A game normally hated by fans. It does have fans and it would later birth the SaGa franchise. Though some might recommend you play a later rerelease if this is too outdated.

Notable for being the most popular of the three games with a cool class change mechanic. Be warned that the game can be pretty hard. It once again might be better to play the pixel remaster.

A well made RPG by Pax Softnica. A really neat setting with some nice humor and many memorable moments. It's not as bad as some make it out to be. Though you might wanna play the cancelled US version for some small improvements.

The first game in the Fire Emblem series. It's a very slow game but worth playing if you wanna see how the series started.

The blacksheep of the franchise but still a game worth checking out.

One of Sunsoft's most highly praised games. It looks beautiful, sounds amazing and it's really challenging especially if you want the good ending. Don't miss out on it.

A port of a Namco Arcade game. It's simple tank combat while protecting the emblem at your base. There's powerups and it's very simple to pick up and play. There's even a neat (but limited) level editor.

An RPG by Atlus known for the awesome designs and brutally hard difficulty. You'll need to prepare for your journey through this one. This was remade for the Super Famicom.

An arcade conversion by Konami and an early take on the fighting game genre. It might not click for some and they also cut about half the opponents but this one can be fun once you learn how to beat all five opponents. Nice one to pop in and play for about 20 minutes.

Notable for what would help Capcom one day make the Biohazard franchise. It's a scary RPG with many mechanics that feel right out of a horror game.

More Megami Tensei, more hard gameplay and awesome designs. It also has a Super Famicom remake.

The best fighting game on the system with fun designs and simple gameplay that will keep you coming back.

A silly prequel of the first Splatterhouse with many funny parodies of horror movies for you to see. The gameplay is pretty fun too and even some secrets to find.

One of the most impressive shmups you'll find on the console. Be warned though it's really damn hard.

While not the only first 3rd party game for the system (often said in the US side of gaming discussion) this is still a fun little game especially for 1984. A bunch of levels and a nice simple premise.

A port of one of the most innovative games for the time. It's a text adventure mystery and while there is much better out there nowadays, it's still worth playing as a history piece of the genre.

A game centered around a guy who doesn't even like video games. The design of it is insane and unorthodox. It's very easy to lose too and will not play fair.

A port of a computer game that is one of the weaker versions but worth playing as it has content unique to this version.

While this technically came out here in VS Arcade cabinets, the cartridge around never did. If you liked Goonies II, give this one a try as it's similar in many ways.

A cute little game where you control two penguins moving opposite directions as you try to lead them to the goal while avoiding stuff like spiders. Give it a go if you got 20 minutes to spare.

A very fun platformer and you can even create your own character.

An interesting spinoff that feels more like a Rockman game.

A fun and easy platformer that is unfortunately fatphobic.

A cartridge version of a disk system game. A fun platformer with some creative ideas.

A short and easy action game by Natsume. Think of it like a lighter version of Shatterhand.

Another Soccer game by Kunio-kun

A text adventure with some of the most impressive visuals on the console. It sadly however almost killed HAL as a company due to poor sales.

Really cool gameplay and cutscenes. The detailed movement can be a detriment but the game is still pretty fun once you get good.

If you liked the first one, you should enjoy this too.

A fun platformer based off an anime.

The final game for the console. The game goes for a more Metroid like take for the gameplay. It's a pretty fun game worth playing, it's also apparently Hudson Soft's worst selling game.

A very odd take on the Star Wars license. In some ways the game reminds me of Alex Kidd. The game is also pretty damn hard.

The 2nd game in the Goemon series. It has some tough secrets and the platforming over water can be frustrating but it was a nice start to a series that would only get better from here.

An amazing action side scroller by Natsume. Good level design all around and is just really fun.

A port of the Arcade game and it's pretty good. Fans of Gradius and Salamander should play this if they haven't.

A brutally hard game similar to Castlevania. You will go crazy from the stuff this game throws at you. Be prepared to replay levels over and over until you're perfect at them.

A pretty impressive shmup by Konami. It reminds me of the Aleste series. It also has co-op.

A really fun text adventure with some funny artwork and dialogue. The game also has a lot of memorable music.

Another kusoge game filled with poor gameplay decisions based off a license and it's brutally hard. Even later Transformers media has referenced its infamy. Play it if you want a impossible feeling challenge.

A maze action game with many weapons to use. There's not much to say about it but it's fun :>

While it's been ported nowadays, this is still a neat block puzzle game to try if you like those on this console. you have to lift them and use them for going higher. It's pretty tricky and if you like it enough, it got remade on the PS1.

The very first game in the Nintendo Wars series. It's worth playing if you wanna see how the franchise started.

A 2D action game by Konami with very creepy sprite designs and an interesting overworld. Mostly forgotten in the west due to only getting the more modern rougelike game on modern consoles. Worth a go.

A very cruel game by Sunsoft where you'll be playing over and over again to even stand a chance to see the end. You'll probably need a guide if you want to not go insane. Despite that, it's got a legacy and is still ported to this day.

A game part of a very ambitious attempt of a series that ended up failing hard. It tries to do multiple gameplay styles. Whether or not you think it works well is up to you. It's a part of history that most seemed to be unaware of. Would recommend F_T_B's video on Youtube about the project.

Enix's first game and was a port of a computer game. A very simple game but a fun concept. It's only really hampered by it's very slow speed. Still worth a look at.

An odd release probably due to the success of the sequel. It's basically just the FDS version.

A good improvement on the first game with better level design and the whole game is co-op.

A prequel to Tower of Druaga that's now a puzzle platformer. Worth a look as the series is unfortunately underlooked here in the West.

While not my thing, this game is well liked in Japan. You first have to stop the express which was originally from a computer game. The next level becomes more open and top down and it's unfortunately got issues. It's a neat little game for 1985 once you learn how to beat it and be patient. Just don't play on the easiest difficulty.

Infamous kusoge by Sunsoft that's worth at least trying just to see how bad a lot of the game design is.

A very ambitious Zelda like game that tries many ideas and sort of fails at it at times but it's hard to deny the admiration of it all. It's worth at least playing a bit to see what it's like but if it's not for you, stick with the fun Arcade sequel. This was also remade on PS1.

The sequel to River City Ransom. It's got a new setting and still has the same gameplay as before with some new ideas here and there.

A good improvement over the previous Twinbee games and there is still fun co-op to be had, though the three player mode is sadly gone. The presentation is also amazing for a shmup of the time.

Despite not being a Japanese property, this was Japan only. It's pretty horrible sadly, with an awful attack, uninteresting level design, and just not fun at all.

A good port of a Konami Arcade game. Really fun if you have a friend to play as Winbee. Only real gripe is the last level is not too well balanced. If you like early shmups, this is one of the best.

Balloon Kid but starring Kitty White. They wouldn't get the original Balloon Kid till 2000 on the GBC. This game was also too hard for the target audience.

A crossover game with some questionable design choices but can still be pretty enjoyable just for the novelty of it all.

An interesting platformer worth playing but sadly held back by performance issues and some lackluster level design and bosses.

An ambitious Konami RPG that unfortunately didn't sell well.

Play this with 4 players for the most enjoyment.

A fun puzzle game by Konami, it can be a bit too easy for some though.

A 4 player fighting game that can be pretty fun and addicting though the framerate is poor.

It's now a platformer and it's really good. With some really fun level design. It can be a bit easy.

More Kunio-Kun. This one seems to be too easy for some so be wary of that.

An interesting text adventure game.

A popular game for children with some fun little minigames for the boss fights. It should be warned that you better know Japanese because the fan translation unintentionally made the final boss almost impossible.

Another crossover game but is now more of a simple level to level platformer. Fun game and even mixes it up sometimes.

A very interesting RPG that tried to not be like Dragon Quest. This has a remake on the Super Famicom.

A pretty standard and easy RPG but with the fun Goemon flare to it.

A port of an Arcade game where you throw balls at your opponents side to make sure you have less by the end of the timer. It's very challenging but you can also hold a tournament at a party even if there are better versions of this game nowadays. It's still a neat novelty of a game.

There's too many Kunio-Kun games I'm tired. IT'S BASKETBALL BUT COOL

An interesting sequel adding new improvements though it might be too easy for some.

A Konami game that's top down with mazelike level design. It won't be simple to reach the end of this one but there's fun to be had here.

The game is called Astro Robo Sasa on the Famicom. Pretty interesting game as you move around in the air using your gun shots and you can even play with a 2nd person.

An odd take for a sidescroller sequel making it top down. Worth a look if you're curious.

It's a Wagyan Land clone

An action side scroller that tries to have a lot of the levels be huge and easy to get lost in. It can be pretty fun despite Sunsoft still not reaching their high points yet. You might need a guide for it if you lack patience and make sure to remember the continue cheat otherwise it's back to the beginning.

One of the worst RPGs ever made. It needs to be seen to believe. It even got a Switch release due to how hated it has become.

A fun little puzzle game using the most popular Sanrio character at the time.

A decent platformer by Arc System Works.

A game similar to Metroid with RPG mechanics. Not perfect but might be a fun time for you if you can stick with it.

The only good Sumo game for the console.

Another Konami game that's a platformer with some unique mechanics. This is still that era where things can be cryptically hidden but this is still a nice little overlooked game.

A fun platformer that's best played with a friend if possible.

While not a good game, it's interesting for trying to attempt Space Harrier and has a very interesting theme to it with the many animals.

An action RPG with really good visuals. Gameplay will vary for some people.

Another Goemon RPG, not much to say.

Another Heracles game, not much to say, if you like the first well here's another.

A surprisingly fun licensed game by TOSE. It can be pretty difficult.

The most hated Jajamaru game but is an interesting platformer.

Similar to Itadaki Street, best played with friends.

A really fun car battler game that's pretty simple and short.

A Data East platformer using the McDonalds brand. It's got some interesting ideas involving the bombs and is a decent time.

Supposedly a Dragon Quest clone by Data East. It would start a series of games that we mostly never got, an interesting series.

An obscure sequel with some decent ideas. Worth a look.

Another game that tries to be similar to Space Harrier.

A fun puzzle game that you might have played on the GB

A somewhat unknown action game in the west. It has some RPG like mechanics and is worth a try if you've never heard of it.

Similar to Adventures of Lolo 2 in the US but with different and more difficult rooms to tackle.