1. Super Mario Bros.
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1985
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
2. Tetris
Platform: Game Boy / Color
US Release Year: 1989
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Infinite Puzzle)
Developer: Bullet Proof Software
Publisher: Nintendo
3. The Legend of Zelda
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1987
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Ganon, The Prince of Darkness, has stolen the Triforce of Power and seeks the Triforce of Wisdom in order to rule the land of Hyrule. Princess Zelda had been kidnapped by Ganon, but not before breaking the Triforce of Wisdom into eight pieces and hiding them in various dungeons across the land. Seeking a hero to reunite the Triforce and stop Ganon, she sends out Impa who runs afoul of Ganon's minions but is rescued by a young boy named Link...
4. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1987
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Boxing)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: You play as Little Mac, a boxer bound to become the world heavyweight champion - but in order to do so, must battle thirteen of the world's best boxers including King Hippo, Piston Honda and Bald Bull leading to a showdown with Iron Mike himself.
5. Metroid
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1986
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Action/Adventure)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
6. Shadowgate
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1989
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure
Developer: ICOM Simulations
Publisher: Kemco
7. Tetris
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1989
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Infinite Puzzle)
Developer: Nintendo, Bullet Proof Software
Publisher: Nintendo, Bullet Proof Software
8. Adventures of Lolo
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1989
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Finite Puzzle)
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: HAL Laboratory
9. Castlevania
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1987
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
10. Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1988
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Light Gun), Compilation
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: A combo-pack that lets you play the original "Super Mario Bros." and "Duck Hunt" together at last. But, sadly, you don't get to shoot Mario.