An interesting text adventure game but sadly no fan translation.

It's Arkanoid again so if you enjoyed the first, you'll enjoy this too.

A compile puzzle game that came out right before their big Puzzle hit.

If you know Japanese, play this just to be amazed at how it's one of the hardest games on the system.

While this did come out here as Bases Loaded, this original Famicom version is infamous for how buggy it is. Despite that, it still sold well and disappointed many Japanese players.

One of the worst games on the system that should be played just for that reason.

This game took over like a decade for someone to actually beat it.

Honestly you should just play this one so you can see the "Show up you gays" line. Though with how poorly thought out this game is, you might need save states to even make it that far.

A game made by Compile that is infamous for not following the source material at all. You control three characters at the same time and it's not fun at all. One of the more notable kusoge games.

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.

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.

This is like the only Badminton game on the system. It's made by Pax Softnica who would later do Mother 1 and a couple of the Hamtaro games.

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.

One of Micronics worst games on the system. It's so bad I couldn't even finish it and I actually enjoyed the manga.

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 mediocre fighting game but notable for being one of the more interesting ones of the time.

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.

If you like Xevious, you might like this with a level based structure and many cryptic ways to complete levels along with some tough difficulty. Only hardcore Xevious fans will probably enjoy it but it's still very interesting regardless.

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 2D action sidescroller with many interesting ideas but doesn't always have the best design.

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.

Another game that tries to be similar to Space Harrier.

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.

A top down game where you dig holes to trap bad guys. It's a pretty simple game with the only real design flaw is dying means losing possibly minutes of progress.

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.

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.

A port by Sunsoft that's better than the one Tengen made. This is usually regarded as one of the better games Sunsoft did before Metafight.

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

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.

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.

Similar to our Adventures of Lolo 3 but different and more difficult.

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

An interesting RPG by Westone with combat that reminds me of the Wonder Boy games.

A very odd game that really has nothing to do with what it's based on. Not good but funny.

A very weird action game that has nothing to do with the first game. Odd.

Hope you know Japanese

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

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

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 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.

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

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

An interesting strategy RPG and Enix's last published game. It sadly bombed hard.

I just want you all to suffer like I did with this game lol. The ad for it is pretty cool though. (ok it probably isn't but I LIKED IT!!)

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

Another Goemon RPG, not much to say.

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.

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.

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

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.

One of the rare instances of a decent TOSE and Bandai game. Just don't look up the game on Google.

Not a good game but an interesting part of the series no one ever seems to talk about. It's based off an Anime adaption (you might have seen its wtf take on Bomberman)

Play this with 4 players for the most enjoyment.

A fun top down game with Bomberman like weapons.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

An interesting text adventure game.

A sequel to 3D World Runner. It's pretty much the same game but a bit better.

It's interesting for the unique content but that's about it.

More Kunio sports fun!

The only good Sumo game for the console.

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

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 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.

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

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

Another good port by Sunsoft.

Worth trying if you prefer the Arcade style over what the MD version did.

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

It's a Wagyan Land clone

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

A fun minigame collection as you also go walking around town helping out.

A fun text adventure by Sunsoft.

While it's more known for the infamous cover that disappointed many players, this is still a decent little game that feels like it could have been done on a computer of the time. It's not anything amazing but an interesting little title.

Similar to Itadaki Street, best played with friends.

A decent Castlevania clone.

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

The most hated Jajamaru game but is an interesting platformer.

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.

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

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

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 very interesting shmup that tries to have time travel. It's not even a full on shmup as it also has moments where you walk around in areas blasting enemies. It's flawed but quite intriguing of a game.

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

A decent platformer by Arc System Works.

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 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.

Similar to Cosmic Epsilon but better than it graphically, gameplay and even has a story.

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