I've owned every system released by Nintendo, but my parents rarely bought me the games every other kid had. (Basically, they shopped in the bargain bin.) I was exposed to many different games, and I found out later in life that my friends didn't have these games, nor had they heard of them. I want to make sure these games aren't forgotten, and that they get the recognition they deserve.
#5. MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS (Super NES)
Now out of all the video games on this list, MMPR is the one you're most likely to have played. That's why I placed it at number five. Power Rangers easily has some of the best graphics I've ever seen in a Super NES game. Although short, it had everything a six year-old Power Ranger fanatic could want. It had putties, alien monsters, morphing, and the Megazord. I mean C'MON!!!!
Although it's short, I've found myself going back to play it over, and over again. It's THAT fun. There's just something so gratifying about morphing halfway through a level, and kicking the crap out of Rita Repulsa's thugs. The only flaw of this game? No Green Ranger.
#4. BATMAN RETURNS (Super NES)
Batman on the original NES is regarded as one of the greatest action games of the 8-Bit era. What few remember is it's sequel on the Super NES, Batman Returns. Reviews of the game were largely positive. The game has high quality gameplay mechanics and balanced difficulty level. Overall it was better received than the movie it's based upon, which received mixed reviews.
(I personally LOVE the film.)
The quality graphics, sound, fluent controls and atmosphere, pushed the console to its limits.
#3. THE THREE STOOGES (NES)
We now progress to the more obscure. You probably never knew the classic comedy trio had their own Nintendo game, but this isn't a joke. The game revolves around the Stooges trying to raise $10,000 to save an orphanage. They raise money by working odd jobs that you pick at random. The jobs revolve around some of the most famous scenes in Stooge history.
This game is one of the most original and hilarious games for NES, and is definitely worth a try.
#2. ROCKET: ROBOT ON WHEELS (N64)
This was one of the first video games I ever bought for myself. Why? It was $7, and it had a picture of the main character riding in a car shaped like a Hot Dog on the back. Need I say more? Next to Mario 64 this is THE BEST platforming game on the N64, period.
You play as Rocket an innocent Robot who's main job is to keep the Amusement Park he works at up and running. But when the park's main mascot is kidnapped, it's up to Rocket and his friend, Tinker, to save the day. Throughout the game you are rewarded with new upgrades to your robotic body, and access to some of the coolest vehicles I've ever seen in a game. Find this game and play it. RIGHT NOW.
#1. THUNDER & LIGHTNING (NES)
This is the one game I KNOW you've never played, nor have you heard of it. Don't let it's looks fool you. It may look like another Breakout rebirth, but it's so much more than that.
Thunder & Lightning is a game that combines super tight controls with addicting gameplay, catchy music, and high paced action. This is easily my favorite game of all time. I have prayed every night for Nintendo to release this on the Wii's virtual console, and as soon as you play it, you will too. Some argue that Arkanoid is better, but I argue that it just doesn't have the personality of Thunder & Lightning. If this game was a woman I would make sweet 8-Bit love to it.
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