I’m calling it now: the original Mario Kart is STILL fun. It’s a great blend of RPGs like those from Squaresoft and Super Mario.

In it, Mario and his party of characters have to recover pieces of the Star Road. It was a smash-hit, and it eventually led to games like the excellent Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi. Released in 1996, Super Mario RPG was the first game in the series to branch out to include RPG aspects. It added more control to the player, with Simon Belmont being able to control the iconic vampire-slaying whip in all directions. It’s a difficult romp through Dracula’s Castle, and there’s no guarantee you’ll survive. Super Castlevania IVĬastlevania by now has had so many iterations, however, the fourth entry on consoles was the excellent Super Castlevania IV. Through 40 challenging levels, Donkey Kong Country puts a beautiful art style, creative levels, and the different benefits of both characters on display. It’s a landmark feat of platforming gameplay, and it’s seriously addictive, even today. Rool, the gross king alligator, and main antagonist. Alongside DK’s nephew, Diddy, you need to get a golden banana from King K. We had known about Donkey Kong through his game where he was the villain, but Donkey Kong is given a new side in this game. You’ll fly through the levels, shooting down bogies and eventually face off against a classic foe-Andross. The Model 7 chip allowed for normally 2D gameplay into 3D.Īlthough by today’s standards, the 3D is rough, back in the 1990s it was revolutionary. Star FoxĪ landmark in 3D gameplay and flight sims, Star Fox has you take on the titular role of Star Fox and his fellow pilots: Slippy Toad, Falco Lombardi, and Peppy Hare. It’s one of the best beat ‘em ups ever made, and it’ll take you through the sewers of New York City to prehistoric periods. You take on the role of one of our favorite turtles, (I recommend Leonardo, personally), and go on a quest through time to defeat Shredder himself. This classic was the fourth in the Ninja Turtles franchise in gaming, and boy is it a barn burner. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse.

Tiny Toons Adventures: Buster Busts Loose!.

Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time.

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