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
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game
1990
Beat 'em up
Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The faithful NES adaptation of Konami's hit arcade beat 'em up lets players control all four Turtles in their quest to rescue April O'Neil from Shredder. Features cooperative multiplayer and signature pizza power-ups.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
1991
Beat 'em up
Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Turtles' ultimate NES adventure! Battle through 8 stages across NYC and airborne battleships to stop Krang and Shredder from lifting Manhattan into space.
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
1990
Platformer
Series: Chip 'n Dale
Based on the Disney animated series, this Capcom platformer lets players control Chip or Dale as they rescue their friend Gadget from the villainous Fat Cat. Features cooperative multiplayer and environmental puzzle-solving using throwable objects.
Bomberman
1985
Action
Series: Bomberman
The explosive classic! Strategically place bombs to blast through maze-like stages alone or challenge friends in the revolutionary battle mode.
Pac-Man
1984
Action
Series: Pac-Man
The arcade classic comes home! Guide Pac-Man through mazes while eating dots and avoiding ghosts Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde. Collect power pellets to turn the tables!
Battletoads
1991
Beat 'em up
Series: Battletoads
Brutal combo-based combat! Control Rash, Zitz and Pimple to rescue Princess Angelica from Dark Queen, battling through 13 punishing stages including the infamous Turbo Tunnel.
Disney's DuckTales
1989
Platformer
Series: DuckTales
Scrooge McDuck's treasure hunt adventure! Use his cane as a pogo stick across 5 non-linear stages like the Amazon and Transylvania to collect riches and outwit Flintheart Glomgold.
Disney's DuckTales 2
1993
Platformer
Series: DuckTales
Scrooge McDuck returns with enhanced pogo mechanics! Hunt for 5 ancient maps across new locations including Scotland and Niagara Falls to uncover the legendary Treasure of Atlantis.
Batman: The Video Game
1989
Action-Platformer
Series: Batman
Based on Tim Burton's film, battle through Gotham's underworld as Batman with batarangs, wall-jumps and the grappling gun to defeat The Joker's deadly schemes.
Battle City
1985
Shooter
Series: Battle City
Namco's 1985 tank combat game featuring cooperative two-player mode. Defend your eagle base while destroying enemy tanks across 35 stages with upgradable weapons and destructible environments.
Road Fighter
1985
Racing
Series: Road Fighter
Classic top-down racing game where you dodge traffic and race against time. Features 5 stages with increasing speed and challenging obstacles.
Dragon Quest
1986
RPG
Series: Dragon Quest
The game that defined Japanese RPGs, Dragon Quest (known as Dragon Warrior in North America initially) introduced core mechanics that became genre staples: turn-based combat, experience points, and equipment progression.
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
1987
RPG
Series: Dragon Quest
The first JRPG sequel expands the adventure with three playable descendants of Erdrick. Journey across continents to defeat the malevolent Hargon in this groundbreaking title that introduced party mechanics and ship travel to the genre.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
1988
RPG
Series: Dragon Quest
The epic conclusion to the Erdrick Trilogy, Dragon Quest III follows a young hero destined to defeat the archfiend Baramos. Featuring a revolutionary class system and expansive world, it set new standards for JRPGs and remains one of the most influential games in the genre.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
1990
RPG
Series: Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest IV is a landmark JRPG that introduced a revolutionary chapter-based narrative structure. The game follows multiple protagonists whose stories eventually converge in an epic quest to save the world from the evil Necrosaro.
Final Fantasy
1987
RPG
Series: Final Fantasy
The game that saved Square from bankruptcy and launched one of gaming's most iconic franchises. This NES classic established core RPG mechanics like the job system, turn-based battles, and an epic fantasy narrative.
Final Fantasy II
1988
RPG
Series: Final Fantasy
The groundbreaking sequel that reinvented JRPG mechanics, following four orphans in their rebellion against the Palamecian Empire. Introduced character progression through skill usage rather than levels, and pioneered narrative-driven storytelling in RPGs.
Final Fantasy III
1990
RPG
Series: Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy III introduced the revolutionary Job System that became a franchise staple. Four orphaned warriors of light embark on a quest to restore balance to a world threatened by the Cloud of Darkness, with 22 unique job classes to master.