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Battletoads is my all-time favorite game. I usually beat it a few times a year. I have been playing it since I was 8 years old. I'm 42 now. It clearly survives the test of time.
Hey Greg, If you’re playing Mike Tyson’s Punch Out! on an old school tv, I’m sure you can beat him. The secret I never hear people talk about, but it worked for me, was: when you dash to the side to avoid a punch, don’t let Mac centre himself, rather, if you dodge left, quickly tap right to quickly centre yourself, now you’ll have just enough time to actually counter attack. Try it a few times and you’ll finally take out this old school classic. Love the content!
@@GregsGameRoom It's internal enthusiasm. You're not jumping up and down on the couch, but I can still feel it. It's very... genuine, unlike a lot of RUclipsrs who rely on a gimmick persona.
Oh man, the memories! Super Mario Bros, Gradius III, Gauntlet, Tetris, Excitebike, and Legend of Zelda, and double dribble...... Those were my staples! There were so many good games!
Thank you for bringing back to my youth with Magic Darts!! I had completely forgotten about this game, but seeing the chimp and the alien brought it all back!!
Super Mario Bros. This was my first heavy obsession. I've had some people telling me were going to Nintendo land just to get me to go on hikes. At that time, 1989, I didn't like hiking.
IMO the most underrated game is "Ring King". While "punchout" is far considered the prime boxing game on NES what I love is how "Ring King" allows you to make your boxer stronger, faster and take more hits by leveling up in "practice". The game also often gives you boxers close to your stats to make it more balanced so you don't destroy everyone. And the password feature lets you save all that hard work. Then you can fight a 2nd player, go for a cup in tournament or go for the #1 spot in rookie, USA and world spots. You don't have the crazy boxers like from "punchout" but I love that game. Played for hours as a kid.
Pinball Quest was one that I constantly came back to. The Quest was so unique and the tables were fun when you weren't in the mood for the main game. Stealing from the store was always entertaining.
Super Dodge Ball on the NES is an all-time banger that doesn't get enough love. I just spent a small fortune on the Neo Geo version and am just going to assume it must be that much better.
As a kid it was one of those games I'd go back to over and over when I had half an hour to spare. It was also one of the first GBA games I bought with the system when I was finally able to get my hands on it.
Those cheesey tunes bring back a lot of great memories. Agree about Tetris, one theme song I love. Super spike V-ball was addictive too but that may have been SNES. Great 4 player action
so many classic titles to play, my go to was mega man 2 to 4 once 5 and 6 were out the snes was in full swing... chip n dale or ducktales was always a classic to play... not so much then as it was hard but one i go back to now is blaster master... batman games were fun too, donkey kong classic which was donkey kong and jr both on the same cart was a fun distraction, i loved playing and to this day keep playing simpsons bart vs the world, bart vs the space mutants was fun but could never get past level 3... good times we had with that old gray box back in the day
Man, all of these look and sound crisp AF! Am definitely going to need to try willow, guerrilla war and others at some point. Never had these back then. Really great list. Zanac could go right along with GunNac, for obvious reasons. No argument on PinBot here either.
Two of my crowning achievements were beating Battletoads without continues, which I have done twice, and beating Castlevania deathless, which I did once on the NES and Vs. versions. I own 26 of the games on this list and can get behind them all. I would also like to mention that Dragon Spirit on the NES is superb as well. One of my favorite shmups on the console by far.
Cool video, I like these kinds of videos, brings back memories of some games I used to play or gives me ideas for some games I didn't play and should try to track down. Subscribed!
I was glad to see Super Dodge Ball here. I had that brand new and no one could beat me after a few months. I'd recommend Rygar and Bionic Commando for this list as well. Probably Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II, maybe Blaster Master too.
Base Wars is my all time favorite NES game, but there is one I love more if I have a second player… Archon: The Light and the Dark!! It is absolutely BRUTAL against the computer, to the point of unfairness, but SO fun against a person!
I find myself replaying Castlevania 3 on the regular. It's like the first one, but bigger and more variety of gameplay with multiple characters. I like the game so much I bought the Japanese version along with a famicom so I could get the enhanced music, which is incredible.
Okay? I was absolutely loving your video... then you mentioned Tetris and how it's your most favourite game of all time. Its mine too. I've never met anyone else who considers it they're most favourite game too ❤❤❤
With Pro Wrestling it's like Jesse The Body Venture used to say when he did Wrestling Commentary back in the day: "If the ref don't see it, it didn't happen!"
Commando, Ikari Warriors & Guerrilla Warfare are all very similar (especially in the arcade) but due to Guerrilla Warfare's graphics & speed I feel it's clearly the best of the 3.
@@GregsGameRoom Sure, but you ever think about the many people who watch the video to get tips on great games, and the ending for an awesome game they never played gets spoiled without any warning..?
My hatred for the modern game industry has made me appreciate the Jebus out of 8 bit 16 bit consoles more than I did in the 80s 90s. Back then there was always the thought of the future of gaming and where it will go. Well it went to the likes of Assassins Creed Shadows horroshow.
The original Double Dragon doesn't have 2 player co-opt play which defeats the purpose of "double" dragon. The Sega Mastef System had co-opt and thankfully DD Part 2 on the NES includex it.
@@GregsGameRoom i agree. However my one NES friend down the street was amazed that the SMS version had 2 player co-opt mode of Double Dragon and the NES didn't. Being an American most of my kid neighbors had an NES and was I one of 2 oddballs who had the SMS on my baseball team. I'm forever greatful I got experience both consoles. Double Dragon 2 on the NES definitely made up for the lack of co-opt play on the original. DD Part 2 is a top 10 NES game for me👍
“The final countdown” is in so many things to do with pop culture. It’s weird… I don’t think the song on its own ever hit major mainstream success, yet it’s been used in so many shows, movies and commercials that it’s a legendary song.
This was great to watch and you mentioned some of my favorites which don't always get the credit they deserve... (Elevator Action, Gyruss, Pinbot). If you liked Pinbot, you should also check out High Speed which is another excellent NES simulation of a classic pinball machine. Its from the same era and I think the same design team put together the NES version. Definitely check it out if you haven't tried it before!
GYRUSS in the Arcade was better than Galaga in my opinion but when we got it on NES I didn't know how to feel but then I couldn't decide which I liked more lol Awesome lineup!!
11:30 'Punch Out' is the most perfect game.. On the flip side I rem creating a video with list of games from the dreaded '99999-in-1'.. they were perfectly bad games
Great list! Obviously thirty games limits you. I agree w/nearly every game on your list. Admittedly a few I've never played. I would add: SMB3 Trojan The Lone Ranger Ducktales Mega Man 2 Dr. Mario Golf Excitebike Castle Quest FFII Adventure Island Skate or Die (Ski) Hogan's Alley RC Pro AM Tiger Heli Jackal 1942 Dragon Warrior II Sweet Home (I played it emulated a few years ago) Mother (on Switch) Top Gun North & South Batman Balloon Fight Lolo Legend of Zelda Caveman Games (I think that's the title) Metroid Donkey Kong Collection Spy vs Spy Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout Code Name Viper Blaster Master Rainbow Islands Dragon Spirit Pinball Rad Racer Spy Hunter Adventures in the Magic Kingdom Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers Mickey Mousecapade Blades of Steel Jordan vs Bird P.O.W. Bionic Commando Renegade Ninja Gaiden The list goes on... These are only games that I played and really enjoyed. I combined your list to mine. Minus about four games. I have either never played them or didn't enjoy them thoroughly. That's it.
I didn’t watch this video but RC Pro AM is the best NES game. I can beat the game without losing a race. And beat every circuit 3x is beating the game. Well… Except for when orange car goes on a rampage. Can’t stop him unless u get a lucky shot and you’re not stuck with poop bombs Also funny u mention RBI baseball… That’s my 2nd fave game. RBI Baseball 3.
couldnt beat og castlvania for years. Could get as far as the reaper and could never kill him until i learned about getting to him with the triple shot and holy water. Makes him arguably the easiest boss. After that, the last level and drac are tough but beatable for me without any specific set up like i need for the reaper. Reaper is still the hardest boss in any cv game in my experience.
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Battletoads is my all-time favorite game. I usually beat it a few times a year. I have been playing it since I was 8 years old. I'm 42 now. It clearly survives the test of time.
how about battletoads and double dragon?
@danre23 good choice.
@@danre23 Great game one of my favorites for sure. Also really like Rolling Thunder.
Started out with Base Wars! Let’s gooo! Amazing soundtrack as well!
Definitely my favorite baseball game on NES!
It's such an underrated sports game.
Hey Greg,
If you’re playing Mike Tyson’s Punch Out! on an old school tv, I’m sure you can beat him. The secret I never hear people talk about, but it worked for me, was: when you dash to the side to avoid a punch, don’t let Mac centre himself, rather, if you dodge left, quickly tap right to quickly centre yourself, now you’ll have just enough time to actually counter attack. Try it a few times and you’ll finally take out this old school classic.
Love the content!
Guerilla War is a childhood favorite. The fact that you get unlimited continues with a simple 2 button combo was awesome
I love the enthusiasm on display here. You and Squared Pegs are just so excited about old games! I dig it.
Hah, I'm pretty monotone usually.
@@GregsGameRoom It's internal enthusiasm. You're not jumping up and down on the couch, but I can still feel it. It's very... genuine, unlike a lot of RUclipsrs who rely on a gimmick persona.
In Double Dragon 2, you can get more lives by starting a 2 player game, then beating up the 2nd player, resulting in taking all their lives.
thats what i always did
Oh, haha!
I never knew that
@@thatdude1810 give it a try. 6 lives makes the game much more beatable and you can get more practice on the platforming sections
@Herrenmoralist Yeah, in Super Mario 3 and World, you could do that. Super Mario Bros. 1 is, of course, split progression
I didn't play Ninja Gaiden growing up, but I had to try it after seeing AVGN do a video about it. One of my favorite Nintendo hard game series.
Oh man, the memories! Super Mario Bros, Gradius III, Gauntlet, Tetris, Excitebike, and Legend of Zelda, and double dribble...... Those were my staples! There were so many good games!
Thank you for bringing back to my youth with Magic Darts!! I had completely forgotten about this game, but seeing the chimp and the alien brought it all back!!
Baseball stars is the gold standard for baseball games! Such great memories of that game
Super Mario Bros. This was my first heavy obsession. I've had some people telling me were going to Nintendo land just to get me to go on hikes. At that time, 1989, I didn't like hiking.
IMO the most underrated game is "Ring King". While "punchout" is far considered the prime boxing game on NES what I love is how "Ring King" allows you to make your boxer stronger, faster and take more hits by leveling up in "practice". The game also often gives you boxers close to your stats to make it more balanced so you don't destroy everyone. And the password feature lets you save all that hard work. Then you can fight a 2nd player, go for a cup in tournament or go for the #1 spot in rookie, USA and world spots. You don't have the crazy boxers like from "punchout" but I love that game. Played for hours as a kid.
Great list. Hidden gems. Did not know about the existence of some of these games you have chosen. Thanks for all you do !
Appreciate you watching the video!
This is one HELL of a list! Some of these games I have never heard of, and I grew up in the NES era. You have me wanting to go back and play. Thanks!
Pinball Quest was one that I constantly came back to. The Quest was so unique and the tables were fun when you weren't in the mood for the main game. Stealing from the store was always entertaining.
Some of my favorites Rad Racer, Battle City, Super Mario 3
Ikari Warriors and YES! You got super dodgeball!
Super Dodge Ball on the NES is an all-time banger that doesn't get enough love. I just spent a small fortune on the Neo Geo version and am just going to assume it must be that much better.
The NES version is by far the best (IMO of course.) I've played other versions and they just don't feel "right."
As a kid it was one of those games I'd go back to over and over when I had half an hour to spare. It was also one of the first GBA games I bought with the system when I was finally able to get my hands on it.
Super Dodge Ball on the NES never gets old. Supreme title.
Great video my dude. Brings back so many childhood memories. Thanks for the trip in nostalgia lane
Those cheesey tunes bring back a lot of great memories. Agree about Tetris, one theme song I love. Super spike V-ball was addictive too but that may have been SNES. Great 4 player action
Super Spike was also NES.
With the Super multi tap, another $40 IIRC. Worth it though @@GregsGameRoom
so many classic titles to play, my go to was mega man 2 to 4 once 5 and 6 were out the snes was in full swing... chip n dale or ducktales was always a classic to play... not so much then as it was hard but one i go back to now is blaster master... batman games were fun too, donkey kong classic which was donkey kong and jr both on the same cart was a fun distraction, i loved playing and to this day keep playing simpsons bart vs the world, bart vs the space mutants was fun but could never get past level 3... good times we had with that old gray box back in the day
Man, all of these look and sound crisp AF! Am definitely going to need to try willow, guerrilla war and others at some point. Never had these back then.
Really great list. Zanac could go right along with GunNac, for obvious reasons. No argument on PinBot here either.
I 100% agree with this list! Fantastic job, man.
Thank you!
Loved this! Played a LOT of Battletoads; I feel like that was my go to guilty pleasure game.
It needed more battling but otherwise awesome.
Base Ears & Cyber all are 2 "future robot sports" games I adore!
Two of my crowning achievements were beating Battletoads without continues, which I have done twice, and beating Castlevania deathless, which I did once on the NES and Vs. versions. I own 26 of the games on this list and can get behind them all. I would also like to mention that Dragon Spirit on the NES is superb as well. One of my favorite shmups on the console by far.
Lifeforce!! I used to olay the crap out of that and completely forgot about it until just now. Sweet.
Cool video, I like these kinds of videos, brings back memories of some games I used to play or gives me ideas for some games I didn't play and should try to track down. Subscribed!
Thanks!
Nice work. Well done breakdown of some great classics!
I was glad to see Super Dodge Ball here. I had that brand new and no one could beat me after a few months. I'd recommend Rygar and Bionic Commando for this list as well. Probably Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II, maybe Blaster Master too.
Base Wars is my all time favorite NES game, but there is one I love more if I have a second player… Archon: The Light and the Dark!! It is absolutely BRUTAL against the computer, to the point of unfairness, but SO fun against a person!
Base Wars is so amazing, even without the robot fighting! (Which is hilarious.)
I find myself replaying Castlevania 3 on the regular. It's like the first one, but bigger and more variety of gameplay with multiple characters. I like the game so much I bought the Japanese version along with a famicom so I could get the enhanced music, which is incredible.
The absolute greatest NES baseball game of all time is Baseball Stars. Talk about addictive. to this day I've never played a better baseball game.
The pinball game with Mario in it was the one I had. I loved it
Okay? I was absolutely loving your video... then you mentioned Tetris and how it's your most favourite game of all time. Its mine too. I've never met anyone else who considers it they're most favourite game too ❤❤❤
With Pro Wrestling it's like Jesse The Body Venture used to say when he did Wrestling Commentary back in the day: "If the ref don't see it, it didn't happen!"
Commando, Ikari Warriors & Guerrilla Warfare are all very similar (especially in the arcade) but due to Guerrilla Warfare's graphics & speed I feel it's clearly the best of the 3.
You're probably right.
I have TMNT in time, contra,Mike Tysons punch out and galaga so far,battletoads and super spike is on the list
Battletoads. Enjoyable game. Most frustrating thing - Not having a chance to play Level 3, Turbo tunnel.
Great video! Great games! Thanks!
You basically listed my entire collection. That was fun.
Great list! Gun Nac is underrated!
Yeah, it's awesome!
three racing games that I found addictive:
- Super Sprint
- "Ivansomething" Off- Road
- Indy Heat
Great video with some awesome games! But why spoil the ending cutscenes on so many of the games..?
I like to show the best parts.
@@GregsGameRoom Sure, but you ever think about the many people who watch the video to get tips on great games, and the ending for an awesome game they never played gets spoiled without any warning..?
Duuuuuude! You included Willow! I thought I was the only fan of this one!
As Mark Bussler of Classic Game Room would say, "It's very Lando!"
Great video dude 😊
Thanks!
I loved Tetris. I nevef played Willow, or a couple others on this list, so I guess I have a list to play now!
Great video man!! Love pro wrestling!!
It’s hilarious!
very good list, there are a few on there I need to give another go! I don't think I've ever even played Willow.
These are all great games, but I had no time to play them. I was way too busy playing Gyromite and Stack Up.
Ha, you and the AVGN! :D
My hatred for the modern game industry has made me appreciate the Jebus out of 8 bit 16 bit consoles more than I did in the 80s 90s. Back then there was always the thought of the future of gaming and where it will go. Well it went to the likes of Assassins Creed Shadows horroshow.
Definitely a great array of addicting games. Contra stood out the most. I did use the code. Don’t tell anyone.
Imma tell everyone.
We don't have to tell anyone that you used the code. We all used the code, at least until we got good.
Saving the best for last. It's my favourite NES game 💯
The first Zelda I play all the time. Jaws is another one.
Kickle Cubicle is one of the most addictive games on it, and im surprised it wasnt in this list.
A game I never see people talk about; Kickle Cubicle. Great little puzzle game.
If you like Duck Hunt, you should try Barker Bill's Trick Shooting. Also, a wrestling game you should try is Tecmo World Wrestling.
The original Double Dragon doesn't have 2 player co-opt play which defeats the purpose of "double" dragon. The Sega Mastef System had co-opt and thankfully DD Part 2 on the NES includex it.
It's still fun though.
@@GregsGameRoom i agree. However my one NES friend down the street was amazed that the SMS version had 2 player co-opt mode of Double Dragon and the NES didn't. Being an American most of my kid neighbors had an NES and was I one of 2 oddballs who had the SMS on my baseball team. I'm forever greatful I got experience both consoles. Double Dragon 2 on the NES definitely made up for the lack of co-opt play on the original. DD Part 2 is a top 10 NES game for me👍
“The final countdown” is in so many things to do with pop culture. It’s weird… I don’t think the song on its own ever hit major mainstream success, yet it’s been used in so many shows, movies and commercials that it’s a legendary song.
This was great to watch and you mentioned some of my favorites which don't always get the credit they deserve... (Elevator Action, Gyruss, Pinbot). If you liked Pinbot, you should also check out High Speed which is another excellent NES simulation of a classic pinball machine. Its from the same era and I think the same design team put together the NES version. Definitely check it out if you haven't tried it before!
GYRUSS in the Arcade was better than Galaga in my opinion but when we got it on NES I didn't know how to feel but then I couldn't decide which I liked more lol Awesome lineup!!
Pro Wrestling was fun, but it was an infinite loop. You never actually beat it, it just keeps going and going like the energizer battery
11:30 'Punch Out' is the most perfect game..
On the flip side I rem creating a video with list of games from the dreaded '99999-in-1'..
they were perfectly bad games
Great list! Obviously thirty games limits you. I agree w/nearly every game on your list. Admittedly a few I've never played. I would add:
SMB3
Trojan
The Lone Ranger
Ducktales
Mega Man 2
Dr. Mario
Golf
Excitebike
Castle Quest
FFII
Adventure Island
Skate or Die (Ski)
Hogan's Alley
RC Pro AM
Tiger Heli
Jackal
1942
Dragon Warrior II
Sweet Home (I played it emulated a few years ago)
Mother (on Switch)
Top Gun
North & South
Batman
Balloon Fight
Lolo
Legend of Zelda
Caveman Games (I think that's the title)
Metroid
Donkey Kong Collection
Spy vs Spy
Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout
Code Name Viper
Blaster Master
Rainbow Islands
Dragon Spirit
Pinball
Rad Racer
Spy Hunter
Adventures in the Magic Kingdom
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Mickey Mousecapade
Blades of Steel
Jordan vs Bird
P.O.W.
Bionic Commando
Renegade
Ninja Gaiden
The list goes on...
These are only games that I played and really enjoyed. I combined your list to mine. Minus about four games. I have either never played them or didn't enjoy them thoroughly. That's it.
If you already beat all the games on your list your a game master title ☺
Great vid...but no Rygar? Ninja Gaiden? Crystalis? Megaman/2/3?
Pinbot is a great choice.
Great video. The lack of capcom games proves my point when I say Capcom wasn't really All That Great on the NES at all!
They were one of the best.
I haven't played a lot of these games, but I still feel like agree with almost every game on here. No Willow though lol
Wrecking Crew was an awesome game as well. Burai Fighter wasn't bad either
Great list of games. Great review of them.
If you truly love each & every one of these games you'll most certainly love *Toejam and Earl Back in the groove* . It woulda be great even in 8 bit!
Dr Mario! Man... that was good. Especially with 2 players. Good list nevertheless.
Okay. Best pinball of that era..... Revenge of the Gator for Game Boy.
Similar to GUN-NAC is Zanac. Great game.
I've gone back to play the Mega Man series on the NES more than any other games.
Great vid! Subbed
I feel like I'm the only one who enjoyed the KOEI games, lol. Especially Romance of the Three Kingdsom 2 and Gemfire.
Well, there were a lot of them, so someone liked them!
@@GregsGameRoom Lol. Me and my friends! 🙂
@@telengardforever7783 For sure!
I always enjoyed Bases Loaded II and Tecmo Super Bowl.
How did you get such a broken version of Mario Brothers. I've never seen a broken ROM of that
We NEED a Zapper and Duck Hunt for Nintendo Switch!!! Hogan's Alley, too!! :D They need the games to have 2 modes, classic and HD remake!!!!
It would have been great if Hudson Soft had ported some of these games to the TurboGrafx16. The system probably wouldn't have fail like it did.
Which ones are you thinking?
@@GregsGameRoom All the games that never came to the TurboGrafx16. Imagine playing these games with 16-bit graphics on the TurboGrafx16 super system.
For me, it was Bump 'n' Jump, Spy Hunter, Ninja Gaiden, and Batman.
Super spike volleyball with the 4 person adapter 😊
Rollerball is my favorite NES pinball game
1. Donkey Kong Classics
2. Super Techno Bowl
3. Ring King
4. R.C. Pro-Am
5. Elevator Action
For me it was Gunsmoke and Jackal. I swear I used to play those everyday
I didn’t watch this video but RC Pro AM is the best NES game. I can beat the game without losing a race. And beat every circuit 3x is beating the game. Well… Except for when orange car goes on a rampage. Can’t stop him unless u get a lucky shot and you’re not stuck with poop bombs
Also funny u mention RBI baseball… That’s my 2nd fave game. RBI Baseball 3.
What was the name of that light gun game?
Strange pronunciation, or is it just me?
You.
My crowning glory was beating contra on one life. It’s harder than it seems. The enemy RNG in the later levels gets stupid. It took me about a month
I did that with Super C.
Super Dodgeball looks like what they played in gym class at River City High.
How could you forget Micro Machines, RC Pro-Am, and Startropics?
couldnt beat og castlvania for years. Could get as far as the reaper and could never kill him until i learned about getting to him with the triple shot and holy water. Makes him arguably the easiest boss. After that, the last level and drac are tough but beatable for me without any specific set up like i need for the reaper. Reaper is still the hardest boss in any cv game in my experience.
This is a great video! I agree with nearly all of these choices!
My sister and I played Basewars for hours at a time. I remember it fondly because the period of time after our family unity went to crap.
Blaster master was a fun be a bit hard game was part of my childhood.
Thank you for darts forgot about that game I use play it love play as alien or ninja no nes championship bowling game ?
Other addictive NES games for me was Excitebike, Kung fu, Gyromite
Where'd they get the memory? Remind me to tell you bout the MMC5
Oh, I know about the MMC5. It's just that the ROM size is only 256k. Crazy how much they crammed into that small amount.
@@GregsGameRoom atta boy, glad to see some education in a content creator..... excellent work
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3... its 2 but even more addictive