Famicom Games you should try out
This is a revised version of an older list with descriptions and just being possibly better. Hope this gets you to try out some cool 8-bit titles regardless of the quality. There are some bad ones but everywhere can witness some kusoge every once in a while.
*Note I have not played every game on here so comment if mistakes were made.
*Note I have not played every game on here so comment if mistakes were made.
150 Games
The best fighting game on the system with fun designs and simple gameplay that will keep you coming back.
A fun puzzle game that you might have played on the GB
An ambitious Konami RPG that unfortunately didn't sell well.
Really cool gameplay and cutscenes. The detailed movement can be a detriment but the game is still pretty fun once you get good.
An interesting sidescroller but can be punishing.
Another crossover game but is now more of a simple level to level platformer. Fun game and even mixes it up sometimes.
An obscure action game that also has shmup sections. The difficulty is very inconsistent in this one.
More of the same but this time the fan translation isn't bad.
An interesting spinoff that feels more like a Rockman game.
A series originated on the MSX. A fun action sidescroller if you have the patience for it.
Jaleco copying Westone's homework.
A very interesting 2 player text adventure game mostly known for the hard to find vulgar message found in the credits. Would not recommend playing alone.
A game similar to Zelda 2 but lacks some of the quality from that game and is a more level by level thing.
A fun little puzzle game using the most popular Sanrio character at the time.
A fun and easy platformer that is unfortunately fatphobic.
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 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 fun platformer that's best played with a friend if possible.
More Kunio sports fun!
A pretty impressive shmup by Konami. It reminds me of the Aleste series. It also has co-op.
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.
More Megami Tensei, more hard gameplay and awesome designs. It also has a Super Famicom remake.
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.
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.
It's now a platformer and it's really good. With some really fun level design. It can be a bit easy.
A very fun platformer and you can even create your own character.
An RPG mixed with a shmup. The concept alone is interesting but be warned it has grinding.
A good improvement on the first game with better level design and the whole game is co-op.
A fun game if you like this series but sadly only in Japanese for now.
A port of a computer game that's infamous for how botched it was. It's got a lot of bad game design like instant death traps. Only recommended if you wanna see how bad it is.
A port of the Arcade game and it's pretty good. Fans of Gradius and Salamander should play this if they haven't.
There's too many Kunio-Kun games I'm tired. IT'S BASKETBALL BUT COOL
A really fun car battler game that's pretty simple and short.
One of the most impressive shmups you'll find on the console. Be warned though it's really damn hard.
A really fun text adventure with some funny artwork and dialogue. The game also has a lot of memorable music.
A fun platformer based off an anime.
A very interesting RPG that tried to not be like Dragon Quest. This has a remake on the Super Famicom.
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.
An interesting board game that reminds me of Dokapon Kingdom.
An amazing action side scroller by Natsume. Good level design all around and is just really fun.
An action RPG with really good visuals. Gameplay will vary for some people.
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.
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.
Another Soccer game by Kunio-kun
More Kunio-Kun. This one seems to be too easy for some so be wary of that.
A game with ideas used from a cancelled Mega Drive game. It has multiple endings, top down gameplay and even a level order you can choose.
A 4 player fighting game that can be pretty fun and addicting though the framerate is poor.
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.
The actual first game using a save feature on a cartridge.
If you liked the first one, you should enjoy this too.
3 Comments
Awesome list!! Sorry to be super nitpicky but a Shogi game was actually the first famicom game to have a save function - super weird right? Here's a source which should be able to be able to be auto-translated into English: https://magmix.jp/post/69839 Here's the backloggd link! https://www.backloggd.com/games/morita-kazuo-no-shogi/
Love the list! i really wanna check out Yokai Club!
Love the list! i really wanna check out Yokai Club!
@Dalaamclouds
seems the source I used was wrong about the saving thing, sorry. It's been fixed now. Thank you for letting me know.
seems the source I used was wrong about the saving thing, sorry. It's been fixed now. Thank you for letting me know.
Angel_Arle
4 months ago