NES Games Collection
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), released in 1983 in Japan and 1985 in North America, revolutionized the video game industry after the 1983 crash. This 8-bit console featured iconic games like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid that defined genres for decades to come. The NES used cartridges and introduced now-standard concepts like save functionality (through battery-backed memory) and scrolling screens. Its distinctive gray box design with front-loading cartridge slot became iconic. Nintendo's strict quality control through the 'Seal of Quality' helped rebuild consumer trust in gaming. The console sold over 60 million units worldwide and established Nintendo as the dominant force in gaming throughout the late 1980s. Many consider the NES era as the beginning of modern video gaming, with its library containing numerous titles still regarded as all-time classics.
All NES Games
Mega Man 3
1990
Action-Platformer
Series: Mega Man
The Blue Bomber's third adventure introduces sliding mechanics, Rush the robotic dog companion, and eight new Robot Masters with improved weapon energy management across 14 action-packed stages.
Mega Man 4
1991
Action-Platformer
Series: Mega Man
The Blue Bomber returns to face a mysterious new enemy, Dr. Cossack, and his eight Robot Masters. Introduces the Mega Buster charge shot and the first appearance of Eddie, the item-delivery robot.
Mega Man 5
1992
Action-Platformer
Series: Mega Man
In this NES installment, Mega Man must uncover the mystery behind Proto Man's apparent betrayal while battling eight new Robot Masters. Introduces the Mega Buster charge shot and Beat the bird companion who assists in combat.
Mega Man 6
1993
Action-Platformer
Series: Mega Man
The final NES installment in the original Mega Man series introduces the Rush Adaptor system, allowing Mega Man to combine with his canine companion for new abilities. Dr. Wily frames Mr. X to disguise another robot uprising across eight challenging stages.
The Legend of Zelda
1986
Action-Adventure
Series: The Legend of Zelda
The groundbreaking action-adventure that defined open-world gaming. As Link, explore Hyrule freely to rescue Princess Zelda from Ganon, collecting items and uncovering secrets.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
1987
Action RPG
Series: The Legend of Zelda
The radical sequel to The Legend of Zelda transforms the formula with side-scrolling combat, RPG-style leveling, and magic spells. Link ventures through Hyrule to awaken Princess Zelda from an eternal sleep while preventing Ganon's resurrection.
Ninja Gaiden
1988
Action-Platformer
Series: Ninja Gaiden
The punishing action-platformer starring Ryu Hayabusa on a quest to avenge his father. Introduces cinematic cutscenes and wall-climbing mechanics to the genre.
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
1990
Action-Platformer
Series: Ninja Gaiden
Ryu Hayabusa returns to battle an ancient evil wielding the Chaos Sword, introducing shadow clones and wall-climbing mechanics across 7 punishing stages with cinematic cutscenes.
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom
1991
Action-Platformer
Series: Ninja Gaiden
Ryu Hayabusa faces his greatest challenge aboard a cursed battleship, introducing energy-based special attacks and a life bar system across 7 biomechanical stages with enhanced cinematic storytelling.
Renegade
1987
Beat 'em up
Series: Renegade
The precursor to Double Dragon that established the urban beat-'em-up formula. Battle through 4 districts of New York using punches, kicks, and throws against street gangs.
River City Ransom
1989
Beat 'em up
Series: Kunio-kun
This groundbreaking hybrid combines street brawling with RPG elements as Kunio and Riki fight through gangs to rescue Kyoko, featuring an open city to explore, shops to upgrade stats, and co-op gameplay.
Super Dodge Ball
1988
Action
Series: Kunio-kun
Kunio and his delinquent squad face international teams in this hyper-violent dodgeball adaptation, featuring special throws, court hazards, and RPG-like character stats across 12 global arenas.
Nintendo World Cup
1990
Action
Series: Kunio-kun
This over-the-top soccer adaptation features brutal slide tackles, super shots, and RPG-style team customization across 16 international teams and 7 stadium types with varying terrain effects.
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
1987
Action-Adventure
Series: Castlevania
The second installment in the Castlevania series introduces RPG elements to the franchise. Players control Simon Belmont as he searches for Dracula's body parts to break a curse in this nonlinear adventure with a day-night cycle.
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
1989
Action-Platformer
Series: Castlevania
This prequel to the original Castlevania features branching paths and multiple playable characters - Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, Grant Danasty, and Alucard - in the 15th century battle against Dracula's resurrection.
Duck Hunt
1984
Light Gun Shooter
Series: Duck Hunt
The iconic light gun shooter that defined a generation, featuring the NES Zapper peripheral. Players shoot flying ducks with the laughing dog becoming one of gaming's most recognizable characters.
Ice Climber
1985
Platformer
Series: Ice Climber
Ice Climber is a platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES. Players control Popo and Nana, two Inuit climbers who must scale 32 mountains to recover stolen vegetables from a condor. The game features cooperative multiplayer and unique ice-breaking mechanics.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1989
Action-Platformer
Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The first TMNT game for NES puts you in control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they battle through New York City to rescue April O'Neil and defeat the evil Shredder. Features unique abilities for each turtle and vehicle stages.