Nintendo power's top 200 games.

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I saw this on VGMaps, and I already wanted to discuss it.

To celebrate Nintendo Power's 200th issue on February 2006, they made a list of the top 200 games to grace a Nintendo system. Here is their list... (Only games released before July 31, 2005 were eligible for their list.)

Listed by number:
200 - Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life - GCN - 2005
199 - Cubivore - GCN - 2002
198 - Rush 'N Attack - NES - 1987
197 - Pac-Man Vs. - GCN - 2003
196 - Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 - SNES - 1991
195 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES - 1993
194 - Maniac Mansion - NES - 1990
193 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project - NES - 1992
192 - Gyromite - NES - 1985
191 - Legend Of The Mystical Ninja, The - SNES - 1992
190 - Secret Of Evermore - SNES - 1995
189 - Pokémon: Trading Card Game - GBC - 2000
188 - Out Of This World - SNES - 1992
187 - Mortal Kombat - SNES - 1993
186 - Illusion Of Gaia - SNES - 1994
185 - Mortal Kombat II - SNES - 1994
184 - Wario Land - VB - 1995
183 - Gradius III - NES - 1991
182 - Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals - SNES - 1996
181 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ - GCN - 2004
180 - Ogre Battle: The March Of The Black Queen - SNES - 1995
179 - Mario Bros. - NES - 1986
178 - X-Men Legends - GCN - 2004
177 - Rock N' Roll Racing - SNES - 1993
176 - Dragon Warrior III - NES - 1992
175 - Spider-Man 2 - GCN - 2004
174 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - GCN - 2004
173 - Mario Kart: Super Circuit - GBA - 2001
172 - Pro Wrestling - NES - 1987
171 - Breath Of Fire II - SNES - 1995
170 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron - N64 - 1998
169 - Kirby Tilt 'N' Tumble - GBC - 2001
168 - Simpsons: Road Rage, The - GCN - 2001
167 - Mario Tennis - GBC - 2001
166 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - GBA - 2001
165 - TimeSplitters 2 - GCN - 2002
164 - Lost Vikings, The - SNES - 1993
163 - SimCity - SNES - 1991
162 - Mario Paint - SNES - 1992
161 - Breath Of Fire - SNES - 1994
160 - Wizards & Warriors - NES - 1987
159 - Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings And The Lost Ocean - GCN - 2004
158 - Beetle Adventure Racing - N64 - 1999
157 - Final Fight - SNES - 1991
156 - Tactics Ogre: The Knights Of Lodis - GBA - 2002
155 - Duck Hunt - NES - 1985
154 - Pokémon Snap - N64 - 1999
153 - Pilotwings - SNES - 1991
152 - Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II - GCN - 2002
151 - Killer Instinct - SNES - 1995
150 - ActRaiser - SNES - 1991
149 - Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers, The - GCN - 2002
148 - Donkey Kong - NES - 1986
147 - River City Ransom - NES - 1990
146 - Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand - GBA - 2003
145 - Baseball Stars - NES - 1989
144 - Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts - SNES - 1991
143 - Rygar - NES - 1987
142 - Ice Hockey - NES - 1988
141 - R.C. Pro-Am - NES - 1988
140 - Dragon Warrior - NES - 1989
139 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - N64 - 2000
138 - Super Bomberman - SNES - 1993
137 - Pinball Of The Dead - GBA - 2002
136 - Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town - GBA - 2003
135 - NHL Hitz 20-03 - GCN - 2002
134 - Dr. Mario - NES - 1990
133 - Double Dragon - NES - 1988
132 - Feel The Magic: XY/XX - DS - 2004
131 - Gradius - NES - 1986
130 - Skate Or Die - NES - 1988
129 - Ghosts 'N Goblins - NES - 1986
128 - Astro Boy: Omega Factor - GBA - 2004
127 - Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski - N64 - 1996
126 - Mario Golf - N64 - 1999
125 - Contra III: The Alien Wars - SNES - 1992
124 - NBA Street - GCN - 2002
123 - Burnout - GCN - 2002
122 - Viewtiful Joe 2 - GCN - 2004
121 - Pokémon Colosseum - GCN - 2004
120 - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - GCN - 2003
119 - Banjo-Kazooie - N64 - 1998
118 - Kirby: Canvas Curse - DS - 2005
117 - Pilotwings 64 - N64 - 1996
116 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 - GCN - 2002
115 - Crystalis - NES - 1990
114 - Earthwrom Jim - SNES - 1994
113 - Bionic Commando - NES - 1988
112 - Skies Of Arcadia: Legends - GCN - 2003
111 - Ogre Battle 64: Person Of Lordly Caliber - N64 - 2000
110 - Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link - NES - 1988
109 - Ikaruga - GCN - 2003
108 - CastleVania: Circle Of The Moon - GBA - 2001
107 - Tales Of Symphonia - GCN - 2004
106 - Super Punch-Out!! - SNES - 1994
105 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 - GCN - 2001
104 - Metal Gear - NES - 1988
103 - Mega Man X - SNES - 1994
102 - Tetris Attack - SNES - 1996
101 - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem - GCN - 2002
100 - Perfect Dark - N64 - 2000
099 - Excitebike - NES - 1985
098 - Mario Party - N64 - 1999
097 - 1080° Snowboarding - N64 - 1998
096 - WarioWare: Touched! - DS - 2005
095 - Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat - GCN - 2005
094 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - GCN - 2001
093 - Rayman 2: The Great Escape - N64 - 1999
092 - Pokémon Puzzle League - N64 - 2000
091 - Mario Tennis - N64 - 2000
090 - Donkey Kong Country - SNES - 1994
089 - Ninja Gaiden - NES - 1989
088 - Pokémon: Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Versions - GBA - 2003/2005
087 - Tecmo Bowl - NES - 1989
086 - Secret Of Mana - SNES - 1993
085 - Metroid II: Return Of Samus - GB - 1991
084 - Luigi's Mansion - GCN - 2001
083 - Killer7 - GCN - 2005
082 - Star Fox - SNES - 1993
081 - Resident Evil Zero - GCN - 2002
080 - Pokémon: Gold/Silver/Crystal Versions - GBC - 2000/2001
079 - Jet Force Gemini - N64 - 1999
078 - Harvest Moon 64 - N64 - 1999
077 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ - GBA - 2003
076 - Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn Of Souls - GBA - 2004
075 - SSX Tricky - GCN - 2001
074 - Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2 - SNES - 1995
073 - Star Fox 64 - N64 - 1997
072 - Earthbound - SNES - 1995
071 - Blast Corps - N64 - 1997
070 - F-Zero - SNES - 1991
069 - Golden Sun: The Lost Age - GBA - 2003
068 - Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes - GCN - 2004
067 - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance - GBA - 2003
066 - Super CastleVania IV - SNES - 1991
065 - Conker's Bad Fur Day - N64 - 2001
064 - Pokémon: Red/Blue/Yellow Versions - GB - 1998/1999
063 - Paper Mario - N64 - 2000
062 - F-Zero GX - GCN - 2003
061 - Mega Man - NES - 1987
060 - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior - SNES - 1992
059 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones - GBA - 2005
058 - Madden NFL 2005 - GCN - 2004
057 - Contra - NES - 1988
056 - Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The - GB - 1993
055 - WarioWare: Twisted! - GBA - 2005
054 - Kid Icarus - NES - 1987
053 - Mario Kart 64 - N64 - 1997
052 - Meteos - DS - 2005
051 - Animal Crossing - GCN - 2002
050 - Pikmin - GCN - 2001
049 - Final Fantasy - NES - 1990
048 - Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The - GCN - 2004
047 - Pikmin 2 - GCN - 2004
046 - Metroid: Zero Mission - GBA - 2004
045 - Super Mario Bros. 2 - NES - 1988
044 - Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars - SNES - 1996
043 - Resident Evil - GCN - 2002
042 - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - GCN - 2004
041 - Fire Emblem - GBA - 2003
040 - Super Mario Kart - SNES - 1992
039 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages, The - GBC - 2001
038 - Super Monkey Ball - GCN - 2001
037 - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga - GBA - 2003
036 - Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time, The - GCN - 2003
035 - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - GCN - 2004
034 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons, The - GBC - 2001
033 - Mega Man II - NES - 1989
032 - Tetris - GB - 1989
031 - Golden Sun - GBA - 2001
030 - Metroid: Fusion - GBA - 2002
029 - Beyond Good & Evil - GCN - 2003
028 - Final Fantasy IV - SNES - 1991
027 - Viewtiful Joe - GCN - 2003
026 - Advance Wars - GBA - 2001
025 - Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - GCN - 2003
024 - Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The - GBA - 2005
023 - CastleVania - NES - 1987
022 - CastleVania: Aria Of Sorrow - GBA - 2003
021 - Chrono Trigger - SNES - 1995
020 - GoldenEye 007 - N64 - 1997
019 - Super Smash Bros. - N64 - 1999
018 - Soul Calibur II - GCN - 2003
017 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! - NES - 1987
016 - Super Smash Bros. Melee - GCN - 2001
015 - Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask, The - N64 - 2000
014 - Final Fantasy VI - SNES - 1994
013 - Super Mario Sunshine - GCN - 2002
012 - Super Metroid - SNES - 1994
011 - Metroid - NES - 1987
010 - Metroid Prime - GCN - 2002
009 - Super Mario Bros. - NES - 1985
008 - Super Mario World - SNES - 1991
007 - Legend Of Zelda, The - NES - 1987
006 - Super Mario Bros. 3 - NES - 1990
005 - Super Mario 64 - N64 - 1996
004 - Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The - GCN - 2003
003 - Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The - SNES - 1992
002 - Resident Evil 4 - GCN - 2005
001 - Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, The - N64 - 1998

Listed by name:
097 - 1080° Snowboarding - N64 - 1998
150 - ActRaiser - SNES - 1991
026 - Advance Wars - GBA - 2001
051 - Animal Crossing - GCN - 2002
128 - Astro Boy: Omega Factor - GBA - 2004
119 - Banjo-Kazooie - N64 - 1998
145 - Baseball Stars - NES - 1989
159 - Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings And The Lost Ocean - GCN - 2004
158 - Beetle Adventure Racing - N64 - 1999
029 - Beyond Good & Evil - GCN - 2003
113 - Bionic Commando - NES - 1988
071 - Blast Corps - N64 - 1997
146 - Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand - GBA - 2003
161 - Breath Of Fire - SNES - 1994
171 - Breath Of Fire II - SNES - 1995
123 - Burnout - GCN - 2002
023 - CastleVania - NES - 1987
022 - CastleVania: Aria Of Sorrow - GBA - 2003
108 - CastleVania: Circle Of The Moon - GBA - 2001
021 - Chrono Trigger - SNES - 1995
065 - Conker's Bad Fur Day - N64 - 2001
057 - Contra - NES - 1988
125 - Contra III: The Alien Wars - SNES - 1992
115 - Crystalis - NES - 1990
199 - Cubivore - GCN - 2002
148 - Donkey Kong - NES - 1986
090 - Donkey Kong Country - SNES - 1994
095 - Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat - GCN - 2005
133 - Double Dragon - NES - 1988
134 - Dr. Mario - NES - 1990
140 - Dragon Warrior - NES - 1989
176 - Dragon Warrior III - NES - 1992
155 - Duck Hunt - NES - 1985
072 - Earthbound - SNES - 1995
114 - Earthwrom Jim - SNES - 1994
101 - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem - GCN - 2002
099 - Excitebike - NES - 1985
132 - Feel The Magic: XY/XX - DS - 2004
049 - Final Fantasy - NES - 1990
076 - Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn Of Souls - GBA - 2004
028 - Final Fantasy IV - SNES - 1991
067 - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance - GBA - 2003
014 - Final Fantasy VI - SNES - 1994
042 - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - GCN - 2004
157 - Final Fight - SNES - 1991
041 - Fire Emblem - GBA - 2003
059 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones - GBA - 2005
070 - F-Zero - SNES - 1991
062 - F-Zero GX - GCN - 2003
129 - Ghosts 'N Goblins - NES - 1986
031 - Golden Sun - GBA - 2001
069 - Golden Sun: The Lost Age - GBA - 2003
020 - GoldenEye 007 - N64 - 1997
131 - Gradius - NES - 1986
183 - Gradius III - NES - 1991
192 - Gyromite - NES - 1985
078 - Harvest Moon 64 - N64 - 1999
200 - Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life - GCN - 2005
136 - Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town - GBA - 2003
142 - Ice Hockey - NES - 1988
109 - Ikaruga - GCN - 2003
186 - Illusion Of Gaia - SNES - 1994
079 - Jet Force Gemini - N64 - 1999
054 - Kid Icarus - NES - 1987
151 - Killer Instinct - SNES - 1995
083 - Killer7 - GCN - 2005
169 - Kirby Tilt 'N' Tumble - GBC - 2001
118 - Kirby: Canvas Curse - DS - 2005
191 - Legend Of The Mystical Ninja, The - SNES - 1992
007 - Legend Of Zelda, The - NES - 1987
003 - Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The - SNES - 1992
048 - Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The - GCN - 2004
056 - Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The - GB - 1993
015 - Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask, The - N64 - 2000
001 - Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, The - N64 - 1998
039 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages, The - GBC - 2001
034 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons, The - GBC - 2001
024 - Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The - GBA - 2005
004 - Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The - GCN - 2003
149 - Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers, The - GCN - 2002
164 - Lost Vikings, The - SNES - 1993
182 - Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals - SNES - 1996
084 - Luigi's Mansion - GCN - 2001
058 - Madden NFL 2005 - GCN - 2004
194 - Maniac Mansion - NES - 1990
037 - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga - GBA - 2003
179 - Mario Bros. - NES - 1986
126 - Mario Golf - N64 - 1999
120 - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - GCN - 2003
053 - Mario Kart 64 - N64 - 1997
025 - Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - GCN - 2003
173 - Mario Kart: Super Circuit - GBA - 2001
162 - Mario Paint - SNES - 1992
098 - Mario Party - N64 - 1999
167 - Mario Tennis - GBC - 2001
091 - Mario Tennis - N64 - 2000
061 - Mega Man - NES - 1987
033 - Mega Man II - NES - 1989
103 - Mega Man X - SNES - 1994
104 - Metal Gear - NES - 1988
068 - Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes - GCN - 2004
052 - Meteos - DS - 2005
011 - Metroid - NES - 1987
085 - Metroid II: Return Of Samus - GB - 1991
010 - Metroid Prime - GCN - 2002
174 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - GCN - 2004
030 - Metroid: Fusion - GBA - 2002
046 - Metroid: Zero Mission - GBA - 2004
017 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! - NES - 1987
187 - Mortal Kombat - SNES - 1993
185 - Mortal Kombat II - SNES - 1994
124 - NBA Street - GCN - 2002
135 - NHL Hitz 20-03 - GCN - 2002
089 - Ninja Gaiden - NES - 1989
111 - Ogre Battle 64: Person Of Lordly Caliber - N64 - 2000
180 - Ogre Battle: The March Of The Black Queen - SNES - 1995
188 - Out Of This World - SNES - 1992
197 - Pac-Man Vs. - GCN - 2003
063 - Paper Mario - N64 - 2000
035 - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - GCN - 2004
100 - Perfect Dark - N64 - 2000
152 - Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II - GCN - 2002
050 - Pikmin - GCN - 2001
047 - Pikmin 2 - GCN - 2004
153 - Pilotwings - SNES - 1991
117 - Pilotwings 64 - N64 - 1996
137 - Pinball Of The Dead - GBA - 2002
121 - Pokémon Colosseum - GCN - 2004
092 - Pokémon Puzzle League - N64 - 2000
154 - Pokémon Snap - N64 - 1999
080 - Pokémon: Gold/Silver/Crystal Versions - GBC - 2000/2001
064 - Pokémon: Red/Blue/Yellow Versions - GB - 1998/1999
088 - Pokémon: Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Versions - GBA - 2003/2005
189 - Pokémon: Trading Card Game - GBC - 2000
036 - Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time, The - GCN - 2003
172 - Pro Wrestling - NES - 1987
141 - R.C. Pro-Am - NES - 1988
093 - Rayman 2: The Great Escape - N64 - 1999
043 - Resident Evil - GCN - 2002
002 - Resident Evil 4 - GCN - 2005
081 - Resident Evil Zero - GCN - 2002
147 - River City Ransom - NES - 1990
177 - Rock N' Roll Racing - SNES - 1993
198 - Rush 'N Attack - NES - 1987
143 - Rygar - NES - 1987
190 - Secret Of Evermore - SNES - 1995
086 - Secret Of Mana - SNES - 1993
163 - SimCity - SNES - 1991
168 - Simpsons: Road Rage, The - GCN - 2001
130 - Skate Or Die - NES - 1988
112 - Skies Of Arcadia: Legends - GCN - 2003
018 - Soul Calibur II - GCN - 2003
175 - Spider-Man 2 - GCN - 2004
075 - SSX Tricky - GCN - 2001
082 - Star Fox - SNES - 1993
073 - Star Fox 64 - N64 - 1997
170 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron - N64 - 1998
094 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - GCN - 2001
060 - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior - SNES - 1992
196 - Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 - SNES - 1991
138 - Super Bomberman - SNES - 1993
066 - Super CastleVania IV - SNES - 1991
144 - Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts - SNES - 1991
005 - Super Mario 64 - N64 - 1996
009 - Super Mario Bros. - NES - 1985
045 - Super Mario Bros. 2 - NES - 1988
006 - Super Mario Bros. 3 - NES - 1990
040 - Super Mario Kart - SNES - 1992
044 - Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars - SNES - 1996
013 - Super Mario Sunshine - GCN - 2002
008 - Super Mario World - SNES - 1991
012 - Super Metroid - SNES - 1994
038 - Super Monkey Ball - GCN - 2001
106 - Super Punch-Out!! - SNES - 1994
019 - Super Smash Bros. - N64 - 1999
016 - Super Smash Bros. Melee - GCN - 2001
156 - Tactics Ogre: The Knights Of Lodis - GBA - 2002
107 - Tales Of Symphonia - GCN - 2004
087 - Tecmo Bowl - NES - 1989
193 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project - NES - 1992
032 - Tetris - GB - 1989
102 - Tetris Attack - SNES - 1996
116 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 - GCN - 2002
165 - TimeSplitters 2 - GCN - 2002
139 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - N64 - 2000
166 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - GBA - 2001
105 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 - GCN - 2001
027 - Viewtiful Joe - GCN - 2003
122 - Viewtiful Joe 2 - GCN - 2004
184 - Wario Land - VB - 1995
077 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ - GBA - 2003
181 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ - GCN - 2004
096 - WarioWare: Touched! - DS - 2005
055 - WarioWare: Twisted! - GBA - 2005
127 - Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski - N64 - 1996
160 - Wizards & Warriors - NES - 1987
178 - X-Men Legends - GCN - 2004
074 - Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2 - SNES - 1995
110 - Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link - NES - 1988
195 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES - 1993

listed by system:
198 - Rush 'N Attack - NES - 1987
194 - Maniac Mansion - NES - 1990
193 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project - NES - 1992
192 - Gyromite - NES - 1985
183 - Gradius III - NES - 1991
179 - Mario Bros. - NES - 1986
176 - Dragon Warrior III - NES - 1992
172 - Pro Wrestling - NES - 1987
160 - Wizards & Warriors - NES - 1987
155 - Duck Hunt - NES - 1985
148 - Donkey Kong - NES - 1986
147 - River City Ransom - NES - 1990
145 - Baseball Stars - NES - 1989
143 - Rygar - NES - 1987
142 - Ice Hockey - NES - 1988
141 - R.C. Pro-Am - NES - 1988
140 - Dragon Warrior - NES - 1989
134 - Dr. Mario - NES - 1990
133 - Double Dragon - NES - 1988
131 - Gradius - NES - 1986
130 - Skate Or Die - NES - 1988
129 - Ghosts 'N Goblins - NES - 1986
115 - Crystalis - NES - 1990
113 - Bionic Commando - NES - 1988
110 - Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link - NES - 1988
104 - Metal Gear - NES - 1988
099 - Excitebike - NES - 1985
089 - Ninja Gaiden - NES - 1989
087 - Tecmo Bowl - NES - 1989
061 - Mega Man - NES - 1987
057 - Contra - NES - 1988
054 - Kid Icarus - NES - 1987
049 - Final Fantasy - NES - 1990
045 - Super Mario Bros. 2 - NES - 1988
033 - Mega Man II - NES - 1989
023 - CastleVania - NES - 1987
017 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! - NES - 1987
011 - Metroid - NES - 1987
009 - Super Mario Bros. - NES - 1985
007 - Legend Of Zelda, The - NES - 1987
006 - Super Mario Bros. 3 - NES - 1990

196 - Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 - SNES - 1991
195 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES - 1993
191 - Legend Of The Mystical Ninja, The - SNES - 1992
190 - Secret Of Evermore - SNES - 1995
188 - Out Of This World - SNES - 1992
187 - Mortal Kombat - SNES - 1993
186 - Illusion Of Gaia - SNES - 1994
185 - Mortal Kombat II - SNES - 1994
182 - Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals - SNES - 1996
180 - Ogre Battle: The March Of The Black Queen - SNES - 1995
177 - Rock N' Roll Racing - SNES - 1993
171 - Breath Of Fire II - SNES - 1995
164 - Lost Vikings, The - SNES - 1993
163 - SimCity - SNES - 1991
162 - Mario Paint - SNES - 1992
161 - Breath Of Fire - SNES - 1994
157 - Final Fight - SNES - 1991
153 - Pilotwings - SNES - 1991
151 - Killer Instinct - SNES - 1995
150 - ActRaiser - SNES - 1991
144 - Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts - SNES - 1991
138 - Super Bomberman - SNES - 1993
125 - Contra III: The Alien Wars - SNES - 1992
114 - Earthwrom Jim - SNES - 1994
106 - Super Punch-Out!! - SNES - 1994
103 - Mega Man X - SNES - 1994
102 - Tetris Attack - SNES - 1996
090 - Donkey Kong Country - SNES - 1994
086 - Secret Of Mana - SNES - 1993
082 - Star Fox - SNES - 1993
074 - Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2 - SNES - 1995
072 - Earthbound - SNES - 1995
070 - F-Zero - SNES - 1991
066 - Super CastleVania IV - SNES - 1991
060 - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior - SNES - 1992
044 - Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars - SNES - 1996
040 - Super Mario Kart - SNES - 1992
028 - Final Fantasy IV - SNES - 1991
021 - Chrono Trigger - SNES - 1995
014 - Final Fantasy VI - SNES - 1994
012 - Super Metroid - SNES - 1994
008 - Super Mario World - SNES - 1991
003 - Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The - SNES - 1992

170 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron - N64 - 1998
158 - Beetle Adventure Racing - N64 - 1999
154 - Pokémon Snap - N64 - 1999
139 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - N64 - 2000
127 - Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski - N64 - 1996
126 - Mario Golf - N64 - 1999
119 - Banjo-Kazooie - N64 - 1998
117 - Pilotwings 64 - N64 - 1996
111 - Ogre Battle 64: Person Of Lordly Caliber - N64 - 2000
100 - Perfect Dark - N64 - 2000
098 - Mario Party - N64 - 1999
097 - 1080° Snowboarding - N64 - 1998
093 - Rayman 2: The Great Escape - N64 - 1999
092 - Pokémon Puzzle League - N64 - 2000
091 - Mario Tennis - N64 - 2000
079 - Jet Force Gemini - N64 - 1999
078 - Harvest Moon 64 - N64 - 1999
073 - Star Fox 64 - N64 - 1997
071 - Blast Corps - N64 - 1997
065 - Conker's Bad Fur Day - N64 - 2001
063 - Paper Mario - N64 - 2000
053 - Mario Kart 64 - N64 - 1997
020 - GoldenEye 007 - N64 - 1997
019 - Super Smash Bros. - N64 - 1999
015 - Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask, The - N64 - 2000
005 - Super Mario 64 - N64 - 1996
001 - Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, The - N64 - 1998


200 - Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life - GCN - 2005
199 - Cubivore - GCN - 2002
197 - Pac-Man Vs. - GCN - 2003
181 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ - GCN - 2004
178 - X-Men Legends - GCN - 2004
175 - Spider-Man 2 - GCN - 2004
174 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - GCN - 2004
168 - Simpsons: Road Rage, The - GCN - 2001
165 - TimeSplitters 2 - GCN - 2002
159 - Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings And The Lost Ocean - GCN - 2004
152 - Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II - GCN - 2002
149 - Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers, The - GCN - 2002
135 - NHL Hitz 20-03 - GCN - 2002
124 - NBA Street - GCN - 2002
123 - Burnout - GCN - 2002
122 - Viewtiful Joe 2 - GCN - 2004
121 - Pokémon Colosseum - GCN - 2004
120 - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - GCN - 2003
116 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 - GCN - 2002
112 - Skies Of Arcadia: Legends - GCN - 2003
109 - Ikaruga - GCN - 2003
107 - Tales Of Symphonia - GCN - 2004
105 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 - GCN - 2001
101 - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem - GCN - 2002
095 - Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat - GCN - 2005
094 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - GCN - 2001
084 - Luigi's Mansion - GCN - 2001
083 - Killer7 - GCN - 2005
081 - Resident Evil Zero - GCN - 2002
075 - SSX Tricky - GCN - 2001
068 - Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes - GCN - 2004
062 - F-Zero GX - GCN - 2003
058 - Madden NFL 2005 - GCN - 2004
051 - Animal Crossing - GCN - 2002
050 - Pikmin - GCN - 2001
048 - Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The - GCN - 2004
047 - Pikmin 2 - GCN - 2004
043 - Resident Evil - GCN - 2002
042 - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - GCN - 2004
038 - Super Monkey Ball - GCN - 2001
036 - Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time, The - GCN - 2003
035 - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - GCN - 2004
029 - Beyond Good & Evil - GCN - 2003
027 - Viewtiful Joe - GCN - 2003
025 - Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - GCN - 2003
018 - Soul Calibur II - GCN - 2003
016 - Super Smash Bros. Melee - GCN - 2001
013 - Super Mario Sunshine - GCN - 2002
010 - Metroid Prime - GCN - 2002
004 - Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The - GCN - 2003
002 - Resident Evil 4 - GCN - 2005

184 - Wario Land - VB - 1995

085 - Metroid II: Return Of Samus - GB - 1991
064 - Pokémon: Red/Blue/Yellow Versions - GB - 1998/1999
056 - Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The - GB - 1993
032 - Tetris - GB - 1989

189 - Pokémon: Trading Card Game - GBC - 2000
169 - Kirby Tilt 'N' Tumble - GBC - 2001
167 - Mario Tennis - GBC - 2001
080 - Pokémon: Gold/Silver/Crystal Versions - GBC - 2000/2001
039 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages, The - GBC - 2001
034 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons, The - GBC - 2001

173 - Mario Kart: Super Circuit - GBA - 2001
166 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - GBA - 2001
156 - Tactics Ogre: The Knights Of Lodis - GBA - 2002
146 - Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand - GBA - 2003
137 - Pinball Of The Dead - GBA - 2002
136 - Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town - GBA - 2003
128 - Astro Boy: Omega Factor - GBA - 2004
108 - CastleVania: Circle Of The Moon - GBA - 2001
088 - Pokémon: Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Versions - GBA - 2003/2005
077 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ - GBA - 2003
076 - Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn Of Souls - GBA - 2004
069 - Golden Sun: The Lost Age - GBA - 2003
067 - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance - GBA - 2003
059 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones - GBA - 2005
055 - WarioWare: Twisted! - GBA - 2005
046 - Metroid: Zero Mission - GBA - 2004
041 - Fire Emblem - GBA - 2003
037 - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga - GBA - 2003
031 - Golden Sun - GBA - 2001
030 - Metroid: Fusion - GBA - 2002
026 - Advance Wars - GBA - 2001
024 - Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The - GBA - 2005
022 - CastleVania: Aria Of Sorrow - GBA - 2003

132 - Feel The Magic: XY/XX - DS - 2004
118 - Kirby: Canvas Curse - DS - 2005
096 - WarioWare: Touched! - DS - 2005
052 - Meteos - DS - 2005

Listed by year:
192 - Gyromite - NES - 1985
155 - Duck Hunt - NES - 1985
099 - Excitebike - NES - 1985
009 - Super Mario Bros. - NES - 1985
179 - Mario Bros. - NES - 1986
148 - Donkey Kong - NES - 1986
131 - Gradius - NES - 1986
129 - Ghosts 'N Goblins - NES - 1986
198 - Rush 'N Attack - NES - 1987
172 - Pro Wrestling - NES - 1987
160 - Wizards & Warriors - NES - 1987
143 - Rygar - NES - 1987
061 - Mega Man - NES - 1987
054 - Kid Icarus - NES - 1987
023 - CastleVania - NES - 1987
017 - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! - NES - 1987
011 - Metroid - NES - 1987
007 - Legend Of Zelda, The - NES - 1987
142 - Ice Hockey - NES - 1988
141 - R.C. Pro-Am - NES - 1988
133 - Double Dragon - NES - 1988
130 - Skate Or Die - NES - 1988
113 - Bionic Commando - NES - 1988
110 - Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link - NES - 1988
104 - Metal Gear - NES - 1988
057 - Contra - NES - 1988
045 - Super Mario Bros. 2 - NES - 1988
145 - Baseball Stars - NES - 1989
140 - Dragon Warrior - NES - 1989
089 - Ninja Gaiden - NES - 1989
087 - Tecmo Bowl - NES - 1989
033 - Mega Man II - NES - 1989
032 - Tetris - GB - 1989
194 - Maniac Mansion - NES - 1990
147 - River City Ransom - NES - 1990
134 - Dr. Mario - NES - 1990
115 - Crystalis - NES - 1990
049 - Final Fantasy - NES - 1990
006 - Super Mario Bros. 3 - NES - 1990
196 - Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 - SNES - 1991
183 - Gradius III - NES - 1991
163 - SimCity - SNES - 1991
157 - Final Fight - SNES - 1991
153 - Pilotwings - SNES - 1991
150 - ActRaiser - SNES - 1991
144 - Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts - SNES - 1991
085 - Metroid II: Return Of Samus - GB - 1991
070 - F-Zero - SNES - 1991
066 - Super CastleVania IV - SNES - 1991
028 - Final Fantasy IV - SNES - 1991
008 - Super Mario World - SNES - 1991
193 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project - NES - 1992
191 - Legend Of The Mystical Ninja, The - SNES - 1992
188 - Out Of This World - SNES - 1992
176 - Dragon Warrior III - NES - 1992
162 - Mario Paint - SNES - 1992
125 - Contra III: The Alien Wars - SNES - 1992
060 - Street Fighter II: The World Warrior - SNES - 1992
040 - Super Mario Kart - SNES - 1992
003 - Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past, The - SNES - 1992
195 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors - SNES - 1993
187 - Mortal Kombat - SNES - 1993
177 - Rock N' Roll Racing - SNES - 1993
164 - Lost Vikings, The - SNES - 1993
138 - Super Bomberman - SNES - 1993
086 - Secret Of Mana - SNES - 1993
082 - Star Fox - SNES - 1993
056 - Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The - GB - 1993
186 - Illusion Of Gaia - SNES - 1994
185 - Mortal Kombat II - SNES - 1994
161 - Breath Of Fire - SNES - 1994
114 - Earthwrom Jim - SNES - 1994
106 - Super Punch-Out!! - SNES - 1994
103 - Mega Man X - SNES - 1994
090 - Donkey Kong Country - SNES - 1994
014 - Final Fantasy VI - SNES - 1994
012 - Super Metroid - SNES - 1994
190 - Secret Of Evermore - SNES - 1995
184 - Wario Land - VB - 1995
180 - Ogre Battle: The March Of The Black Queen - SNES - 1995
171 - Breath Of Fire II - SNES - 1995
151 - Killer Instinct - SNES - 1995
074 - Yoshi's Island: Super Mario World 2 - SNES - 1995
072 - Earthbound - SNES - 1995
021 - Chrono Trigger - SNES - 1995
182 - Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals - SNES - 1996
127 - Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski - N64 - 1996
117 - Pilotwings 64 - N64 - 1996
102 - Tetris Attack - SNES - 1996
044 - Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars - SNES - 1996
005 - Super Mario 64 - N64 - 1996
073 - Star Fox 64 - N64 - 1997
071 - Blast Corps - N64 - 1997
053 - Mario Kart 64 - N64 - 1997
020 - GoldenEye 007 - N64 - 1997
170 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron - N64 - 1998
119 - Banjo-Kazooie - N64 - 1998
097 - 1080° Snowboarding - N64 - 1998
001 - Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, The - N64 - 1998
064 - Pokémon: Red/Blue/Yellow Versions - GB - 1998/1999
158 - Beetle Adventure Racing - N64 - 1999
154 - Pokémon Snap - N64 - 1999
126 - Mario Golf - N64 - 1999
098 - Mario Party - N64 - 1999
093 - Rayman 2: The Great Escape - N64 - 1999
079 - Jet Force Gemini - N64 - 1999
078 - Harvest Moon 64 - N64 - 1999
019 - Super Smash Bros. - N64 - 1999
189 - Pokémon: Trading Card Game - GBC - 2000
139 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - N64 - 2000
111 - Ogre Battle 64: Person Of Lordly Caliber - N64 - 2000
100 - Perfect Dark - N64 - 2000
092 - Pokémon Puzzle League - N64 - 2000
091 - Mario Tennis - N64 - 2000
063 - Paper Mario - N64 - 2000
015 - Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask, The - N64 - 2000
080 - Pokémon: Gold/Silver/Crystal Versions - GBC - 2000/2001
173 - Mario Kart: Super Circuit - GBA - 2001
169 - Kirby Tilt 'N' Tumble - GBC - 2001
168 - Simpsons: Road Rage, The - GCN - 2001
167 - Mario Tennis - GBC - 2001
166 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - GBA - 2001
108 - CastleVania: Circle Of The Moon - GBA - 2001
105 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 - GCN - 2001
094 - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader - GCN - 2001
084 - Luigi's Mansion - GCN - 2001
075 - SSX Tricky - GCN - 2001
065 - Conker's Bad Fur Day - N64 - 2001
050 - Pikmin - GCN - 2001
039 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages, The - GBC - 2001
038 - Super Monkey Ball - GCN - 2001
034 - Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons, The - GBC - 2001
031 - Golden Sun - GBA - 2001
026 - Advance Wars - GBA - 2001
016 - Super Smash Bros. Melee - GCN - 2001
199 - Cubivore - GCN - 2002
165 - TimeSplitters 2 - GCN - 2002
156 - Tactics Ogre: The Knights Of Lodis - GBA - 2002
152 - Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II - GCN - 2002
149 - Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers, The - GCN - 2002
137 - Pinball Of The Dead - GBA - 2002
135 - NHL Hitz 20-03 - GCN - 2002
124 - NBA Street - GCN - 2002
123 - Burnout - GCN - 2002
116 - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003 - GCN - 2002
101 - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem - GCN - 2002
081 - Resident Evil Zero - GCN - 2002
051 - Animal Crossing - GCN - 2002
043 - Resident Evil - GCN - 2002
030 - Metroid: Fusion - GBA - 2002
013 - Super Mario Sunshine - GCN - 2002
010 - Metroid Prime - GCN - 2002
197 - Pac-Man Vs. - GCN - 2003
146 - Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand - GBA - 2003
136 - Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town - GBA - 2003
120 - Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - GCN - 2003
112 - Skies Of Arcadia: Legends - GCN - 2003
109 - Ikaruga - GCN - 2003
077 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ - GBA - 2003
069 - Golden Sun: The Lost Age - GBA - 2003
067 - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance - GBA - 2003
062 - F-Zero GX - GCN - 2003
041 - Fire Emblem - GBA - 2003
037 - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga - GBA - 2003
036 - Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time, The - GCN - 2003
029 - Beyond Good & Evil - GCN - 2003
027 - Viewtiful Joe - GCN - 2003
025 - Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - GCN - 2003
022 - CastleVania: Aria Of Sorrow - GBA - 2003
018 - Soul Calibur II - GCN - 2003
004 - Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The - GCN - 2003
088 - Pokémon: Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Versions - GBA - 2003/2005
181 - WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ - GCN - 2004
178 - X-Men Legends - GCN - 2004
175 - Spider-Man 2 - GCN - 2004
174 - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - GCN - 2004
159 - Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings And The Lost Ocean - GCN - 2004
132 - Feel The Magic: XY/XX - DS - 2004
128 - Astro Boy: Omega Factor - GBA - 2004
122 - Viewtiful Joe 2 - GCN - 2004
121 - Pokémon Colosseum - GCN - 2004
107 - Tales Of Symphonia - GCN - 2004
076 - Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn Of Souls - GBA - 2004
068 - Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes - GCN - 2004
058 - Madden NFL 2005 - GCN - 2004
048 - Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The - GCN - 2004
047 - Pikmin 2 - GCN - 2004
046 - Metroid: Zero Mission - GBA - 2004
042 - Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - GCN - 2004
035 - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - GCN - 2004
200 - Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life - GCN - 2005
118 - Kirby: Canvas Curse - DS - 2005
096 - WarioWare: Touched! - DS - 2005
095 - Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat - GCN - 2005
083 - Killer7 - GCN - 2005
059 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones - GBA - 2005
055 - WarioWare: Twisted! - GBA - 2005
052 - Meteos - DS - 2005
024 - Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The - GBA - 2005
002 - Resident Evil 4 - GCN - 2005

Please note that Only games released before July 31, 2005 were eligible for their list.

I like this list fairly, even though I fail to see why they put oracle of seasons higher than oracle of ages, they should of put "Oracle of ages/Oracle of seasons" imo.

Discuss
(This is an official list, by the way. It is in no way fan made. Nintendo owns all games and the list itself)

 

[Crimson King]

The fact that a Virtual Boy game made the list invalidates the entire thing.

 

[pokesmashfighter]

The fact that a Virtual Boy game made the list invalidates the entire thing.

Look which game it was.

Now answer me something:
If you had to play a game on the virtual boy, which game would it be?

...
exactly.

 

[Crimson King]

None. The Virtual Boy was the worst console to date. It had bright red lines on a black background and you put your face really close to the monitor = massive headaches and eye strain.

Basically, if I HAD to choose a Virtual Boy game, I'd just eat cyanide.

 

[SkylerOcon]

The fact that a Virtual Boy game made the list invalidates the entire thing.

That and ALttP and the original Zelda beating Majora's Mask.

All three of them are good games, but MM is just flat out better than the other two.

 

[pokesmashfighter]

None. The Virtual Boy was the worst console to date. It had bright red lines on a black background and you put your face really close to the monitor = massive headaches and eye strain.

Basically, if I HAD to choose a Virtual Boy game, I'd just eat cyanide.

Wouldn't you want to tell the tale of playing Virtual Boy...


...And living?

 

[Skrah]

Melee got 16th. And OoT got 1st. I can say I'm pretty happy about the results.

 

[TheSundanceKid]

Wouldn't you want to tell the tale of playing Virtual Boy...


...And living?

You'd probably have eye cancer or something...

I'm happy about Super Mario World and Mario 64's placing.

 

[Gates]

Why are there more Gamecube games than N64 games? N64 was a better console overall imo.

Also, this is old as dirt.

 

[Skrah]

Games, not consoles. And the GC had a pretty decent library.

 

[The Halloween Captain]

How did Paper Mario 1000 year door beat the original?

Nothing against 1000 year door, but Paper Mario is pretty much the single most replayable game I've ever played. I think my brother hit around 13 full replays.

 

[SharkAttack]

How did Paper Mario 1000 year door beat the original?

Nothing against 1000 year door, but Paper Mario is pretty much the single most replayable game I've ever played. I think my brother hit around 13 full replays.

I agree. The first Paper Mario and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the 7 Stars are better games. The plot is better in both games and they are both more challenging. I haven't played a lot of games on the list but of the ones I played I'm satified with where they placed.

 

[choknater]

OoT is the obvious choice. It is a great game

 

[The Halloween Captain]

I agree. The first Paper Mario and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the 7 Stars are better games. The plot is better in both games and they are both more challenging. I haven't played a lot of games on the list but of the ones I played I'm satified with where they placed.

I haven't played Super Mario RPG, but I'm fairly sure thousand year door is tougher than Paper Mario 64.

I might be only remembering the final boss and pit of challenges from thousand year though, so Paper Mario 64 might be more challenging for all I know. However, the ways in which paper mario 64 was tougher (overworld puzzles) I'm not sure were intentional.

A lot of old games have very unintuitive completion requirements, which is quite ironic considering many of them come pre-internet. For example, how was I supposed to know I had to look into the light to get the flight cap star (Super Mario 64)?

I never understood what's so great about OoT BTW. To gamers it was THE step up from the 2-D realm, but to all post OoT players it wasn't as good as the newer installments and to all non-gamers it was amazing technologically, but kinda ugly with funky controls that were not nearly as precise as those of many 2-D games preceding it.

 

[Firus]

The original Metroid beat Super Metroid. 'Nuff said.

I love Metroid, but I'm sorry, the original one is arguably the worst in the series. The difficulty is unreal.

 

[Scott!]

A lot of old games have very unintuitive completion requirements, which is quite ironic considering many of them come pre-internet. For example, how was I supposed to know I had to look into the light to get the flight cap star (Super Mario 64)?

I never understood what's so great about OoT BTW. To gamers it was THE step up from the 2-D realm, but to all post OoT players it wasn't as good as the newer installments and to all non-gamers it was amazing technologically, but kinda ugly with funky controls that were not nearly as precise as those of many 2-D games preceding it.

Well, the light is pretty bright, and definitely wasn't there before. First thing I did when it showed up after wondering what it was was look for a source. But yeah, everyone gets stuck on stuff.

While OoT definitely shouldn't be kept on a pedestal free from criticism, it seems a bit unfair to compare one of the first 3D console adventure games to 2D games in terms of controls. They were great at the time for what it was.

As for the list itself I generally like it. I just think some certain things are a bit off. Minish Cap over Tetris? No way. Also, Pokemon R/B/Y and Rogue Squadron both would move up on my list. Nevermind that I don't like Resident Evil games. But I was happy to see most of my favorites on there, and would see more if I looked again.

 

[Spire]

Also, Pokemon R/B/Y and Rogue Squadron both would move up on my list.

About to say the same. Rogue Squadron is one of the best Star Wars games ever made, and the 1st Gen Pokemon games so low? What gives, NP?

Speaking of, any word on that Rogue Squadron "Play for Wii" bundle, or was that a hoax?

 

[Alzi]

.....
004 - Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The - GCN - 2003

4th what is this nonsense.

 

[Raider 88]

I'm not so sure I agree with 3 Zelda games being in the top 4.

Viewtiful Joe and Soul Calibur II are way overrated on this list.

I'm pleased that Mario RPG atleast got a spot in the top 50.

 

[Firus]

Oh, and I'm going to say that OoT was perhaps TOO obvious as the top 1. Like, seriously. It almost always wins when it comes to "BEST GAME EVER" lists, it's beginning to irk me.

Let's face it guys, Nintendo Power is generally stupid. Well, they were actually less stupid back when this was made...but still.

I also find it rather funny that Super Metroid beat Zero Mission by FAR, as did Fusion, yet in their "Best of" for each separate system, they listed Zero Mission as the best overall for GBA and said that it was the best Metroid game.

 

[Banjodorf]

Melee got 16th. And OoT got 1st. I can say I'm pretty happy about the results.

As glad as I am for OoT, these guys can **** themselves.

Banjo-Kazooie at 119

And don't get me started on various games that placed higher (or is it lower?) than DKC. Where's the Nintendo power building? There be fires to start.

 

[Scott!]

Soul Calibur 2 is a darn good fighting game. From what I've heard, it's pretty well-balanced, it's got depth, and it's a lot of fun too. Plus, Link's in it.

Banjo-Kazooie being that low is a bit unfortunate, but I'd rather it not become another overrated 64 platformer anymore than it is. I love it to death, but there are better games.

And if OoT is "too obvious" as #1, then... doesn't that mean it belongs there? I mean, if everyone thinks of it as the best game ever, then not putting it on top would be wrong. Sure it's been overrated by fanboys, myself included, but that doesn't make it a worse game. Yes, nostalgia plays a role. Yes, it's lost a bit of its greatness to time. But it's still called the best game ever almost across the board. Ocarina of Time is an amazing game. It is overrated, but it deserves a lot of the praise it gets. And any game that gets picked for the top spot will instantly be called overrated by fanboys everywhere no matter what game it is.

I would not have put 3 Zeldas in the top 4 though. That just seems a bit much.

 

[Firus]

By "too obvious", I mean it's like, stereotypical. Like, expected, and that doesn't mean that it's supposed to be there, necessarily, it just means that everyone thinks "Best game list? I bet OoT's at the top.", whether that's thought begrudgingly or happily. Almost in an annoying way, like NO other game EVER makes it.
Maybe that's just how I feel, but...eh.

And not everyone thinks of it as the best game ever, myself included. I got through the first two dungeons -- under duress, I might add, and I just don't have the motivation to get any further. Hard to like a game if it won't pull you in. I've tried, trust me, and I love Zelda games. But OoT just doesn't capture my interest very well. It's not a BAD game, but it's only been average in my opinion.

I'm trying to avoid using that whole "Rose-tinted glasses of nostalgia" crap argument, because I HATE it when people try pinning me on that. But I feel like that's a lot of why OoT is so loved.

Top game lists are pointless to an extent anyways. No matter what, there's going to be at least one person highly displeased with the list. It's just too subjective to make a legitimate, final list.

 

[Sephiroths Masamune]

When you look at the list and beat all the games in the top ten then you can say they deserve to be there and i agree they are there for a reason they are the best of the best although i think melee should be higher up other than that i cant really complain

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

I'm pretty freakin' disappointed that there is only one Wario Land game on the list. Heck, even Wario World isn't there. WL games are so unappreciated...

With the current trend of internet coverage, one has to wonder how NP can still not get cancelled.

 

[Lythium]

The original Metroid beat Super Metroid. 'Nuff said.

I love Metroid, but I'm sorry, the original one is arguably the worst in the series. The difficulty is unreal.

I am in cahoots with you there. Super Metroid is arguably one of the best games I've ever played.

 

[kigbariom]

Notice the trend,

Old machines have many classic great games, all the gamers and non-gamers a like invested in these games back in the 90's.

Now what's Nintendo making, oh games like "Gardening Mama" or dumbed down versions of our favorites.

Don't get me wrong, I'll always be a Nintendo fan, I just wish they cared...

 

[Lythium]

Notice the trend,

Old machines have many classic great games, all the gamers and non-gamers a like invested in these games back in the 90's.

Now what's Nintendo making, oh games like "Gardening Mama" or dumbed down versions of our favorites.

Don't get me wrong, I'll always be a Nintendo fan, I just wish they cared...

Gardening Mama is actually developed by Cooking Mama Limited, and published by Taito and Majesco. Nintendo just licenses this junk.

The problem is Nintendo itself. It is probably the console with the most dreck, and always has been. Just look at the DS. Who buys DS games? Little kids with their Pokemanz, or soccer moms with their Big Brain Academy. It's just the nature of being a "family console."

EDIT: And the Atari 5200. I forgot that one.

 

[Firus]

Who buys DS games? Little kids with their Pokemanz, or soccer moms with their Big Brain Academy.

Um...what? There are too many things wrong with this post unless I'm reading it wrong.

For starters, the DS has a fair amount of crap and all but there are a tidy sum of people on this forum who think it's the best handheld. I highly beg to differ, but the DS has some pretty good games.

Second, I may be reading this wrong, but Pokemon is not just for kids and kids aren't the only ones who like it. It has a fairly large competitive scene, and the entire Poke Center says hi. Most of the regulars there are far from kids.

 

[pokesmashfighter]

I have a feeling that they once thought "This game isn't selling well, it wouldn't hurt if we... *raises it 15 spots*" while making this game.

 

[Lythium]

Um...what? There are too many things wrong with this post unless I'm reading it wrong.

For starters, the DS has a fair amount of crap and all but there are a tidy sum of people on this forum who think it's the best handheld. I highly beg to differ, but the DS has some pretty good games.

Second, I may be reading this wrong, but Pokemon is not just for kids and kids aren't the only ones who like it. It has a fairly large competitive scene, and the entire Poke Center says hi. Most of the regulars there are far from kids.

I wasn't purposely going out of my way to slag Nintendo. I agree that the DS has some great games, seeing as I own one.

Second, I recognize that Pokemon is not just for kids. Heck, I've played Pokemon Fire Red, Leaf Green, and Pearl. And Pokemon Stadium. And possibly others that I'm forgetting. I'm just pointing out the DS' target audience right now, in relation to its multitude of games that are being released.

 

[Bowser King]

Notice the trend,

Old machines have many classic great games, all the gamers and non-gamers a like invested in these games back in the 90's.

Now what's Nintendo making, oh games like "Gardening Mama" or dumbed down versions of our favorites.

Don't get me wrong, I'll always be a Nintendo fan, I just wish they cared...

I thought you were joking about gardening mama until I googled it and found out it actually exists D:

-Bowser King

 

[Firus]

I wasn't purposely going out of my way to slag Nintendo. I agree that the DS has some great games, seeing as I own one.

Second, I recognize that Pokemon is not just for kids. Heck, I've played Pokemon Fire Red, Leaf Green, and Pearl. And Pokemon Stadium. And possibly others that I'm forgetting. I'm just pointing out the DS' target audience right now, in relation to its multitude of games that are being released.

Don't worry about insulting Nintendo, I don't have a high opinion of them myself, I just think that the DS has some good games and it seemed to me as if you were neglecting that.

About the Pokemon part, yeah, I guess I misunderstood what you were saying. Sorry.

Nintendo's entire target audience right now is either too young to care enough how good a game is or too non-gamer to recognize what's a good game and what's shovelware, you are right about that.

The DSi is where most of that is being focused now, though, in my opinion. It's like the Wii all over again but in portable form, carrying along stupid commercials and slogans with it. But maybe that's just me.

I thought you were joking about gardening mama until I googled it and found out it actually exists D:

-Bowser King

Yes...isn't it sad?

I've switched into the commercial right at the end twice now. I believe my exact words, aloud, when I saw it the first time were "Are you kidding me?!"

Seriously.
*Facepalm*

 

[Raider 88]

Whoa, I just noticed that Mario Kart Double Dash got 25th, and Mario Kart 64 only got 53rd? 64 had the best battle level ever (Block Fort), while Double Dash's battle mode was pretty unplayable. I do enjoy Double Dash, but it's nowhere near what Mario Kart 64 was.

 

[Bowser King]

Firus, do you mean this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7T36u2bQQU&feature=related

"Mama's taking on.....one...tough MOTHER...."

*thick accent* "Oh my goodness me!"

"....Naature"

That's one stupid commercial >_>

-Bowser King

 

[The Halloween Captain]

Gardening Mama is actually developed by Cooking Mama Limited, and published by Taito and Majesco. Nintendo just licenses this junk.

The problem is Nintendo itself. It is probably the console with the most dreck, and always has been. Just look at the DS. Who buys DS games? Little kids with their Pokemanz, or soccer moms with their Big Brain Academy. It's just the nature of being a "family console."

EDIT: And the Atari 5200. I forgot that one.

Um...what? There are too many things wrong with this post unless I'm reading it wrong.

For starters, the DS has a fair amount of crap and all but there are a tidy sum of people on this forum who think it's the best handheld. I highly beg to differ, but the DS has some pretty good games.

Second, I may be reading this wrong, but Pokemon is not just for kids and kids aren't the only ones who like it. It has a fairly large competitive scene, and the entire Poke Center says hi. Most of the regulars there are far from kids.

O.K., I admit that I actually avoid playing handheld games other than pokemon, but I really do have to partially agree with the Firus. I say partially because personally, the DS is pretty clearly the best handheld (gaming device), but that's like saying the ipod is the best portable music player.

Unfortunately, the DS is an awesome handheld, otherwise I wouldn't own one because I dislike handhelds in general. But Mario Kart DS was awesome, and the first online Mario Kart. Phoenix Wright is also awesome. And yes, Pokemon is awesome. The DS simply has a number of "must have" titles that even people who dislike using handhelds (myself) are willing to buy the console for. Tons of people buy DS's, and it may very well have the best game library of any system currently on the market.

 

[Firus]

Firus, do you mean this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7T36u2bQQU&feature=related

"Mama's taking on.....one...tough MOTHER...."

*thick accent* "Oh my goodness me!"

"....Naature"

That's one stupid commercial >_>

-Bowser King

Probably. As I said, I came in at the very end -- I seriously just saw the box, but that was more than enough.

O.K., I admit that I actually avoid playing handheld games other than pokemon, but I really do have to partially agree with the Firus. I say partially because personally, the DS is pretty clearly the best handheld (gaming device), but that's like saying the ipod is the best portable music player.

Unfortunately, the DS is an awesome handheld, otherwise I wouldn't own one because I dislike handhelds in general. But Mario Kart DS was awesome, and the first online Mario Kart. Phoenix Wright is also awesome. And yes, Pokemon is awesome. The DS simply has a number of "must have" titles that even people who dislike using handhelds (myself) are willing to buy the console for. Tons of people buy DS's, and it may very well have the best game library of any system currently on the market.

Yeah, I wouldn't say that it's the best handheld gaming device, but I would say it likely has the best library of any system on the market at the moment (not including the Virtual Console, not that I ever do count that as part of the Wii's library). Phoenix Wright alone nearly gets it that, I love that game.

 

[Scott!]

O.K., I admit that I actually avoid playing handheld games other than pokemon, but I really do have to partially agree with the Firus. I say partially because personally, the DS is pretty clearly the best handheld (gaming device), but that's like saying the ipod is the best portable music player.

Unfortunately, the DS is an awesome handheld, otherwise I wouldn't own one because I dislike handhelds in general. But Mario Kart DS was awesome, and the first online Mario Kart. Phoenix Wright is also awesome. And yes, Pokemon is awesome. The DS simply has a number of "must have" titles that even people who dislike using handhelds (myself) are willing to buy the console for. Tons of people buy DS's, and it may very well have the best game library of any system currently on the market.

Just curious, but why no love for handhelds? There's plenty of trash games, sure, but there are some truly amazing games that you're missing out on. Don't worry, I don't hold it against you, but it's just not something I've heard before, and I'm curious as to the reason behind it.

 

[Lythium]

Don't worry about insulting Nintendo, I don't have a high opinion of them myself, I just think that the DS has some good games and it seemed to me as if you were neglecting that.

About the Pokemon part, yeah, I guess I misunderstood what you were saying. Sorry.

Nintendo's entire target audience right now is either too young to care enough how good a game is or too non-gamer to recognize what's a good game and what's shovelware, you are right about that.

The DSi is where most of that is being focused now, though, in my opinion. It's like the Wii all over again but in portable form, carrying along stupid commercials and slogans with it. But maybe that's just me.

No worries. I just wanted to make myself clear. Sometimes I'm too glib for my own good. And yes, I have to agree that Phoenix Wright is gold.

Just curious, but why no love for handhelds? There's plenty of trash games, sure, but there are some truly amazing games that you're missing out on. Don't worry, I don't hold it against you, but it's just not something I've heard before, and I'm curious as to the reason behind it.

I have a lot of love for handhelds. PSP and DS. In my opinion, there are plenty of great DS games. Between my boyfriend and I, we have well over thirty games for the DS, but only about five or six for the PSP.

However, the DS has a lot of dreck that you literally have to shovel through.

And the PSP suffers from lack of support.

 

[Sephiroths Masamune]

No worries. I just wanted to make myself clear. Sometimes I'm too glib for my own good. And yes, I have to agree that Phoenix Wright is gold.



I have a lot of love for handhelds. PSP and DS. In my opinion, there are plenty of great DS games. Between my boyfriend and I, we have well over thirty games for the DS, but only about five or six for the PSP.

However, the DS has a lot of dreck that you literally have to shovel through.

And the PSP suffers from lack of support.

I beg to differ but the PSP has a ton of great games like Battle front and FF games (crisis core and tactics) and alot more although this isn't a debate topic i just wanted to point that out