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Spread across five chapters that put a unique character in the spotlight, this specific sequel was peak Dragon Quest-yes, it's the same seires-with its epic storyline, enjoyable gameplay mechanics, and a legacy that saw it get its own spin-off game. The final Dragon Warrior to be released in the West for many many years after it arrived in 1992, Chunsoft's sprawling fantasy epic was going out with a bang in that region. Addictive and packed with memorable level boss fights, Contra's a blast from the past, especially if you manage to get that overpowered spread gun. Run-and-gun action across several levels and dozens of lives if you knew the right inputs, the original game is a classic showcase of gung-ho attitude and innovative ideas for its time.

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The best use of the Konami code of all time mixed with character art that looked suspiciously similar to Hollywood blockbuster film posters, Contra is the stuff of legend. Striking a perfect balance between Castlevania 2's more ingenious ideas and the original game's action-focused gameplay, Dracula's Curse increased the size of its roster, enhanced the visual quality, and delivered a soundtrack that would leave you tapping a foot-shaped dent into your floor. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse on the other hand, managed to grab said ball with a deft flick of the whip and run wild. The first Castlevania sequel may have had some ambitious and interesting ideas, but Simon's Quest dropped the ball when it first arrived. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse Classic Castlevania is a brutally difficult odyssey through Dracula's infamous castle, but it's still a game that's delightfully cheesy, has a soundtrack that never grows old, and runs wild with its concept of a whip-equipped monster hunter carving a bloody path on his way towards the greatest villain in horror. The first but definitely not the best, Castlevania is still essential gaming content for anyone looking to see the origin point of one of the best franchises in the industry today. Whether you were engaged in some classic side-scrolling and platforming fun or tearing through enemies with a top-down perspective, Blaster Master's non-linear gameplay was a treat across all eight levels on offer as it combined two vastly different experiences into a cohesive whole. Games showed their hands early on during the 1980s, but Blaster Master is one of those rare titles which managed to surprise players with an extra slice of perspective action.

Factor in the attention-grabbing art design and you've got a great idea as to just why this game has been a valuable addition to the NES history books.

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Think calling back Kratos' axe in God of War or nailing a perfect counter in the Arkham series to get an understanding of just how thrilling it was to launch yourself over gaps. The main takeaway from Capcom's Bionic Commando was that every level could be completed with the use of an incredibly satisfying robotic prosthetic grappling hook.

Even with that in mind, the NES beat-'em-up was a joyride of over-the-top action, eye-popping graphics, and gameplay that didn't waste your time.

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Technos and Rare might have been ready for an ambitious crossover, but there was no doubt that the spotlight was on the infamous battling toads named after various skin conditions. Battletoads and Double Dragon Battletoads and Double Dragon Loosely based on the film, this game gave players a dark knight who could jump off walls, out-punch any criminal who ran into his fists, and a wonderful toybox of gadgets that would have any clown prince of crime wondering about how he could get his hands on them. Michael Keaton's caped crusader may have been cursed with limited peripheral vision and an inability to turn his neck when he suited up in Tim Burton's landmark 1989 superhero movie, but those weaknesses weren't present in Sunsoft's brilliant tie-in game. See Switch Online at Amazonīatman: The Video Game Batman: The Video Game Get 1 year for $20 or a family plan for $35. A decent number of these games are available on Switch via a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Hundreds and hundreds of games were released over the years before the NES was eventually succeeded by the SNES, but which ones were the best? We've got an idea, with 25 games listed below that should please any fan of the NES glory days. The hardware alone made for a handsome box of possibility, but it's the games that helped Nintendo define its brand, with various first and third-party offerings making their way onto cartridges. Having dabbled in the market since the 1970s, Nintendo's new home console was a bold and exciting new direction for the company that helped cement it as a household name across the world. After a turbulent period that saw the video game market hit a new low, the 1980s proved to be a decade of incredible growth for Nintendo.