20 NES Games Nobody Talks About - Nintendo Hidden Gems

The NES is my favorite system of all time. Everyone knows about Mega Man and Castlevania but what about the other games you may have missed out on? There a a lot of uncommon Nintendo games out there. Here are 20 NES games that need more love.

Games Featured:
8 Eyes
The Krion Conquest
Kickle Cubicle
Willow
Faxanadu
Kabuki Quantum Fighter
Dick Tracy
Cowboy Kid
The Lone Ranger
Wrath of the Black Manta
A Boy and His Blob
Dragon Fighter
Dragon Strike
City Connection
Cobra Command
Rescue: The Embassy Mission
Monster Party
Jackyl
Cobra Triangle
Conquest of the Crystal Castle
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[dartfrogger]

those Willow graphics are incredible!!! I can't believe I missed that one... and Faxanadu!! That game was incredible.... it has aged like a fine wine

[NickRyderSGC]

Faxanadu was one of my favorite NES games (next to Super Mario 3) - when I played it I usually listened to my cassette walkman with the Ghostbusters 2 soundtrack - for some reason I thought it improved my game play and it set a different mood for the game. But I LOVE Faxanadu - I thought I lost my childhood copy so I found another - then I found it so I have two copies

[fatbrad]

Kickle Cubicle has been one of my favorite NES games since I was a child. Such a classic that is rarely discussed

[pappagetti]

The NES was special. It's not just nostalgia. My son picked it right up as if it was 1985.

[JohnRiggs]

This is Part 1 for NES - if you have suggestions of games I've missed, let me know! Maybe they'll make it to the next video.

[WhatAboutZoidberg]

Man Jackal is one of my groups all time favorites. We spent an entire year in college coming home after class and we'd play a couple rounds trying to beat the game and then eventually trying to do it faster and better. An absolute gem of a game.

[sethsassy]

Yes! Finally some love for 8 Eyes. I remember being like 8 years old going to "Electronics Boutique" (before they were EB even) with my uncle and buying that game. We went straight home to play I was the Eagle and it was awesome.

[amishrobots]

Kickle Cubicle is such a great little game. The puzzle solving is fairly simple, but fun. the characters cute as hell, and the SOUND!!
The background music is pleasant, calming, serene, and then the in-game noises, well, they match the name in a way that I can't really describe. Like there is a mouth-feel to them, and then the crunchy ASMR type sound when you beat a level is just so satisfying. Seriously, whoever did sound design on this game was an absolute genius!

[nickmanzo]

Yes! Conquest of the Crystal Palace was and still is amazing. The lead programmer and the music director would eventually create the Tactics Ogre and Ogre Battle series, and, my personal fave, the Final Fantasy Tactics games.

[chiperwin]

Hey John, let me just start by saying thank you. Thank for the great content.... for the soothing way in which you present everything. I swear I could listen to you all day... it’s so comforting. So much of what you cover takes me back to simpler times. I love it. Please keep up the great videos. We all need it now more than ever. Thank you brother!

[billcook]

Great list, as most of these are genuine "games that nobody talks about."

[Jarod_Schultz]

Vice:Project Doom is a good game no one talks about. I also like Power Blade 1 and 2. Toki is another. Bubble Bobble 2 is a rare game that not many talk about. Target Renegade is a Double Dragon clone. Trojan and Kid Clown are also games I like.

[Magnus_Ichiro]

This is great! I remember renting these games over and over again at my local grocery store.

[ebestul]

The Guardian Legend. Great shooter and good action RPG in one game.

[reagandow]

Great list John. I’d love to see a part 2!!

[helioselexandros]

My dad bought me an nes back in late 80s and it was unbelievable. So many good memories and I'm happy I experienced it. There's something almost magical about the nes especially back then. I loved borrowing games from friends or going to rent one on Fri night's. It was definitely a special time that no other console can ever repeat

[unknownstuntman]

Oh man I actually played most of these back in the day thanks for bringing a bit of attention to these forgotten gems of my past!

[studiokadaver]

Faxanadu, Air Fortress, were childhood favorites I also have 8 eyes it’s a good game.

[dmabrey]

Love this!!!! Jackal was is one of my favorite games to play to relax. Also love some Gunsmoke!!!!

Had Willow when I was a kid! Traded it by mistake and always wanted it back! I'll have to find it :)