

But a top twenty-five is a top twenty-five so let’s get to it. Whittling it down was a challenge as many of these titles are legends in their own right. Without the NES our beloved Nintendo likely would not have survived and with it likely the larger video game world, making a top twenty-five of this cornerstone of gaming all the more important.Įach of these titles could stand on its own but together they are nothing short of a tour de force that reshaped and refocused the art of gaming. Just like the best Gameboy Advance games of all time, the characters will always be remembered. The combination of quality developers and Nintendo’s in-house team created an absolute beast pumping out incredible titles and some of earth’s most recognizable characters.

Their games are full of depth, creativity and most of all they nail the mechanics, making them fun to play again and again.įrom its inception, in 1983 the importance of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES or Famicom, in its native Japan) was undeniable, rocking the gaming industry to its core and changing it forever. Whether you are new to gaming or rarely look away from a screen, there is virtually no chance you are unfamiliar with some of the best NES games and most iconic characters in gaming.įrom it’s humble roots as a card/toy company Nintendo developed itself into a gold mine of warm, approachable, and fun characters.
