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
Tiny Toon Adventures
1991
Platformer
Series: Tiny Toon Adventures
Tiny Toon Adventures is a 1991 platformer based on the animated series. Players control Buster Bunny as he runs, jumps, and bounces through six cartoon-themed worlds to rescue his kidnapped friends from Montana Max. Features signature moves like the Super Dash and cartoon-style transformations.
Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland
1993
Platformer
Series: Tiny Toon Adventures
A zany platformer featuring Buster Bunny and friends through 18 cartoon-inspired levels to stop Montana Max's latest scheme in Acme Acres.
The Little Mermaid
1991
Platformer
Series: The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is a platform game developed and published by Capcom for the NES in 1991. Based on Disney's animated film, players control Ariel as she swims through underwater stages, uses her tail to attack enemies, and searches for hidden treasures.
10-Yard Fight
1985
Sports
Series: 10-Yard Fight
One of the earliest American football video games, featuring simplified 1-player vs CPU gameplay where players control the quarterback advancing downfield in 10-yard increments.
Prince of Persia
1992
Platformer
Series: Prince of Persia
A cinematic platformer where players control an unnamed prince who must escape deadly dungeons, solve puzzles, and defeat the evil vizier Jaffar to rescue the princess within 60 minutes.
Circus Charlie
1984
Action
Series: Circus Charlie
A classic arcade-style action game where players control Charlie the clown through six circus acts, including lion jumping, tightrope walking, and trapeze swinging.
Magic Jewelry
1990
Puzzle
Series: Magic Jewelry
A tile-matching puzzle game where players align colorful gems to make them disappear. Features competitive 2-player mode and progressively faster falling speeds.
Dig Dug
1985
Action
Series: Dig Dug
Classic arcade maze game where players control Dig Dug to defeat enemies by inflating them with air or dropping rocks. Features iconic enemies Pooka and Fygar across multiple underground levels.
Mappy
1984
Action
Series: Mappy
This arcade classic features police mouse Mappy chasing cat burglars through multi-story buildings to recover stolen goods. Players bounce on trampolines, avoid enemy cats, and collect treasures across 48 increasingly difficult stages.