Top 10 NES Games On Nintendo Switch Online!

[@lightgames7474]

"Really old, like from the 80's" I felt that in my back.

[@MedalionDS9]

MUH BACK!

[@brettsiebenhaar]

yah, I was born in '82, I know what you mean lol

[@charliehill6438]

😂

[@TheTateful]

Us folks in older generations largely stuck with those more difficult games simply because we typically had access to fewer games. The price games typically retail for hasn't increased much since the early 90s, and that $50 or $60 in 1990ish money was a high asking price, so we saueezed every last ounce out of what we had.

[@BohemianRaichu]

I've played some of my childhood games in recent years, and genuinely don't know how I beat them when I was younger.

[@ZuzNewsReviews]

Lack of perspective on what's important took us far.

[@AndrewKnight-ll7gy]

I like that you are sharing your new-to-you game experiences. Your commentary shows how timeless these games are, I really enjoyed your takes. Best one: Blaster Master “You’re in the over world just vibin’”, made me chuckle.

[@TheWeazle5000]

Forget the haters, it’s your top 10 not there’s. Just cool to see young people enjoying older games. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@Matt23488]

Right? I don't understand why there's so much opinion gate-keeping. I love hearing Josie's take on games from my childhood, even when she disagrees with my own opinions. A fresh perspective is nice to have.

[@TheWeazle5000]

@@Matt23488 agreed!

[@RoidRage-yc7yg]

Is it really her top 10 though? Her description of Ghosts and Goblins sounds like she's basing it more off of what other people have written about it rather than her own experience playing it.

[@thepolacek]

Kinda surprised you included Ghosts n goblins. Personally, I'd add mario 2 and zelda II.

[@Decimus78]

@@thepolacek Zelda 2 is underrated. Ahead of its time

[@teneleven2818]

@@Decimus78I wish Nintendo would do something with it like a new version with similar mechanics

[@patriziaperu]

kirby advanture is always amd it still my favorite nes game.

[@PhillipJackson-rl5ty]

Just Subscribed...😎✌️

[@teneleven2818]

Now I hope to see the SNES list soon

[@charizardoreo]

and mega drive

[@fitnesspizzainmymouth3442]

Watching from Ireland. Glad to see younger people appreciating ‘the oldies’ (shudders) that I played as a kid.

[@mala4196]

Mario 3 is still goated

[@Dashawn2007SigmaBlood]

I agree 💯 Super Mario Bros 3 was my very 1st NES (Mario game) I have beaten. A must play game.

[@Korobooshii]

I was surprised by some of the puzzle games on NES Online. Adventure of Lolo, Key of Solomon, Ice 'n Fire and Mystery Tower were all puzzle games I had never heard of before, and they surprised me a bunch, and held up reeaaally well. Absolutely recommend checking them out. I also thought Rygar was really nice. Except for some stupid insta-deaths, it felt rather modern, and so with save states I think that'd make my top 10 too. Nr. 1 for me is easily Zelda 2. I've never gotten the hate for it. It's not nearly as cryptic as the first and doesn't at all require a guide. It also offers a big adventure that is satisfyingly difficult all the way through, without ever getting too hard. Probably one of my all time favorite games, and that it came out on the NES is crazy!

[@josegallegos6602]

Challenging games can sometimes be fun but if it wasn't for Nintendo's Mario franchise back then I probably wouldn't even be a video game fan. Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like for open sandbox games to existed back in the 8 and 16 bit era.

[@bioluminescentlyunfolding5716]

That's a really tantalising question. I guess the closest thing I can think of is Sim City on the SNES - or even moreso, Mario Paint, which came with its own mouse and mousepad. Looking back, it's so strange that the latter existed at all: a painting (and music) application on a system that had no way of exporting your creations. It was a time when people with access to PCs could get software like Borealis for the RM Nimbus, or Deluxe Paint on the Amiga, so I guess we were just happy to have this oddity to mess around with, with all the playful, quirky Nintendo charm you'd expect.

[@deanbaker7080]

Top 5 NES games, my personal list: 5. Top Gun 4. TMNT 2: The Arcade Game 3. Castlevania 1 2. Super C (Contra) 1. Tengen Tetris

[@SavidgeGaming]

The way you despise the original Metroid brings me joy 😂

[@Josie_Woah]

@@SavidgeGaming mostly I’m just committed to the bit lol

[@SavidgeGaming]

@@Josie_Woah its a good bit 😂

[@AndDeathForAll82]

I don’t like it either

[@DarthCobalt55]

She needs to play zero mission instead

[@teneleven2818]

@@DarthCobalt55that’s definitely an improvement gameplay wise and everything else too. But the original still has that feel like you’re in an alien world.

[@sonkien3]

Kirby adventure was so OP. I played it and super star for snes so much!!

[@rezterralico4369]

Ghost and goblins beat legit yes twice a playthrough. Never was misfortunate to experience the glitches people can run into.

[@JoshLeitzel]

I was more of an early aughts kid, but even then I had to work with what I had in terms of video games. And fittingly, they were all 16-bit era and back! You just had more of a reason to stick with games in a time when there weren’t practically endless alternatives you could hop over to. That situational incentive isn’t there as much unless you live somewhere more off-the-grid, I suppose. Kinda sad in a sense because sticking with a brutal game as a kid could be a truly gratifying experience when it wasn’t just a bad game you were stuck with. Beating OG DKC was a big childhood moment for me and my sister that I’ll always remember.

[@adamburns1077]

StarTropics is a fantastic NES game on NSO worth trying if you haven’t already.

[@bxgeo5180]

Thank you for playing and respecting the classics

[@ManuelRodriguez-lv6kk]

Im old. I lived through the NES generation. Those games required more effort from the player, such as drawing a your own map (Metroid). We didn’t have google, rewind or save states to rely on. We got shit done and when we got it done, it felt amazing!

[@PixelGameSquad]

I can get behind this!!! 🎉

[@armaldosmigolton7439]

OG Kirby is such a banger. I like it more than the original Mario but I think 3rd place is pretty good. Great list!

[@joelparker5388]

Damn I love Excitebike. Wish we could get something more current from the franchise

[@marksammie830]

teenage mutant ninja turtles arcade was my first videogame experience when i was 3.

[@Ringmaster222]

That's a good one mine was Ninja turtles the first one

[@90shandheldgamer]

Just gotta say this is a really good idea for a video!

[@bjhale]

Have you ever played Star Tropics? Given your love of Zelda, it might be up your alley. Also was made by Nintendo and got a sequel, but never turned into a franchise.

[@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC]

Go play Nightshade. It's a "Point-and-Click" Adventure game that's also quite funny.

[@rezterralico4369]

Hmmm, My friend who is older than me 51 wanted to play more shadowgate but didn't want to see it on the gameboy game. Maybe play an emulated NES version or load up nightshade of the switch.

[@zoonk1ng]

Great list. Hope you make this a video series and do the SNES and N64 online too. Curious to see what makes it onto your list.

[@MrOpz]

I love the dedication to cursing Metroid ❤

[@PhillipJackson-rl5ty]

I play Star Solider too much 😅...

[@Ringmaster222]

Very good list although I didn't like ghost and goblins myself but the only thing that I would add to your list was from Nintendo online is fire n ice. And personally I would have had all three Mario games. But your number one is exactly what it should be Mario 3

[@Neilface]

I grew up with a NES, and I really struggle a lot with games on that system. Mario 3 is truly wonderful, the best 2D Mario, and I have love for the first, but outside of some Mega Man games (2 mostly) I rarely feel the need to play games from that system for more than a couple of minutes.

[@wayne7001]

Doctor Mario was pretty big if I remember.

[@geoffgero6081]

As someone who grew up with the NES this is a really solid list. SMB3 is the best NES game, nothing even comes close.

[@justinesagan178]

Been playing excite bike and super Mario 3 for about 20 years now. They are my favorites. Ninja turtles are good too 👍

[@isaiahchilian]

We did get Mother 3 in 2006. But we want Mother 4

[@AndDeathForAll82]

She meant it won’t be localized.

[@johnbeal839]

Regarding old games being hard, I’m nearly certain I know why. In fact, you spelled it out and may not have realized it. Today, if a game is too hard, you move on. We didn’t have that option when we were young. Games weren’t a dime a dozen like they are now. Basically, if you bought a game, you were playing it. You figured it out and you powered through, learning all its quirks and patterns, because games used to cost 3 weeks of dog walking or lawn mowing, or you got one for Christmas and one for your birthday. Each game was a big f***ing deal. And that, children, is why old games are hard.

[@Sam_T2000]

Dr. Mario is wearing jeans.

[@WhiteFox8792]

I'd have to recommend StarTropics! It's my favorite NES game by far, and one of my favorite games in general. A few flaws are that there are beginner traps and cryptic puzzles. And also that Nintendo didn't include the answer to a late game question. You need a code for your submarine, and it was originally included in a real letter that came with the game that you had to actually dip in water, to reveal the code: 747. However the game is oozing with personality, and for an NES game, has a very engaging story. If you haven't played it, or only played a little, I really suggest that you give it a full try, the game deserves the love. It's definitely one of the few NES games where I feel like there is a lot to dive into. So it really may be up your alley! (Also, River City Ransom is also amazing!)

[@Ruudos]

Star Tropics is my favorite video game ever.

[@TranscendingPolygons]

Woah, this person is adorable. They’re like a translator, passing along an old tale or myth. It’s almost an insult, almost. Yet educational and entertaining. 🤘

[@krisfrederick5001]

"Really old like from the 80's?" That hurt. I prefer "vintage." Uhhh...I mean the games. I will never forget when my brother got Mario 3 for his birthday. We ran straight to the Nintendo. Didn't open the rest of the presents. Cake? What cake? Still love and play it to this day.

[@NinShrewz]

I like that you are outside the box with your video ideas. Too many people talking about switch 2

[@Lyrici17]

In my biased opinion, this is an overall very good list ("Blaster Master" mention alone is awesome). While I think your "Metroid" opinion is criminal, it's absolutely ridiculous in so many ways (so I totally get it).... Fun video.. Thanks!

[@jonmoore907]

My top 10 in no particular order (although I would also put Mario 3 as #1): Mario 1, 2, 3 Zelda 1, 2 Punch out (although the lag makes it tough for later opponents) River City Ransom Solar Jetman Dr Mario Excitebike

[@TheDmented01]

Mario 3 has always been my favorite.

[@Matt23488]

HARD agree with Mario 3. That is my ultimate nostalgia game. We played that so much when I was a kid and it's one of my absolute favorites and it holds up the best of probably any other NES game. Though I tend to think Super Mario World on SNES is the better game. For for the entire 2D Mario franchise, it goes SMW then SMB3 a close second, with everything else below that mark. Plenty of fantastic games there but those are my top 2 for sure.

[@redonyx9281]

You nailed it ❤🎮

[@Mathieuacc]

No disrespect intended. I was there when Metroid came out, it definitely belongs in the top 10. You do need a guide but I think it aged well. We don't need to agree. Great video.

[@Fairbanks2417]

Agreed, it's an awesome game!

[@MedalionDS9]

This is her personal list, it is not meant to be a definititve for NES period overall. And I am like her, I have no attachment to Metroid NES so her shitting on it, is still kinda funny to me.

[@LouisLuzuka]

😮

[@the.bloodless.one1312]

I’m a diehard Metroid fan and played Metroid 1 growing up and can still agree that game is a nightmare. Dying in that game sets you back 4 days of farming health. No map and everything looks the same. Maybe when you’re a kid and have infinite time to wander around identical looking corridors it’s fun, but nah Zero Mission made it obsolete and I have zero desire to ever go back and play the original. And Zero Mission was my favourite 2D Metroid game till Dread so ya there was a lot of good there but wouldn’t say it was successfully achieved in that NES original.

[@joeconstantini5531]

Original Metroid controls are janky. Super Metroid plays a lot better and understand why kids today wouldn't particularly like the first one

[@chrisb3976]

Dr Mario was cool to use in Smash Brothers.

[@Astro_Zombie92]

Pretty good list. Ninja gaiden is for sure in my top 3

[@ryuhoshu3303]

After that comment at the end I had to subscribe 🤣 I like watching your videos because it’s interesting to see someone play these games without the nostalgia that we old farts have, stay strong don’t listen to the hate

[@RoidRage-yc7yg]

It doesn't sound like she really played all of the NES games on the Switch. I mean, she claims Ghosts and Goblins is one of the best games but she admits she didn't make it very far in it. It sounds like she's getting information from some website or something that lists it as one of the best games but I doubt she'd enjoy it if she played through the whole thing. There are some hidden gems on the Switch online service like Journey to Silius and Vice: Project Doom that are far more enjoyable than Ghosts and Goblins. Also, I don't feel Excite Bike deserves to be on the list either. It's clear that she didn't play it that much since she describes it as easy. The later courses get much harder.

[@PeterGiblin]

Dr Mario was so sick no pun intended

[@Decimus78]

"Blaster Master came out a long, long time ago." My beard just grew 17 inches.

[@ramonewilliams2446]

Top 10 gamecube games next

[@tommycwills]

I don’t know why ANYONE would play the original Metroid when Zero Mission exists. Take it from an old head who’s beaten the original several times. Great list although I do hate Dr. Mario I would replace it with either Crystalis or Ninja Gaiden as those both rock

[@AndDeathForAll82]

Agreed. I’m an old head too, and I never could get into Metroid until Super Metroid. Zero Mission is amazing, and absolutely replaces the original.

[@ZuzNewsReviews]

I remember when I was like 5. Kirby was pink all of a sudden and the first thing I said to my mom was, "What the fuck..."

[@ZuzNewsReviews]

Also since I'm not seeing many lists, I'll go: 10. River City Ransom 9. Super Mario Bros. 2 8. Star Tropics 7. Gradius 6. Ice Climber 5. Ghosts N' Goblins 4. Fire Emblem (It's on the Japanese app, dammit!) 3. Super Mario Bros. 2. Zelda 1. Super Mario Bros. 3

[@yochrisnelson]

Another banger as always!

[@hotdoggington6962]

Oh man, I can only imagine some of the angry retro gamer comments you get 😂 It’s great to hear someone’s take that isn’t clouded by nostalgia

[@fernando98322]

Won't stand for Metroid NES hate. GAME'S FANTASTIC. Anyways fun video. My top 5 NES games on NSO (that's fun to say...) prob are: 1. Kirby's Adventure 2. EarthBound Beginnings 3. Zelda 1 4. Metroid (YES I REALLY LIKE IT OK) 5. idk Mario 1 or 3 I guess Shoutouts to Fire and Ice, little fun puzzle game I played for a few hours, even comes with a level maker lol

[@Cof6762000]

Get an AVS and dive into the NES rabbit hole. So many great games, not available on the service.

[@FairFuse]

Hey Josie, have you ever tried a Mega Man game? I think they hold up suprisingly good for NES games. Mega Man 2 is probably a good one to try out (since the first one can get ridiculously hard). Curious to hear your thoughts!

[@BigmanDogs]

I might be wrong, but I dont think Mega man is on NSO. Only the Gameboy games.

[@FairFuse]

@@BigmanDogs Aw bummer

[@TimGrisnikDrums]

RC Pro Am is super good

[@chrisvw352]

Ghosts and Govlins does need to be there. With that game I prefer the mind numbing difficulty so I stay away from the rewinds and things.

[@taemien9219]

Not a bad list and I definitely agree with SMB3 being in the top. But I will say this.. when I saw the title I snickered thinking, "Which 10 games? All of them?" Given how disappointing the size and variety the library actually was. I'm a bit spoiled with my PowerPak that gives my original NES 2GB of storage and lets me play the entire NES/Famicom library on it, plus mods (romhacks). Thats all on original hardware using the old style brick controllers for super fast response times (even the switch has a small amount of input lag).

[@anthonyherrick452]

Cool thumbnail

[@southsidegamer5611]

My top 10 is: 1. Mario 3 2. Mario 2 3. Super Mario bros 4. Ninja Gaiden 5. Kirby's Adventure 6. River city Ransom 7. Metroid 8. Earthbound beginnings 9. Mario bros lost levels 10. Dr Mario

[@spacemanspiff8703]

Great list! I'm stoked to see Gen Z is finding value in these older games too! Here's my list: 1. Super Mario Bros. 3 2. Super Mario Bros. 3. The Legend of Zelda 4. Castlevania 5. Mega Man 2 6. Mega Man 3 7. Punch-Out!! 8. StarTropics 9. Kid Icarus 10. Balloon Fight

[@FaithCrisisSurvivor]

@@spacemanspiff8703 Much better list than the one in the vid 🤜🤛

[@groovy_duke]

I guess I got to be the cranky old man. Just kidding, I would say it's a respectable list considering the games on the switch. It's also nice to see a younger generation giving respect for what came before. For those game that were a bit more cryptic back in the day we has the "Power" Nintendo Power. Now you can easily search that stuff online or even lookup old version of Nintendo Power. We also had one other trick that you don't have with the switch or the really Nintendo hard game, or for kids that weren't good enough yet, and that was Game Genie. You could type in a "magic" password from a code book and get inifinte lives or energy, among other things. Game that would make my personal list would be Double Dragon, Double Dragon2, Ninja Gaiden and Super Mario Bros. 2(the first game I ever beat). I wasted so many hours of my childhood on those games. While I wasn't into it as much Solomon's Key was a good action puzzle game. I didn't really get into Punch Out until I had it on the Wii, at that time the best I could do is consistently get to Supper Macho Man.

[@sonkien3]

Mario brother 3 is the greatest.

[@mootsym]

She said it may be a generation thing relating to giving up on games that are too difficult.. compare that to those who grew up in the 80s and 90s and would strive to beat the unbeatable .. I may be reaching, but this kind of overlaps into other areas of life when the 2 gens are compared. Participation trophies, handouts, expected assistance.. I don’t expect the game to be “tolerant” of me lol- I have to be tolerant of the game lol. 🤷🏻‍♂️. Life is hard. Great video tho. Yay algorithm.

[@mickael486]

Good list. But where da fuq is Super Mario Bros. 2? You know you liked it better than Ghost n' Goblins.

[@mcinmosh]

Metroid being excluded is understandable. Metroid and Super Metroid is comparable to The Terminator and Terminator 2. The Terminator is a great movie, but Terminator 2 is basically the same movie but improved in every way. I'd be more disappointed if Super Metroid gets excluded whenever the SNES games are reviewed. That said, no Crystalis, wtf?

[@rezterralico4369]

The reason you didn't move onto another game was because funds were limited and you only had a few games to play with. Born in 1985 but NES in the early 90s. No SNES for me until 1999 when I got a used one. I remember being SOOOOOO butthurt at not getting a gameboy in 1992 for Christmas. It was the only thing I wanted that Christmas. Instead I got some like I think radio shack version of like a LCD think game and watch where you controlled a battleship at the bottom of the screen and had to shoot planes flying overhead. I play that thing for like 15 minutes and never say it again. Hope my pops returned it and got his money back. Had it been a Nintendo game and watch maybe better. Was not a tiger LCD game at least. Man I must have been SOOOOO butthurt at the time. I mean when you went over to a friends house and he showed you super mario land the LCD game was not going to cut it.

[@WillyRosado]

Here’s my top 5 NES games on switch online the 1st 3 is of course super Mario bros 1 3 US 2 no I’m not talking about the lost levels or as Japan calls it super Mario bros 2 were down to 2 more Dr Mario of course finally my number 5 is Shadderhand we rented it over and over

[@anthonyherrick452]

The original Metroid makes me sad 😢 This Gen Z Whoa is so correct. 😂

[@mickael486]

original Metroid had amazing possibilities but failed. Monotonous and frustrating. Needed a map, among other things. I'm also old, btw.

[@anthonyherrick452]

I loved playing Metroid but I could never get very far. Way too cryptic. Map and waypoints would have been nice. I don't like looking things up with a walkthrough

[@DarthCobalt55]

I'm a huge metroid fan. Would rather play zero mission over the nestroid

[@Ruudos]

Solid list. Except for that crappy Ghosts 'n Goblins NES port, surprised to see it.

[@thepolacek]

I have nostalgia for it and still play it quite a bit.

[@WillyRosado]

Nice job

[@sirekumasutra7022]

You like Metroid 1 as much as I like Zelda 1 😂😂

[@Decimus78]

My top 5 for NSO (Ultra Nostalgia Edition) 5. Blaster Master 4. River City Ransom 3. SMB 3 2. Legend of Zelda 1. Kid Icarus Kid Icarus will always be my favorite. I got it for Christmas the year it released and it introduced a TON of features ahead of its time.

[@thepolacek]

I always come back to your 1, 2, 3. I never had kid icarus as a kid, so no nostalgia here. I like the music and the stage variety. Some levels you go up, some you go right only, some are a maze. Is it difficult? Sure, but so are a lot of nes games.

[@Decimus78]

@@thepolacek it’s one of the few NES games I think gets easier the further you get. Ie: the sacred treasures and Zeus damage bonuses. But those first three levels in the underworld.. definitely a challenge

[@IniquityGames]

I think you're hilarious

[@blizmo2]

Best NES games LOZ SMB 1-3 Punch-Out Double Dragon RC Pro AM Tetris Mega Man 2 River City Ransom Duck Hunt

[@mycatsaliberal3848]

Where can I meet a girl like this. Can a 38 year old guy find a gamer girl in his dating range?

[@YoBoyB28]

Josie GuRL I Rocks With Ya… 💯

[@charlenemaximum]

admittedly i was surprised to see GnG on this list! goes to show that us 30 year olds don't know gen Z as much as people like to think lol.

[@BigmanDogs]

You would probably love Punch out on a Wii. That one is a classic. They should make a new one on the switch with every single punch out character to ever exist.

[@abyss87walker]

Nice list. I'm somewhat new to the channel and I've already heard you make several disparaging remarks about men. I just brushed them off as jokes at first but the frequency makes it seem like you've got a real ax to grind there. Maybe I just caught you on some bad days, but it's something you might want to be aware of if you're concerned with the growth of your channel as retro gaming is a predominantly male hobby. I don't know you or care what you do, but I will be disappointed if this ultimately drives me away because I think you make good content. Just my two cents. Best wishes.

[@Zakarias89]

Rip Megaman

[@georgehandle5433]

great video thank you for sharing your opinions

[@GabeNwagbala]

Good video on top 10

[@JokerJNL]

Good list, are you gonna do ones for SNES, N64, etc?

[@MedalionDS9]

I am curious how she would do an N64 list given she has not really played much from there, and has shown a general disinterest in most of the classics from that era

[@DCFatCat]

i tried to b1tch in the comments but YT flagged it as inappropriate

[@TheRealmDrifter]

Solomon's Key 🧙‍♂🗝🧚‍♀🧚‍♂🧱

[@josegallegos6602]

This Gen Z B¡+©# didn't give a shout-out to Salomon's Key⁉️

[@anthonyherrick452]

1. Mario 3 ......2. Wonder.....3. Mario World 🌎

[@johnscott9717]

ITERATION! Not inclination! You’ve been hanging around RGT too long lol

[@nikolaikalashnikov4253]

11:32 ..." _Metroid is never going to be on this list, get over it_ "... Almost had to slam that *_Like_* button right then & there... ...but then, you go & fvck up by putting *_Mario Bros_* at #2, ahead of *_Kirby's Adventure,_* like WTF ??? ...i mean, it's your list, so w/e, lol.

[@rezterralico4369]

Got no skills. Needs save states!!!!! Beat it legit. Man screw that giant enemy crab where you have to hit the glowing spot for any damage. (not goign to lie when the screen strobes on the boss I didn't realize I could jsut walk out of the boss room to upgrade my gun again.)