Underrated NES games...

[Dr. Morbis]

Sorry if this topic has been done before, but...

What are some of your favourite underrated NES games out there? I'm not talking about cult classics like River City Ransom that every NES fan knows about nowadays, but those gems that NOBODY seems to ever mention, but that you think are excellent games.

My pick: Clash At Demonhead, one of my favourite NES games of all time. It has lots of areas to explore (with a built in map), interesting characters, good story with various plot twists, hilarious dialogue, many different items and weapons, nice music, replayability, and multiple endings. And I think that the early style of anime-type graphics in this game have aged well. This should have been a smash hit, in my opinion. My tip for trying this game: if you can resist the urge to hit the power button in the first ten minutes, you'll be glad you did.

So, let's here about your closet classics for NES that deserve a another chance.

[Oberfuhrer Hamm]

How about Solstice, does it qualify?

I like it, but it is very f%$king hard to finish.

[norkusa]

I think Demonhead and Solstice are popular games that seem to get the credit they deserve. One great NES game I never hear anyone talk about is Nightshade. Interesting game play and story. Very funny too. Also has incredible graphics for an 8-bit game. It's only drawback is that there is no save or password feature. Check it out.

[dave2236]

Blue Marlin....that game rocks.

How about Dynowarz, that game was cool too

[Kroogah]

Puzznic and Krazy Kreatures. I also never hear anyone talk about Nintendo World Cup, even though RCR is mega-popular.

[christianscott27]

shingen the ruler

not for everybody but taken on its own terms theres some good fun there.

[sniperCCJVQ]

RC Pro-Am, after the level 27, very challenging.

[Ixiah]

Xexyz, one of my favorite games.

Jackal and Abbadox were also good.

Dig Dug II if youy are properly intoxicated.

[Daniel Thomas]

There was a side-scroller platformer by Sunsoft called Journey to Silius that I always enjoyed. It came out after Batman (still the best Batman game ever made), and followed through with some really great action. And the music was just terrific.

I'm waiting for someone to defend the Wisdom Tree games. Ha!

[Dr. Morbis]

I would defend one particular Wisdom Tree game any day: Spiritual Warfare. I think that that game is great. It's like Zelda, but with a kooky Christian twist, and it has a lot of depth. It's on my top 50 list (laugh all you want).

[ManekiNeko]

The Guardian Legend is great for fans of shooters and adventure games. If you like any of the games in the Aleste series (ie Xanac, Space MegaForce, and MUSHA), you'll enjoy this.

JR

[jaydubnb]

Goonies II! One of my top five NES games, ever.

Has an awesome soundtrack, lots of weapons, and Metroid-esque exploration.

[Bratwurst]

I think The Guardian Legend gets its due. Google regurgitates a good chunk of fan sites dedicated to it. I would have recommended Rygar until recently, with the PS2 sequel and all, but it seems to have always been somewhat popular too.

I always thought the music in Dragon Spirit was stellar, I think the NES port is usually glossed over or neglected pretty much.

[Vice Guy]

Wrath of the Black Manta
Bubble Bobble

[verrive]

Since when is Bubble Bobble underrated? That game owns you

- verrive

[BIGMIKE]

solomon's key

[WiseSalesman]

the magic of scherezade
air fortress

[nesuser2]

balloon fight........nobody i know likes that game and it must be in my top.......ehhhhhh........50.....i dunno there are so many games its really hard to remember..........who framed roger rabbit was nearly my favorite game on earth when i was a child, and i never beat it so i completed that phase of my life a couple months ago.......some 10 years later i beat the game.

[AB Positive]

What about Crystalis? I never hear too much about this one but I remember loving it as a kid.

I never liked it but I know a few people that LOVED Wall Street Kid. Eww.

-AG

[Sotenga]

Fester's Quest, by Sunsoft. A liscensed title that actually rules. My only complaint is Cousin It is missing. Come on, he's the greatest Addams Family character ever! Ah, well. This game's music is also really great.