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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Another crossover game but is now more of a simple level to level platformer. Fun game and even mixes it up sometimes.
A fun and easy platformer that is unfortunately fatphobic.
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.
A fun game if you like this series but sadly only in Japanese for now.
One of the rare instances of a decent TOSE and Bandai game. Just don't look up the game on Google.
The most hated Jajamaru game but is an interesting platformer.
A fun little puzzle game using the most popular Sanrio character at the time.
A compile puzzle game that came out right before their big Puzzle hit.
An ambitious Konami RPG that unfortunately didn't sell well.
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 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.
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 obscure sequel with some decent ideas. Worth a look.
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 sequel adding new improvements though it might be too easy for some.
An interesting sidescroller but can be punishing.
A short and easy action game by Natsume. Think of it like a lighter version of Shatterhand.
Another Goemon RPG, not much to say.
A decent platformer by Arc System Works.
It's now a platformer and it's really good. With some really fun level design. It can be a bit easy.
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.
More Kunio-Kun. This one seems to be too easy for some so be wary of that.
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.
More Kunio sports fun!
An action RPG with really good visuals. Gameplay will vary for some people.
An amazing action side scroller by Natsume. Good level design all around and is just really fun.
One of the most impressive shmups you'll find on the console. Be warned though it's really damn hard.
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
A cartridge version of a disk system game. A fun platformer with some creative ideas.
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.
An odd release probably due to the success of the sequel. It's basically just the FDS version.
A fun top down game with Bomberman like weapons.
There's too many Kunio-Kun games I'm tired. IT'S BASKETBALL BUT COOL
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.
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
3 months ago