The Best Nintendo Entertainment System Arcade Ports Ever!

Hey whatsup Guys OSG here with another Best Arcade ports video, and today we will be looking at the Nintendo Entertainment System. The NES was one of the most important consoles of all time and while not being loved so much in the UK is the tool of choice for most American retro gamers. I did however have a NES when I was younger and loved it to bits. The games were so fast and arcade like and it spawned some of the biggest gaming franchises ever.

I knew that this video would have some great games but tbh a lot of these didn’t actually spring to mind when I started this list. I have to say out of all the videos so far this one is by far the best for gameplay. Every game on this list plays as it should and some games as you will see actually out do the arcade counterpart.

So without more delay let’s take a look at the Best Nintendo Entertainment System Arcade Ports Ever!

Games in this Video :-
Contra
Popeye
Marble Madness
Donkey Kong Jr.
Galaga
Bubble Bobble
Twin Cobra
Donkey Kong
Jackal
Life force
Rolling Thunder
Super C
Gradius
1943
Guerilla War
Paperboy
P.O.W.
Rush 'N Attack
NARC
Ghosts 'n Goblins

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[Lucasrainford]

Me and my mates were C64 fanboys back in '86 when the NES came out over here so I completely missed this console. The only game I've played on it is Pac-Man CE, which is class! When we was chatting the other night and you said this is the most impressive one so far in the series I was a little dubious tbh, but after playing Galaga and seeing this list, I fully agree with ya m8! Feck me! all these look totally awesome for a 8-Bit machine, I'm honestly blown away by the quality of these ports, deffo gonna check these out. Great list! ;)

[DC]

Glad you included Jackal, one of favourite NES games.

[RickinBaltimore]

I was one of those rare American kids that grew up with a C64 rather than a NES. That being said, as the years have gone by I've played my fair share of NES games, and this is a rather spot on list.

[SomeOrangeCat]

1943 is one of my favorite arcade games of all time. That NES port was fantastic.

[tookmyjob]

Since I’m mostly an NES player, I can’t disagree with anything in this list. Well done, sir.

[PaulGrahamRetroPaul]

Contra is mind blowing. Even now, when I have a sesh on some nes emulation, contra is usually first on. With Castlevania being a close second. There are some ports on this list I've never played. Beer and emulator time tonight I think. 🍺👍

[andy]

I used to hate games that were NESified when I was younger. I really appreciate it now though. Instead of making a game that wouldn't translate well they made a new experience that played to the systems strength. Double Dragon is a great example.

[steelpatriot]

What a really great reminder of just what Nintendo could achieve on an 8 Bit System. What stood out on so many of these is just how cracking the visuals still look. I'd honestly have believed a few of these were SNES if I didn't know otherwise 👍

[brian]

I cant wait to finish my shift...I'm dying to see this video ❤ the NES was a cracking system for arcade ports

[vallaurianv]

Great video! Thanks. Was a C64 kid growing up but super envious of my best mate’s NES. Nothing on the old bread bin was the same after seeing Mario 3. I got a retrousb Avs in 2019 and have been blown away by the quality, breadth and depth of the NES library. It’s the best 8bit system for me. I have the 2 contras, jackal and bubble bobble from your list and they’re just as fun now as they were 30+ years ago. Additions for me would be Toki and TMNT 2 the arcade game - both excellent NES ports. Additional great games that went in a different direction to the arcade would be Punchout and Mighty Final Fight. Amazing machine.

[section]

Great video! Production has got up a notch

[EsmeAmelia]

I'm American and I love all things Nintendo, so I loved this vid. :D

[professorpenne]

great list 👍 honestly can't think of a better line up

[eskey]

Can't say i was a big NES fan back in the day that being said i did play a lot of 1943 and Donkey Kong at a mates house an yeah from what i recall they was fun and played well. Great video as always buddy so roll on the next one, take it easy :-)

[knightdriver]

Totally agree with POW. It may only have one-player mode, but the action and playability is top notch. I played a lot of this one as a kid, even beat it a few times.

[Retro_B]

Mate I’ve often wondered what games to buy for my nes, I never had one originally. Now I know!! Awesome video

[randy]

Man. This list is perfect. Not a fan of NARC either, but the port is really faithful.

[RagingRowen]

If you wanna shock, check out the "Arrangement Chronicle" hacks of Gradius and Salamander, it makes them yet more arcade perfect and the Salamander one even include a bit of parallax.

[thedddemon]

Solid choices. The C64 Bubble Bobble is imo the best 8bit port. Think about doing a C64 vs NES arcade conversions feature!

[MudSluggerBP]

A lot of games here I’ve never seen running on NES before, I may have to get me an emulator and try a few out, especially Rush n’ Attack which I loved on C64 👍🏻