Top 50 Nintendo (NES) Games

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#	Game Name	Released	Developer	Genre	Description
1	Super Mario Bros.	1985	Nintendo	Platform	Guide Mario through 8 worlds filled with enemies like Goombas and Koopas. Collect power-ups like Super Mushrooms and Fire Flowers to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser.
2	Darkwing Duck	1992	Capcom	Action	Guide Darkwing Duck through 7 action-packed levels, using gadgets and power-ups to defeat enemies and bosses, as you work to thwart F.O.W.L.'s evil plans.
3	Contra	1987	Konami	Run and gun	Experience intense run-and-gun action in Contra on NES. Battle through 8 levels, defeat alien enemies, and collect power-ups to enhance your weapons and complete your mission.
4	Super Mario Bros. 3	1988	Nintendo	Platform	Explore 8 unique worlds in Super Mario Bros. 3, using power-ups like the Super Leaf and Tanooki Suit to defeat Bowser's minions and rescue Princess Toadstool across 90+ levels.
5	Mario Bros.	1983	Nintendo	Platform	Classic platformer featuring Mario and Luigi battling enemies like Shellcreepers and Sidesteppers across multiple levels. Flip enemies from below and clear stages to progress.
6	Donkey Kong	1981	Nintendo	Platform	Navigate 4 challenging levels as Jumpman, dodging barrels and enemies to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong. Use hammers as power-ups to smash obstacles and advance through the platform stages.
7	The Legend Of Zelda	1986	Nintendo	Action-Adventure	Explore an open world with 9 dungeons, collect items, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles to rescue Princess Zelda and recover the Triforce in this classic action-adventure game.
8	1942	1984	Capcom	Shooter	Engage in aerial combat across 32 levels, dodge enemy fire, and use power-ups to shoot down enemy planes in this classic vertical scrolling shooter set during World War II.
9	Mega Man 3	1990	Capcom	Action	Navigate 8 robot master levels, defeat bosses to gain their weapons, and tackle Doc Robot stages. Use Rush, your robotic dog, for assistance and face off against the nefarious Dr. Wily.
10	Little Nemo - The Dream Master	1990	Capcom	Platform	Explore 8 dream worlds as Little Nemo, using candy to befriend animals for abilities. Navigate platforming challenges, defeat enemies, and collect keys to progress through each level.
11	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - The Arcade Game	1990	Konami	Beat 'em up	Battle through 8 action-packed levels as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, fighting Foot Clan enemies and bosses. Collect power-ups and use unique skills to save April and Splinter.
12	Tiny Toon Adventures	1991	Konami	Platformer	Explore 6 worlds in Tiny Toon Adventures on NES. Play as Buster Bunny, collect carrots, defeat enemies, and rescue Babs Bunny. Use power-ups and switch between friends for unique abilities.
13	Little Samson	1992	Takeru	Platform	Little Samson is a 1992 NES platformer featuring four playable characters, each with unique abilities. Traverse multiple levels, defeat diverse enemies, and collect power-ups to save the kingdom.
14	Mega Man 2	1988	Capcom	Action	Mega Man 2 (NES, 1988) features 8 Robot Master levels, power-ups to acquire new weapons, and challenging enemies. Defeat bosses to gain abilities and progress through Dr. Wily's fortress.
15	The Goonies II	1987	Konami	Action-Adventure	Explore maze-like levels, solve puzzles, and rescue kidnapped friends in The Goonies II. Navigate through enemy-filled areas, collect power-ups, and use tools to progress in this action-adventure game
16	Power Blade	1991	Taito Corporation	Action	Navigate six sectors, defeat enemy bosses, and collect data tapes to restore the Master Computer. Utilize power-ups to enhance your boomerang weapon in this action-packed NES game.
17	Tetris	1989	Nintendo	Puzzle	Solve puzzles by rotating and stacking falling tetrominoes to clear lines. Progress through increasing levels of speed and difficulty in this classic NES puzzle game. No power-ups or enemies.
18	Gradius	1985	Konami	Shoot 'em up	Pilot the Vic Viper through 7 levels, battling waves of enemies. Collect power-ups to upgrade weapons and shields. Confront challenging bosses to progress in this classic side-scrolling shooter.
19	Double Dragon II - The Revenge	1989	Technos Japan	Beat 'em up	Double Dragon II: The Revenge is a beat 'em up game featuring 9 levels, co-op play, diverse enemies, power-ups, and martial arts combat as players seek revenge for a fallen ally.
20	Final Fantasy	1987	Square	Role-Playing Game	Explore a vast world in Final Fantasy (NES, 1987). Form a party of four heroes, battle monsters, level up, and complete quests to restore light to four elemental crystals.
21	Ghosts'n Goblins	1986	Capcom	Platform	Ghosts'n Goblins is a challenging platformer with 6 levels. Guide knight Arthur through enemy-filled stages, defeat bosses, and collect power-ups to rescue the princess.
22	Shatterhand	1991	Natsume	Action	Shatterhand is a 2D action platformer featuring 7 levels where players punch enemies, collect power-ups, and summon robotic allies to defeat bosses and save the world.
23	Lode Runner	1984	Broderbund	Puzzle	Navigate 150 levels in Lode Runner, collecting gold while avoiding enemies. Dig holes to trap foes and strategize your path to complete each puzzle-filled stage.
24	Kung Fu	1985	Irem	Fighting	Kung Fu (NES, 1985) is a side-scrolling fighting game with 5 levels. Players battle enemies and bosses to rescue Sylvia, using punches, kicks, and power-ups to progress.
25	Gun.Smoke	1985	Capcom	Shooter	Gun.Smoke (NES, 1985) is a vertical scrolling shooter with 6 stages. Players control a gunslinger, battling bandits and bosses, collecting power-ups, and upgrading weapons to clear the Wild West.
26	Castlevania III - Dracula's Curse	1989	Konami	Action, Platformer	Navigate through 15 levels in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, battling enemies with diverse power-ups. Choose from multiple paths and play as different characters to defeat Dracula.
27	Jackal	1988	Konami	Run and gun	Command a jeep through six enemy-filled levels, rescue POWs, upgrade weapons, and defeat bosses in this classic run-and-gun NES game.
28	Dr. Mario Nes	1990	Nintendo	Puzzle	Strategically eliminate viruses using color-matching capsules in Dr. Mario. Navigate through 20 levels of increasing difficulty, aligning capsules to clear each stage.
29	ExciteBike	1984	Nintendo R&D1	Racing	Race through five challenging tracks, balance speed and temperature, and perform wheelies to avoid obstacles in this classic NES motocross game. Customize tracks and compete for the best time.
30	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1	1989	Konami	Action	Navigate through 6 challenging levels as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, battling enemies, collecting power-ups, and rescuing April O'Neil from the clutches of the evil Shredder.
31	Snow Bros	1990	Toaplan	Platform	Snow Bros for NES is a platform game with 50 levels where players defeat enemies by turning them into snowballs. Collect power-ups to enhance abilities and clear stages to save the princesses.
32	Punch Out	1987	Nintendo R&D3	Sports	Dodge, block, and punch through 14 challenging bouts as Little Mac faces unique opponents in this boxing game. Master timing and strategy to defeat each boxer and claim the championship title.
33	Ninja Gaiden 2	1990	Tecmo	Action	Guide Ryu through 11 levels, battling enemies with ninja skills and power-ups. Master wall climbing and use special weapons to defeat challenging bosses and save the world.
34	Ice Climber	1985	Nintendo	Platform	Climb 32 icy mountains in Ice Climber for NES. Jump and chip away at ice blocks, avoid enemies like Topis and Nitpickers, and reach the summit to retrieve stolen vegetables.
35	Ducktales 2	1993	Capcom	Platformer	DuckTales 2 (NES, 1993) is a platformer with 5 levels. Play as Scrooge McDuck, use a pogo cane to defeat enemies, solve puzzles, collect treasures, and find map pieces to unlock a secret level.
36	Duck Hunt on nes	1984	Nintendo R&D1	Light Gun Shooter	Duck Hunt is a classic NES light gun shooter where players aim to shoot ducks across multiple levels. Use the NES Zapper to hit targets while a dog retrieves fallen ducks.
37	Circus Charlie	1984	Konami	Arcade	Guide Charlie through six circus-themed levels, jumping through hoops, riding animals, and avoiding obstacles to score points and advance to the next act.
38	Castlevania 1	1986	Konami	Action, Platformer	Navigate through 6 levels, defeat classic monsters, and use power-ups like the whip and sub-weapons to conquer Dracula's castle in this iconic platformer.
39	Bubble Bobble 2	1993	Taito	Platform	Navigate 80 levels as Bub and Bob, capturing enemies in bubbles, collecting power-ups, and rescuing friends. Overcome diverse foes and obstacles in this classic platformer adventure.
40	Double Dribble (Europe)	1987	Konami	Sports	Experience classic 5-on-5 basketball action in Double Dribble on NES. Execute slam dunks, 3-pointers, and strategic plays across four quarters to outscore your opponent and win the game.
41	Blaster Master	1988	Sunsoft	Action, Platformer	Navigate 8 levels in Blaster Master, combining side-scrolling and top-down gameplay. Upgrade your tank, defeat diverse enemies, and overcome obstacles to rescue your pet frog.
42	Bucky O'Hare	1992	Konami	Action	Navigate 8 planets as Bucky O'Hare, rescue crewmates, and defeat Toad enemies. Use character abilities and power-ups to solve puzzles and overcome platforming challenges.
43	Adventure Island 2	1991	Hudson Soft	Platform	Adventure Island 2 for NES features 8 islands, each with multiple levels. Collect power-ups like skateboards and dinosaurs, defeat diverse enemies, and rescue your kidnapped girlfriend.
44	Hudson's Adventure Island III	1992	Hudson Soft	Platform	Navigate 8 diverse islands in Hudson's Adventure Island III, battling enemies and collecting power-ups. Ride dinosaurs, defeat bosses, and rescue your kidnapped girlfriend in this classic platformer.
45	Guardian Legend, The	1988	Compile	Action	Explore 11 labyrinthine levels, battle diverse enemies, and collect power-ups in this action-packed NES game. Transform between humanoid and spaceship forms to defeat alien threats.
46	Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers	1990	Capcom	Platform	Navigate through 11 levels as Chip or Dale in this NES platformer. Use throwable objects to defeat enemies and rescue kidnapped animals across various themed stages.
47	Bomberman II	1991	Hudson Soft	Action	Navigate through 50 levels, strategically placing bombs to defeat enemies and find exits. Collect power-ups to enhance abilities. Avoid obstacles and explosions in this classic NES action game.
48	Yie Ar Kung-Fu (Japan) (Rev 1.2)	1985	Konami	Fighting	Engage in 1-on-1 martial arts battles across 5 levels, facing 11 unique opponents. Master various fighting techniques to defeat enemies and progress through the tournament.
49	Popeye (Japan)	1983	Nintendo	Platform	Guide Popeye through 3 levels, collecting hearts, notes, and letters while avoiding Brutus. Use spinach power-ups to defeat enemies and rescue Olive Oyl in this classic NES platformer.
50	Battle City (Japan)	1985	Namco	Action	Defend your base in Battle City, a classic NES action game. Navigate 35 levels, destroy enemy tanks, collect power-ups, and protect your HQ from waves of attackers.