Over the years, Nintendo has created a variety of different games systems, from the NES and Game Boy to the Wii U and Switch, and those consoles have allowed gamers of all ages to enjoy a staggering variety of games. Of course, it’s not just Nintendo who make amazing games for Nintendo consoles, and the following book is a testament to that. The Retro Gamer team has painstakingly looked at the many great games to have appeared on Nintendo hardware over the years, and put together a definitive list of 100 games that you really must experience. Additionally, we’ve scoured our archives to deliver fantastic in-depth articles on a large number of the featured games. If you loved playing Nintendo while you were growing up, or have only just discovered the company’s consoles, you’ll find this book to be an essential guide. Now excuse us – we’re off to play Breath Of The Wild…
100 GAMES TO PLAY BEFORE YOU DIE NINTENDO CONSOLES EDITION
100 Nintendo Games To Play Before You Die
100 GAMES TO PLAY BEFORE YOU DIE NINTENDO CONSOLES EDITION • Some of the world’s greatest games can be found on Nintendo consoles. Join us as we look at 100 classics that you really don’t want to miss out on
Donkey Kong • Martyn Carroll takes a definitive look back at Nintendo’s timeless classic and unravels its brilliance by speaking to the very people who know the coin-op intimately
the expert • The battle to be ‘King of Kong’ was famously fought between Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe. That all changed in February 2010 when newcomer Hank Chien set a (now broken) new record
HANK’S SURVIVAL GUIDE • Expert strategies from the newest challenger to the Donkey Kong world record
the sequels • There are dozens of Donkey Kong spin-offs, but only three true sequels
the machine • Donkey Kong fan Chris Ellison shows off his rare red-coloured machine, which he has painstakingly restored to mint condition
developer Q&A • We speak to industry veteran Garry Kitchen to find out how he managed to squeeze Donkey Kong onto the Atari 2600
The conversions • Naturally, one of the most popular arcade games of all time has more than its fair share of home conversions. Here is the lowdown…
SUPER MARIO BROS • The sequel to Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros popularised the side-scrolling platformer and added multiplayer to what became Nintendo’s flagship title
DISSECT MARIO • SUPER MARIO BROS IS PROUDLY PARADED BY A SLEW OF DEVELOPERS AS A HUGE INFLUENCE IN BOTH THEIR LIVES AND THEIR WORK
THE BEST SUPER MARIO BROS HACKS • The great thing about games as simply constructed as Super Mario Bros is that they are easier to reverse engineer than their modern-day counterparts. This leads to some great custom games seeping into the public domain – Super Mario Bros is famous for having a vast array of hacked versions, so we compiled our favourites for your reading pleasure
DUCK HUNT • Starring a smarmy dog and scores of hapless flying wildfowl, Duck Hunt was the game that introduced many to the joys of the NES Zapper lightgun. Mike Bevan looks back at the history and enduring appeal of Nintendo’s virtual hunting trip
PERIPHERAL VISION • Other games featuring notable or peculiar hardware add-ons
FAITHFUL HOUNDS • More videogames featuring doggy heroes
JERRY MOMODA • At Nintendo of America in the Eighties, Jerry helped to test and promote new arcade and console products
ULTIMATE GUIDE: The Legend Of Zelda • Ashley Day argues that Nintendo’s seminal adventure game isn’t just an important piece of history but a game that’s still great to play today. Discover one of Nintendo’s greatest adventures
Pixel Perfect • Some of Zelda’s familiar characters make their debuts
Power Ups • Some of The Legend Of Zelda’s pick-ups have endured...