Choosing the Best Nintendo Game of Every Year from 1985-2020

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  • @NintendoHero
    @NintendoHero  Рік тому +279

    Okay a lot of people seem to be upset over my picks, so I'm sorry that my personal opinions don't seem to line up with most others. I know I accidentally left out a few games here and there, and didn't end up picking any Pokemon or Fire Emblem games. But this video is just supposed to be for fun, and I'm well aware of how strange some of my decisions were. Just try not to take this too seriously. Thanks!
    And just for the record: current me would change 1995 to DKC 2, 2001 to Smash Melee, 2006 to Twilight Princess, and 2012 to Xenoblade. Opinions change :) Plus 2021 would be Metroid Dread, and 2022 would be Kirby and the Forgotten Land

    • @karlcharron3350
      @karlcharron3350 Рік тому +64

      People making top 10 or "best of year" lists need to stop apologizing over their personal picks.
      Your opinion doesn't have to align with internet consensus. It would be boring if it did.

    • @Commander-peepers
      @Commander-peepers Рік тому +8

      Your opinions are different and interesting 😊

    • @BoyPauI
      @BoyPauI Рік тому +6

      I were just surprised that you pick Nintendo Land over Xenoblade Chronicles. The rest were just obvious! 🙂

    • @ryansepicyarn3798
      @ryansepicyarn3798 Рік тому +6

      Thank you for picking Nintendo land and wii sports resort. I was hoping you’d pick miitopia but I forgot it came out in 2017

    • @TheRealZackEgg
      @TheRealZackEgg Рік тому +3

      Different opinions make for a more enjoyable list! Don't worry about it

  • @Wazediou
    @Wazediou 3 роки тому +560

    Starting with a Galaxy song is an instant like

  • @user-qh8zg2gc6h
    @user-qh8zg2gc6h 2 роки тому +288

    2003-2007 is such an interesting period with how many niche and interesting great titles Nintendo was pumping out, the transitions from GBA to DS and GC to Wii. The graphics and artstyles were so charming. Many of those series would become either dormant or have sequels that just couldn’t match up. The games are like something you’d see some kids playing in a basement after watching Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network. Such an interesting era in Nintendo.

    • @mkgeostar
      @mkgeostar 2 роки тому +2

      i am in complete agreement with you :)

    • @meatball5336
      @meatball5336 Рік тому

      I used to play so much gba in my underwear, you've no idea. Wonderful gaming times.

    • @jaceuhn8497
      @jaceuhn8497 Рік тому +1

      @@meatball5336 as i read, im playing breath of the wild in my underwear 💀

    • @meatball5336
      @meatball5336 Рік тому +3

      @@jaceuhn8497 Hold these moments in your undies close to your heart, for they are the times we are truly alive indeed. 🥀

    • @lambiepie6436
      @lambiepie6436 Рік тому +3

      To be honest we are almost in a bit of a renaissance of this era. Lots of love for games like Metroid, advanced wars, Fire emblem, in edition to excellent titles in the Mario and Zelda franchises. We’re in a golden era right now.

  • @doomse150
    @doomse150 3 роки тому +88

    One of the overall best things about all the videos on this channel is that they finally make me feel like I'm not the only person who actually enjoys using motion controls, since it seems like everyone universally agreed to hate on them for no real reason

    • @matizek666
      @matizek666 Рік тому +1

      @UA-cam Userman Let's buy a VR googles :D Maybe it's silly, but sometimes when I play Beat Saber on my oculus I feel like it was 2007 and I was playing Wii Sports, good time

  • @marcrics
    @marcrics 2 роки тому +107

    Found this interesting to watch especially as your choices differ to mine drastically. Was surprised Pokémon didn't get as much acclaim.

    • @urm8matt156
      @urm8matt156 Рік тому +8

      Yeah and games that came later in each generation weren't mentioned, even though they have more content and fix issues from the previous games

    • @cowpiefa11y
      @cowpiefa11y Рік тому +41

      Yea pokemon emerald not even getting mentioned just confirmed that he just isnt a pokemon player which is fine just kinda sus.

    • @HowManySmall
      @HowManySmall Рік тому

      @@cowpiefa11y nah bro he said skyward sword over black and white that's the real fuck up

    • @artimist0315
      @artimist0315 Рік тому +9

      I think heartgold and soulsilver were the biggest offenders. It's competition is litterally Wii sport resort lmao. I'd understand that most generations up to 2016 are quite similar and up to personal preferences, but HGSS is probably the only game that gets universal acclaim and consistent top spots on community tier lists. I totally understand that red and blue shouldn't win over ocarina of time (even if it should really compete against Mario 64 for the 1996 release, and it's definitely better than Mario 64) but I think at least one Pokémon game deserves a win, and HGSS is just the most consensual one and arguably the peak of the franchise, as well as not having a lot of competition.

    • @WooperTrooper4
      @WooperTrooper4 Рік тому +10

      @@artimist0315 he specifically said no remakes or remasters

  • @daniellerichards2527
    @daniellerichards2527 3 роки тому +161

    Highly recommend playing Earthbound! I loved Yoshi’s Island as well, but the humor/cultural reference/wholesomeness of Earthbound makes it one of my top 5 of all time. Play it, for your own sake, sometime!

    • @babybell224
      @babybell224 Рік тому +4

      RAAGHGGGHH I LOVE EARTHBOUND

    • @PorkyMinch
      @PorkyMinch 5 місяців тому

      It inspired Pokémon, many Zelda games, Animal Crossing and Undertale (and the entire post FNAF good horror indie titles that don’t get movies) Earthbound should have had museums, collectible cards, many movies, an anime, and jets instead of Pokémon (yes Pokémon has commercial airlines). I like Pokémon but Earthbound should have had that success

    • @dylankirkpatrick9522
      @dylankirkpatrick9522 Місяць тому

      Loved earthbound but yoshi’s island is a top 10 game for me and my favourite 2d Mario game

  • @GerardMenvussa
    @GerardMenvussa 3 роки тому +57

    Dam, the 2000s were crazy.

  • @PK_Starfire
    @PK_Starfire 3 роки тому +35

    This is such an amazing video! I can't imagine how long it would've taken to write, record and edit

  • @kimwasalreadytaken
    @kimwasalreadytaken 3 роки тому +24

    This was such a cozy (and at the same time informational) video. Thank you!

  • @oliverswitch1566
    @oliverswitch1566 3 роки тому +60

    Besides your choices it is nostalgic and fun to go through our own memories of these games with you :) : Great job 👍

  • @YellowpowR
    @YellowpowR Рік тому +10

    In this video there were:
    - 7 The Legend of Zelda games
    - 6 Super Mario games
    - 3 Mario Kart games
    - 2 Luigi's Mansion games
    - 2 Metroid games
    - 2 Kirby games
    - 2 Animal Crossing games
    - 2 Wii Sports games
    - 2 Super Smash Bros. games
    as well as 1 game of each for Paper Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi's Island, Star Fox, Splatoon, Nintendo Land, and Tetris, and also Balloon Fight, given his personal best of the year!

    • @M3tr0sTurn
      @M3tr0sTurn 5 місяців тому

      Can’t believe there were no pokemon games

    • @YellowpowR
      @YellowpowR 5 місяців тому +2

      @@M3tr0sTurn I do see a alot of people share the opinion that Red and Blue were the only ones that mattered, and that pair of games probably would've won had they not been squared up against what is often litterally referred to as the greatest game of all time.

    • @PorkyMinch
      @PorkyMinch 5 місяців тому

      @@YellowpowRearthbound is on par for similar reasons, a shame he didn’t play it

    • @YellowpowR
      @YellowpowR 5 місяців тому +1

      @@PorkyMinch Something tells me you're an Earthbound fan, but I can't put my finger on what...

  • @dionisiopilumeli7963
    @dionisiopilumeli7963 Рік тому +20

    I could’ve sworn DKC2 was gonna be the pick for 95’ :( Yoshis Island I would consider a “charming” game but DKC2 is just pure bliss and gives you crazy goosebumps the first play through

  • @tarkhan15
    @tarkhan15 Рік тому +13

    I love watching these sorts of videos. The choices themselves aren't as important as seeing what resonated with people over the years. Also interesting to see these lists when people younger (or older) than myself make them, because I think your age really changes how you approach Nintendo's library.
    Their decisions frustrate us at times, but I don't think any publisher has matched Nintendo's consistency when it comes to quality, particularly considering how many games they put out in a year.

  • @dimitri4888
    @dimitri4888 Рік тому +3

    For me for 2005 is Mario Superstar Baseball, and it's criminal that you didn't even put it in 2005's list.

  • @artimist0315
    @artimist0315 Рік тому +3

    The fact that Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver didn't even get a mention where they clearly should have won 2009 is the biggest outlier.
    And before you say it's a remake, he gave the title to f***ing Wii Sport Resort. Not to say resort isn't an amazing game but between it and the most universally acclaimed Pokémon game ...

  • @harikohli541
    @harikohli541 3 роки тому +41

    Awesome video. I agreed w most of the pics, especially 1994, 2000, 2007, 2011, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The only two major ones I disagreed w were both 2006 and 2012. Being my favorite zelda game, as well as my second favorite game general, Twilight Princess personally blew all this games out of the water. And for 2012, being my favorite video game of all time, xejoblade chronicles would have easily been my pick. Great video tho

    • @joeljohnson6137
      @joeljohnson6137 2 роки тому +2

      2010: I felt it was MARIO GALAXY 2
      2013: SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD

    • @superhappygamer1162
      @superhappygamer1162 Рік тому +2

      Twilight Princess is an amazing game. I still remember playing it with my mom when I was young.

    • @chuckbatmangaming
      @chuckbatmangaming Рік тому +4

      Glad somebody else commented on 2006 and 2012. I love Wii Sports and especially Nintendo Land, but Twilight Princess and Xenoblade Chronicles are so much deeper and richer titles, and are the two games I really credit with showing me that gaming can offer stories and worlds just as great as any other medium. The other choices I can mostly get behind, even if I personally think for example, that Mario Galaxy 2 is better than DKC Returns or that Mario Odyssey is better than BOTW.

  • @tnkBeatbox
    @tnkBeatbox 2 роки тому +16

    2007 was a really hard year to chose from with so many great titles, it would take me a month to decide what my favorite was

  • @EpicPaul64
    @EpicPaul64 2 роки тому +73

    Overall, your picks were understandable, and I appreciate the music choices for each year! As a huge Fire Emblem fan, I certainly hoped at least one person in your audience stood up for the underdogs like Path of Radiance and Three Houses, but I can also understand that RPGs are hit-or-miss, as you also didn't include any games from that genre. Still, kudos for picking Breath of the Wild, as that's my favorite video game at present! Hope the sequel impresses further!

    • @chuckbatmangaming
      @chuckbatmangaming Рік тому +23

      I feel like picking Wii Sports over Twilight Princess and ESPECIALLY Nintendo Land over Xenoblade Chronicles shows a general preference towards more casual multiplayer experiences, so I'm not surprised Fire Emblem didn't win any of these.

    • @voltron77
      @voltron77 Рік тому +1

      I’m sad binding blade didn’t win cause it’s imo the best fire emblem game and I played it so much

    • @voltron77
      @voltron77 Рік тому +1

      Botw wasn’t the best one, certainly a banger but the earlier Zelda games were better

    • @highdefinition450
      @highdefinition450 Рік тому +2

      what else would he chose aside from BotW lmao, literally the most expected one tbh

    • @pixelvapour1960
      @pixelvapour1960 Рік тому +1

      ​@@highdefinition450 Odyssey was better in my opinion

  • @Morningshark
    @Morningshark 3 роки тому +95

    What a fun idea for a video! Calling it just, “the best” stacks up your favorite experiences, with what was most influential, what sold the most, etc. You clearly put in the work… the amount of different footage you had to collect before even getting to the editing…hoo boy. And this video taught me a few things… I didn’t know there was a Wave Race game on the Game Boy.
    I followed a long, and made my own list. It is so hard because so many years have awesome games that came out, some with multiple of my favorites haha. By the time you hit the early 2000’s I was ready to give up. Hardest years to pick from were 1997, 2001 - 2004, 2017. Some years were a little different though, where I didn’t care for many, and it was process of elimination.
    1985 - Super Mario Bros.
    1986 - Balloon Fight
    1987 - Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
    1988 - Super Mario Bros. 2
    1989 - Tetris
    1990 - Super Mario Bros. 3
    1991 - Super Mario World
    1992 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
    1993 - The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
    1994 - Super Metroid
    1995 - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
    1996 - Super Mario 64
    1997 - Star Fox 64
    1998 - Pokémon Red & Blue
    1999 - Super Smash Bros.
    2000 - Mario Party 2
    2001 - Luigi’s Mansion
    2002 - Super Mario Sunshine
    2003 - Kirby Air Ride
    2004 - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
    2005 - Animal Crossing: Wild World
    2006 - Wii Sports
    2007 - Super Mario Galaxy
    2008 - Wii Fit
    2009 - Punch-Out!!
    2010 - Kirby’s Epic Yarn
    2011 - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
    2012 - Xenoblade Chronicles
    2013 - Pikmin 3
    2014 - Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze
    2015 - Super Mario Maker
    2016 - Paper Mario: Color Splash
    2017 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    2018 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    2019 - Luigi’s Mansion 3
    2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    2021 - Mario Party Superstars (hopefully… but probably Metroid Dread)

    • @NintendoHero
      @NintendoHero  3 роки тому +21

      Great list! And yeah getting all the footage for this video was pretty painful

    • @TheAlibabatree
      @TheAlibabatree 3 роки тому +4

      Kirby over Galaxy 2? Madness.

    • @cris3760
      @cris3760 3 роки тому +7

      @@TheAlibabatree No, opinions

    • @supernovaaaa16
      @supernovaaaa16 2 роки тому +3

      hey, now that we’re in 2022, what’s your 2021 pick?

    • @sophisticatedaristocrat
      @sophisticatedaristocrat 2 роки тому +1

      Yo colour splash should not be on any best games list

  • @arandomguy7935
    @arandomguy7935 3 роки тому +19

    Wow, this was truly a great video! Personally, I would have included the Ace Attorney and Layton games as well, but of course that's just very subjective and your picks were really fitting! You honestly are underrated.

    • @artimist0315
      @artimist0315 Рік тому +1

      That guy really has home console biase, like the number of Pokémon titles not mentioned in this video is incredible.
      I my opinion, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver should have won 2009. By far the most consensual Pokémon game, and before anyone say it's a remake, Resort won the year. 2009 was just not a very eventful year and this game is arguably the peak of one of the greatest video game franchise of all times. As for Ace Attorney, I think the original beats Luigi's mansion in term of actual experience, but the fact that ace Attorney is a visual novel really doesn't play in its favour. Especially when it has to compete with innovative games like Pikmin and Luigi's mansion, or fan favourites like Melee and Golden sun. Also I don't know if it could count in this ranking as it's a capcom game, otherwise Street fighter 2 would have been mentioned. Same for Layton. Plus if we really need a level 5 game in here, Imazuma Eleven 2 was also released in 2009 and is in my opinion, on the same level as Wii sport resort and HGSS. And before you say "but I haven't heard of that game", you're American, if you were a kid in western Europe between 2008 and 2013 you probably knew Imazuma Eleven better than Zelda (not making that up, it was huge, it was often compared with Pokemon in playgrounds).
      Sadly it never got released in NA.

  • @Vantoxify
    @Vantoxify Рік тому +8

    2007-2012 was so nostalgic for me, that’s where my interest peaked for video games as a kid

  • @BugTimez
    @BugTimez Рік тому +8

    You had some hard choices to make. I think while your choices are not unquestionable since some years were just stacked with great releases, I respect every choice you made here.

  • @kira_nathan
    @kira_nathan 2 роки тому +4

    Watching this gives me a lot of context for the subtle references shown in some games! Keep up that amazing work!

  • @blauebanane9
    @blauebanane9 Рік тому +2

    I'm a Nintendo Fan since i was a little kid and your video brought me back so much memories. I like how you presented the years and i love your choice of music. I got chills by almost every track. Awesome video bro!

  • @muhamed23458
    @muhamed23458 Рік тому +3

    Die beste Zusammenstellung die ich je für eine Plattform gesehen habe und ich habe wirklich viel gesehen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
    Danke für die großartige Arbeit, man erkennt wie viel Liebe in das Video gesteckt wurde ❤.
    😊

  • @John-sr8hy
    @John-sr8hy Рік тому +9

    This was SUCH a cool video!!
    Incredible idea for video content, and superb execution!
    I really wish we could’ve seen a Pokémon game for one of the years, but it was still a wonderful video! ☺️

  • @Goatman_Gamer
    @Goatman_Gamer Рік тому +20

    1985 - Super Mario Bros.
    1986 - Balloon Fight
    1987 - The Legend Of Zelda
    1988 - Super Mario Bros. 2
    1989 - Tetris
    1990 - Super Mario Bros. 3
    1991 - Super Mario World
    1992 - The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past
    1993 - Kirby's Adventure
    1994 - Super Metroid
    1995 - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
    1996 - Super Mario 64
    1997 - Star Fox 64
    1998 - The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
    1999 - Super Smash Bros.
    2000 - The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask
    2001 - Luigi's Mansion
    2002 - Metroid Prime
    2003 - The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker
    2004 - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
    2005 - Mario Kart DS
    2006 - Wii Sports
    2007 - Super Mario Galaxy
    2008 - Mario Kart Wii
    2009 - Wii Sports Resort
    2010 - Donkey Kong Country Returns
    2011 - The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword
    2012 - Nintendo Land
    2013 - Animal Crossing: New Leaf
    2014 - Mario Kart 8
    2015 - Splatoon
    2016 - Kirby: Planet Robobot
    2017 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
    2018 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
    2019 - Luigi's Mansion 3
    2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    • @UniversalJuan
      @UniversalJuan Рік тому +2

      Doing the Lord's work. Thank you

    • @wlsmojo
      @wlsmojo Рік тому +3

      A million thanks :-)

    • @DecidiousGreens
      @DecidiousGreens Рік тому

      what, you guys can't watch videos?

    • @MontycelA
      @MontycelA Рік тому

      @@DecidiousGreens This guy just made it go by a lot faster, I wanted to see if a Mother game got on the list but one didn’t, so now I won’t waste my time watching the video.

  • @sirbabybee6267
    @sirbabybee6267 3 роки тому +33

    Great list! All though I would pick games like Mario Maker, Galaxy 2, and Odyssey, I thoroughly enjoyed your rankings!

    • @ericbadly
      @ericbadly Рік тому

      Zelda’s open world and customization is off the wall crazy so imma be fr botw > odyssey. But odyssey is really good too

    • @pixelvapour1960
      @pixelvapour1960 Рік тому

      Yeah Odyssey was a much more fun game for me than BotW

  • @deafo_1983
    @deafo_1983 3 роки тому +15

    Your vids make me so happy the first one I saw was wuhu island and it almost made me cry cause my child hood 🥲 love your vids you deserve more subs

  • @shaq238
    @shaq238 3 роки тому +12

    I didn’t see Kirby Super Star (or Kirby super star ultra) which was a bit surprising as I absolutely loved those games

    • @Rodanguirus
      @Rodanguirus Рік тому

      As someone who absolutely adores Super Star, it's hard-pressed to win that 1996 lineup. Definitely deserved a mention, though. Super Star Ultra may legit be the best Nintendo game of 2008, but I'm not sure if its remake status disqualifies it.

  • @Randy_1803
    @Randy_1803 3 роки тому +8

    I would’ve put Galaxy 2 as my 2010 game. However, I’m glad to see Nintendo Land, New Leaf, and Luigi’s Mansion 3 acknowledged on their respective years. My 2021 game will probably be Mario Party Superstars.

  • @DiscoKing02
    @DiscoKing02 Рік тому +4

    Haven't finished the video yet, but it's honestly incredible how much of an improvement Mario 3 is from the original. Pushed the NES to it's limits, and it holds up incredibly well. I don't think anyone will argue that it's just as fun as modern 2D Mario games.

  • @Thegamegeek1
    @Thegamegeek1 3 роки тому +5

    One of the Best videos on the whole of UA-cam

  • @amaclikanal
    @amaclikanal Рік тому +1

    2010 not being Galaxy 2 is wild 💀

  • @bingobetes1825
    @bingobetes1825 2 роки тому +5

    Really liking you’re content. So many you tubers and commentators are too afraid to state their real opinion on games even if it’s not the popular opinion.

  • @shinra2755
    @shinra2755 Рік тому

    The music throughout this is fantastic. Great video. Loved it.

  • @HYPERPUNKPEACHES
    @HYPERPUNKPEACHES Рік тому +20

    I admire all the work you put into this and I really enjoy the editing/format, but god damn, 90% of these were misses omg ☠️

    • @kale280
      @kale280 Рік тому +2

      Sunshine got robbed

  • @sirbabybee6267
    @sirbabybee6267 3 роки тому +8

    If galaxy is on this list its a certified hood classic.

  • @Dare1C
    @Dare1C Рік тому +3

    I agreed with a lot of the picks. Great video!

  • @inspectorvoid
    @inspectorvoid 3 роки тому +2

    I was with you pretty much all the way, then you take a massive poop on SSBM. Melee is one of THE MOST ICONIC titles to exist and remains that way to this day.

  • @RadicalJawzFunnyMoments
    @RadicalJawzFunnyMoments 3 роки тому +20

    Holy crap you picked like a god! I think my favourite game for 2013 would be super Mario 3D world but that’s kinda unfair since it’s my favourite wii u game period. Origami king was fantastic too

    • @jclkaytwo
      @jclkaytwo 3 роки тому +3

      it's not unfair at all. it's simply your opinion, don't be ashamed of it.

    • @RadicalJawzFunnyMoments
      @RadicalJawzFunnyMoments 3 роки тому +1

      @@jclkaytwo this guys fan base is so chill too every comment section I’ve seen here has been awesome :) thanks

    • @jclkaytwo
      @jclkaytwo 3 роки тому +2

      @@RadicalJawzFunnyMoments thanks for the kind words! I love 3d world too. it's generally considered one of the best wii u games overall.

    • @RadicalJawzFunnyMoments
      @RadicalJawzFunnyMoments 3 роки тому

      @@jclkaytwo yeah bowsers fury was a great edition if you didn’t get to try it yet I would recommend it!

    • @jclkaytwo
      @jclkaytwo 3 роки тому

      @@RadicalJawzFunnyMoments I don't have bowser's fury yet. but it's near the top of my wishlist.

  • @Rodanguirus
    @Rodanguirus Рік тому +2

    I have a soft spot for the mid-'90s releases, and I think it's well-documented how many strong titles were coming out in the mid-'00s, but I never really thought about just how strong the turn of the century was for quality Nintendo releases that have held up.

  • @dompne33
    @dompne33 2 роки тому +3

    Those early 00s games man, fantastic time to be a Nintendo fan

  • @Colekopcsak
    @Colekopcsak 3 роки тому +6

    We need wii sports resort nostalgia rewind

    • @NintendoHero
      @NintendoHero  3 роки тому +2

      I'll definitely make that at some point, hopefully before the end of this year!

    • @Colekopcsak
      @Colekopcsak 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! That would be a hit!

  • @mezomoza7
    @mezomoza7 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the upload. Your videos are always of top quality

  • @CitronBlue
    @CitronBlue 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for mentioning Endless Ocean. Many people don’t even know that this game exists. It’s one of my favorite, besides Go vacation, both incredible games!

  • @oliverswitch1566
    @oliverswitch1566 3 роки тому +5

    An ambitious video and you nailed it 😎 !

  • @jamessnedeker4799
    @jamessnedeker4799 Рік тому +1

    The most contentious thing you put in this video wasn't a 'game of the year' that I disagree with or great game that you didn't put as 'game of the year'. It was putting Metroid: Other M as a possible contender alongside DKCR, Mario Galaxy 2, and Kirby's Epic Yarn. Imagine a chess tournament with Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and Steven Seagal. Thats equivalent to putting Other M alongside Nintendo Gold.

  • @glasssawsslipperstraws7410
    @glasssawsslipperstraws7410 3 роки тому +7

    1985: Super Mario
    1986: Balloon Fight
    1987: Punch Out
    1988: Mario 2
    1989: Mario Land
    1990: Dr. Mario
    1991: Super Mario World
    1992: Super Mario Land 2
    1993: Kirby's Adventure
    1994: Donkey Kong Country
    1995: Earthbound
    1996: Super Mario 64
    1997: Goldeneye
    1998: Pokemon Red and Blue
    1999: Smash Bros
    2000: Majora's Mask
    2001: Pikmin
    2002: Animal Crossing
    2003: WarioWare Inc.
    2004: Pikmin 2
    2005: Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones
    2006: Wii Sports
    2007: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
    2008: Super Smash Bros Brawl
    2009: Wii Sports Resort (would have been Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon if remakes were counted tbh)
    2010: Kirby's Epic Yarn
    2011: Pokemon: Black and White
    2012: Kid Icarus: Uprising
    2013: This one is the hardest year, because Pikmin 3, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Pokemon XY, and New Leaf are all some of my favorite games ever made. Tbh tho, I think I gotta choose Animal Crossing New Leaf. This is absolutely Nintendo's best year ever imo.
    2014: Mario Kart 8, but it would have been ORAS if remakes were allowed.
    2015: Splatoon 1 for sure. I absolutely GRINDED this game.
    2016: Fire Emblem: Fates. It is the absolute lowest point in the series in story, but GOOD GOD the gameplay was literally strategy RPGs perfected. One of my favorite games ever.
    2017: Breath of the Wild
    2018: Smash Ultimate
    2019: Fire Emblem: Three Houses
    2020: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    2021: so far...WarioWare I guess? There was barely anything this year so far.
    as for why Zelda and Metroid barely appeared, they just are not my thing. The Fire Emblem bias is real tho.

  • @colingriffin4737
    @colingriffin4737 4 місяці тому

    Im personally offended and outraged at your choices. Thats was a great video man. Loved seeing the choices through the years and bring back some good ol' memories. Cheers.

  • @KrlosHM123
    @KrlosHM123 Рік тому +3

    What an amazing and entertaining list, midsing some Fire Emblem or early Pokemon but this is really good

  • @thegambler256
    @thegambler256 Рік тому +1

    “Overall Kirby wins this one because I refuse to pick a Pokémon game”

  • @artimist0315
    @artimist0315 Рік тому +3

    Pokémon Heartgold and Soulsilver didn't even get a mention ? Really ?

  • @Nostradamuzzzz
    @Nostradamuzzzz Рік тому

    Loved the video. Great choices. Can'tbelieve Chronotrigger didnt get a mention.

  • @Innndo
    @Innndo 3 роки тому +3

    Great Video! Keep up the good work!

  • @joshuaplumb9213
    @joshuaplumb9213 3 роки тому +1

    Such a great video hero! Ur such an underrated channel

  • @TheCockyLikesCricket
    @TheCockyLikesCricket 3 роки тому +6

    Underrated channel, these videos will stand the test of time.

  • @veryshyemily
    @veryshyemily 3 роки тому +27

    personally Odyssey was the game of the year for me. Honestly, there was SO much about it that made it incredible. The visuals, the music, the storyline - it felt revolutionary in terms of Mario games, especially the switch between 2D and 3D platforming. When I finally got to play the game a couple of years after it released, it was the best experience of my life! Odyssey will always have a special place in my heart, what a fantastic game.

    • @glitchcast4
      @glitchcast4 2 роки тому +1

      agreed completely

    • @giganticmoon
      @giganticmoon 2 роки тому

      When I played oddesey, I quit because i got stuck on the night toastarena. Came back

    • @giganticmoon
      @giganticmoon 2 роки тому

      I mean, it is second in most played tho sooooo

    • @Ty-vj4wg
      @Ty-vj4wg 2 роки тому +2

      BOTW beats it but it was definitely second.

    • @Bgrosz1
      @Bgrosz1 Рік тому

      While I would go with BotW, Odyssey is one of the best Mario games of all time and it certainly deserves major mention of the best game of that year.

  • @VictorNguyen-cc2ww
    @VictorNguyen-cc2ww 3 роки тому +3

    love your videos! keep up the great work

  • @jaretco6423
    @jaretco6423 2 роки тому +8

    I would've prefer Galaxy 2 as my 2010 Game of the Year. No offense to Donkey Kong Country Returns. But the game does get pretty tedious and repetitive at the later halve due to annoying level design choices.
    Also how is Pokemin Black 2 & White 2 not part of 2012 Game of the Year. Even if it isn't the best, the game was an great sequel and an fantastic Pokemon game in general.

  • @uncertain_pineapple4460
    @uncertain_pineapple4460 2 роки тому +17

    Why the hell does the most popular media franchise in the world have 0 picks on the list!

    • @neilbeaton9498
      @neilbeaton9498 Рік тому

      Star Wars?

    • @Lagoonic
      @Lagoonic Рік тому +3

      because pokemon games are trash and repetitive

    • @tmgamesmore7216
      @tmgamesmore7216 9 місяців тому

      I’m pretty sure it doesn’t have to be just game mechanics but also character design

  • @REV_RED942
    @REV_RED942 6 місяців тому +1

    Wii u was very underrated its a shame that many people didn't know about it

  • @cris3760
    @cris3760 3 роки тому +3

    My picks for 2003, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019 are the mario & luigi games of these years

    • @jclkaytwo
      @jclkaytwo 3 роки тому +1

      I agree that this amazing series should've been mentioned. but 2017 and 2019 aren't valid, as remakes aren't allowed.

    • @cris3760
      @cris3760 2 роки тому

      @@jclkaytwo Well then Botw is my 2017 pick and Luigi's Mansion 3 for 2019

  • @oreofoxgamerx6028
    @oreofoxgamerx6028 Рік тому +1

    I know im late, but theres one particular game missing and its called Eternal Darkness Sanities Reqium. It released during the gamecube in 2004 I think.
    Its psychological horror game created by silicon knights and was published by Nintendo.

  • @FireBroYT
    @FireBroYT 3 роки тому +10

    I loved this list! The only things I would have changed is for 2001, I would put Wario Land 4, and for 1998, I would put Banjo-Kazooie! Plus I would make two lists! One for Consoles, and one for Portables!

  • @fritzeyok
    @fritzeyok Рік тому +2

    Yoshi's island vs donkey Kong country 2 is a very hard choice

  • @loganbuternowsky4634
    @loganbuternowsky4634 2 роки тому +17

    For 2021 I choose Metroid Dread. Such an awesome game, and it converted me to a Metroid fan single handedly

    • @voiceofreason2674
      @voiceofreason2674 Рік тому +1

      That game sucks it’s not even a real Nintendo game it’s made by some Ubisoft reject studio in Spain

    • @neilbeaton9498
      @neilbeaton9498 Рік тому

      ​@Voice of Reason you got issues man

    • @namelessanomaly3946
      @namelessanomaly3946 Рік тому

      @@neilbeaton9498 He's right though lol Mercury Steam sucks idc how successful it was they shouldn't make Castlevania or Metroid ever again.

    • @neilbeaton9498
      @neilbeaton9498 Рік тому

      @@namelessanomaly3946 I don't know what Mercury steam is... But Metroid Dread is an awesome game

    • @namelessanomaly3946
      @namelessanomaly3946 Рік тому

      @@neilbeaton9498 They're the company that made Metroid Samus Returns and Dread for Nintendo.

  • @MegaZsword
    @MegaZsword Рік тому +2

    Nintendo land over xenoblade chronicles & Kid Icarus… it’s your list and you can do what you want but that decision is a crime against humanity that doesn’t earn my respect 🤨

    • @WinspearUltima
      @WinspearUltima Рік тому +2

      Facts Xenoblade chronicles is way better than a stupid Nintendo land game on the wii u

  • @xsagezjmx
    @xsagezjmx 3 роки тому +3

    This video is a great summary of how Nintendo games have changed in the past years. I really enjoyed some of the choices; except in 2017 when you chose the Legend of Zelda breath of the wild. I would have chosen Super Mario odyssey instead! But great video!

  • @quarz5120
    @quarz5120 3 роки тому +2

    Really enjoyed this video, great editing and I think I agreed with every single one of your picks, looking forward to seeing more videos from you!

  • @rachitj3676
    @rachitj3676 3 роки тому +4

    NH is a legend. Change my mind

  • @stealthyshadow567
    @stealthyshadow567 2 роки тому +1

    The fact that not one Pokémon game was in this list was criminal robbery. Not even mentioning Pokémon go in 2016 is straight murder. The summer of 2016 when Pokémon go dropped was the closest mankind has been to world peace and it wasn’t even a footnote.

  • @Smuggler1234
    @Smuggler1234 Рік тому +3

    Was cool with this list until I saw Luigi’s Mansion over melee lol

  • @mk_dim5280
    @mk_dim5280 Рік тому

    Best Nintendo related video I’ve seen in years, keep it up !

  • @Solid_Brownies
    @Solid_Brownies 3 роки тому +8

    metroid dread has been out for only a few days and it's already my pick for 2021

  • @typicalstormtroo3492
    @typicalstormtroo3492 3 роки тому +2

    Keep up the great work bud!

  • @arenacardboard3551
    @arenacardboard3551 2 роки тому +3

    great video idea, i am very suprized how many people you got to agree with you! i almost agree with the whole list!one game that you missed that might have gone in there is pokemon platnium, anyways thank you for the entertainment!

  • @eugenebergeron
    @eugenebergeron 3 роки тому +1

    Super video ! You re doing awesome !

  • @erkscollectibles
    @erkscollectibles Рік тому +11

    Twilight Princess getting beaten by Wii Sports is a crime 😢

  • @YellowpowR
    @YellowpowR Рік тому +2

    Over-the-internet fist bump for Super Mario Galaxy being your favorite 3D Mario!

  • @GustavoSilva-wv3zs
    @GustavoSilva-wv3zs 3 роки тому +3

    This is insane bro, 2022 in my opinion is BOTW2 and Byonetta3 ❤️

  • @saturnalthea
    @saturnalthea Рік тому +1

    Decided to participate and make my own list (remember it's subjective and therefore my opinion - yours are probably different):
    1985: Super Mario Bros
    1986: Balloon Fight
    1987: The Legend of Zelda
    1988: Super Mario Bros 2
    1989: Tetris
    1990: Super Mario Bros
    1991: Return of Samus
    1992: A Link to the Past
    1993: Link's Awakening
    1994: Super Metroid
    1995: Earthbound
    1996: Super Mario 64
    1997: Star Fox 64
    1998: Ocarina of Time
    1999: Super Smash Bros
    2000: Majora's Mask
    2001: Luigi's Mansion
    2002: Super Mario Sunshine
    2003: Wind Waker
    2004: The Thousand Year Door
    2005: Mario Party 7
    2006: Twilight Princess
    2007: Phantom Hourglass
    2008: Mario Kart Wii
    2009: Wii Sports Resort
    2010: Mario Galaxy 2
    2011: Skyward Sword
    2012: Nintendoland
    2013: A Link Between Worlds
    2014: Mario Kart 8
    2015: Splatoon
    2016: Pokémon Sun & Moon
    2017: Breath of the Wild
    2018: Smash Ultimate
    2019: Luigi's Mansion 3
    2020: New Horizons
    2021: Metroid Dread
    2022: Splatoon 3
    and I know 2023 is still going but I have a feeling Tears of the Kingdom wins my vote

  • @Colekopcsak
    @Colekopcsak 3 роки тому +3

    Ur vids are awesome

  • @charliestranack9206
    @charliestranack9206 Рік тому

    This is a really good video and possibly an impossible task! There are so many games in each year that could have easy been chosen and some I would choose differently. But the point of your video is that it is your choice of which games are best. That being said where you haven't play some games if you went back and played them and re did this video, you might choose differently in some of the years. People getting upset over this is ridiculous! Video games are subjective to the individual playing them. Yes some might have greater universal acclaim that others but if a video game doesn't appeal to you, then you're not going to appreciate and enjoy it and have that same universal opinion, that's totally okay!!! I have so many games in my collection it's near impossible to choose a favourite as each game brings something different and there are so many different factor to what makes the best game in someones opinion. Great video enjoyed watching and appreciate your efforts and choices in making it!

  • @bimmylee1744
    @bimmylee1744 Рік тому +3

    My guy, you can’t just throw Stickerbrush Symphony at me out of nowhere. I made an audible noise when it started, I’m in public.

  • @kidpavlo7444
    @kidpavlo7444 Рік тому

    I think this video finally helped me track down an nes game from my childhood that I could never find but I had some memory of. Thank you so much

  • @pobito_
    @pobito_ 3 роки тому +3

    No way you actually picked Nintendo Land over Xenoblade...

    • @PaulJeffries56.
      @PaulJeffries56. 3 роки тому +1

      I'm also surprised but I'm also surprised pokemon wasn't choosen once

    • @pobito_
      @pobito_ 3 роки тому +2

      @@PaulJeffries56. yeah same. To be fair most of the Pokémon games were released on fairly competitive years but Black and White definitely could have won their year. Crystal, Emerald and Platinum all had good chances too if he included third versions.

  • @PaulGirdlestone
    @PaulGirdlestone Рік тому +1

    However much I loved Golden Eye at the time, the recent Switch release on Nintendo 64 Online has taught me that some memories are best left as that...... memories.

  • @swisspunker94
    @swisspunker94 2 роки тому +2

    very good picks. Only ones I disagree with strongly are:
    2001 you have to go with Melee or Paper Mario
    2003 is doubledash, wind waker has too much cut content
    2006 is twilight princess
    2008 is brawl (mario kart wii is one of the worst mario karts imo)
    also i believe you didnt put the gamecube mario sprots games up for choice, which is a shame since they are mostly agreed on being the best iteration of their individual series.

  • @PurpulTyedye
    @PurpulTyedye Місяць тому

    Man this list is bonkers. This just goes to show how much Nintendo DOMINATES the gaming industry. I was saying my fav throughout the whole video, and from 98 onwards it was VER6 VERY tough to do. Props thanks

  • @Wiiman365
    @Wiiman365 3 роки тому +4

    I personally think ocarina is overrated but you do you Nintendo hero

    • @TheAlibabatree
      @TheAlibabatree 3 роки тому +1

      Its one of the most influential games of all time

    • @Wiiman365
      @Wiiman365 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheAlibabatree yes I do know that but I think the og n64 version has some really bad problems(in my opinion) but it's cool

    • @TheAlibabatree
      @TheAlibabatree 3 роки тому

      @@Wiiman365 I completely agree. Im just saying, he explained that he factored in critical reception and impact when making this list.

  • @CastawayRJ
    @CastawayRJ Рік тому

    Great video. I grew up playing games on the Wii, DS, and 3DS. I also enjoy playing games on the Wii U, and Switch. I don’t know if it’s just me, but the N64 games, and GameCube games give me nostalgia even though I never grew up playing those games. Even though the Xbox 360 was my first game console, I always enjoy playing games on a Nintendo console.

  • @TheRealZackEgg
    @TheRealZackEgg Рік тому +3

    My jaw dropped when you chose Nintendo Land over Xenoblade, what on earth. Insane

    • @NintendoHero
      @NintendoHero  Рік тому +3

      Just my opinion haha. I absolutely adore Xenoblade, but Nintendo Land means a lot to me personally. You could definitely say that Xenoblade is probably objectively better tho lol

    • @TheRealZackEgg
      @TheRealZackEgg Рік тому +1

      @@NintendoHero it's all understandable, Nintendo land is great! I was just not expecting it at all

  • @BraxtonKovary
    @BraxtonKovary Рік тому +1

    My first WTF choice was DKCR over Super Mario Galaxy 2, but I'd also like to share my choices.
    1985: Super Mario Bros
    1986: Mach Rider
    1987: Legend of Zelda
    1988: Super Mario Bros 2
    1989: Super Mario Land
    1990: Super Mario Bros 3
    1991: Super Mario World
    1992: Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
    1993: Kirby's Adventure
    1994: Super Metroid
    1995: Earthbound
    1996: Super Mario 64
    1997: Goldeneye 007
    1998: Pokémon Red & Blue (my favorite is actually Yellow)
    1999: Super Smash Bros
    2000: Pokémon Gold & Silver
    2001: Super Smash Bros Melee
    2002: Super Mario Sunshine
    2003: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
    2004: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
    2005: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
    2006: Wii Sports
    2007: Super Mario Galaxy
    2008: Mario Kart Wii (Wii Fit was a very close second)
    2009: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
    2010: Super Mario Galaxy 2
    2011: Super Mario 3D Land
    2012: New Super Mario Bros 2
    2013: It's a 3-way tie between Animal Crossing New Leaf, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team & Pokémon X & Y. I can't choose 1, haha
    2014: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
    2015: Super Mario Maker
    2016: Pokémon Sun & Moon
    2017: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (with Super Mario Odyssey as a VERY close second)
    2018: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
    2019: Super Mario Maker 2
    2020: Animal Crossing New Horizons
    Also, my choices for
    2021: Metroid Dread
    2022: Pokémon Legends: Arceus
    2023 (So far): Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

  • @dalangerber8921
    @dalangerber8921 2 роки тому +3

    Smh the Pokemon disrespect is so tough. B&W should've won over skyward sword at the very least

  • @qqqqqqqqqqqq121212
    @qqqqqqqqqqqq121212 Рік тому +1

    All very valid and understandable picks - I agree on most years but notably, I’d have Pokémon Black and White 2 (2012, you didn’t mention it presumably for the same reason you didn’t mention Emerald or Platinum - but that’s a misconception), Pokémon Sun and Moon and Fire Emblems Three Houses. It may have been my instinct to go with Twilight Princess in 2006 but Wii Sports really does have that iconic presents

  • @dougieman927
    @dougieman927 3 роки тому +5

    Dang, 2013 had way too many good games for just one year. My favorites were definitely New Leaf, Dark Moon, and Dream Team. Dream Team in particular is what gets me the most.
    I don't understand how people just seem to forget about it. I haven't played much of any other AlphaDream Mario & Luigi game, but I thought Dream Team was one of the best Mario games ever. It had a great, long story, and I enjoyed everything about it even though it's actually a pretty difficult game. Is it just that every other Mario & Luigi game is better? If that's the case, then that just blows my mind.

  • @mielthesquid6536
    @mielthesquid6536 8 днів тому

    One thing that is often overlooked for Zelda is that it's arguably the first "console game" and not only an arcade game at home or an arcade inspired game. It's litteraly a game that couldn't be in arcades and uses the full potential of the console at the time.

  • @LuckyBenjamin_
    @LuckyBenjamin_ 2 роки тому +2

    2017 was a banger
    Breath of the Wild
    Miitopia
    Mario Oddesey
    Splatoon 2

    • @combatking4218
      @combatking4218 Рік тому

      Also mario rabbids, arms, and metroid samus returns

  • @cortexlite6082
    @cortexlite6082 10 місяців тому

    A big Zelda fan for sure. Great list tho. You have opened up the door for lots of future Nintendo fans with this