What are the most popular Nintendo games of all time?
Nintendo is a video game system that published its first video game console in 1977.
It gained global prominence in 1985 after the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Since its breakout year, over 40 video game brands have been published on Nintendo globally.
The 15 most popular video game brands posted on Asia’s most significant video game console will be reviewed.
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Most Popular Nintendo Games of All Time
15. Duck Hunt
Although Duck Hunt is an ancient game, it’s worth taking on this list.
Nintendo released Duck Hunt in 1984.
It became the official launch game for the Nintendo Entertainment System, which was released the following year.
Duck Hunt is a fair shooter game where players use the Nintendo Entertainment System Zapper and a CRT television to shoot ducks.
Duck Hunt received commendation upon release and is revered as a milestone game in the Nintendo video game system history.
14. Wii Sports Resort
Wii Sports Resort was developed and published by Nintendo and released in 2009.
The game was pretty impressive, considering its variety.
Players have the option of playing twelve different sports and can play as a single-player or multiplayer.
The game received critical acclaim sold over 33.11 million copies worldwide.
13. Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest III is a Japanese role-playing game developed by Chunsofy and published by Enix.
It was first released in 1988 on the Nintendo Entertainment System before further releases on other platforms; eventually, it was released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019.
The game is set in the medieval period with knights and magicians.
Players are required to find and destroy Baramos, a monster who threatens to destroy the world.
12. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The game is modeled on the 1987 TV series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Players assume control of a group of mutant turtles whose goals are to find and take down their arch-nemesis, Shredder!
Over $4 million was made from the sales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game.
11. Super Mario World
The Super Mario World’s global prominence is evident in the sales of over 20 million copies worldwide!
It was developed and published by Nintendo and released in 1990. Players assume control of the game character, Mario, to save the Dinosaur Land and its Princess, Toadstool, from the villain, Bowser, and his servants.
With Yoshi’s inclusion, a fan favorite dinosaur, Super Mario World would remain one of the most popular games of all time.
10. Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
The Adventures of Link is the second main entry of The Legend of Zelda series.
The Adventure was released in 1987 as an action role-playing video game.
Players control the game character, Link, to save Princess Zelda, who had fallen under a sleeping spell.
The game achieved commercial success, as over 4.38 million copies have been sold around the globe.
9. Excitebike
Excitebike is a motocross racing game first released in 1985 on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Players have the option to race solo or against the com in five available tracks.
Players must finish among the top three to qualify for the main aim, the Excitebike championship race.
8. Dr. Mario
Although it was released on the Game Boy console, Dr. Mario was as famous on the Nintendo Entertainment System console when released in 1990. Dr.
Mario is an action puzzle video game where players control Mario to destroy viruses using colored capsules.
Dr. Mario became an industrial and commercial success and was one of the best-selling Nintendo video games leading up to the 21st century.
7. Super Mario Bros 3
Super Mario Bros 3 is another Mario game that gained prominence.
It was developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Players assume control of either Mario or Luigi as they try to save Princess Toadstool and the rulers of the seven kingdoms from Bowser.
The main difference between the Super Mario Bros 3 and other Super Mario games is players’ ability to defeat enemies by stomping them or using magical items, sliding down slopes, and the ability to fly in the Super Mario Bros 3.
6. Super Mario Bros 2
Super Mario Bros 2 was released in 1988 on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Players direct their selected character through the dream world Subcon and eliminate Wart competing in 20 different levels across seven worlds to complete the game.
Super Mario Bros 2 achieved commercial success, selling over seven million copies.
5. Super Mario Kart
The Super Mario Kart is the Mario Kart video game series’s initial entry. Super Mario Kart racing video game released by Nintendo in 1992.
Players control a Mario character and compete against other com-controlled characters in single-player or against another character in the multiplayer mode.
The game was met with critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over 8.76 million copies.
4. Tetris
Tetris might be a simple game, but that shouldn’t undermine its prominence.
Tetris is a tile-matching puzzle video game released by Nintendo for the Game Boy console in 1989.
Tetris is a milestone game regarding its ability to the newly invented Game Link Cable, allowing players to connect for multiplayer compatibility.
Over 35 million copies have been sold worldwide, making Tetris one of the most popular Nintendo video games.
3. The legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Players assume control of ‘Link’ and navigate the character through the fantasy land of Hyrule in a bid to stop King Ganondorf.
The gameplay features include time travel, journeys through dungeons, and around the overworld.
Since its release, over seven million copies have been sold worldwide.
2. Super Mario Bros
The Super Mario Bros is the first main installment of the Super Mario Bros video game series.
It was released in 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System.
Players control either Mario or Luigi through their journey to the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser.
Players have the options of power-ups, like Fire Flower, Super Mushroom, and Starman.
It received critical acclaim upon release and became one of the highest-selling video games globally, selling over 40 million copies worldwide.
1. Wii Sports
Wii Sports is the predecessor of the aforementioned Wii Sports Resort.
It features 12 different sports, like tennis, sprinting, baseball, golf, basketball, bowling, and boxing of which players can choose from.
Using the Wii remote, players can facsimile the actions of real-life sporting events.
It was developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Wii in 2006, selling over 82 million copies worldwide.
As a result it sits as the top most popular Nintendo games in history.
Final Words
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