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.

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 Though some might recommend you play a later rerelease if this is too outdated.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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

A fun and easy platformer that is unfortunately fatphobic.

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.

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

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.

Similar to Itadaki Street, best played with friends.

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

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.

An obscure action game that also has shmup sections. The difficulty is very inconsistent in this one.

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

It's a Wagyan Land clone

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

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

The most hated Jajamaru game but is an interesting platformer.

Jaleco copying Westone's homework.

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

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 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.

An interesting spinoff that feels more like a Rockman game.

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

A fun text adventure by Sunsoft.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

An RPG mixed with a shmup. The concept alone is interesting but be warned it has grinding.

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.

Another good port by Sunsoft.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

A game similar to Zelda 2 but lacks some of the quality from that game and is a more level by level thing.

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

A fun game if you like this series but sadly only in Japanese for now.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 series originated on the MSX. A fun action sidescroller if you have the patience for it.

A decent platformer by Arc System Works.

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

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

A fun platformer based off an anime.

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

Another game that tries to be similar to Space Harrier.

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.

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

Hope you know Japanese

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

The actual first game using a save feature on a cartridge.

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

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

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

A fun top down game with Bomberman like weapons.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Play this with 4 players for the most enjoyment.

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 decent Castlevania clone.

An interesting text adventure game.

Another Soccer game by Kunio-kun