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.
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A fun and easy platformer that is unfortunately fatphobic.
Another crossover game but is now more of a simple level to level platformer. Fun game and even mixes it up sometimes.
An interesting text adventure game but sadly no fan translation.
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.
One of the rare instances of a decent TOSE and Bandai game. Just don't look up the game on Google.
A compile puzzle game that came out right before their big Puzzle hit.
A fun game if you like this series but sadly only in Japanese for now.
The most hated Jajamaru game but is an interesting platformer.
An ambitious Konami RPG that unfortunately didn't sell well.
A fun little puzzle game using the most popular Sanrio character at the time.
A very fun platformer and you can even create your own character.
An amazing action side scroller by Natsume. Good level design all around and is just really fun.
An RPG mixed with a shmup. The concept alone is interesting but be warned it has grinding.
A very interesting RPG that tried to not be like Dragon Quest. This has a remake on the Super Famicom.
Similar to Cosmic Epsilon but better than it graphically, gameplay and even has a story.
A fun platformer based off an anime.
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.
An obscure action game that also has shmup sections. The difficulty is very inconsistent in this one.
An interesting platformer worth playing but sadly held back by performance issues and some lackluster level design and bosses.
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.
An interesting board game that reminds me of Dokapon Kingdom.
A pretty impressive shmup by Konami. It reminds me of the Aleste series. It also has co-op.
An interesting sequel adding new improvements though it might be too easy for some.
An obscure sequel with some decent ideas. Worth a look.
An odd release probably due to the success of the sequel. It's basically just the FDS version.
An interesting sidescroller but can be punishing.
A short and easy action game by Natsume. Think of it like a lighter version of Shatterhand.
A decent platformer by Arc System Works.
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 Goemon RPG, not much to say.
More Kunio-Kun. This one seems to be too easy for some so be wary of that.
It's now a platformer and it's really good. With some really fun level design. It can be a bit easy.
The blacksheep of the franchise but still a game worth checking out.
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.
One of the most impressive shmups you'll find on the console. Be warned though it's really damn hard.
An action RPG with really good visuals. Gameplay will vary for some people.
More Kunio sports fun!
A fun minigame collection as you also go walking around town helping out.
Really cool gameplay and cutscenes. The detailed movement can be a detriment but the game is still pretty fun once you get good.
Hope you know Japanese
An interesting strategy RPG and Enix's last published game. It sadly bombed hard.
A 4 player fighting game that can be pretty fun and addicting though the framerate is poor.
Similar to Itadaki Street, best played with friends.
It's a Wagyan Land clone
Another Soccer game by Kunio-kun
The best fighting game on the system with fun designs and simple gameplay that will keep you coming back.
There's too many Kunio-Kun games I'm tired. IT'S BASKETBALL BUT COOL
A fun top down game with Bomberman like weapons.
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.
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.
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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