One thing I like about Heavy Barrel is that specific item boxes always have the same items. So if you can memorize where the extra lives are, it helps to get through the game.
Gyrus is more a spiritual kin to Tempest than to vertical or horizontal scrolling shooters. It's awesome but definitely a different feel than most shooters.
I have a pirate multicart with a game called Chip and Dale 3, turned out it was a sprite swap of heavy barrel with the playable characters as teddy bear looking versions of chip and dale
@@oaf-77 Sounds hilarious. You know, mama always said life was like a Nintendo Entertainment System pirated multi-cartridge. You never know what you're going to get.
Sone of the arcade cabinets for Trog were 4 player & it eas such a blast to get 4 player frenzied action going back in the day! Trog is like dino Pac-Man with power ups!
@@PlayasGuide first one I recall was in a bowling alley in Florida. No one was playing it at first & my initial impression was it looked like a Pac-Man clone on a cramped board who's visuals were the only plus. But my then girlfriend & I decided to play...soon others dropped in. Several hours & probably $30 later (early 90s money) we were hooked!
I grew up with Rollergames and Little Nemo in my collection, and they have always been favorites! I was able to pick up Crystalis last year at a great price. For some reason I always thought that one got pricey as time went on. I was surprised to see the affordable price tag!
@@PlayasGuide What's wild is that, aside from a handful of exceptions, all my NES games were "shared" carts between me and my cousins. Eventually, they just left them all with me and they stayed with me. I still have all of them, and have added many of my own purchases since then.
Crystalis is SO GOOD! Same with Roller Games. So much fun. Also the algorithm suggested your channel and its dope. New sub bro. Keep up the great work!
Hey John, thanks for the sub. This channel is fairly small but I've been making videos like this for awhile. There might be something else on here you might find interesting.
TROG was a GREAT pick for this list! I own it and even forgot about its existence for a while till you mentioned it, and just like you said its best played on 2 player! I shall see if I can get a coop session going for that again sometime soon (its been too long)
Little Nemo got plenty of hype too. Nintendo Power was all over it. It had it's own commercial. And it's a fantastic game. A classic even. All this and it still wasn't all too successful.
7:04 Actually, it's not based on an "animé movie," but rather on *Little Nemo in Slumberland* a comic strip featured in newspapers from the 1890s to the 1920s.
Thanks for the video, alot of good games here that aren't often mentioned. I looked up Crystalis, thinking it looks cool. My "special" Canadian price over $40 shipped, blah
Whomp 'Em & Guerrilla War are decent nes games and I can't imagine them being that expensive. Truth be told nes and every other console have tons of games that did not get much press. That doesn't always decide if a game is great or not. I remember intelligence Qube for PS1, I think it may have even been generally disliked but it's not true, its a great game. Really depends on the person too.
#NXRD ps: I like your picks I still have Gremlins 2... But you don't have this on your list, Clash at Demonhead, Gunsmoke, Holy Diver etc... #NewSub #ThumbsUp #Retro #Nes
I like Heavy Barrel. The Shoot 'em ups and rail shooters are 2 of my favorite genre's on NES. I love Gun Nac, Gyruss, Jackel, Gun Smoke, Zanac, Punisher, Operation Wolf, and Mechanized attack. I also recently discovered a great game on Famicom called Crisis Force.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎮 *Introduction and NES game recommendations* - Introduction to the episode covering 10 great and affordable NES games. - Recommendations for NES collectors and retro gamers to subscribe to the channel. - Brief overview of the affordability and fun factor of the listed games. 00:36 💰 *Affordable NES games: Gremlins 2 and Yo! Noid* - Introduction of Gremlins 2 and Yo! Noid as affordable NES games. - Description of gameplay elements, graphics, and music. - Pricing information and recommendation for collectors. 02:11 🎮 *More affordable NES games: Galis and Roller Games* - Introduction of Galis and Roller Games as underrated and affordable titles. - Highlighting gameplay features, genre, and overlooked status. - Pricing details and encouragement for collectors to acquire these games. 04:24 🚀 *Action-packed NES games: Heavy Barrel and Trog!* - Description of Heavy Barrel and Trog! as action-packed NES titles. - Comparison to popular games like Contra and Commando. - Emphasis on cooperative gameplay and affordable pricing. 06:53 🔍 *Hidden gems and budget-friendly NES games: Little Nemo and Zexis* - Introduction of Little Nemo and Zexis as lesser-known but affordable gems. - Description of gameplay mechanics, uniqueness, and personal favorites. - Pricing information and recommendation for collectors seeking hidden treasures. 08:51 🎮 *Data East classics and final recommendations: Karnov and Gyrus* - Introduction of Karnov and Gyrus as classic NES games under $10. - Description of gameplay mechanics, characters, and overall quality. - Final recommendations and encouragement for collectors to add these titles to their collection. Made with HARPA AI
I didn't know anyone that had Karnov. You're fortunate to have known about it early on. I'm glad you found out about some interesting games from this video
Little Nemo is a no brainer. Probably the best platformer I still don't have and maybe the most essential NES/Famicom game I don't own. Gremlins 2 was a big surprise when I rented it back in the day. Sunsoft actually made good movie games. I would put Batman on the list also but it's more difficult to find cheaper. Still not as expensive as other games I would like to collect. I have Crystallis, Karnov, and Heavy Barrel. My collection is over 100. Have considered Gyruss but haven't picked it up yet. Cabal I is another excellent arcade port that is not too expensive. Natsume made only a handful of games but they are one of the best 3rd party devs for the NES next to Konami. I like them easily more than Capcom. Problem is their games are some of the most expensive. They are the ones I don't have I wish I could have most.
Thanks Keith. There are some othere NES videos on this channel you might also enjoy. My intention was pick games that some folks might not be familiar with.
One thing I like about Heavy Barrel is that specific item boxes always have the same items. So if you can memorize where the extra lives are, it helps to get through the game.
I didn't realize that. Thanks for the pro tip Jarod.
Gyrus is more a spiritual kin to Tempest than to vertical or horizontal scrolling shooters. It's awesome but definitely a different feel than most shooters.
I have a pirate multicart with a game called Chip and Dale 3, turned out it was a sprite swap of heavy barrel with the playable characters as teddy bear looking versions of chip and dale
@@oaf-77 that's amazing 😂
@@oaf-77 Sounds hilarious. You know, mama always said life was like a Nintendo Entertainment System pirated multi-cartridge. You never know what you're going to get.
Sone of the arcade cabinets for Trog were 4 player & it eas such a blast to get 4 player frenzied action going back in the day! Trog is like dino Pac-Man with power ups!
Those cabs are awesome. That's a good way to frame it "dino Pacman with power ups".
@@PlayasGuide first one I recall was in a bowling alley in Florida. No one was playing it at first & my initial impression was it looked like a Pac-Man clone on a cramped board who's visuals were the only plus. But my then girlfriend & I decided to play...soon others dropped in. Several hours & probably $30 later (early 90s money) we were hooked!
Trog has that great competitive/co-op vibe, rescuing your buddy from being eaten just to turn around and beat him up is hilarious.
@@oaf-77 Truth!
@@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 That’s a great story
I grew up with Rollergames and Little Nemo in my collection, and they have always been favorites! I was able to pick up Crystalis last year at a great price. For some reason I always thought that one got pricey as time went on. I was surprised to see the affordable price tag!
I would have been sooo jealous of your collection as a kid. Rollergames and Little Nemo are phenomenal.
@@PlayasGuide What's wild is that, aside from a handful of exceptions, all my NES games were "shared" carts between me and my cousins. Eventually, they just left them all with me and they stayed with me. I still have all of them, and have added many of my own purchases since then.
Crystalis is SO GOOD! Same with Roller Games. So much fun. Also the algorithm suggested your channel and its dope. New sub bro. Keep up the great work!
Hey John, thanks for the sub. This channel is fairly small but I've been making videos like this for awhile. There might be something else on here you might find interesting.
TROG was a GREAT pick for this list! I own it and even forgot about its existence for a while till you mentioned it, and just like you said its best played on 2 player! I shall see if I can get a coop session going for that again sometime soon (its been too long)
Another who appreciates this truly underrated gem. Thanks for stopping by
I'm surprised Little Nemo is still cheap after all the price booms. Always a good time playing that one!
It's such a great game too. Just slipped under the radar
Based on a movie that’s also mostly forgotten
It's been on the top of my list of what I don't have yet in my collection.
Little Nemo got plenty of hype too. Nintendo Power was all over it. It had it's own commercial. And it's a fantastic game. A classic even. All this and it still wasn't all too successful.
Great list! A lot of titles I hadn't heard of. :)
I'm sure you'll enjoy playing them if you get the chance
7:04
Actually, it's not based on an "animé movie," but rather on *Little Nemo in Slumberland* a comic strip featured in newspapers from the 1890s to the 1920s.
Crystalis should b #1. It’s one of my all time favs. I rem grinding for hours back in the day. Good times lol
It would be higher on the list in terms of how good the game is, but I ranked them on price. The cheapest being #1
nice list, nice to see heavy barrel get some love
It's great. Seems like it's getting lots of appreciation in the comments too.
10 bangers right here. KARNOV HYPE
Karnov be praised
I love Xexyx and Karnov, they are such fun games with good music
There both great games that are often overlooked
Xexyz...remember the secret password
Thanks for the video, alot of good games here that aren't often mentioned. I looked up Crystalis, thinking it looks cool. My "special" Canadian price over $40 shipped, blah
Check for it in local game stores and swap meets, Canadian shipping can be brutal.
@@PlayasGuide yeah, I'll be keeping it on my radar for sure, pros and cons to living in any country lol
roller games is always fun and the tv show it is based on was amazing
It's a great game. I never knew it was based on a show until a few years ago
“I’m speaking to you from the year 1987, but my message is timeless... avoid…the noid.”
Noid life
Such an useful and nice video! Keep it up! ✨🥂😎👍🎮
Thanks for the kind words kerpa
@@PlayasGuide Hi! I'm Emmanuel 😎. 🥂My pleasure. The games back then were less pretentious. I Como from the 80s and Arcades. ✨. Saludos.
@@kerpa1976 Me too Emanuel. Sometimes the simpler times did things better.
Very good and rare analyse 😊
Thanks Ben, I hope you rediscovered a few gems.
@@PlayasGuide yes of course 😊
great selection
Thanks Cyrus
Whomp 'Em & Guerrilla War are decent nes games and I can't imagine them being that expensive. Truth be told nes and every other console have tons of games that did not get much press. That doesn't always decide if a game is great or not. I remember intelligence Qube for PS1, I think it may have even been generally disliked but it's not true, its a great game. Really depends on the person too.
Great recommendations. Guerrilla War is fun and affordable, I could include that in a second follow up video. I think Whomp Em might of gone up $$.
@@PlayasGuide By the way great job on the videos. It's cool to find games I never knew existed and turns out they're amazing.
I'm glad I got all my NES ROMs before Nintendo got all "take-em-to-court"-y.
Nintendo is doing that BS now? I didn't realize it was like that.
Heavy barrel is an awesome game!
True that
All great games!
Gyruss is da bomb!
Sure is! It's a favorite of mine as well.
have you played Strider?? i think that's another underrated cheapish gem. also super dodgeball!
Yes, it's a fun game and a great recommendation. Strider on the Genesis seems to get all the attention and the NES version does get overlooked.
@@PlayasGuide it does run a little janky on the og hardware but hey fun is fun.
Good choices.🎉
Thanks Mike
I'll be the judge of this 😅
What was the verdict Scott? Is there any games you would recommend?
Faxanadu, Rygar, & Rambo. Check ‘em out
I love Faxanadu and Rygar, great game suggestions
@@PlayasGuide no love for Rambo, huh lol. It’s an awesome guide game. Sure, flawed but there’s many of the time including Zelda
#NXRD ps: I like your picks I still have Gremlins 2... But you don't have this on your list, Clash at Demonhead, Gunsmoke, Holy Diver etc... #NewSub #ThumbsUp #Retro #Nes
Ooo Clash at Demonhead would have been a great one to have had on the list.
Until now…
I appreciate this list. Good balance and variety. Nicely done. Might give Heavy Barrel a try after the recommend.
It's fun, and has two playa functionality
I like Heavy Barrel. The Shoot 'em ups and rail shooters are 2 of my favorite genre's on NES. I love Gun Nac, Gyruss, Jackel, Gun Smoke, Zanac, Punisher, Operation Wolf, and Mechanized attack. I also recently discovered a great game on Famicom called Crisis Force.
Crisis Force is amazing!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🎮 *Introduction and NES game recommendations*
- Introduction to the episode covering 10 great and affordable NES games.
- Recommendations for NES collectors and retro gamers to subscribe to the channel.
- Brief overview of the affordability and fun factor of the listed games.
00:36 💰 *Affordable NES games: Gremlins 2 and Yo! Noid*
- Introduction of Gremlins 2 and Yo! Noid as affordable NES games.
- Description of gameplay elements, graphics, and music.
- Pricing information and recommendation for collectors.
02:11 🎮 *More affordable NES games: Galis and Roller Games*
- Introduction of Galis and Roller Games as underrated and affordable titles.
- Highlighting gameplay features, genre, and overlooked status.
- Pricing details and encouragement for collectors to acquire these games.
04:24 🚀 *Action-packed NES games: Heavy Barrel and Trog!*
- Description of Heavy Barrel and Trog! as action-packed NES titles.
- Comparison to popular games like Contra and Commando.
- Emphasis on cooperative gameplay and affordable pricing.
06:53 🔍 *Hidden gems and budget-friendly NES games: Little Nemo and Zexis*
- Introduction of Little Nemo and Zexis as lesser-known but affordable gems.
- Description of gameplay mechanics, uniqueness, and personal favorites.
- Pricing information and recommendation for collectors seeking hidden treasures.
08:51 🎮 *Data East classics and final recommendations: Karnov and Gyrus*
- Introduction of Karnov and Gyrus as classic NES games under $10.
- Description of gameplay mechanics, characters, and overall quality.
- Final recommendations and encouragement for collectors to add these titles to their collection.
Made with HARPA AI
Dope list haven't heard of a couple of em had Karnov as a kid glad it's still cheap more ppl should play it
I didn't know anyone that had Karnov. You're fortunate to have known about it early on. I'm glad you found out about some interesting games from this video
One of my favorite cheap ones is Rolling Thunder
Good pick. I might have to make another video like this with some of these great suggestions
This was a good video, got a sub out of me
Thanks Jason.
Im glad you added Gyruss to the list. It’s under 20 bucks on eBay and it has 40 levels with Konami style bosses. Awesome space shooter for the NES.
I never realized there was 40 levels, I've only ever made it about a third of the way. What's the furthest you've been in Gyruss?
Little Nemo is a no brainer. Probably the best platformer I still don't have and maybe the most essential NES/Famicom game I don't own.
Gremlins 2 was a big surprise when I rented it back in the day. Sunsoft actually made good movie games. I would put Batman on the list also but it's more difficult to find cheaper. Still not as expensive as other games I would like to collect.
I have Crystallis, Karnov, and Heavy Barrel.
My collection is over 100. Have considered Gyruss but haven't picked it up yet. Cabal I is another excellent arcade port that is not too expensive.
Natsume made only a handful of games but they are one of the best 3rd party devs for the NES next to Konami. I like them easily more than Capcom. Problem is their games are some of the most expensive. They are the ones I don't have I wish I could have most.
Oh yeah I almost forgot Roller Games. That was definitely one I considered. I really like that one. Double Dragon on roller blades
This is a really good list
Thanks MJ, glad you appreciate these games.
Thanks for this! I like how you picked some that are not well known. Looking forward to your next NES video!
Thanks Keith. There are some othere NES videos on this channel you might also enjoy. My intention was pick games that some folks might not be familiar with.
I played through Nemo so many times when I was 12-15 I could've done it blindfolded back then lol. Top 5 soundtrack too
Fantastic sound track, sounds like you have some great memories
@@PlayasGuide I do! I love this video! Keep it up!
Gremlins 2 is so underrated. Soundtrack is A+
Sunsoft sound tracks are golden.
After this video they will rise. Thanks a lot.
Haha, you think so? These games are common, hopefully there's enough to go around.
Crystalis!! 100% worth playing today!
A hidden classic for sure.
I’ll add tiny toons, I think it’s still cheap
That is a great game, and I think you're right about it still being cheap.
i love it, youtube from 15 years ago
Thanks for checking out this video. There are a few more on the channel like this that you might enjoy.
Great list. I gotta check em all out
Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy the ones you check out.
What,no Wayne’s World 😂
This one might have slip out of the requirements 😅
All NES games are free since roughly 1998.
Great video
Thanks zefb
Loved little Nemo as a little kid. And it was capcom, my favorite developer of Nintendo games
Me too. I think I rented it 3 times
Gyruss IS the best game.
Sure is!