Top 10 NES Games (Playable right now)

by matt on September 16th, 2008Misc

If you ever feel like you need to be slapped back to the classics, here is your chance. Compiled for your enjoyment is a list of the (arguably, I know) Top 10 NES games of all time. This is not a regular list, because each game has a link to its playable version over at VirtualNES.com. Not only can you remember those fun times, but you can re-experience them.

Check out our list after the jump.

#10 – Ninja Gaiden (1988 Japan, 1989 NA)

Who doesn’t like taking the role of a Ninja. Now you can continue to master your Ninja Arts, so make sure you collect those power ups.

Play Ninja Gaiden

#9 – Excitebike (1984 Japan, 1985 NA)

If you haven’t mastered those landings, here is your chance. Get ready to brush up on your racing skills.

Play Excitebike

#8 – Metroid (1986 Japan, 1987 NA)

Get back into your roll as a space hunter and get your cannon ready for some awesome action. Metroid is waiting for you.

Play Metroid

#7 – Mega Man 2 (1987)

Mega Man, one of the greatest franchises back in the day. It captured me with every facet of its game play.

Play Mega Man 2

#6 – Donkey Kong (1981)

Get your big boy pants on because its time to rescue the long forgotten damsel in distress, Pauline. It’s up to you Mario.

Play Donkey Kong

#5 – Contra (1987)

Suit up Commando, and prepare yourself to battle, well, just about everything. And yes, it supports 2 player.

Play Contra

#4 – Final Fantasy (1987 Japan, 1990 NA)

This is were the Final Fantasy legacy began. Go back to the beginning to see the start of the epic series Final Fantasy.

Play Final Fantasy

#3 – Super Mario Bros (1985)

When this game hit, it began an instant classic. This series has sparked a flagship for Nintendo, and well deserved at that.

Play Super Mario Bros

#2 – The Legend of Zelda (1986 Japan, 1987 NA)

See were the saga of Link begins in the Legend of Zelda. This game introduced a lot of fundamentals used in games today, play it to see what I am talking about.

Play The Legend of Zelda

#1 – Super Mario Bros (1988 Japan, 1990 NA)

Super Mario Bros 3, the big brother of original Super Mario Bros. This game took the series to the next level.

Play Super Mario Bros

And there you have it, the Top 10 NES games of all time. You clearly might not agree with some of these, so challenge my list by posting yours below.

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