Yes I'm of the age of the 8bit Nes yet although I grew up in Europe (UK 🇬🇧) we kinda missed out here as we had a plethora of micro computers with pocket money prices on software. And the mighty Master System took the place of what the nes did for you in the US. Just here wondering if I should add a nes to my retrogaming collection.
Alright, I'll mention these 10 lesser-known NES games worth trying out that I had come across then. These can be gotten for about $30 and under: Conquest of the Crystal Palace Flying Warriors Galaxy 5000: Racing in the 51st Century Isolated Warrior Mendel Palace Puzznic Stanley: The Search for Dr. Livingston Super Spy Hunter The Lone Ranger Ultimate Air Combat
Good video! When I think of the term "holds up today" I feel like it means games that have mechanics that still feel acceptable in modern times. For that reason I have to disagree with you on Zelda. Don't get me wrong, I love the Zelda series and I believe the first Zelda game was importable to the evolution of video games. My thoughts are if that game was released in the modern era people would have a lot of complaints about it having no direction and having puzzles that are close to impossible if you don't look up the answers.
I've seen that complaint in a handful of places recently, and I think there's definitely some validity to it. For me though, I feel there's plenty of games these days still that aren't afraid to challenge the player to just "figure it out". I think in a lot of ways, that aspect of finally doing so can be part of what makes the experience with that kind of game enjoyable and memorable. True, the initial frustration might be a big turn off to some players, but I also think that having those answers and guides readily available can kind of help the game hold up also for those players who get stuck.
Super old comment, but just came across this great video. I think I agree with you on the Zelda not holding up, but for him the nostalgia might have a factor in this. I can remember making maps on paper for this game and just being amazed by it. Although i don't think it would make my top 10 that hold up today, I get it. On my list Duck tales, Darkwing Duck, gunsmoke, and Jackal would make my top 10 that you didn't hit on for that good platforming and the 2 player co-op goodness.
Cool list. As for Metroid I played it recently and have to say that I still can't beat it without the Justin Bailey code. Super Metroid was much better for me and I just beat it last year without any help. Zelda can be extremely cryptic as some have said. It may be okay in the Internet age because walkthrough's are aplenty, but back in the day it actually held up worse without a Nintendo Power or friend that was willing to hand out tips. I gave up on it as a kid (later beat it as an adult). I mean c'mon, finding the right bush to burn for a hidden staircase when there are 50 bushes on one screen? But yeah, it's Zelda, I have nostalgia goggles for that game too. The rest of the list holds up quite well, Mega Man and Contra especially.
I would add the Guardian Legend is a great hybrid of a scrolling shooter and overhead walking shooter with RPG elements. It is fast and the gameplay is straightforward and it isn't too hard. Its only downside is the crazy long passwords.
Ninja Gaiden fair? Nah....not with enemies that respawn that makes it impossible to pass without a glitch or having to repeat a whole bunch of levels instead of restarting on one because of another glitch!
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1st Up Is Ghostbusters, Nah Just Fuckin With You, It's Metroid 😂😂😂😂
Yes I'm of the age of the 8bit Nes yet although I grew up in Europe (UK 🇬🇧) we kinda missed out here as we had a plethora of micro computers with pocket money prices on software.
And the mighty Master System took the place of what the nes did for you in the US.
Just here wondering if I should add a nes to my retrogaming collection.
Definitely like Mega Man 4 the best, never heard it been said before.
I can say from experience Metroid doesn’t hold up at all, but great list nonetheless. I’d swap it for Castlevania 1 or 3
Here are some that still hold up...Bad Dudes, Double Dragon I, II, and III and Excitebike. Oh and Off-Road is a Maybe.
Interesting. Are you looking for NES recommendations?
I mean, I'm never one to turn down a good game if it's out there!
Alright, I'll mention these 10 lesser-known NES games worth trying out that I had come across then. These can be gotten for about $30 and under:
Conquest of the Crystal Palace
Flying Warriors
Galaxy 5000: Racing in the 51st Century
Isolated Warrior
Mendel Palace
Puzznic
Stanley: The Search for Dr. Livingston
Super Spy Hunter
The Lone Ranger
Ultimate Air Combat
Good video! When I think of the term "holds up today" I feel like it means games that have mechanics that still feel acceptable in modern times. For that reason I have to disagree with you on Zelda. Don't get me wrong, I love the Zelda series and I believe the first Zelda game was importable to the evolution of video games. My thoughts are if that game was released in the modern era people would have a lot of complaints about it having no direction and having puzzles that are close to impossible if you don't look up the answers.
I've seen that complaint in a handful of places recently, and I think there's definitely some validity to it. For me though, I feel there's plenty of games these days still that aren't afraid to challenge the player to just "figure it out". I think in a lot of ways, that aspect of finally doing so can be part of what makes the experience with that kind of game enjoyable and memorable. True, the initial frustration might be a big turn off to some players, but I also think that having those answers and guides readily available can kind of help the game hold up also for those players who get stuck.
Super old comment, but just came across this great video. I think I agree with you on the Zelda not holding up, but for him the nostalgia might have a factor in this. I can remember making maps on paper for this game and just being amazed by it. Although i don't think it would make my top 10 that hold up today, I get it. On my list Duck tales, Darkwing Duck, gunsmoke, and Jackal would make my top 10 that you didn't hit on for that good platforming and the 2 player co-op goodness.
Cool list. As for Metroid I played it recently and have to say that I still can't beat it without the Justin Bailey code. Super Metroid was much better for me and I just beat it last year without any help. Zelda can be extremely cryptic as some have said. It may be okay in the Internet age because walkthrough's are aplenty, but back in the day it actually held up worse without a Nintendo Power or friend that was willing to hand out tips. I gave up on it as a kid (later beat it as an adult). I mean c'mon, finding the right bush to burn for a hidden staircase when there are 50 bushes on one screen? But yeah, it's Zelda, I have nostalgia goggles for that game too. The rest of the list holds up quite well, Mega Man and Contra especially.
I would add the Guardian Legend is a great hybrid of a scrolling shooter and overhead walking shooter with RPG elements. It is fast and the gameplay is straightforward and it isn't too hard.
Its only downside is the crazy long passwords.
Ninja Gaiden fair? Nah....not with enemies that respawn that makes it impossible to pass without a glitch or having to repeat a whole bunch of levels instead of restarting on one because of another glitch!
The very first pick is horrible for the video
most of these picks