what are the go to retro games for someone who completely missed most of the classics?I'm not talking about obscure stuff, but like I only played mario on the nes, duck hunt and super mario, sonic 2 on the genesis, mgs1 on the PS1, that's about it.now that even a phone can emulate almost everything, what are the go to classic games that everyone is expected to have played?
>>12258803Any retro mainline pokemon (GB to GBA)
I will give you my top NES GO-to games for just having fun.3D World RunnerKirby’s AdventureDragon SpiritTetrisDouble DragonNinja GaidenRad RacerDr MarioStar TropicsSuper Mario Bros. 3Any TMNT game
Download a NES emulator and any "999 in 1" ROM. Those have a lot of hacks and stuff but probably the first 100 or so games are the real deal, you have lots of early and classic Famicom games there that include the Big Three of golden arcade era so you're covered there, and also has seminal retro classics that even many old people in USA for example don't know about, like Battle City or Circus Charlie.Go nuts
Your request is going to be far too subjective.Here is my advice to figure out what you want to.When I want to try something new I find one of those YouTube videos where they show clips of every game released for a console.If I see something interesting and Jen I write down the name and check it out.Keep in mind that most of these videos will just be clips of the first 15 minutes of a game. But it still helps me find something interesting.
what a pointless threadjust lurk moar retard. its a board about retro games ffs
>>12258803There are plenty lists online, but if you ask ME, I think this is the best list that will please everyone: >Super Mario WorldThe blueprint of 2D platformers, not much else to add >GTA Vice CityGreat atmosphere and soundtrack, polished/modern feel, definitely good to check before GTA6. Everyone and their mom played it>Castlevania: Aria of SorrowThere's obviously Symphony of the Night and Super Metroid too, but I think this one is the most accessible out of the bunch. Perfect entry into "Metroidvania" subgenre>Super Mario 64A bit dated controls and camera, but basically influenced just about every game after it. The moveset, the hub world, the star system, just about everything about it made videogame history>Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time About same as Mario 64. Influenced a shitton of games including GTA. I'd just warn you that it starts slow, if it's not your thing then don't force it. Still, this is one game you have to play before you die.Avoid:Outdated NES stuff—if you're new, don't force yourself to play it. Half the people burn out on these games, thinking that's all that retro games have to offer. Just because they were popular in 1989 doesn't mean they are easy to get into nowadays.PS1 classics like Tomb Raider, FF7, Crash—same story. Half of these were good for their time when no one figured out 3D yet. Don't be surprised when you realize they control and play like it's 1997.JRPGs—either they are for you or not. Don't believe anyone who thinks any of these games are "must play masterpieces", you will quickly find out the gameplay is trash in most of them. 2D fighters—again, either they are your thing or not. Either you get into the genre properly with Street Fighter 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2 and so on, or just don't bother. 3D fighters—frankly, modern Tekken is just more polished, and the only good SoulCalibur games were 1/2.Arcade genres like shmups, beat em ups and so on—again, either you like them or you don't.
>>12258870>don't play arcade games>fighting games are bad>old games are bad unless ninetendo>t. (You)OP this guy is a douchebag and you should ignore what he says.
>>12258950A little error on my part, I meant more like "be cautious with" instead of full on "avoid". Otherwise, you're implying things I didn't say, not my problem you can't read
>>12258976You meant what you wrote the first time.>not my problem you can't readOkaymaybe just don't say all arcade games and retro fighters and NES games are bad then
>>12258870Crash is fucking great, zoomie.
>>12259010>maybe then don't say [things I just made up]I'm just saying that they aren't good as ENTRY stuff. I'm saying this because I've seen countless people who think>I MUST play through NES Castlevanias!!>oh, so FF is a classic series… but I don't like RPGs… No, I MUST play all of itAnd then they all burn out quickly, or worse, become those zoomers who think "all retro games are just blind nostalgia".Just because it's not great as ENTRY stuff doesn't mean it's bad at all. I've played 2D fighters seriously and I love them, I'm just not a retard who will tell people to start retro games from them>>12259018Crash is trash, simple as
>>12259020>he doesn't like Crash
>>12258950>>12259010Quit retarding up the thread for no reason
>>12259018They're good but nothing espectacular, just like Mario or Sonic
>>12259038you're pulling fucking Sonic into this. Crash games are way better than Sonic games
>>12259035All I did was point out how he said arcade games and fighting games and all NES games that aren't Nintendo are bad. Like, come on, at least throw a bone to my boi Raiden II.Maybe post some games instead of being rude for no reason
>>12258803most games of 8 bits systems aged terribly. They were notorious at their time but they are not fun to go back to. 16 bits at the very least is where it's at and you can't go wrong from picking any popular game on them.
>>12258803Here's some NES games to get you started:BatmanBattletoadsBlaster MasterCastlevania 1 & 3ContraCrystalisDuck TalesMega Man seriesMetroidNinja Gaiden seriesPunch OutSMB 3TMNT 2 & 3Zelda 1 & 2
>>12259135lol gay
>>12258825no on is going to talk about things that everyone obviously played like Zelda.
>>12258814>>12259151got any good sega and above recs?
>>12259667Here's some Sega games. There's a lot more I could recommend but I don't want this to become some autistic list of every game I like. Also, a couple of these are multiplatform but the best version is on Genesis:Alien SoldierBeyond OasisCastlevania BloodlinesComix ZoneContra Hard CorpsCrusader of CentyEarthworm Jim (best version is actually on sega cd)FlashbackGhouls n GhostsGolden Axe 2Gunstar HeroesLandstalkerLost VikingsPhantasy Star 2 & 4ShadowrunShining Force 2Shinobi seriesStreets of Rage 2TMNT Hyperstone HeistX-Men 2Ys 3
>>12259974thanks madude thanks all the dudes for recs
>>12260195Don't pay 100% of attention to that list For example, play Shining Force 1 before 2
>>12259667For Sega, the ones that really made a lasting impression on me were the following…Sega Genesis:Castlevania: BloodlinesDune: Battle for ArakkisPanorama CottonX-men IIAladdinSega CD:DuneSoulstar Mansion of Hidden SoulsSonic CDSnatcherThey really stood out and made the systems worth owning
>>12258870I think you're underselling the nes a bit. It's true that it can be jank but there's a lot that aged well. Off the top of my head: ice n fire, punch out, kirby's adventure, the mario games, blaster master, journey to silius, battletoads, and u-four-ia all still feel and look good as a modern player going back. Plus games like the original zelda which feel a bit stiff but are still great if you can get into them. Obviously you shouldn't force yourself into things you can't enjoy but it can be a fine starting point and I think the library is worth a look through and try.
>>12258870What kind of shit is this
>>12262449?
>>12258803Ms. Pac ManGalagaTetrisMega Man 2(nes, normal mode to start out)Mario 3Castlevania 3Super MetroidFinal Fantasy 6(will be called Final Fantasy 3 for the US SNES release)Mike Tyson's Punch OutZelda Links AwakeningYs 1+2 for TG CD/PCE CDAny Civilization gameTHPS 2(prefer dreamcast personally)Star Fox 64Command and Conquer Red AlertNeo Turf MastersAce Combat 4Fallout 1
>>12258803>now that even a phone can emulate almost everything, what are the go to classic games that everyone is expected to have playedYou have to be organically interested in it for you to enjoy it. Whenever games get brought up look up the ones that seem interesting to you and start with those
Start here
>>12258803https://vsrecommendedgames.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page
