![]() That’s because the great controls and intense fighting are just as rare today as it was back when Punch-out was first released. ![]() Why you should play it: The quest to become heavy weight champ never gets old. Throw in round after round of memorable characters and you have an instant classic. Why it’s great: This game came out before the advent of the modern fighting game and has a game play style all on its own. Tip: Enemies will always knock you backwards. Memorable moment: Fighting the Grim Reaper for the first time. POKEMON GOLD PLAYR SERIESThis is where it all started and it’s easy to see why the series became so popular. Why you should play it: There are many entries in the Castlevania series, but the very first one is often overshadowed by recent games. In this game, you aren’t armed with a sword or gun you have a whip to dispatch the forces of darkness. You have to make it all the way through his castle dealing with all sorts of creatures, real and mythical. Why it’s great: Castlevania has only one goal: Kill Dracula. Tip: When you save, make sure to hold down the reset button or you could lose everything. Memorable moment: You have collected two pieces of the Triforce and the last thing standing between you and the final piece is that evil wizard-pig-thing, Ganon. In The Legend of Zelda, you are an adventurer. Where you are supposed to go next is not always clear and it is up to you to solve the puzzle. Why you should play it: This is one of the few games where the player can feel a real sense of adventure. You start with only a sword but, by the end of the game, you have a whole tool box of weapons and items to aid you on your quest and save the land of Hyrule. Why it’s great: The classic action adventure game, The Legend of Zelda, is one of the first games where you have total freedom of mobility. It is one of the most iconic in gaming and the furthest most of us got without the Konami code… Memorable moment: The hallway (2nd stage). It’s a challenge and an experience that many games can’t measure up to. Why you should play it: While difficult at first, the feeling of just mowing down enemies with all kinds of power ups is irresistible. Why it’s great: It’s a fast-paced action game in which one man (you) are sent to take down a whole army with a single gun and one hit point. POKEMON GOLD PLAYR PASSWORDTip: If you get stuck try the password Justin Bailey. You could easily finish the game and still not see every room. If you love exploration, this game has it all. Why you should play it: Metroid a completely different experience mixed with platforming and shooting. There are no other people to be found and you really feel a sense of isolation, which is impressive from a simple 8-bit game. With other games, you can explore too, but with others in Metroid, you are literally alone. Why it’s great: As space bounty hunter Samus Aran, you are tasked with investigating an alien planet all by yourself. Memorable moment: Finding out how broken Bo Jackson is… Find some friends and play this game until you get sick of it, if it’s even possible. This is a game you can play with someone who knows nothing about football and still have a good match. Why you should play it: Simple arcade style action is always fun and with only eight plays, it does not get any simpler than this. This was also one of the first games to feature real NFL teams, so you and your friends could settle which team was superior (in 1991). Why it’s great: Tecmo Superbowl brought the game of football right into your home with simple pick up and play action. Original Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Memorable moment: There is a red Gyarados now? ![]() Gold and Silver is one of the better of series as it has more, but not too much. ![]() Why you should play it: You can take this game anywhere and spend hours adjusting your Pokemon line up, which is just plain addicting. More types, moves, places to explore, gym leaders and, of course, Pokemon. Gold and Silver version took the original game and simply added more. Why it’s great: Great role playing games are hard to come by and those you can take anywhere are even more rare. With 8-bit gaming, there are so many classics that no two lists will be the same. We grew up with these titles and it’s easy to come up with a list of our favorites. For many, 8-bit gaming is a symbol of childhood. ![]() Remember the days of 8-bit games? 8-bit gaming relies on simplicity and engaging game play rather than processing power. As consoles become more powerful, controllers get more buttons, and graphics improve, it is easy to forget gaming’s humble beginnings. Video games, like all modern entertainment, grows more elaborate as technology improves. ![]()
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