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The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released to the United States in 1985. In 2009 it was named the single greatest video game console in history by IGN. However, most people who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s simply feel nostalgic about classics such as Duck Hunt, Super Mario Bros., and Zelda. If you consider yourself an NES expert, take this quiz to see how you stack up.
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Which NES game is this?
Kung Fu
This retro game is one of the most fun experiences you will have playing the NES. The players control Thomas, the titular Kung-Fu Master. Kung Fu is the primitive yet exciting side-scrolling beat 'em up game that was initially released in Japan under the title of Spartan X, inspired by the Jackie Chan film, Wheels on Meals.
Batman: The Video Game
DuckTales
Mega Man
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Which NES game is this?
Duck Hunt
A lot of people enjoyed this simple yet exciting game because it was packaged with Super Mario Bros. A mindless and repetitive time-killer, Duck Hunt is a game nobody bought but everybody played.
Ninja Gaiden
Contra
River City Ransom
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Which NES game is this?
Adventure Island II
The first Adventure Island, with its tedious straightforward platforming, was not a huge success. However, the sequel spiced things up a bit with some good old-fashioned dinosaur-wrangling and skateboarding.
Vice: Project Doom
Rygar
R.B.I. Baseball
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Which NES game is this?
Bubble Bobble
Crystalis
Castlevania
Tecmo Super Bowl
Tecmo Super Bowl is the first NES game that features both licensed NFL teams and players. It provides gamers with the finest football experience found on the NES console.
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Which NES game is this?
Excitebike
DuckTales
Released in 1989, DuckTales is based on the popular TV series for kids. The nonlinear gameplay, tight controls, and vibrant animations made this game fun for all ages.
Final Fantasy II
Kirby’s Adventure
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Which NES game is this?
Mega Man
The original Mega Man managed to established itself as one of the most beloved franchises in video game history, despite the poor sales. The player can select any of the six levels and each level ends with a boss battle against a Robot Master.
Mother
Tetris
Super Mario Bros.
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Which NES game is this?
Final Fantasy
Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
Super Mario Bros. 2
Little Nemo: The Dream Master
Little Nemo: The Dream Master is the late release from Capcom that played like Mega Man and looked just like Alice in Wonderland. Players control a boy, Nemo, to explore a series of 2-D levels in search of keys necessary to complete each level.
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Which NES game is this?
Life Force
Kung Fu
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword Of Chaos
Dragon Warrior
Role-playing games were not really popular before Dragon Warrior was released in the States in the late ’80s. The game that required smart planning as well as a lot of attention to leveling up and equipment management, Dragon Warrior set a precedent for all future RPGs to follow.
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Which NES game is this?
Ninja Gaiden
One of the best, most difficult action platformers, the Ninja Gaiden series was really infamous for delivering some of the most controller-breakingly difficult games ever. The original Ninja Gaiden was probably the first cutscene-driven narrative of any console title in existence.
Kid Icarus
Duck Hunt
Tetris
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Which NES game is this?
A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia
Adventure Island II
Duck Hunt
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghosts 'n Goblins always was an incredibly difficult title, where you could be sent back to the start of the level with just a few hits from any of the game’s horror-show baddies. What made this game even scarier is that players had to play the entire game twice before they truly beat it.
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Which NES game is this?
Batman: The Video Game
Tecmo Super Bowl
Contra
Contra is the game that offers the best shooting action on the NES. As we all remember, there wasn't any real strategy to Contra, other than holding down the “fire†button and running like hell.
DuckTales
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Which NES game is this?
River City Ransom
River City Ransom features two high school protagonists, Alex and Ryan, who set forth on a quest to rescue Ryan’s girlfriend in a non-linear, open world. It's an instant cult classic.
Mega Man
StarTropics
Jackal
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Which NES game is this?
IronSword: Wizards & Warriors II
Blaster Master
Dragon Warrior
Jackal
Similar to games like Contra and Castlevania, Jackal promises a top-notch NES experience. It's a classic run-and-gun game that features lots and lots of explosions.
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Which NES game is this?
Ninja Gaiden
Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Maniac Mansion
Inspired by teen horror movies of the '80s, Maniac Mansion was originally released for the PC. It's an adventure game that did a lot to improve the genre by adding richly detailed environments the players could interact with.
Contra
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Which NES game is this?
Adventures of Lolo 3
R.B.I. Baseball
R.B.I. Baseball was the first console game the Major League Baseball Players Association officially licensed. Since the developers were able to use the names of real players, this game had a level of realism previously untouched.
Demon Sword
Ice Climber
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Which NES game is this?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
While the original Double Dragon that was adapted from arcade to NES lacked cooperative fighting, its sequel featured the coin-op co-op gameplay everybody was waiting for. Moreover, this game features a storyline with narrative sequences between stages, three difficulty settings, and new cool moves.
Life Force
Lode Runner
Jackal
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Which NES game is this?
Baseball Stars
Kung Fu
Lode Runner
Lode Runner is one of the rare NES games to feature a level editor, allowing players to design new and more difficult levels. This game is a forerunner to modern puzzle-platformers.
Little Nemo: The Dream Master
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Which NES game is this?
Zombie Nation
Cobra Triangle
R.C. Pro-Am
R.C. Pro-Am was a quality title with excellent controls, addictive gameplay, and terrific music. This game is like the granddaddy of all modern racing games.
Tecmo World Wrestling
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Which NES game is this?
Stinger
Bubble Bobble
Bubble Bobble was about the two dragons first featured in the iconic arcade title, Bust-a-Move. The gamers could follow Bub and Bob as they navigated the 100-stage Cave of Monsters and have a lot of fun along the way.
Super C
Willow
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Which NES game is this?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Wizards & Warriors
Castlevania
Castlevania offers one of the best platforming experiences on the NES. The player controls Simon Belmont to explore Dracula’s Castle, in hopes of finding and winning the Dark Lord.
Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble
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Which NES game is this?
Tetris (Tengen)
Kickle Cubicle
Kirby's Adventure
Despite being a late-generation title, Kirby's Adventure quickly became a favorite classic back in 1993. This game featured gorgeous animation, use of parallax scrolling, and a phenomenal score.
Blades of Steel
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Which NES game is this?
Gradius
Excitebike
Excitebike was an exciting release back in 1985 for many reasons. While players were speeding through track after track of dirt, they had to keep an eye on their temperature gauge. The game also allowed players to create their own racetrack, which was unusual and almost revolutionary for the time.
Little Samson
Astyanax
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Which NES game is this?
Super Mario Bros.
This beloved classic, Super Mario Bros., basically saved the crashed American video game market of the 1980s. Players assumed the role of the plumber Mario, following him on his journey through the Mushroom Kingdom and his quest to save Princess Peach. In 2005, IGN's poll named the "pioneering" and "highly influential" title as the "greatest game of all time."
Ice Hockey
Shadowgate
Baseball Stars
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Which NES game is this?
Metal Gear
Although very primitive compared to the more exciting sequels of other years, Solid Snake’s first adventure still has an impressive gameplay. The original Metal Gear perfectly illustrates the fact that NES is the debut platform for countless classic heroes and villains that are still active and well-known in the industry today.
Duck Hunt
Vice: Project Doom
A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia
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Which NES game is this?
Kid Niki: Radical Ninja
Tecmo World Wrestling
Tetris
Tetris is a tile-interlocking puzzle video game, originally designed and programmed by a Russian game designer. Even the original cover of this game declared, “The Soviet mind game†and "From Russia with fun."
The Legend of Zelda
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Which NES game is this?
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Set before the first two games, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse follows Simon Belmont’s ancestor, Trevor, as he seeks to vanquish Dracula. Despite going back to platforming basics, Dracula’s Curse significantly changed the original Castlevania formula.
Zombie Nation
Maniac Mansion
The Goonies II
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Which NES game is this?
Rygar
Ice Climber
Adventures of Lolo 3
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!
In 1987, Tyson lent his name to and appeared in the NES adaptation of the Punch-Out!! arcade game as the game’s final boss. His name was later removed and he appeared as “Mr. Dream†in future versions.
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Which NES game is this?
Kirby's Adventure
Super Mario Bros. 2
The North American sequel to everyone's favorite game, Super Mario Bros. 2 did not disappoint. In this game, the developers added the ability to pick up and toss enemies and objects, a famous move that became part of Mario's permanent repertoire in future games.
Battletoads
Spy Hunter
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Which NES game is this?
Qix
The Guardian Legend
Gargoyle's Quest II: The Demon Darkness
Metroid
Metroid is definitely one of the most influential titles that appeared on the NES. The players play into the dark depths of a strange planet with no waypoints to follow and no objective other than a main goal - to defeat the space pirate leader, Mother Brain.
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Which NES game is this?
Metal Gear
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Based on the platforming adventure gameplay of the first Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest also features some added RPG elements, such as a world map and experience system. A player assumes the role of vampire hunter Simon Belmont and goes on a journey to undo a curse placed on him by Dracula at the end of their previous encounter.
Kid Icarus
Life Force
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Which NES game is this?
Mega Man 2
The first game in the Mega Men franchise sold poorly, so Capcom only let the development team do the sequel on the side while working on other projects. Series creator Keiji Inafune claims the team sacrificed their personal lives to finish this game. It’s a good thing they did, as Mega Man 2 put the franchise in the big leagues, and to this day it remains one of the best in the series.
Bionic Commando
Dragon Quest III
Section Z
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Which NES game is this?
Shadowgate
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda series has thrived from game to game. It always offered a huge world to explore, the NPCs to interact with, the dungeons with their unique puzzles and monsters, and an arsenal of interesting weapons.
Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
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Which NES game is this?
Adventure Island II
Tecmo Super Bowl
Life Force
One of the best shooters made for NES, Life Force is a scrolling shooter arcade game by Konami. It was inspired by the original arcade game Salamander and renamed Life Force on consoles in North America.
Batman: The Video Game
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Which NES game is this?
Metal Storm
Rad Racer
Vice: Project Doom
Super Mario Bros. 3
The most anticipated game on the NES, Super Mario Bros. 3 was a huge success. In his third game, Mario receives some amazing gear, including the Raccoon Suit that allows him to fly high above the game's levels.
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Which NES game is this?
The Legend of Zelda
Dragon Quest III
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy is an epic title that redefined what a genre was capable of. This game not only improved and expanded upon some previously introduced mechanics, such as random battles and the overworld map, but it also developed new genre staples such as character classes and multi-character parties.
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!
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Which NES game is this?
Metroid
Fester's Quest
Dragon Warrior
Dragon Warrior III
Originally released as Dragon Warrior III in North America, this is a role-playing video game developed by Chunsoft. Dragon Quest III is famous for its massive worlds and lengthy quests - the hero’s journey spans two worlds and lasts over fifty hours.
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Which NES game is this?
Final Fantasy II
The main change from the original Final Fantasy is the increased prominence of plot and character development. Final Fantasy II also features an improved gameplay by replacing the old system with a new one, in which characters improve based on what they do in battle.
Journey to Silius
Excitebike
Wizards & Warriors
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Which NES game is this?
Demon Sword
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Rush'n Attack
Crystalis
Crystalis is a sci-fi and fantasy game that features a compelling storyline. Originally released in Japan as God Slayer: Haruka Tenkū no Sonata, this game was produced by SNK for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
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Which NES game is this?
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
After the phenomenal success of The Legend of Zelda, it didn't take long for the developers to release its sequel, which is definitely far from being perfect. Scrapping the top-down gameplay almost entirely, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is an RPG and side-scroller that was not as famous as the original title.
Micro Machines
Bionic Commando
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
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Which NES game is this?
Rygar
Rygar was an action/platformer, always overshadowed by similar, more popular titles. This game was really infamous for its unfortunate combination of high difficulty and lack of a save function.
Metal Storm
Ikari Warriors
Final Fantasy
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Which NES game is this?
River City Ransom
Ring King
Maniac Mansion
Faxanadu
Faxanadu is one of the best and least-known Nintendo-published adventures. It was a unique side-scrolling action and platformer with RPG elements where you could take on the role of the brave hero, setting off to save a village of Elves.
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Which NES game is this?
Blaster Master
Blaster Master is a story of a young boy and his pet frog, Fred. The game feels like a messed-up version of Alice in Wonderland, where you'll follow a boy along with his pet frog, Fred, down a hole in his backyard, which leads to an underground labyrinth with monsters and hazardous objects.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Mega Man 6
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Which NES game is this?
Blaster Master
Gradius
Gradius is the popular horizontally scrolling space shooter released in 1985. This game is all about choices and pimping your ride, where you can either focus on defending your ship or rely on superior firepower to aid you through the game.
Mega Man 2
The Legend of Zelda
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Which NES game is this?
Dragon Quest III
Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse
StarTropics
StarTropics was an overhead dungeon-exploration action and adventure that never made it past the NES platform. Everything happens on the tropical island, where the main character is battling through dangerous wildlife, using only his yo-yo.
Tetris
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Which NES game is this?
R.C. Pro-Am
Batman: The Video Game
Batman: The Video Game features an awesome action-oriented experience and deep gameplay. Released in 1989, this classic game stands out among the competitors, providing players with a fun, worthwhile experience.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Lode Runner
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Which NES game is this?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Faxanadu
Lode Runner
A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobonia
The game focuses on saving the planet Blobolonia from an evil dictator. This heartwarming and exciting 1989 classic about a boy and his blob combines elements of platformers and puzzlers. This pair will overcome obstacles, defeat enemies, and progress through the game by way of using special Jellybeans that can turn the Blob into different objects.
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Which NES game is this?
Jackal
Maniac Mansion
Vice: Project Doom
Vice: Project Doom was a big hit when it first debuted in 1991. The game owes its success to the original and intriguing storyline that focuses on a detective and his investigation of a secret alien corporation. It was known in Japan as Gun-Dec.
R.B.I. Baseball
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Which NES game is this?
Blaster Master
Kid Icarus
Even though it was developed and released alongside famous Metroid, Kid Icarus is often the brother that's overshadowed. This game was not a huge success, but it's definitely a good NES classic.
Dragon Warrior
Ninja Gaiden
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Which NES game is this?
StarTropics
Little Nemo: The Dream Master
Gradius
Ninja Gaiden II: THe Dark Sword of Chaos
It only took a year for Tecmo to release a sequel of the original Ninja Gaiden. Even though the gameplay of Ninja Gaiden II remains true to the original, there are a lot of notable improvements. The game received high ratings and coverage and was also nominated for several awards from Nintendo Power in 1991.
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