Greatest 8-Bit Game Ever!

[Cauterize]

After reading the 16bit version, i decided this should be discussed!
i searched thru the forum and couldnt find an exsisting topic on it so here we go! (please move this to the Classic Discussion mods!)

in my opinion....

Bubble Bobble
or
Rainbow Islands
or
Super Mario Bros 3

[Cmosfm]

Super Mario Bros.

[FlufflePuff]

Dragon Warrior/Quest

[MegaDrive20XX]

CastleVania 3: Dracula's Curse

yet everyone knows Super Mario Bros. 3 will murder every 8-bit game in it's path...but Tetris is up there too

[Nesmaster]

smb3

[Kepone]

River City Ransom

[Cauterize]

yet everyone knows Super Mario Bros. 3 will murder every 8-bit game in it's path...but Tetris is up there too

hehehehe LOL If SMB3 was banned from this List, i would have chosen One of the Megamans

[Gunstar_Hero UK]

yeah, Super Mario Bros 3.

[boatofcar]

M.U.L.E., baby, M.U.L.E.... :D


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8 bits doesn't just mean consoles, you know ;)

[DDCecil]

Ninja Gaiden II, baby!

[jerkov]

NES version of Pirates!

[Simply Dave]

The Legend of Zelda 8-)

[Ninja Blacksox]

The Legend of Zelda 8-)

+1

Although, "Kid Icarus" gives it a run for its money.

-A Boy

[tholly]

Super Mario Bros. 3

[Crush Crawfish]

Mega man 3!!! You know it to be true. Do not deny the truth!!!! :D And River City Ransom is a close 2nd.

[tom]

I agree, M.U.L.E. is an excellent choice as a best game for the best 8-bit computer ever, Atari.
Or another classic: Preppy. Or Necromancer.
Of course, Star Raiders sold the machine.....

On Apple II and /or C-64 I would say: The Bards Tale III....

Pepper 2 on Coleco is my fave choice for that console.

NES, SMB 3?!? Well, it would be, wouldn't it!!!

SMS.....perhaps Sonic?

VCS....Pitfall 2

[Tank]

smb3

[9c1lt1]

Castlevania

[Sotenga]

The NES Castlevania trilogy is pretty much the Alpha and Omega of greatness to me, though CVIII remains my favorite out of all of them. Ergo, it's my favorite game ever. EVER. :D

[Bratwurst]

Wonder Boy III The Dragon's Trap you deluded fools!!!

[Kim Possible]

I agree, Castlevania. It may be one the best games I have ever played. period.

[max 330 mega]

bubble bobble!!!!!!!

[Dangerboy]

Final Fantasy 1 and Metal Gear.

War mech and Metal Gear itself rock my world.

[GrayFox]

Such a tough question.

I'd probably have to go with SMB3 though, such a great game.

Mega Man 3 is close though. I love that game.

[marshalldylan1]

Tetris

[gamergary]

Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari (River City Ransom for the 2 that don't know)

[Dr. Morbis]

Super Mario Bros.

[Cauterize]

hmmm im gonna add 2 more which i totally forgot about...

Bubble Bobble
Rainbow Islands!

[The_EniGma]

maybe Pac-man or tetris. I'd go with tetris i can actually complete a round :embarrassed:

[Professor Hector]

Wonderboy III: The Dragon's Trap

[potatobob]

Dig Dug and Digger T. Rock

[mhsy2a]

Mario 3, Legend of Zelda, Pacman, or Tetris.

[pookninja]

adventure island for nes,followed by wonder boy in monster land for master system.

[Backgammon]

Ninja Gaiden II

It have all things you need: action, monsters, great villains and romance. A classic!

[max 330 mega]

yay , you go cauterize!!!!!!

i didnt think anyone else was gonna mention the bubble bobble series

[RetroYoungen]

Bubble Bobble, followed VERY closely by Super Mario Bros. 3, then Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES), fourth is Tetris and fifth is Castlevania.

DO NOT DENY THE CHOICES! THE YOUNGEN HAS SPOKEN!!! (or go ahead if you want, it's my opinion after all)

[suppafly]

Super Mario Bros 3. The epitome of 8-bit games....great graphics, fun for all ages, very addictive...its a masterpiece

[NintendoMan]

Super Mario Brothers 3 hands down for me. SMB3 would also rank in my top 2 games of ALL-Time!!

[PhoeniX]

Mega Man 2-3, I can't tell which is the best (both have a lot going for them). SMB3 would be a close 3rd!

[hu6800]

Best 8-bit game?

Dungeon Explorer

[briguy578]

Galaga for Atari 7800!!!!

Actually, my first pick is SMB3, but I wanted to be different, and I really like Galaga 8-)


Hmm, just a thought - would Turbografix 16 games count as 8 bit or 16 bit?
*ducks as flame war with Turbografix fans starts*

[hu6800]

adventure island for nes,followed by wonder boy in monster land for master system.


I think the TG16 version of Adventure Island and Monster Lair looked a hell of alot better and they were in fact 8-bit.

[Cauterize]

yay , you go cauterize!!!!!!

i didnt think anyone else was gonna mention the bubble bobble series

heheh how could i forget, i grew up with them.....

[Dire 51]

Castlevania.

[anagrama]

I would've said Rainbow Islands, but I can't think of a definitive 8-bit version (MD & Saturn have the best ones), so I'll go with Pang instead.

[pookninja]

adventure island for nes,followed by wonder boy in monster land for master system.


I think the TG16 version of Adventure Island and Monster Lair looked a hell of alot better and they were in fact 8-bit.i havent got to play new adventure island for the tubro,or monster lair for that matter.

[wberdan]

sooooo tough....
i dunno.. i guess i would go with:

super mario bros.


willie

[Doonzmore]

Bionic Commando

Double Dragon

Tecmo Superbowl

Wacky Races

[AFGiant]

Kirby's Adventure-NES

[NESaholic]

Metroid :)

[Aussie2B]

Mario, Zelda, Castlevania, Metroid, Crystalis, Dragon Spirit, Batman, Stinger, StarTropics? I think I'd have an easier time choosing my favorite child (if I had children, that is :P ).

Ah hell, I'll just go with Castlevania III. :)

[Winterstar]

NES: Pro Wrestling

[demented-yoshi]

Well mine would be Super mario bros. and possibly tetris.

I rember when i was five or so my dad had to stay home from work cause he was sick and he played star tropics all day for a week and then he finally beat it. My dad also really loved defender 2 and he hate video games usulally other then racing ones. we still have that game today i saved it from my dad's friend's leaking basement it still works but the file's gone I gave up at the graveyard.

[jaydubnb]

Baseball Stars! Its was SNK's finest NES moment and was the most innovative home console sports game at the time.

The only reason it beat out my original idea to say Super Mario Bros. is because til this day, my boys and I play Baseball Stars in leagues for cash prizes :) Damn near perfect game.

[Howie6925]

Phantasy star, would be my bet for the best 8-bit

[Jehuty]

The Guardian Legend - the best 8-bit game by far.

[Neonsolid]

Gone.

[Damon Plus]

It´s between River CIty Ransom and WonderBoy 3: Dragon´s Trap

[Chainsaw_Charlie]

Dragon Warrior 4
River City Ransom
Super Mario brothers 2
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[SebasC]

MegaMan 2

[alexkidd2000]

I cant believe River City Ransom is viewed so high by people. The obvious is SMB1 and 3 but other then that I would have to say

Wonder Boy III - The Dragons Trap (Wonder Boy 2 is sweet tho too)

[8-Bit Master]

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Super Mario Bros. 3
Barker Bill's Trick Shooting
Crystalis
Maniac Mansion
Super Mario/Duck Hunt/Track Meet
Legend of Zelda
Tecmo Super Bowl
Tetris
Dragon Warrior III

[Damon Plus]

I cant believe River City Ransom is viewed so high by people. The obvious is SMB1 and 3 but other then that I would have to say

Wonder Boy III - The Dragons Trap (Wonder Boy 2 is sweet tho too)

Why do you say that? It´s an unique and very fun game

[racecar]

rivercity ransom (nes) , mario series, duckhunt, contra series

[racecar]

rivercity ransom (nes) , mario series, duckhunt, contra series, also adventure island 1 and 2

[Bronty-2]

super c

[Habeeb Hamusta]

Yes! Bubble Bobble! SMB3 is great too. 1942 Rules.

[cracked8ball]

Blaster Master

[classicb]

Tecmo Super Bowl (the only 8-bit game I still play at least once a week. I'm 8-0 with lions right now)

Also followed by:

Wall Street Kid
Guerrilla War
Baseball Stars
Slomons Key
Rygar
Ninja Gaiden II
Metroid
Ice Hockey
Contra
Mega Man 2
Ducktales
Super Mario 2 (that's right I said it)
River City Ransom
Duck Hunt

[briskbc]

Metroid. I have memories of fondness and frustration for that game.

[alexkidd2000]

Since when does your favorite 8bit game mean your list of 50 favorite 8bit games?

[farfel]

HEY GUYS - there were 8 bit games before Nintendo!



atari = PITFALL! 2 or space invaders or missile command or asteroids

arcade = pac-man or defender or marble madness

computer = Pirates! or Elite

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[Black_Tiger]

If you classify the PCE as 8-bit, then it's no question: FEOE/TM Fuun Kabuki Den.

If not, then Alex Kidd In Miracle World of course.

[lmacho151]

I agree with Super Mario 3. I think it's still the best game ever made. Although I must say I'm surprised how few people have mentioned Metroid and Legend of Zelda...