Super Mario Bros.
There is no Nintendo list that doesn't include Super Mario Bros. The classic game is still so popular today that you can purchase it for multiple consoles, phones, tablets and more. There's something great about guiding the little plumber over obstacles, through pipes and shooting those 16-bit fire bullets.
The Legend of Zelda
Before kids could even start playing the game, they were often in awe of the brilliant Zelda gold cartridge. It only got better from there. Huge maps, cool weapons and those iconic hearts became a huge part of the Zelda pop-culture.
Pokemon: Red & Blue
The Pokemon craze truly began with the release of Pokemon:Red and Pokemon: Blue. Kids would argue about which version was actually better, but the coolest kids always owned both. Traveling with Ash, Pokemon had hours of gameplay that ranged across multiplemaps, mysteries and so many Pokemon to collect.
Super Mario 64
After so many side-scrolling adventures, gamers dreamed about having a 3D world with Mario. This game true in Super Mario 64. Great controls and level design has made this game hold up for so many years. A re-release on the Nintendo DS offered extra characters and enhanced graphics that has made the game even cooler.
Donkey Kong Country
In the 1990s, Donkey Kong transformed from Mario's enemy into a great hero. Donkey Kong Country was a great sidescroller for SNES. It featured advanced graphics for the time, smooth gameplay and plenty of bananas to capture along the way.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 2 was such a disappointment that there was no way the third game could be any worse. However, this game set the standard for ALL future Mario games. Flying raccoon suits, boos, battle ships, and throwing turtle shells were just a few of the features still used today.
Duck Hunt
Before the Wii, Xbox Kinect and other motion sensors, gamers were making waves and kills with Duck Hunt. This classic is often overlooked for Mario, but it featured some great gaming. Shoot ducks, clay and more. Get rewarded with a goofy dog that either laughs at your or cheers you on.
Mario Kart 64
Character racing games are a dime a dozen, but nothing has perfected it quite like the Mario Kart series. The peak of the series came with Mario Kart 64. Using a great selection of characters, vehicles and levels, the game featured racing at its finest.
Super Smash Bros: Melee
For gamers who thought Mario wasn't violent enough came the Super Smash Bros. series. Basically an ultimate battle royal of Nintendo characters, Super Smash Bros. really hit its stride with the Melee sequel. Non-stop action and fighting are what made this game such a huge success.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Once Zelda went to the 3D world, the potential only increased. Ride horses, roam freely andplay musical flutes in the Nintendo 64 game. The game was so popular that it was eventually released on the Gamecube, Wii, and other systems too.
New! Super Mario Bros. Wii
Fans will never quit loving the proven formula set by the original Mario Bros. With great level designs, the ability to play with four players at once and an awesome soundtrack, New! Super Mario Bros. Wii quickly became a classic and one of the main reasons to own the console.
Mario Party Series
It's hard to pick a favorite among all the Mario Party games. The games allowed you to play as almost every character in the Mario universe. The mini-games were creative, and each new title expanded on the previous release. Once Mario Party went to the Wii, the games offered even more challenges thanks to the motion sensors.
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Having the ability to think and create anything you want is an idea that turned into a super creative game. Scribblenauts Unlimited increased the amount of things that you could create and even introduced Nintendo elements like Mario and Princess Peach.
Metroid: Prime Hunters
Nintendo is not really known for first-person-shooters. This is why Metriod Prime: Hunters stands out among their best games. Shoot your way through an alien world in this non-stop Gamecube title.
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby truly became a big hit on the Gameboy system. Using his various powers, players could guide Kirby through magical levels. The game was so successful that it was followed by multiple sequels and different console releases.
Wii Sports
The perfect way to introduce the Wii's motion controls was with Wii Sports. Play bowling, tennis, boxing, golf and baseball using the Wii remote and nunchuk. Bowling was really accurate was one of the best features in the game.
Tetris
For many people who bought the original Gameboy, the default game was Tetris. The addictive puzzler has led the way for many more games today like Bejeweled and Candy Crush.
Pokemon: Black and White
The Pokemon series saw another great success with the release of Pokemon: Black and White. New creatures, larger worlds and crazy battles made this game a huge hit and great for the series.
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