What's a nice easy relaxing classic action game?

[Ackman]

Something like Ninja Gaiden for NES but of course much more easy and relaxing?

Please help, thanks.

[Darko]

I'd go with Blaster Master if you're looking on the NES. It's really nothing like Ninja Gaiden, but it's much easier and pretty relaxing IMO. The music in that game is awesome.

[kupomogli]

I'd go with Castlevania 2. Almost all enemies in the game walk slowly left and right. If you happen to die and continue, even though you lose all your hearts, you restart at the exact spot you happened to die.

Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers is also easy.

If you really want it to be like Ninja Gaiden. Shadow of the Ninja, Ninja Crusader, or Ninja Gaiden 2. There's also another I can't remember at this time. Really easy game with a Ninja.

[Baloo]

Super Mario Bros.

[Gavica]

battletoads

[jbjabroni]

Kirby's Adventure

[silverspoon]

Id say Contra would work.

[buzz_n64]

Relaxing action??? Metal Slug? How about first person, third person shooter? Or non-violent fighting game?

[Ackman]

I really, really like these recommendations: Castlevania 2 and Blaster Master, yeah I've already played the contras and slugs too many times. About kirby yeah not really looking for something cutesy at them moment.

Thanks guys.

[courtesi96]

Fist of the North Star

For Famicom (import NES) I recommend Pooyan

[allyourblood]

Duck Tales, for sure.

[Gameguy]

Anything with a Game Genie can be easy and relaxing.

[Drixxel]

A cool title that's not been mentioned is Kick Master. It has the same sort of tense, serious plotline as Ninja Gaiden but the gameplay is far more laid back. The action is fun and fairly deep as you progressively gain access to a huge number of interesting attacks.

[sniperCCJVQ]

Side Pocket

[Baloo]

Side Pocket

If you're going to play Side Pocket, then you must play the definitive version:

[jonebone]

^ Minnesota Fats on the Genesis was one of my favorite games as a kid. Lots of fun and the difficulty gets hard QUICK. I made it to Fats a handful of times and I remember the excitement when I beat him! He would literally run the table on you 9/10 times and you had better not miss.

[Rob2600]

Castlevania 2

Since when is Castlevania 2 easy and relaxing??

I recommend Kung Fu, Jackal, Gun.Smoke, and Rusn'n Attack.

[BetaWolf47]

Battle of Olympus and the Metroid games are great choices

[old_skoolin_jim]

+1 to Ducktales & Rescue Rangers.
Also, Felix the Cat, Rockin' Kats, Kid Icarus, and anything with a game genie.

[BeaglePuss]

Wacky Races for the NES. Easy and enjoyable.