10 Best NES Games Of All Time

When the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) launched in 1986, it ushered in the beginning of a new age for video games. Nintendo's legacy over the years has built upon the foundations that the NES laid and many of the popular Nintendo game franchises that began on the console are still going strong. From. to, the games and characters that many grew up with began on that simple, yet astounding, machine.

Though the exact numbers can get fuzzy depending on the criteria used, over 700 games were released for the NES during its ten-year lifespan. Many still stand out in people's minds, and it would perhaps be better to make a list of the top 100 games rather than the top 10 due to the nostalgia and love that the games on the NES hold. The games chosen here have earned their place due to the lasting impact they left on the video game community as a whole, their replayability even by today's gaming standards, and the popularity they held at the time of their release. That said, there are still many, many more games that could have been included, and everyone has a right to their personal favorite.

In the first year of its release, sold over 2 million copies in North America, the same number as was reached by. This boxing video game was made as an adaptation of the popular arcade games, and, including the world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson as the big boss at the end of the game. Despite the game only being promoted between 1987 and 1990, the length of Nintendo's contract with Mike Tyson, it has continued to be one of the best NES games ever sold.

The video game is a platformer that was based on the popular animated series of the same name which had begun airing episodes two years before the game's launch. With its surprisingly effective game controls, vibrant graphics, and exciting story, the game quickly became a favorite for many. In 2013, a remastered version of the game was released, bringing the story back into the limelight as many continue to replay it even