball stars. i need a refresher.
A great post. Nothing like Nintendo to stir debate. Agree with others about RBI Baseball and Baseball Stars. Both were list-worthy, but I'm also partial to sports games. Not only was Baseball Stars the first game that allowed you to personalize your own team, but it was also the first (I believe) that allowed you to control when you dove to make catches and climb the outfield wall to rob a homerun. I also would have included the old-school NES Ice Hockey. What a dilemma ... do you go with the "skinny" guys for speed, the "fat" guys for power or a mix of both?? Why were the medium size guys even in the game?
Also, I appreciate the reference to your "friend in Florida" who battled with his brother-in-law and kept a record book for Super Tecmo Bowl and I will gladly own up to it. Unfortunately, the brother-in-law lives in a different city now and the NES is 4 hours away.
One more thing. Where is Metroid on this list?!?!?! One of the best.
yeah, you guys are right about Baseball Stars. I need to amend the list. I totally forgot about Metroid! Great game!
i really liked California Games...you could throw frisbees and hackey sack and skateboard and it had a dirtbike feature too. it was fun. that one and super mario 3 were my faves.
oh and you could also surf! i forgot about that...sorry...
I can't believe you left out the original Mario from this list. I agree on Megaman and Contra :)
California Games!!! Awesome! I forgot about that. I also liked the Winter Games. Man, good addition!
yeah no metroid :(
Good choices overall though. Here's what I think you are missing if it means anything.
-Ninja Gaiden
-Bionic Comando
-Battle Toads [seriously]
-Super Dodge Ball
I didn't ever play Little League, but Baseball Stars was quite amazing! And I think it's Mega Man 2 that is the best one. :)
But Paperboy? I would disagree - far to monotonous. It's the same thing start to finish just add in more obstacles and longer courses.
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