What are the greatest 8-bit, and 16-bit games of all time?

[Amerikuracana]

For 8 bit, I think I have to go Mike Tyson's punch out. Super Mario 2 might have more to it, but for pure fun, P.O. is it for me.

16-bit, that's a tough one.. I think I might go fantasy star, or after burner. Sonic is also in the running.

What do you think? If we can make it to 40 posts in here, which might not happen, I'll make a poll.

This isn't about modern gaming, so I think this forum works.

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

8-bit is Super Mario 3 and it’s not even close.

 

[tmnpothead]

Mega man x and ninja turtles in time

 

[Dirt Road Soldier]

8-bit is Super Mario 3 and it’s not even close.

Id actually say the first Zelda was better. But yah, SM3 is a solid choice. Although for pure frustration, Duck Hunt. Seriously, fuck that god damned dog and his fucking laugh.

16 bit.... god damn thats a tough one. Way, way to many 16 bit games to choose from. You would almost have to limit it to genre to help move it along.

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

Punch out was pretty good. Contra for 8 bit too.

16 bit - Street fighter.

 

[n...not crazy]

Uhhh. Tetris?

And Super Mario World for 16

 

[cabear]

8 bit- super mario bros 1. the sequels are better but damn that game was the start of some magical shit.

16 bit- for me it was secret of mana or final fantasy 3, either of those games made me feel like i was playing something else entirely.

 

[MMAfanJabroniJew]

Super Mario 64 goat game ....

 

[DooHoChoi]

Metroid

Super Metroid

 

[Mike]

Dragon Warrior

Final Fantasy two and three

 

[SaigeVanZant]

Id actually say the first Zelda was better. But yah, SM3 is a solid choice. Although for pure frustration, Duck Hunt. Seriously, fuck that god damned dog and his fucking laugh.

16 bit.... god damn thats a tough one. Way, way to many 16 bit games to choose from. You would almost have to limit it to genre to help move it along.

Apparently when I was like 2 or 3. I would try to play duck hunt and would cry when the dog laughed.

 

[Dirt Road Soldier]

Super Mario 64 goat game ....

That fact that all these years later people are still discovering ways to shave a few fractions of a second off of their speed runs is amazing. I still play it from time to time just because of how crazy fun it is. Top game of all time is a possibility, top 5 is no arguement.

 

[MMAfanJabroniJew]

That fact that all these years later people are still discovering ways to shave a few fractions of a second off of their speed runs is amazing. I still play it from time to time just because of how crazy fun it is. Top game of all time is a possibility, top 5 is no arguement.

Still holds up today , there are games that age badly , but 22 years later Super Mario 64 holds the test of time , just a masterpiece.

 

[Drain Bamage]

A Link to the Past
Chrono Trigger
Earthbound
Final Fantasy IV (II)
Final Fantasy VI (III)
Super Mario RPG
Super Mario World
Super Metroid

 

[90 50]

Altered beast
Streets of rage
Castlevania

 

[iMust Break You]

Super Mario 3 >> All

16-bit GOAT: Link to the Past
Honorable Mentions: Mega Man X1-X3, Super Metroid, Super Mario RPG

 

[Squall Leonhart]

Mega man x and ninja turtles in time

You were born in 1988. Because these are my two favorites, and I was.

 

[tmnpothead]

You were born in 1988. Because these are my two favorites, and I was.

Close. 87.

 

[tmnpothead]

Still holds up today , there are games that age badly , but 22 years later Super Mario 64 holds the test of time , just a masterpiece.

Banjo kazooie was better imo but Mario does still hold up

 

[The Diplomat]

8-bit: SMB 3
16-bit: Chrono Trigger