Top 10 Retro Video Games That Still Hold Up Today | Must-Play Classics for Retro Gamers

[@BerjoJshlin]

Timestamps 00:04 - Exploring timeless retro games, starting with Super Mario World. 00:45 - Shining Force 2 remains a timeless classic with engaging strategy and storytelling. 01:43 - Zelda and Street Fighter 2 defined retro gaming excellence. 02:26 - Classic games like Mega Man X still provide thrilling gameplay experiences. 03:36 - Chrono Trigger and Tetris remain timeless classics in gaming history. 04:30 - Timeless appeal of retro games like Gunstar Heroes endures today. 05:40 - 1994 game refined the Metroidvania genre with immersive gameplay. 06:31 - Streets of Rage 2 remains a classic beat 'em up game with lasting appeal.

[@gradsgames]

@BerjoJshlin amazing, thank you

[@danielmrtns]

A few years ago, I made the mistake of dusting off my Zelda - Link to the Past to give it a go again. I got so hooked that I fell behind on other priorities, work took a hit, etc. It was a bit scary, I had to hide the game away again for the “greater good”.

[@gradsgames]

It's very easy to get sucked in again.

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

Yikes.

[@madams989]

Please get it back out and do not do anything else until completed. On my death bed I will never regret a single time playing this. By far the greatest game ever in my eyes.

[@gradsgames]

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[@oinka720]

If I was trapped on an island and had only these 10 games I would not be in any hurry to be rescued.

[@gradsgames]

Thank you

[@Simon0]

You'd probably still want to be rescued cause you'd have no food.

[@fargopolo]

​@@Simon0Manhattan is an island and there is plenty of food there.

[@Simon0]

@@fargopolo oh yeah. Well. You knew what I meant anyway 😎

[@FollowMe4REP]

I’m just envisioning sitting on an island with ten video game cartridges deteriorating in the salty air

[@Hans_Gruber]

0:26 Super Mario World 1:02 Shining Force II 1:34 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2:05 Street Fighter II 2:44 Mega Man X 3:30 Chrono Trigger 4:14 Tetris 4:48 Gunstar Heroes 5:28 Super Metroid 6:18 Streets of Rage 2

[@gradsgames]

Thanks Hans. Now we have a chapter list. Ho. Ho. Ho.

[@arkknight92]

Final fantasy 3 should easily be on the top 10. Has held up well even for today’s rpgs.

[@thelastofitskind3034]

I believe tetris attack was way better

[@gradsgames]

@@arkknight92 it sure has

[@gradsgames]

@@thelastofitskind3034 great wee game

[@jellewils3974]

Yes! SoR2 was and is pure gold! The gameplay, all the moves, the versatile cast and the insane soundtrack

[@gradsgames]

I still enjoy it very much

[@IAmTheHound]

Good vid but I'd strongly argue for SF2 Turbo rather than SF2. Apart from including the bosses and various gameplay upgrades and additions, its speed is much more reminscient of a modern game. As monumental as it was, the original SF2 feels a bit sluggish by today's standards.

[@stefanfriedrich6699]

I know Turbo is more popular than Super in the States, but I have to mention it is the superior SF2 version on the SNES. The first thing you will say now is that the speed sucks, but it is adjustable in the main menu. Other than that, more characters, more moves for each characters, more game modes, better graphics and better sound. Besides that, Alpha 2 (or Zero 2) it is crazy that this game even runs on the SNES Hardware.

[@martinkerrmusic]

Came here to say the same thing!

[@martinkerrmusic]

​@@stefanfriedrich6699nah, super Street fighter 2 was nowhere near as good as Turbo. The gameplay was way less satisfying somehow.

[@adriancastillopere]

i stll play super metroid, i dont know you guys but everyime i play it i discover something new and thats awesome!!

[@brudel001]

Super metroid is awesome - I mean the music alone crates such an atmosphere. Sadly I have played it through too many times wit h couple of "get everything" runs so the magic of "maybe theres something I havent't dscovered" is gone. But I remember well how I used to play allmost to the end and then strat going through all the rooms X-raying everything.

[@faliorn2716]

Hurrah for Shining Force 2. It's one of the greatest of all time

[@FollowMe4REP]

And we still have no worthy arrangement of its over world theme.

[@BigEyeGuy]

Truly is

[@patricknl7845]

I bought Zelda and Super Metroid when they just came out but i have to say that Super Metroid is still my all time favorite game.

[@trentdenman]

Masterful list. Those are absolutely some of the best games of all time. Streets of rage, two is definitely my favorite as well.

[@gradsgames]

Thank you

[@jonraymondchua2388]

I've discovered SoR 2 around 2016 i think (did not own a Sega Genesis back then) and instantly fell in love with it. Played the game with my son when he was only 4 and he enjoyed it... An absolute classic... Also played a hack of it with SF characters (Ryu, Ken, Dhalsim & Guile)

[@chrisr1415]

Good shout on SoR for top spot. I still also go back to Sonic 3 & knuckles every couple of years too

[@steveunderwood8121]

You missed Mike Tyson's Punch Out. All these years later, Mike still has that mystique, Little Mac is a plucky as ever and all the quirky characters make this such a fun game.

[@grimegarage09isplop]

I still have nightmares over the 'sandman' 😂. I was playing that when I was maybe 6 or 7 years of age. I always refused to fight Tyson with 'cheat codes'. For me, I had to fight him on merit. I did beat sandman a few times, but Super Macho Man would always end my title hopes.. gosh all the hours spent paying that with thumb indentation of the NES pad 😂😂😂 Funny, with all these emulators and Roms that came out in the 2000's I still never managed to beat Mike... That's something on my bucket list.. Good shout 👏

[@Pokinbrat]

Great list. Anytime the Shining Force series gets mentioned im all for it.

[@TheSpongebobber13]

I love that Mrs. Doubtfire narrates this.

[@gradsgames]

🤣🤣

[@ACLMSC]

This is a solid list! Super Metroid and Streets of Rage 2 would definitely be on my list as 2 and 1 as you have them.

[@funcionapramim]

Sor2. Thanks. Thats very honest. I gotta say, thats a really honest list and video. Congratz mate, cheers from Brazil!

[@gradsgames]

@funcionapramim thanks for watching. Brazil, very cool. I'm a big fan of Bruno Giumaraes and Joelinton ⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️

[@Gloryboyquan]

I recently beat Chrono trigger on emulation also super Metroid great games 😊

[@grege580]

Such amazing replay-ability on this list! I encourage a DOS/PC list too! Police/Kings/Space quest, leisure suit Larry…. So many good ones out there, especially from Sierra.

[@Jawwaad1111]

People complain about video game prices but all these games released at $50+. I remember buying Street Fighter 2 for the SNES for $70 around 1991. That’s equivalent to around $160 today. Great list and I love all these games

[@mezomoza7]

On the other hand, thousands of Trash games were sold for the same 160

[@leethomas7659]

I lived in a small border town in Victoria Australia for a bit, there was only one store that sold games and I paid $130 for doom on the snes in around 92…

[@ogre706]

A lot of gamers these days don't understand the concept of inflation, it seems, they're just fixated on that magical number 60 for a price point. Someday when eggs cost us $60 they'll probably still insist videogames be no more than $70...

[@romeolajh1602]

for 50 bucks i got one of those fake consoles and played all those games for free like 500 in 1 game or so

[@Salsa_Shark]

At least back then, when you bought a game, that was all that you had to pay to play it…

[@volfi123]

All 8-bit and 16-bit games that were good back in the day are just as good now. It's only PS1-PS2 era games that might not have aged well due to the graphics being 3D. Even so, some of them are still great games (like ff7,ff9, gt4, dq8, gow ,etc)

[@stijnvonck1431]

I find castlevania Symphony of the night the best aged ps1/Saturn game. I recently played it on Android and it doesn't feel old at all

[@volfi123]

@@stijnvonck1431 yea and the original Rayman for PS1 , still great to look at

[@JCNL871]

I honestly think most retro games that were considered great back then still hold up today. Some are even better than everything that comes out now. Maybe that’s why everything is being remade nowadays.

[@stryfetc1471]

Legend Of Zelda: Link To The Past is STILL my all time favorite game ever and the game I credit solidifying me as a gamer for life. Loved when after you beat the game, then the world flips to the dark world and you have to fight new monsters and the worlds becoming slightly different in areas and going between time to traverse certain parts!...BRILLIANT game.

[@steve36207]

Great list there bud, it only in the last 3 years I've played link to the past but was blown away how good it was 😃 streets of rage 2 on the megadrive is quality 👌

[@ClassicQuarterGamePlays]

🎉 streets of rage so sweet enjoy all 4 of them nice review fellow gamer Nice😎✨️✨️✨️

[@gradsgames]

Thank you, fellow gamer 💪

[@andrewmartin9035]

Can't argue with this list. Spot on!

[@gradsgames]

@@andrewmartin9035 thank you

[@miamimagicians]

Mario, all stars, the sonic trilogy, streets of rage trilogy, turtles in time, and Mario kart, 64

[@amolina4891]

I almost passed out playing a heated game of Mario Kart 64

[@myfaves2974]

Earthbound , ff vi , lufia , lufia 2 , Chrono trigger , Castlevania symphony of the night ,Rockman series , ninja gaiden (ryukenden) 1-3 , Metroid , double dragon series, dragon force 1-2 are my list 😊

[@gradsgames]

That's a great list! Thanks for watching.

[@Mr.Peanut1986]

EarthBound is a really underrated game.

[@pnx_world]

Looks like we are going to have to find the funds for a loose chrono trigger ntsc cart we keep seeing it come up. Never played it as a kid

[@gradsgames]

It's a wonderful game, it really is. Good luck.

[@DestroyerOfWombs]

Can’t say I’m surprised most of the title were from the SNES.

[@Troll_On_YouTube]

Can't say I'm not surprised a genesis game was number 1 though.

[@stuartdavidson162]

A good ol' game of Worms, Gauntlet or Bomberman still goes down well on Lads Night :D

[@gradsgames]

@@stuartdavidson162 awesome games

[@joelman1989]

Super Metroid and Chrono trigger could have released today and you wouldn’t even notice how old they are. The mechanics + genre + pixel art graphics + flawless execution hold up incredibly well.

[@gradsgames]

@joelman1989 absolutely, totally agree.

[@syrus3k]

I've been playing Zelda with retro arch. It is indeed still very good today.

[@bisugzzz]

Having a Modded Sega Megadrive is a Great Feelin. Now i wanna play these games again.

[@whotsawert]

Almost spit out my coffee at your mention of Shining Force II - - a great surprise! Underappreciated!!

[@gradsgames]

Thanks for watching 💪

[@mysidianbard5890]

Nice to see Shining Force get some love. Underrated game for sure

[@joshuasteele4498]

Good selection! Not sure about your #1 choice, but the rest are good. Probably the first list I have ever seen that carried both Shining Force 2 and Chrono Trigger without having Final Fantasy 3 (or 6, take your pick) as well

[@ianmalpass218]

I've never been blown away by a game experience quite like streets of rage 2

[@gradsgames]

@ianmalpass218 yeah, it's awesome.

[@patrickperinger1383]

I still play streets of rage 2. The best.

[@fade2black001]

been playing the game for over 30 years

[@watcbd]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for making it.

[@gradsgames]

Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

[@jnites0284]

I was unprepared for the way you pronounce Retro and Tetris. Still loved the video 😂

[@gradsgames]

Ha ha. That's my geordie accent 🤣

[@drewmantia]

Ret-ro like we’re listening to Scooby Doo

[@gradsgames]

@@drewmantia that's a new one 🤣🤣

[@DestroyerOfWombs]

I thought so Scooby Doo, too!!

[@ffbbkwffbbkw]

Great list Streets of rage 2 my favorite game forever

[@gradsgames]

I love it

[@jq8166]

Great video brother! Ill be watching closely for more great content like this from you

[@gradsgames]

Thank you so much brother, I've got plenty more stuff lined up.

[@beezies2613]

GREAT LIST MY G

[@avjaarsveldt]

Must have played Streets of Rage 2 a millions times back in the day. Even still play it with my own children today.

[@gradsgames]

It's a fantastic game

[@Einfachdigital87]

Great Games in your Video. Loved also SNES Games like Sparkster Sunset Riders Super Punch Out Aladdin Demons Crest (Demons Blazon i think Japan Version) Mortal Kombat 1-3 Ultimate Yoshis Island Mario All Stars Turtles in Time + Turtles Tournament Fighters Battletoads Battlemaniacs (only the first 4 Levels :D) played it 9843804 times

[@gradsgames]

@@Einfachdigital87 That's an awesome list! Thanks for watching!

[@ShinjukuSensei]

Awesome list. But criminal Golden Axe isn't on here!!

[@Maurinusa]

Great games, now I want to go play them all again :)

[@gradsgames]

Go for it!

[@misterpep]

Great video. Subbed!

[@gradsgames]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

[@johntracy72]

Here's some I would add. 1. Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 2. Lunar: The Silver Star Sega CD version 3. Lunar: Eternal Blue Sega CD version 4. Suikoden I and II 5. Dragon Warrior III and IV 6. Super Mario Bros III 7. Final Fantasy VI

[@gradsgames]

Great list!

[@TheGemini5]

We would've gotten along like brothers back in the day! Suikoden and FF6 are my two favorite RPGs ever!

[@ffbbkwffbbkw]

@@johntracy72 I like it

[@meghanjames565]

I just got the rg28xxsp in the black transparent like yours with the case. I loved your top 10 list and enjoyed the gameplay.

[@gradsgames]

Thank you so much

[@mh43]

Id argue yhat vanilla SF 2 is literally one of the best examples of a game that hasn't aged well. It's slow asf. Feels like its underwater.

[@tokenblack7983]

Hope your channel grows bro. Keep it going.

[@gradsgames]

@tokenblack7983 thank you, I appreciate it.

[@NostalgiaFix81]

Excellent list. Would be similar to mine. I didn’t play Super Metroid until the SNES classic came out and I was still hooked. Timeless title along with Streets of Rage 2.

[@gradsgames]

They just never get old my friend. Thanks for watching.

[@joshuaclaassen9325]

I never got into any of the _Metroid_ games until somebody started mashing them up in a randomizer with _A Link to the Past._ But now that I have, I've got to say that they look pretty fun, if they're actually survivable for more than five minutes...!!

[@Henri3008]

These are all good, SF2 isn't even near as good gameplay than these others, but it's a cult game. From PC I would say Half-Life and C&C games to this list. From the SNES U.N. Squadron and FFs

[@DancesRainyStreets]

Nice title! Not a bad list. The 2D retro games i still play (the most) these days are: Alien vs. Predator (Capcom CPS2) Atomic Runner Chelnov (MD) Berzerk (Atari 5200) Castle of Illusion (MD) Devil's Crush (PCE) F-Zero (SNES) Ghouls 'N Ghosts (Capcom CPS) Golden Axe (Sega System 16) Metal Slug 3 (Neo Geo) Pitfall! (Atari 2600/5200/7800) Road Rash II (MD) Samurai Shodown II (Neo Geo) Samurai Shodown V Special (Neo Geo) Seirei Senshi Spriggan (PCE CD) Streets of Rage (MD) Streets of Rage II (MD) Super Castlevania IV (SNES) Super Mario Bros. (NES) The Punisher (Capcom CPS1.5) Thunder Force IV (MD) Toejam & Earl (MD)

[@gradsgames]

That's an awesome list.

[@DancesRainyStreets]

@@gradsgames I forgot the Shinobi and Contra games, along with Alien Soldier! Corrected now.

[@veryeld]

Great list!!

[@gradsgames]

Thank you

[@FPLUseless]

I didn't think you'd have gunstar heroes because id assumed it wasn't as well known. One of my absolute favourites.

[@gradsgames]

It's a really great game.

[@Hedonistik_Ritual]

The original Prince of Persia (1989) would always make my list. Just an incredible game.

[@benaiahburns4046]

There are a TON of games not on this list: Actraiser, Final Fight, Dragon Warrior, Mike Tyson's Punchout, Super Castlevania IV, Bionic Commando, Final Fantasy II, Contra, Fable, U.N. Squadron, Turtles IV, Wizards & Warriors, Mega Man II, Gradius III, etc.

[@toycoma98]

metal slug

[@BostonBugsy]

Great list! Love seeing Wizards and Warriors included!

[@mootsym]

How bout the amazing DKC?

[@grimegarage09isplop]

U.N Squadron was 'my game' amongst all the lads. Noone could compete with me. Absolutely love that game even to this day... phenomenal game play..

[@BostonBugsy]

@@grimegarage09isplop Such a great game!!

[@xoukilong]

I still play super turbo daily. I just beat Megaman x1 and 100% everything, going to move on to mmx2 for the switch. I'd put contra3 over gunstar. And streets of rage is too high. Super metroid was amazing for it's time and good today. So many secret moves in the game.

[@ziggyhogan7560]

Growing up with Nintendo was great from 5 to 12 i had the nes then then from 12 to 18 snes then 64 and the ps1 . Games like supermario world And donkey kong country i wish kids today could feel the feelings i had seeing and hearing that game for the first time in that era. Every year some new tech or graphics came out. I think the golden age ended when we could play arcade perfect games at home as back then that was tge ultimate dream to have arcade quality at home. So lucky i was as an 80s 90s kid i turned 18 a month before new years eve 99 which is drinking age where i from. Who knew at the time those were the golden years for the world 88 to 08

[@gradsgames]

Happy times

[@19DM91]

I could not start with some frames from the best game ever: Chrono Trigger. Anyway, I totally agree with the list and happy you remembered less famous titles such as Shining Force 2 and Gunstar Heroes (I also love Guardian Heroes for Sega Saturn, still unbelievable game)

[@marcamico5254]

Super Castlevania IV still holds up today.

[@SeiferAlmasy21]

Agree!

[@Salsa_Shark]

@@marcamico5254 I know that it is regarded as the worst, but I remember loving Castlevania II - Simon’s Quest back in the day.

[@GabrielBishop]

Symphony of night was the best imo

[@mantabodyboarder]

@@GabrielBishop Castlevania SotN and Super Metroid triggered a new game genre : Metroidvanias Those two should be on all best games list...

[@Salsa_Shark]

@@mantabodyboarder Super Metroid was the tits.

[@budthechud9795]

You missed Secret Of Mana and Mystical Ninja.

[@gradsgames]

@@budthechud9795 two wonderful games

[@DuncanBennettDunco]

I have a handheld emulator and even with its vast selection of games at my fingertips I mostly find my go to game being the OG Tetris for Gameboy ( although I do have multiple versions on NES,SNES, GBA, DS & n64 )

[@gradsgames]

It's timeless. Thanks for watching.

[@davidmckenzie3608]

Final Fantasy VI. How could this amazing title not make the list?

[@gradsgames]

It's at number 11

[@davidmckenzie3608]

@@gradsgames blasphemy! It should be number one! 😀

[@gradsgames]

@@davidmckenzie3608 😂

[@kyledownes7525]

I love the mix of consoles. A nice change of pace from console specific lists.

[@gradsgames]

Thank you

[@diegovasquez9184]

My top games you missed: F-Zero Street Fighter III: Third Strike Pokemon red/blue/yellow Sonic 3 Nes tetris Megaman 2 and X2 Street fighter Alpha 2

[@gradsgames]

Great games! Thanks for watching and commenting, it's really appreciated.

[@louyork8379]

I agree with your list but ya got the order wrong. Chrono Trigger should be at #1 and the rest can be in whatever order after that.

[@mootsym]

Wild that Shining Force 2 made the list of DKC 1 or 2

[@Kevin-Schmevin]

If you havent tried it, i highly suggest Blades of Vengeance on sega genesis

[@JannisDecker]

Funny, most of the games I played when they came other… The Sega-Games I never played, but most of the SNES-Games. Except Crono Trigger, of which I never heard back in the day. It‘s a good list of solid games. Can‘t argue with that.

[@ejhockey]

*Shows Chrono Trigger as the opening clip.* My reaction: “yup, this is legit. I’m watching this whole video.”

[@gradsgames]

🤣 thank you

[@steelman774]

Great Video! It’d be an IP nightmare to get all the titles in this video in one console, but WOW what a console this would be! I get my retro fix via the SNES Classic. It has 5 of these titles (SMWorld, Zelda:Link, SF2, MegamanX, SMetroid) and then some suitable substitutes for others. Contra3 for ChronoTrigger, Secret of Mana or MarioRPG for ShiningForce. Alas Ghosts&Gouls or DKCountry don’t hold up to StreetsOfRage2 and there’s no true puzzle game like the masterpiece that is Testris , but not a bad fair considering it has a few kart racers, 2 StarFox games, SPunchOut and SCastlevania4. I love these retro condensed consoles and this video list would be a lot of gamers dreams come true. 🔥😎🔥

[@gradsgames]

Thank you so much. I have the SNES Classic too, I modded it to include a lot more games that came on it.

[@steelman774]

Did you do the mod yourself? That would be a fantastic video to watch. 😉

[@gradsgames]

@steelman774 I did, it's very easy.

[@TwistedRiddles]

I would have swapped Gunstar for Turtles in Time and my order might have been different because of taste, but a solid list nonetheless

[@Salsa_Shark]

Hell yes, Chrono Trigger!

[@gradsgames]

@@Salsa_Shark a beautiful game

[@jimmybenyoucef4416]

I only owned a Super Nintendo and my gems are these! 1. Super Mario Allstars + World 2. Zelda: A Link To The Past 3. Super Metroid 4. Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo 5. Donkey Kong Country 6. Super Mario Kart 7. Mega Man X 8. Earthbound 9. Chrono Trigger 10. Super Punch Out! 11. Secret Of Mana 12. Super Mario World 2: Yoshis Island 13. DKC 2 14. DKC 3 15. NBA Jam Tournament Edition 16. Super Ghost's And Goblins 17. Aladdin 18. Killer Instinct 19. Super Mario RPG 20. DoReMi Fantasy

[@gradsgames]

@jimmybenyoucef4416 that is an awesome list, the snes was an amazing machine.

[@jimmybenyoucef4416]

@gradsgames Indeed, Nintendo has a special place in my heart. I grew up on Nes, Snes & N64. Also, I love ur channel, my friend. I'm such a retro lover myself. Appreciate the content ♥️🫶🙏

[@gradsgames]

@jimmybenyoucef4416 thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

[@Dave-um7mw]

This is the best list.

[@jimmybenyoucef4416]

@Dave-um7mw There's so many gems to choose from from but a more updated list Super Mario Allstars + World SMW 2: Yoshis Island Super Mario RPG Zelda: ALTTP DKC 1-2-3 Contra III Super Metroid Secret Of Mana Secret of Evermore Earthbound Final Fantasy VI Final Fantasy V Chrono Trigger Megaman X, Mega Man X2 Skyblazer Final Fight 1-2-3 Battletoads & Double Dragon Super Double Dragon TMNT Turtles In Time Ninja Warriors Captain Commando Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts Demon’s Crest Super Bomberman 2 Super Castlevania IV ActRaiser Breath of Fire Breath of Fire II Lufia II Illusion of Gaia Aladdin Disney's Magical Quest The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse Goof Troop The Lion King The Legend of the Mystical Ninja DoReMi Fantasy Shadowrun Sunset Riders Zombies Ate My Neighbors Bust-A-Move Kirby's Dream Course Kirby Super Star Kirby's Dream Land 3 Harvest Moon Super Smash TV Clock Tower Blackthorne The Flintstones B.O.B MK 1-2-3 Killer Instinct SF2: Turbo, SF2: The New Challengers, SFA 2 Fatal Fury 2 Saturday Night Slam Masters WWF Wrestlemania Arcade Game Natsume Championship Wrestling Super Mario Kart Top Gear 2 Rock n' Roll Racing F-Zero Super Tennis Super Punch Out! NBA Jam TE Mega Man Soccer Hyper-V-Ball Dig & Spike Volleyball

[@Mr.Peanut1986]

Yes! A Chronotrigger remaster would be mouth watering.

[@gradsgames]

It really would

[@fredtange9618]

Great selection of cult classics I could only agree with. Maybe I was only surprised to see Shining Force II in this top ten. It is a great and excellent game of course but I would have personnally replaced it by Final Fantasy VI or by Zombies ate My Neighbors in retro games top ten. Such choices are pretty arguable too though... However, that does not change anything to the fact that your proposed selection here is a top notch one. Proof of concept is, all these games were hacked over and ver multiple times to improve their original experience (if not event, in some attempts to propose "the definitive version of the game"). Well, all of them but Gunstar Heroes, maybe (improving anything to Gunstar Heroes is quite hard - not sure of what exactly could be improved with this one)...

[@gradsgames]

FFVI and Zombies are great shouts. Maybe I should do another list? Thanks for watching.

[@ryanraze]

FF6 omission kinda criminal

[@gradsgames]

@@ryanraze fair comment

[@arkknight92]

So true! I consider this one of the best rpgs of all time.

[@falksi3182]

It's really bad gameplay wise compared to modern games

[@ryanraze]

@@falksi3182 this isn’t a modern list, it’s retro and shards gameplay to the others. Story, narrative, system, music and graphics are top notch; let alone an all time classic villain.

[@falksi3182]

@@ryanraze It's literally titled "games that still hold up today" FF6 doesn't, because it's gameplay is ass. It's story & narrative have been overshadowed many times too.

[@MichaelHill-sg8ks]

Good video, but I think many of these area already so well known at this point, so I'm going to offer my own top 10 games from 4th gen in no particular order. Alien Soldier Shinobi III Seiken Densetsu 3/Trials of Mana Strider TMNT: Turtles in Time Dragon Quest V Wild Guns The Ninja Warriors Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen Rocket Knight Adventures

[@gradsgames]

@@MichaelHill-sg8ks Great list!

[@markdmckenna]

Whoa. I agreed with everything on the list right up to Streets of Rage in the top spot. But... I never actually played it! If it beat out Super Metroid, it has to be pretty freaking good.

[@gradsgames]

It is freakin good, at least I think so anyway 😂

[@manirahnema9585]

All great games but ... games that someone who have never played retro can play and enjoy are very tricky to pick So i go with: Link to the past Super metroid Shinobi 3 Yoshi island Final fantasy 6 Streets of rage 2_3 Lost vikings Comix zoon Donkey Kong 3 Sonic 2 Contra 3 _ hardcorps

[@gradsgames]

Great list 👌

[@wengholio]

Wholeheartedly agree with all games on the list!

[@gradsgames]

Thank you!

[@trav7424]

Great list! I’d have to replace streets of rage 2 with turtles in time… but that just me.

[@gradsgames]

@trav7424 good shout!

[@etienneroussel8651]

Metal slug and outrun are still very enjoyable

[@gradsgames]

Very much so.

[@digitalvictory8266]

Great feakin' list!!!

[@gradsgames]

Great freakin' comment! 🤣 Thanks for watching.

[@rylter]

Streets of Rage 2 reminds me of a Turtles game I used to play. You moved along in the same way fighting bad guys. Anyone know what game I mean?

[@gradsgames]

Turtles in Time?

[@rylter]

@@gradsgames Yes!! Thank you. A friend had it on the SNES. I remember you could throw badguys toward the screen. So badass! 😎

[@gradsgames]

​@rylter yeah that's right, brilliant game.

[@patrickvis]

For me: Switch out Gunstar Heroes for Toejam and Earl and the lineup (not the order) is perfect!

[@gradsgames]

Thank you

[@countgrammar04]

Tmnt - turtles in time/hyperstone heist both still hold up well

[@gradsgames]

They really do

[@clanpsi]

Shining Force is such an amazing series. I'm still waiting for a full Shining Force 3 discs 1-3 localisation, SEGA; GET ON IT!

[@WhoCaresAnymoreTho]

2 turbo still holds up

[@CSLucasEpic]

Good thing it was in there, because if Chrono Trigger wasn't on this list I was going to riot. Best RPG ever made, no contest.

[@gradsgames]

It's such a wonderful game.

[@patrickvis]

Final Fantasy VI (or III) is close on it’s heels but can’t beat the artstyle of Crono!

[@hugbuzzard]

Chrono Trigger is the greatest game ever made.

[@johntracy72]

Suikoden II is right up there with Chrono Trigger

[@Ty-douken]

As far as I'm concerned Chrono Trigger is as close to a perfect game as can be made, though Sifu is a modern game that I'd put in that running as well. Just need more time to pass to really know if it holds up like how Chrono Trigger does.

[@AirQBert]

Wow, no NES love? Mighty Final Fight? Super Mario Bros. 3? River City Ransom? Power Blade? Megaman 2 or 3? Ducktails?

[@gradsgames]

Yeah, I'm kinda regretting that

[@AirQBert]

@@gradsgames Well, always opportunity for a sequel! :) Bust out some Blaster Master and Little Nemo and have some fun! But seriously, Mighty Final Fight is really good for an NES game... and so is BattleToads vs Double-Dragon.

[@dowdheurschtwideul139]

Of course that Super Mario World worth to play. But actually I must say the most interesting about this game is his incredible hacks community !!

[@gradsgames]

There are some tremendous hacks.

[@mhans311]

I was not expecting SOR2 in the top spot, but after thinking about it and the fact that this is a list of games that still hold up today....I can't say I disagree.

[@DeezGamesX]

Completely agree on all 10 choices mate. LTTP wouldve been my #1, Metroid #2, SOR #3

[@gradsgames]

Thanks for watching pal.

[@WYRG]

for me i'd say my top 5 in no particular order are street fighter 2 turbo SNES, mortal kombat SNES, killer instinct SNES, final fight 3 SNES, street of rage 2 SMD,

[@gradsgames]

A fighter fan 💪

[@jasonhunt6842]

If I remember correctly, Charles Cornell was 'blown away' by the OST to Streets of Rage 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJTbaGZ7hMZ6jbc