Top 10 BEST NES Games!

[@dowey]

Can we next have your top 20 WORST NES games? loved the vid thank you!!

[@Ziggy405]

dowey I second that.

[@richeeskullz]

Nope

[@fileerausveitsi]

yes Yes YES YEEEEEEEEEEEES!

[@jonkuch8726]

It is cool to see how special these games are to you. A lot of top game lists I see today are just variations of the best games. I don't mind that but I like it when someone does a list of good games that are also special to them and have stories to go with them.

[@dotheevolution78]

I love how you have these great memories with your Grandfather. I was always at my grandparents growing up. My Grandfather was an amazing person in my life and sadly he passed away in 2012, a year to the day of my daughter's birth. But I have all these great memories of him and I tell my kids about him all the time. Great list bud... all solid games.

[@Palalubong]

Just recently came across your channel and I’m addicted already. I’m 41 so can fully appreciate the retro games you’re talking about. Thanks for this content, the nostalgia makes me feel warm inside. Keep up the good work.

[@Dirtybob23]

TNMT 1. Got to love that game. TNMT was life back then.

[@kennymorrissey2306]

My favourite memory of Mario 3 was seeing it in the movie The Wizard. We didn’t get the big commercials or Nintendo Power in Ireland. To find out what new games were out we had to go to the video store or Toymaster. When I seen it in The Wizard myself and my brother went bezerk. We’re 40 now and it’s still our fav game.

[@kaio0777]

10.pac man 9.super Mario bros 8.contra 7.batman 6.castlevina 5.ninja gaiden 4. Earthbound beginnings 3.mega man 2 2.zelda 1.mario bros 3

[@pizzalover346]

Sorry to say but unless you're from Japan Earthbound Beginnings (Known as Mother at the time) was not on the NES

[@The90sAreRad]

Please do more of these. ❤️

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Really enjoyed all of your personal stories with the games. I could see you going back in time man. That's what these games are all about. Wonderful memories. Thanks for all the work you put into this!!

[@Randhrick]

Perfect video to watch during lunch! Can't wait for your top 20 SNES :) Jay should do a top 20 Genesis, cause he was the Genesis guy :P Hahahah that special description for norm's wife actually made me laugh loudly at work :P

[@Roxxxxxxxbottttter]

"Everyone knows Mega Man.". "I don't know Mega Man.".

[@randomninja]

I loved this video! I always like to hear what games you guys like, but the nostalgia stories really make it special. We didn't have an NES, but anytime I was somewhere that did, I played it as much as I could! Great video! Can't wait for the SNES list!

[@reneeclark4871]

Actually I regretted posting . I'll go to a flea market and since I found this channel my friends and I are trying to get caught up on the episodes. Your channel's brought us back together. Thank you!

[@victoroliveira3256]

Man all these games bring back memories a happy time for me for sure, thanks for the nostalgia brother I appreciate it.

[@CAMfidence]

Oh please make more of these, this was an incredible series!

[@HerpDerpWalrus]

That story about your grandmother was really cute

[@JRHockney]

I love the way you approached your decisions here! It inspired me to really think about my own list. Here my top 10 best games for combining gameplay, fun, and nostalgia as a kid in the 80s and 90s: 10. Mike Tysons Punchout: Just barely pushed Contra off the list but I have better memories with it even if I don't have the reaction time to get very far anymore. Love that Jogging song. 9. Solar Jetman: Almost put this one higher because it has just about everything I love in an NES game...but the brutal last boss run kinda hurt it. Blaster Master would have taken its place on the list but I didn't play it till my 20s so too little nostalgia 8. Castlevania 2 Simons quest: Yeah I'm one of those weirdos but its all about the nostalgia, exploration, and freedom it offered across the Transylvania countryside. For all its flaws, I still have better memories than with 1 and 3 eventhough they are better games. Its kind of the first Metroidvania and I've been addicted to those ever since. Bloody Tears is still my favorite Castlevania song.. 7. Super Mario 2: Such mysterious levels for a Mario game...so much wtf factor when I first played it...such great memories... 6. Zelda: Beat both quests. Great memories. Overall I like Crystalis better but I have little to no Nostalgia with it since I didn't play it until my 20s so it doesn't make this list. 5. Mega Man 2: So much fun and great memories, I played Mega man 3 too late in my NES gaming to make this list 4. River City Ransom: So much fun and RPG freedom and I ultimately like this approach to a fighting game better than double dragon series 3. Double Dragon 2: The atmosphoere and Nostalgia factor still beat out River City Ransom for this list. Best 2 player memories I have 2. Ninja Gaiden 1 and 2: What can I say, I got caught in the 80s Ninja Craze and I like these too equally to decide. Both incredible stories for their time. The first game Wins nostaglia here while the second wins gameplay. Same amount of fun for both even if Ninja Gaiden 1 was much more frustrating...I'm mean come on, what kind of a game makes you suffer the last 3 levels just cause you died on one of the 3 end boss battles!..but still. Ninja Gaiden 3 was awesome too but just couldn't count it among these two the same way. 1. Super Mario 3: No surprises here. This game even surpassed the insane hype..thats just not suppose to happen! While my nostalgia factor is QUITE as high on this as some of the others on the list, its just too darn awesome.

[@3DSage]

wow just discovered your channel and subscribed! Really great work.

[@wildy4430]

Thank you for these videos, keep up the great work, you guys make the difference between a shite day and a good un

[@harrimanpd]

Great show Billy. Nice to see some different games on a top 20. It's time for me to finally beat Ninja Gaiden. I've gotten so close.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

I could sit here and pick my nose or... watch this brand new video.

[@the1ucidone]

I love this channel. I'm so glad you chose Mega Man 3. Great video man. Games of note that are my favorite that you might enjoy as well; 1. Solstice 2. Solomon's Key 3. Solar Jetman

[@Neffets]

Cool list. All great games. Of games you didn't mention, some of my favs are Snake Rattle N Roll, Solstice, and Mega Man 1. MM1 is mostly nostalgic. It was the first game I got other than the bundled Mario and TMNT. Keep up the good work!

[@sprung5062]

billy this is the very best video you have ever done, you are speaking from the heart and you came across great, i really like watching this video and everything else , cant wait for anything you guys are in, i feel like yall are family and i know you guys personally by now,, :)

[@TristunYTAccount]

Great video. Loved that little nod to an old episode with Norms wife not knowing what mega man was😂 keep it up dude

[@DavetheNESGuy]

It's nice to see someone admit that SMB3 is their favorite. It's just so good, words can't describe it. Thanks for sharing your top 20!

[@jeffrytessier5274]

Love this dude. Very nostalgic memories. I feel same. I have to add RYGAR, because my dad and I kept the system on overnight to make sure we could continue the next day! And we beat it.

[@smeepUCA]

I have so much nostalgia for the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles... I could never figure out how to get passed the turtle van section but it was so good. Still havent finished it to this day.

[@ThisIsPete]

Great pair of vids, Billy, keep it up. I am probably the only person interested in this, but I'd love to see your favourite Atari ST games. I know a lot of computer games from that era were inferior console/arcade ports, but I still have some very fond memories of some ST (or at least computer) exclusives -- I shared a pic of my collection on Twitter a week or two ago, consisting of pretty much all the games (as in, the actual same boxed copies!) I grew up with, and I still enjoy breaking a bunch of them out, especially stuff like the Psygnosis games.

[@DeathSycthe02]

Yes would love to hear about snes and genesis. love hearing about your grandparents. reminds me of all the old great generation. time is a sad thing. Keep inspiring thanks.

[@Nodsbane]

Great list. Glad it wasn't full of all the regular games you'd see on this kind of list.

[@seaweedlizard8945]

Hello from Sweden! Great list! Pls do your top20 Genesis games👍 Love your show btw

[@JFlickinger82]

I love videos like this because they are very genuine and the childhood memories are easy to relate to. I'd love to see more videos like it, and any system or topic would be fine. As for my top 10, I'm using a similar list of games I like and grew up with and not necessarily the best NES games, and I'm excluding the mario games because that would just take up 3 slots. In no particular order: 1. Iron Tank 2. Castlevania 2 3. Megaman 2 4. Disney's Adventures in the Magic Kingdom 5. The Legend of Zelda 6. Legacy of the Wizard 7. Monster Party 8. Tetris 9. Contra 10. Punch Out

[@WolfsDE]

SNES, Genesis, TG16, Gameboy, GBA, N64, Master System, PS1, PS2, GameCube, Wii.....would love to see top (favorite) 20 lists for all of them. I can't believe I actually got this notification. I rarely get them for this channel. I agree with vdgjolly, it is good to see the love for the games show through. I would love to see the others follow suit and do something like this. It helps us get to know who you guys are beyond just the fart and poop jokes and game chasing. (Not that there is a problem with that, just saying, it is nice to see more of who you guys are).

[@BlaizeV]

Loved this list and 2 videos. Very genuine.

[@SeanShank87]

Great list! I like this series. Make Jay do one!

[@ManBurningTTV]

I would defiantly like to see a top 20 SNES list from you as well. This was a great watch. And I'm on team Mega Man 3 over MM2 as well, even though they are both fantastic games! Probably because I was in the same boat a you, played MM3 first and then went back to play 2 after. Top 10 NES games in no order would be: Battletoads, Bubble Bobble, Castlevania, Journey to Silius, Super C, Mario 3, TMNT 1, 2, 3 and Mega man 3

[@loohole81]

I would definitely like to see Top 20 Snes and Megadrive vids. What about Top 20 Arcade games, Top 20 games from rare and obscure consoles, Top 10 console controllers and Top 10 console and game innovations. Great vid, more please, great channel.

[@PupCub]

Wow, the TMNT stuff made me tear up! The sounds, the graphics, the nostalgia! *sigh* Great job man!

[@Hijynx87]

Yeah man, Make this a series for all consoles. Have the rest of the crew make their top 20 as well!

[@larryfisher2670]

Thanks Billy! Always dig the videos

[@Grover1234]

10. Donkey Kong Classics (had all three of the DK games) 09. Double Dragon 08. TMNT 07. TMNT 2 06. Kirby's Adventure (didn't play it as a kid growing up cause I never got to play it but I did later on in my teen to adult years) 05. Sesame Street 123/ABC (LOVED this game cause of it having my favorite characters of all time Sesame Street Muppets) 04. Super Mario Bros. 2 03. Win, Loose or Draw (Really fun yeah the grapics weren't all the great but still fond memories of playing this with my friends and family) 02. Duck Hunt (can't remember if I had that on my 11-20 NES games but still good game to play especially if you had it with the Super Mario Bros.) 01. Super Mario Bros. 3 (Yes same here LOVE this game played it every time I had a chance to play it. One of my best memories) I would love to see you do a top 20 SNES and Genesis too. Great Top 10 list of NES games

[@brockthe80sdude60]

Get your Super Nintendo list done billy! Really enjoyed this mini series

[@dueliyox4603]

Beautiful List + great reasons to back up your personal reasons! as well.

[@winky1751]

The thing with moving the controller...We ALL know someone who did that. Great Top 20! Cheers!

[@jook13]

Awesome list.... contra is by far my number 1. I have played it sp much I can just blow through it. I have come so close to a no death run so many times.... I'll get it one of these days...

[@ScubaDiverPicker]

Great video. I guessed most of them right lol. I'd love to see a SUPER NINTENDO version of this list.

[@ulissesvillegas8395]

i like this series

[@imalfunction]

Great top 20, definitely do a SNES and/or Genesis video next :p

[@megadan2988]

awesome list billy, seems like u were pretty close with your grandma and i think thats awesome that u guys played mario together. Thats what video games are all about

[@NESADDICT]

Billy, do your self a favor and beat Castlevania. Also amazing job on the video!

[@alw0378]

Great video, brought back a lot of memories.

[@reneeclark4871]

Because I've came across your channel and have me remembering all the good time's I had gaming, I'll have to buy a nes.

[@TheGameChasers]

You should

[@willywampa84]

Great video! Super Mario Bros. 3 would also be my #1, I played that thing to death and is something I can go back to at any time and have just as much fun. Now I'm able to share the experience with my young kids!

[@MartinBarreby]

Great list! Love the first Turtles game so much because of nostalgi as well. :)

[@blastedmcgraw152]

Would love more lists! Genesis, SNES...whatever you’re familiar with!

[@Linkclouds.]

Yes I would very much like to see your top 20 snes and genesis games since I didn't grew up with the nes. I also did enjoyed your nostalgia segments because you remind me why I also enjoyed playing video games with my family. And yes Super Mario Bros 3 is the best NES game hands down. But I grew up with the GBA version so that one is my personal favorite.

[@xturtlenerdx4361]

It would be dope to see your top 20 lists for SNES, N64, and Gameboy/Gameboy Color as well.

[@HerpDerpWalrus]

Billy if you did a stream where you finish all your old NES games you never finished I would totally watch it

[@TheGameChasers]

Not a bad idea

[@shane3674]

I would totally love to see more like this. I think Mega Man 2-4 are some of the best games on the NES.

[@theneondino]

I'd love to see you do a Genesis list. Would be interesting to see what you'd pick!

[@andrewthompson1405]

Hey Billy you should start a series called an old chode goes back and beats games from his childhood love you man awesome video awesome list

[@hulud99]

Yes, PLEASE more of these! Chode.

[@PrinceDavid]

My Mega Man 2 Memories - also rented, didn't own it right away. Remember my cousins from 10 hours away out of town came in on Thanksgiving while i was just sitting playing Wily stage 2. I know how you feel with irreplaceable memories the game is so good

[@darrencullen8015]

really great videos. well done you are made for this!! very entertaining personality love this stuff well done!

[@TheGameChasers]

Thanks so much!

[@angelus4282]

Missed out on owning an NES as a kid, though every friend and cousin I had owned one! Since about this time last year, I've been filling that missing part of my childhood, which is why most of the titles on my list (obvious choices though they may seem) are relatively new to me. 10) Ninja Gaiden. The latest amendment to my list, this game was fun from the moment I first turned it on. Right now, I'm stuck on the Act III boss, and I've heard countless tales of how it only gets harder from there, but I love it. And you're right.... Unlimited continues = NO EXCUSES. 9) Dr. Mario. Of all the games on the list, this has to be the one I struggle the most with its placement. How can you not love figuring out how to eliminate all those pesky viruses? I find this game highly addictive, and have devoted countless hours to playing it, but there is one other puzzle game out there that I love more. 8) Metroid. This one should be higher, but I haven't yet devoted enough time to beating it. It's one of those games where I've conquered the SNES sequel first (and Super Metroid is one of that system's very best games!) The Brinstar theme is one of my favorite NES tracks. 7) Tetris. Probably the most glaring omission from both the Virtual Console and the NES Classic, Tetris is a timeless classic, and the ultimate puzzle game. There have been countless revisions and off-shoots, but you can't go wrong with the original. 6) Punch-Out!!. Regardless of whether your skills bring you to a championship bout with Mike Tyson or with Mr. Dream, the exhilaration of triumph cannot be expressed with words. I can remember as a kid being so frustrated because I couldn't get any further than Piston Honda in the Minor Circuit. 5) Super Mario Bros. Like most who were kids in the mid to late 1980's, SMB was my introduction to Nintendo. It wasn't until I got Super Mario All-Stars for the SNES that I was able to beat it (the Hammer Bros. on World 8-3 ALWAYS killed me). Now, it's so familiar that it takes me about 5 minutes. Love that Castle theme. 4) Castlevania. Though almost everyone I knew had an NES, no one had Castlevania. So it wasn't until last year that I finally played it. One of the hardest games I've encountered (so far), and the hardest one that I've actually beaten. I've since gone through and beaten Castlevania 2 and Super Castlevania 4. 3) The Legend of Zelda. In terms of childhood nostalgia, no other NES game fits the bill quite like this one. Every time I play it, I am instantly transported back to 1988 in the basement of my best friend's house. The Dungeon theme still haunts my dreams occasionally. I never was able to play it long enough to get far, and so made it a mission to finally complete the task... which I did last July. 2) Mega Man 2. My favorite entry in my favorite NES franchise. The soundtrack is the greatest of any video game ever. And how can you not love using the Metal Blades? Again, this was a game (and a franchise) which I had either limited or no experience with until a year ago. I credit Mega Man 2 with being the game which reignited my passion for gaming. It is perfection. For all these reasons and more, it's my 2nd favorite NES game, but that's only because of.... 1) Super Mario Bros. 3. I don't think anyone who is experienced with the NES needs convincing of this game's greatness. Like The Legend of Zelda, I still remember where I was the first time I played it. It was one of the first NES games I ever beat, and is the one I go back to the most often.

[@joegoesretro]

If I remember right, you've said your first video game experience was with an Atari computer. I'd love to hear a list of your favorites there. Just just for the memories. Of course, an Atari 2600 list would also be fun, at least for me.

[@MarshallMathersthe7th]

I did not expect Gremlins 2 lol! I happen to have that game, i bought it at one of those stupid pawnshops because i tought it looked like fun haha. Maybe i should give it a try again.

[@pizzamon795]

The TMNT I had as a kid always glitched out on me, I was so close to beating it a few times and it glitched so bad I could not make out the screen.

[@wildsmiley]

Billy your #1 favorite NES game is the same as mine. Super Mario Bros. 3 is also my #1 all time favorite video game. Of all the NES games I played and loved as a kid that make me nostalgic today, none can compare to SMB3.

[@residentvania7733]

Great choices. So many great games on the Nes. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@tophin3773]

I would totally love to see a top 20 Sega Genesis games list!!

[@TheWasabi111]

Great video as always billy, these are my top 10 nes games~ 10(Archon) 9(mike tysons punch out) 8(Jaws) 7(double dragon) 6(gun smoke) 5(super Mario bros) 4(super Mario bros2) 3(super Mario Bros3) 2(bubble bobble) 1(legend of Zelda)

[@patrickdoyle2124]

Great vid! Well done. I'd love to see your top SNES games. What's that V tattoo? Is that from the 80s miniseries? If so, you stole my idea for a tat! My Top 10 NES Games: 10. Zelda 2 09. A Boy and his Blob 08. Punch Out 07. Total Recall (def gets a bad rap) 06. Duck Tails 05. Batman 04. Super Mario1 03. Super Mario 3 02. Super Mario 2 01. Metroid

[@bxgeo5180]

Awesome list. Now I wanna go and look for gremlins 2 lol. Hope you do a top ten snes soon. My top 10 for nes 1. Super Mario Bros.3 2. Legend of Zelda 3. Metroid 4. Mega man 2 5. Contra 6. Double Dragon 2 7. Tmnt 2 8. Batman 9. Castlevania 10. Ninja Gaiden

[@lesterrr12312]

i mean you're probably already making "Favorite SNES Games" list so i won't suggest that, but the SEGA Genesis list would be very interesting!

[@lunarvania8073]

BRTD 2005 I wish but wont happen....Billy is super salty about the Sega Genesis.

[@Hayden_O]

I loved the way you revealed Mega Man 3 in this video! I prefer that over Mega Man 2 as well, even though they're both great!

[@DanDoesGame]

I was wondering why the video was blurry and then i realized it was 720p..........lol Great video though, I was waiting for the 2nd part :)

[@imafatwhiteguy]

Id love to hear your top SNES games! There's 2 games that mean alot to me i think. One would be The Legend of Zelda on NES as i remember being like 4 years old and watching my mom play the heck out of that game! Another one is Amagon for the NES as well! My mom use to play the crap out of it and it was fun watching her beat the game finally :D! I like how nostalgia played a factor in your list :)!

[@jeffwilliams4619]

Billy and jay would be perfect to dress up as "the trailer park boys " . Jay as Julian of course :) haha too good !

[@mynameisdudge]

My Top 10 NES Games: 10. Excitebike 9. Kirbys Adventure 8. Metroid 7. Super Mario Bros 3 6. Panic Restaurant 5. Castlevania 4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3. The Legend of Zelda 2. Battletoads 1. Super Mario Bros

[@shadjuice]

The first TMNT would be in my top 10 too. Great vid

[@linkmaster6486]

Will you be doing Super Nintendo and N64 next? I love these kinds of videos, they help me discover new old games that look interesting.

[@TheGameChasers]

Snes for sure. N64 probably not. Mario and zelda number 1 and 2. Wouldnt be an interesting list.

[@linkmaster6486]

The Game Chasers - Ok cool thanks for replying 😊

[@mediaglitch]

I saw you play Ninja Gaiden and you're pretty awesome at it. Great list.

[@michaelsegal3558]

Some of my favourite NES games are Arkanoid, Ice Climber, Gyruss, all 5 Mario Bros. games (Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 1,2&3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 (Japan)) and all 4 Donkey Kong games (Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Donkey Kong 3 & Donkey Kong Jr. Math) also Urban Champion, Balloon Fight, Lode Runner, Millipede, Excitebike, DuckTales, Track & Field 1, Clu Clu Land, Popeye, Wrecking Crew, all 3 Tetris games 1,2 and the Tengen version (which is two player optional unlike the NES version), Bignose The Caveman, Defender 2, Adventure Island, Adventures Of Dino-Riki, Lunar Pool, Kung Fu, Blaster Master, City Connection, Dig Dug 2: Trouble In Paradise, TMNT 2: The Arcade Game, Elevator Action, Dr. Mario, Pinball, Pinbot, High Speed, Marble Madness and Joust, just to name a few of my favourite NES games

[@arcadeutopia3035]

Really enjoyed this thank you Billy

[@Krioux3]

Solid video Billy, I'd love to see a SNES video next!

[@beermuger8650]

It’s amazing how many times when my phone rings to the toon of Mega Man 2 Dr Wily Stage, people’s eyes light up and comment how it is the best game.

[@joshswicegood404]

Contra was the game that made me fall in love with video games

[@stevenimeson902]

Loved this two parter!

[@pxpin89]

You know, I'm with you man I had the first turtles as well as a kid and it was stupid hard and still I haven't beaten it but damn did I love it.

[@miamimagicians]

Mario 3 is to this day the most beloved video game I have ever seen! Mario 3 was wayyy bigger than C.O.D ever way

[@rangoononline]

1. Rampart 2. RBI Baseball 3. Magic Darts 4. Othello 5. Tetris (Tengen) 6. Dragon Warrior 4 7. Double Dragon 2 8. Super Mario Bros. 2 9. Galaga 10. Ninja Gaiden 2

[@TempleofAmon666]

You are going to make an awesome father. Congrats man.

[@pizzamon795]

Castlevania is extremely difficult in the later stages, I haven't beaten it either.

[@timwasylyszyn9838]

Give us more top favorite games lists Billy! Let’s do Genesis and SNES next

[@LotoTheHero]

I'm very happy to see Castlevania and Mega Man 2 on the list. They are my two absolute favorite NES games of all time. You really do need to sit down and beat Castlevania some day Billy. It's such a great game. :D Also, MARIO 2!

[@MorganBurton]

I have never played or really even heard of Gremlins 2... gonna check that one out pimp!

[@bENOFFICIALMASSIVE]

Morgan Burton Should watch the movies too

[@arturboy777]

You should use GameSack's filter for when you do a closeup of a game, and pay royalties to Joe.

[@robstar515]

Time for a Castlevania and turtles stream where you beat em both live! and yes do a top snes Video aswell! Btw,I watched a 3 min ad,do you get more ad rev from that or is it the same as a 10 second one?

[@TheGameChasers]

I do. Much appreciated. You are an all star

[@robstar515]

Np man! love all the videos you all put out! I just didnt know if watching the longer ad was worth it over the 10 second ones.One day you all will blow up like you deserve!

[@rantju0249]

My Top 10 Nes Games 10. Nintendo World Cup 9. Power Blade 8. Little Samson 7. Rockin' Kats 6. Castlevania 5. Batman 4. Bucky O'Hare 3. Duck Tales 2. Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers 1. Ufouria