The NES is home to some timeless classics that still get spoken of now within the video game world, such as Mario Bros, Contra, The Adventures of Link, and Kirby\u2019s Adventures, among others.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But what about the lesser-known games for the 8-bit console? Are there any games that went under the radar? Well, there are plenty. And here I\u2019ll bring you 5 of them. Read on for 5 of the best hidden gems for the NES.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MORE LIKE THIS:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The 5 best sports games for the NES<\/p>\n The top 10 puzzle games for the NES<\/p>\n The top 5 horror games for the SNES<\/p>\n Whomp \u2018Em NES gameplay<\/p>\n Developer:<\/strong> Jaleco<\/p>\n Year of release:<\/strong> 1990<\/p>\n Whomp \u2018Em<\/em> is an action platform game that has many similarities to a more popular Japanese game, Mega Man<\/em>.<\/p>\n Whomp \u2018Em<\/em> is a very well made game that, although not groundbreaking in design or story, is one of the best NES hidden gems around.\u00a0<\/p>\n With a catchy sound design and some good platform action, Whomp\u2019 Em<\/em> has players move around the screen in side scrolling fashion using mainly melee weapons to eliminate enemies.\u00a0<\/p>\n Whomp \u2018Em<\/em> does borrow a lot from other games, but it seems to work. The controls are responsive, the gameplay is neat, and the aesthetics are charming. This is one to add to your collection if you haven\u2019t done so already.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bucky O\u2019Hare NES gameplay<\/p>\n Developer:<\/strong> Konami<\/p>\n Year of release:<\/strong> 1992<\/p>\n Luke Whomp \u2018Em, Bucky O\u2019Hare<\/em> feels like another Mega Man<\/em> clone, but I\u2019m here for it again. Partially because I loved the animated series that the game is based on, but mainly because the game is actually really fun to play.\u00a0<\/p>\n It is a well put together game that allows the player to be multiple characters, the controls are as smooth as, and the visuals are vibrant.\u00a0<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, though, is that the game is a real challenge, and that adds to the rewarding feeling when you complete it. Bucky O\u2019Hare<\/em> is not one that you\u2019ll just pick up and figure out immediately, it\u2019ll require a bit of time and practice to really get good.\u00a0<\/p>\n No doubt about it, Bucky O\u2019Hare<\/em> is up there with the best NES hidden gems.\u00a0<\/p>\n StarTropics NES gameplay<\/p>\n Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo R&D3<\/p>\n Year of release:<\/strong> 1990<\/p>\n Despite being a Nintendo game, StarTropics<\/em> largely went under the radar for the NES, but it really is a great game with a lot of character.<\/p>\n StarTropics<\/em> plays as a top-down action-adventure game, and follows the story of Mike Jones as he quests to find his archaeologist uncle Dr Steven Jones.\u00a0<\/p>\n As with most top-down NES games, you move in four directions and can attack enemies using melee and a variety of other weapons. It has great music, cool enemy monsters, and a cool world. If you had to compare it to another NES game, it would have to be The Legend of Zelda<\/em>, and despite not being quite as good, StarTropics<\/em> stands out as one of the best obscure games for the NES and one that collectors and gaming enthusiasts alike will enjoy.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sweet Home NES gameplay<\/p>\n Developer:<\/strong> Capcom<\/p>\n Year of release:<\/strong> 1989<\/p>\n If you like horror games, then you\u2019re going to love Sweet Home<\/em>. For me, it is among the scariest NES horror games that you can find. It is based on a Japanese horror film of the same name and follows five people as they explore an abandoned painter\u2019s mansion looking for valuable art.\u00a0<\/p>\n As you enter the mansion, you are threatened by a ghost called Namiya who warns of the dangers you will face if you continue into the mansion. Foolishly, the team of filmmakers ignore the warning and continue on, encountering untold horrors along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n The battles and exploration are similar to other turn-based RPGs of the time, and you can find different items throughout the mansion to help you in your journey. Each character has a different speciality, and it can be fun to work your way around the haunted house using each one in a different way.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sweet Home<\/em> is definitely one of the best NES hidden gems around today<\/p>\n Faria NES gameplay<\/p>\n Developer:<\/strong> Game Arts<\/p>\n Year of release:<\/strong> 1989<\/p>\n Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger<\/em>, is one of those games that you can\u2019t help wonder why it wasn\u2019t more successful than it was. With a rich lore, quirky characters, fun gameplay, and endearing visuals, Faria<\/em> follows a young female warrior as she ventures through the Kingdom of Faria looking to take down an evil wizard.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The game plays similarly to The Legend of Zelda<\/em>, and is a sword-wielding action RPG that pits players against various monsters while exploring towns, dungeons, and the overworld. There are a good number of NPC characters, who all seem to have strong personalities and add to the vibrancy of the Kingdom of Faria.\u00a0<\/p>\n All in all, Faria<\/em> is an underappreciated obscure game for the NES, and this is usually the first title I recommend to people looking for the best NES hidden gems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n What\u2019s your favorite NES \u201chidden gem\u201d? Did you see it on our list? Let us know in the comment section below?<\/p>\n For any enquiries, contact me at richard@blogofgames.com<\/p>\n For another take on the best NES hidden gems, check out the great YouTube video below by Cinemassacre.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The NES is home to some timeless classics that still get spoken of now within the video game world, such as Mario Bros, Contra, The Adventures of Link, and Kirby\u2019s Adventures, among others.\u00a0 But what about the lesser-known games for the 8-bit console? Are there any games that went under the radar? 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Whomp \u2018Em<\/h2>\n
4. Bucky O\u2019Hare<\/h2>\n
3. StarTropics<\/h2>\n
2. Sweet Home<\/h2>\n
1. Faria<\/h2>\n
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