Top 10 Retro Video Games That Still Hold Up Today | Must-Play Classics for Retro Gamers

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Discover the top 10 retro video games that still deliver an amazing gaming experience today! Whether you're a nostalgic gamer or new to these classics, these picks are timeless and worth playing. In this video, I share my favorite retro games that have aged like fine wine and remain just as fun and engaging as ever.
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Featured Games:
Super Mario World
Shining Force 2
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Street Fighter 2
Megaman X
Chrono Trigger
Tetris
Gunstar Heroes
Super Metroid
Streets of Rage 2
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  • @Hans_Gruber
    @Hans_Gruber7 күн бұрын

    0:26 Super Mario World 1:02 Shining Force II 1:34 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2:05 Street Fighter II 2:44 Mega Man X 3:30 Chrono Trigger 4:14 Tetris 4:48 Gunstar Heroes 5:28 Super Metroid 6:18 Streets of Rage 2

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    6 күн бұрын

    Thanks Hans. Now we have a chapter list. Ho. Ho. Ho.

  • @arkknight92

    @arkknight92

    11 сағат бұрын

    Final fantasy 3 should easily be on the top 10. Has held up well even for today’s rpgs.

  • @danielmrtns
    @danielmrtns21 күн бұрын

    A few years ago, I made the mistake of dusting off my Zelda - Link to the Past to give it a go again. I got so hooked that I fell behind on other priorities, work took a hit, etc. It was a bit scary, I had to hide the game away again for the “greater good”.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    20 күн бұрын

    It's very easy to get sucked in again.

  • @chivalrous_chevy1163

    @chivalrous_chevy1163

    16 күн бұрын

    Yikes.

  • @madams989

    @madams989

    10 күн бұрын

    Please get it back out and do not do anything else until completed. On my death bed I will never regret a single time playing this. By far the greatest game ever in my eyes.

  • @marcamico5254
    @marcamico525417 күн бұрын

    Super Castlevania IV still holds up today.

  • @SeiferAlmasy21

    @SeiferAlmasy21

    14 күн бұрын

    Agree!

  • @Salsa_Shark

    @Salsa_Shark

    10 күн бұрын

    @@marcamico5254 I know that it is regarded as the worst, but I remember loving Castlevania II - Simon’s Quest back in the day.

  • @GabrielBishop

    @GabrielBishop

    10 күн бұрын

    Symphony of night was the best imo

  • @IAmTheHound
    @IAmTheHound22 күн бұрын

    Good vid but I'd strongly argue for SF2 Turbo rather than SF2. Apart from including the bosses and various gameplay upgrades and additions, its speed is much more reminscient of a modern game. As monumental as it was, the original SF2 feels a bit sluggish by today's standards.

  • @stefanfriedrich6699

    @stefanfriedrich6699

    12 күн бұрын

    I know Turbo is more popular than Super in the States, but I have to mention it is the superior SF2 version on the SNES. The first thing you will say now is that the speed sucks, but it is adjustable in the main menu. Other than that, more characters, more moves for each characters, more game modes, better graphics and better sound. Besides that, Alpha 2 (or Zero 2) it is crazy that this game even runs on the SNES Hardware.

  • @martinkerrmusic

    @martinkerrmusic

    23 сағат бұрын

    Came here to say the same thing!

  • @martinkerrmusic

    @martinkerrmusic

    23 сағат бұрын

    ​@@stefanfriedrich6699nah, super Street fighter 2 was nowhere near as good as Turbo. The gameplay was way less satisfying somehow.

  • @faliorn2716
    @faliorn271615 күн бұрын

    Hurrah for Shining Force 2. It's one of the greatest of all time

  • @oinka720
    @oinka72025 күн бұрын

    If I was trapped on an island and had only these 10 games I would not be in any hurry to be rescued.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Simon0

    @Simon0

    8 күн бұрын

    You'd probably still want to be rescued cause you'd have no food.

  • @adriancastillopere
    @adriancastillopere17 күн бұрын

    i stll play super metroid, i dont know you guys but everyime i play it i discover something new and thats awesome!!

  • @brudel001

    @brudel001

    13 күн бұрын

    Super metroid is awesome - I mean the music alone crates such an atmosphere. Sadly I have played it through too many times wit h couple of "get everything" runs so the magic of "maybe theres something I havent't dscovered" is gone. But I remember well how I used to play allmost to the end and then strat going through all the rooms X-raying everything.

  • @jellewils3974
    @jellewils397420 күн бұрын

    Yes! SoR2 was and is pure gold! The gameplay, all the moves, the versatile cast and the insane soundtrack

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    20 күн бұрын

    I still enjoy it very much

  • @miamimagicians
    @miamimagicians21 күн бұрын

    Mario, all stars, the sonic trilogy, streets of rage trilogy, turtles in time, and Mario kart, 64

  • @amolina4891

    @amolina4891

    3 күн бұрын

    I almost passed out playing a heated game of Mario Kart 64

  • @user-mp2fb9ku5o
    @user-mp2fb9ku5o25 күн бұрын

    All 8-bit and 16-bit games that were good back in the day are just as good now. It's only PS1-PS2 era games that might not have aged well due to the graphics being 3D. Even so, some of them are still great games (like ff7,ff9, gt4, dq8, gow ,etc)

  • @stijnvonck1431

    @stijnvonck1431

    6 күн бұрын

    I find castlevania Symphony of the night the best aged ps1/Saturn game. I recently played it on Android and it doesn't feel old at all

  • @user-mp2fb9ku5o

    @user-mp2fb9ku5o

    6 күн бұрын

    @@stijnvonck1431 yea and the original Rayman for PS1 , still great to look at

  • @TheSpongebobber13
    @TheSpongebobber1317 күн бұрын

    I love that Mrs. Doubtfire narrates this.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    17 күн бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @JCNL871
    @JCNL8717 күн бұрын

    I honestly think most retro games that were considered great back then still hold up today. Some are even better than everything that comes out now. Maybe that’s why everything is being remade nowadays.

  • @Jawwaad1111
    @Jawwaad111118 күн бұрын

    People complain about video game prices but all these games released at $50+. I remember buying Street Fighter 2 for the SNES for $70 around 1991. That’s equivalent to around $160 today. Great list and I love all these games

  • @mezomoza7

    @mezomoza7

    17 күн бұрын

    On the other hand, thousands of Trash games were sold for the same 160

  • @leethomas7659

    @leethomas7659

    16 күн бұрын

    I lived in a small border town in Victoria Australia for a bit, there was only one store that sold games and I paid $130 for doom on the snes in around 92…

  • @ogre706

    @ogre706

    15 күн бұрын

    A lot of gamers these days don't understand the concept of inflation, it seems, they're just fixated on that magical number 60 for a price point. Someday when eggs cost us $60 they'll probably still insist videogames be no more than $70...

  • @romeolajh1602

    @romeolajh1602

    15 күн бұрын

    for 50 bucks i got one of those fake consoles and played all those games for free like 500 in 1 game or so

  • @Salsa_Shark

    @Salsa_Shark

    10 күн бұрын

    At least back then, when you bought a game, that was all that you had to pay to play it…

  • @ClassicQuarterGamePlays
    @ClassicQuarterGamePlays18 күн бұрын

    🎉 streets of rage so sweet enjoy all 4 of them nice review fellow gamer Nice😎✨️✨️✨️

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you, fellow gamer 💪

  • @ACLMSC
    @ACLMSC19 күн бұрын

    This is a solid list! Super Metroid and Streets of Rage 2 would definitely be on my list as 2 and 1 as you have them.

  • @DestroyerOfWombs
    @DestroyerOfWombs22 күн бұрын

    Can’t say I’m surprised most of the title were from the SNES.

  • @ejhockey
    @ejhockey17 сағат бұрын

    *Shows Chrono Trigger as the opening clip.* My reaction: “yup, this is legit. I’m watching this whole video.”

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    15 сағат бұрын

    🤣 thank you

  • @Pokinbrat
    @Pokinbrat19 күн бұрын

    Great list. Anytime the Shining Force series gets mentioned im all for it.

  • @19E99
    @19E99Күн бұрын

    I could not start with some frames from the best game ever: Chrono Trigger. Anyway, I totally agree with the list and happy you remembered less famous titles such as Shining Force 2 and Gunstar Heroes (I also love Guardian Heroes for Sega Saturn, still unbelievable game)

  • @stuartdavidson162
    @stuartdavidson16213 күн бұрын

    A good ol' game of Worms, Gauntlet or Bomberman still goes down well on Lads Night :D

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    13 күн бұрын

    @@stuartdavidson162 awesome games

  • @jonraymondchua2388
    @jonraymondchua238815 күн бұрын

    I've discovered SoR 2 around 2016 i think (did not own a Sega Genesis back then) and instantly fell in love with it. Played the game with my son when he was only 4 and he enjoyed it... An absolute classic... Also played a hack of it with SF characters (Ryu, Ken, Dhalsim & Guile)

  • @jnites0284
    @jnites028426 күн бұрын

    I was unprepared for the way you pronounce Retro and Tetris. Still loved the video 😂

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    26 күн бұрын

    Ha ha. That's my geordie accent 🤣

  • @drewmantia

    @drewmantia

    25 күн бұрын

    Ret-ro like we’re listening to Scooby Doo

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    25 күн бұрын

    @@drewmantia that's a new one 🤣🤣

  • @DestroyerOfWombs

    @DestroyerOfWombs

    22 күн бұрын

    I thought so Scooby Doo, too!!

  • @funcionapramim
    @funcionapramim15 күн бұрын

    Sor2. Thanks. Thats very honest. I gotta say, thats a really honest list and video. Congratz mate, cheers from Brazil!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    15 күн бұрын

    @funcionapramim thanks for watching. Brazil, very cool. I'm a big fan of Bruno Giumaraes and Joelinton ⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️

  • @jq8166
    @jq816628 күн бұрын

    Great video brother! Ill be watching closely for more great content like this from you

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much brother, I've got plenty more stuff lined up.

  • @steve36207
    @steve3620717 күн бұрын

    Great list there bud, it only in the last 3 years I've played link to the past but was blown away how good it was 😃 streets of rage 2 on the megadrive is quality 👌

  • @patrickperinger1383
    @patrickperinger138319 күн бұрын

    I still play streets of rage 2. The best.

  • @fade2black001

    @fade2black001

    4 күн бұрын

    been playing the game for over 30 years

  • @syrus3k
    @syrus3k18 күн бұрын

    I've been playing Zelda with retro arch. It is indeed still very good today.

  • @stryfetc1471
    @stryfetc147113 күн бұрын

    Legend Of Zelda: Link To The Past is STILL my all time favorite game ever and the game I credit solidifying me as a gamer for life. Loved when after you beat the game, then the world flips to the dark world and you have to fight new monsters and the worlds becoming slightly different in areas and going between time to traverse certain parts!...BRILLIANT game.

  • @bisugzzz
    @bisugzzz15 күн бұрын

    Having a Modded Sega Megadrive is a Great Feelin. Now i wanna play these games again.

  • @Maurinusa
    @Maurinusa2 күн бұрын

    Great games, now I want to go play them all again :)

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    Күн бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @patricknl7845
    @patricknl784514 күн бұрын

    I bought Zelda and Super Metroid when they just came out but i have to say that Super Metroid is still my all time favorite game.

  • @joshuasteele4498
    @joshuasteele44987 күн бұрын

    Good selection! Not sure about your #1 choice, but the rest are good. Probably the first list I have ever seen that carried both Shining Force 2 and Chrono Trigger without having Final Fantasy 3 (or 6, take your pick) as well

  • @Henri3008
    @Henri300813 күн бұрын

    These are all good, SF2 isn't even near as good gameplay than these others, but it's a cult game. From PC I would say Half-Life and C&C games to this list. From the SNES U.N. Squadron and FFs

  • @whotsawert
    @whotsawert16 күн бұрын

    Almost spit out my coffee at your mention of Shining Force II - - a great surprise! Underappreciated!!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    16 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching 💪

  • @WhoCaresAnymoreTho
    @WhoCaresAnymoreTho21 күн бұрын

    2 turbo still holds up

  • @NostalgiaFix81
    @NostalgiaFix8129 күн бұрын

    Excellent list. Would be similar to mine. I didn’t play Super Metroid until the SNES classic came out and I was still hooked. Timeless title along with Streets of Rage 2.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    28 күн бұрын

    They just never get old my friend. Thanks for watching.

  • @joshuaclaassen9325

    @joshuaclaassen9325

    21 күн бұрын

    I never got into any of the _Metroid_ games until somebody started mashing them up in a randomizer with _A Link to the Past._ But now that I have, I've got to say that they look pretty fun, if they're actually survivable for more than five minutes...!!

  • @mysidianbard5890
    @mysidianbard58905 күн бұрын

    Nice to see Shining Force get some love. Underrated game for sure

  • @grege580
    @grege5808 сағат бұрын

    Such amazing replay-ability on this list! I encourage a DOS/PC list too! Police/Kings/Space quest, leisure suit Larry…. So many good ones out there, especially from Sierra.

  • @mhans311
    @mhans3119 күн бұрын

    I was not expecting SOR2 in the top spot, but after thinking about it and the fact that this is a list of games that still hold up today....I can't say I disagree.

  • @avjaarsveldt
    @avjaarsveldt12 күн бұрын

    Must have played Streets of Rage 2 a millions times back in the day. Even still play it with my own children today.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    11 күн бұрын

    It's a fantastic game

  • @johntracy72
    @johntracy7219 күн бұрын

    Here's some I would add. 1. Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 2. Lunar: The Silver Star Sega CD version 3. Lunar: Eternal Blue Sega CD version 4. Suikoden I and II 5. Dragon Warrior III and IV 6. Super Mario Bros III 7. Final Fantasy VI

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    19 күн бұрын

    Great list!

  • @TheGemini5

    @TheGemini5

    17 күн бұрын

    We would've gotten along like brothers back in the day! Suikoden and FF6 are my two favorite RPGs ever!

  • @ffbbkwffbbkw

    @ffbbkwffbbkw

    15 күн бұрын

    @@johntracy72 I like it

  • @watcbd
    @watcbd20 күн бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for making it.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    20 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

  • @ryanraze
    @ryanraze2 күн бұрын

    FF6 omission kinda criminal

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    2 күн бұрын

    @@ryanraze fair comment

  • @arkknight92

    @arkknight92

    11 сағат бұрын

    So true! I consider this one of the best rpgs of all time.

  • @beezies2613
    @beezies261319 күн бұрын

    GREAT LIST MY G

  • @Salsa_Shark
    @Salsa_Shark10 күн бұрын

    Hell yes, Chrono Trigger!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Salsa_Shark a beautiful game

  • @meghanjames565
    @meghanjames56526 күн бұрын

    I just got the rg28xxsp in the black transparent like yours with the case. I loved your top 10 list and enjoyed the gameplay.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @ffbbkwffbbkw
    @ffbbkwffbbkw19 күн бұрын

    Great list Streets of rage 2 my favorite game forever

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    19 күн бұрын

    I love it

  • @FPLUseless
    @FPLUseless21 күн бұрын

    I didn't think you'd have gunstar heroes because id assumed it wasn't as well known. One of my absolute favourites.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    21 күн бұрын

    It's a really great game.

  • @benaiahburns4046
    @benaiahburns404616 күн бұрын

    There are a TON of games not on this list: Actraiser, Final Fight, Dragon Warrior, Mike Tyson's Punchout, Super Castlevania IV, Bionic Commando, Final Fantasy II, Contra, Fable, U.N. Squadron, Turtles IV, Wizards & Warriors, Mega Man II, Gradius III, etc.

  • @toycoma98

    @toycoma98

    15 күн бұрын

    metal slug

  • @BostonBugsy

    @BostonBugsy

    15 күн бұрын

    Great list! Love seeing Wizards and Warriors included!

  • @mootsym

    @mootsym

    13 күн бұрын

    How bout the amazing DKC?

  • @misterpep
    @misterpep19 күн бұрын

    Great video. Subbed!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    19 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

  • @ShinjukuSensei
    @ShinjukuSenseiКүн бұрын

    Awesome list. But criminal Golden Axe isn't on here!!

  • @DancesRainyStreets
    @DancesRainyStreets28 күн бұрын

    Nice title! Not a bad list. The 2D retro games i still play (the most) these days are: Alien vs. Predator (Capcom CPS2) Atomic Runner Chelnov (MD) Berzerk (Atari 5200) Castle of Illusion (MD) Devil's Crush (PCE) F-Zero (SNES) Ghouls 'N Ghosts (Capcom CPS) Golden Axe (Sega System 16) Metal Slug 3 (Neo Geo) Pitfall! (Atari 2600/5200/7800) Road Rash II (MD) Samurai Shodown II (Neo Geo) Samurai Shodown V Special (Neo Geo) Seirei Senshi Spriggan (PCE CD) Streets of Rage (MD) Streets of Rage II (MD) Super Castlevania IV (SNES) Super Mario Bros. (NES) The Punisher (Capcom CPS1.5) Thunder Force IV (MD) Toejam & Earl (MD)

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    28 күн бұрын

    That's an awesome list.

  • @DancesRainyStreets

    @DancesRainyStreets

    28 күн бұрын

    @@gradsgames I forgot the Shinobi and Contra games, along with Alien Soldier! Corrected now.

  • @veryeld
    @veryeld21 күн бұрын

    Great list!!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @RetroPlatz
    @RetroPlatz18 күн бұрын

    Great Games in your Video. Loved also SNES Games like Sparkster Sunset Riders Super Punch Out Aladdin Demons Crest (Demons Blazon i think Japan Version) Mortal Kombat 1-3 Ultimate Yoshis Island Mario All Stars Turtles in Time + Turtles Tournament Fighters Battletoads Battlemaniacs (only the first 4 Levels :D) played it 9843804 times

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    18 күн бұрын

    @@RetroPlatz That's an awesome list! Thanks for watching!

  • @jimmybenyoucef4416
    @jimmybenyoucef441617 күн бұрын

    I only owned a Super Nintendo and my gems are these! 1. Super Mario Allstars + World 2. Zelda: A Link To The Past 3. Super Metroid 4. Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo 5. Donkey Kong Country 6. Super Mario Kart 7. Mega Man X 8. Earthbound 9. Chrono Trigger 10. Super Punch Out! 11. Secret Of Mana 12. Super Mario World 2: Yoshis Island 13. DKC 2 14. DKC 3 15. NBA Jam Tournament Edition 16. Super Ghost's And Goblins 17. Aladdin 18. Killer Instinct 19. Super Mario RPG 20. DoReMi Fantasy

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    17 күн бұрын

    @jimmybenyoucef4416 that is an awesome list, the snes was an amazing machine.

  • @jimmybenyoucef4416

    @jimmybenyoucef4416

    16 күн бұрын

    @gradsgames Indeed, Nintendo has a special place in my heart. I grew up on Nes, Snes & N64. Also, I love ur channel, my friend. I'm such a retro lover myself. Appreciate the content ♥️🫶🙏

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    16 күн бұрын

    @jimmybenyoucef4416 thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

  • @Dave-um7mw

    @Dave-um7mw

    8 күн бұрын

    This is the best list.

  • @jimmybenyoucef4416

    @jimmybenyoucef4416

    7 күн бұрын

    @Dave-um7mw There's so many gems to choose from from but a more updated list Super Mario Allstars + World SMW 2: Yoshis Island Super Mario RPG Zelda: ALTTP DKC 1-2-3 Contra III Super Metroid Secret Of Mana Secret of Evermore Earthbound Final Fantasy VI Final Fantasy V Chrono Trigger Megaman X, Mega Man X2 Skyblazer Final Fight 1-2-3 Battletoads & Double Dragon Super Double Dragon TMNT Turtles In Time Ninja Warriors Captain Commando Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts Demon’s Crest Super Bomberman 2 Super Castlevania IV ActRaiser Breath of Fire Breath of Fire II Lufia II Illusion of Gaia Aladdin Disney's Magical Quest The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse Goof Troop The Lion King The Legend of the Mystical Ninja DoReMi Fantasy Shadowrun Sunset Riders Zombies Ate My Neighbors Bust-A-Move Kirby's Dream Course Kirby Super Star Kirby's Dream Land 3 Harvest Moon Super Smash TV Clock Tower Blackthorne The Flintstones B.O.B MK 1-2-3 Killer Instinct SF2: Turbo, SF2: The New Challengers, SFA 2 Fatal Fury 2 Saturday Night Slam Masters WWF Wrestlemania Arcade Game Natsume Championship Wrestling Super Mario Kart Top Gear 2 Rock n' Roll Racing F-Zero Super Tennis Super Punch Out! NBA Jam TE Mega Man Soccer Hyper-V-Ball Dig & Spike Volleyball

  • @kyledownes7525
    @kyledownes752525 күн бұрын

    I love the mix of consoles. A nice change of pace from console specific lists.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @manirahnema9585
    @manirahnema95855 күн бұрын

    All great games but ... games that someone who have never played retro can play and enjoy are very tricky to pick So i go with: Link to the past Super metroid Shinobi 3 Yoshi island Final fantasy 6 Streets of rage 2_3 Lost vikings Comix zoon Donkey Kong 3 Sonic 2 Contra 3 _ hardcorps

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    4 күн бұрын

    Great list 👌

  • @tokenblack7983
    @tokenblack798317 күн бұрын

    Hope your channel grows bro. Keep it going.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    17 күн бұрын

    @tokenblack7983 thank you, I appreciate it.

  • @xoukilong
    @xoukilong19 күн бұрын

    I still play super turbo daily. I just beat Megaman x1 and 100% everything, going to move on to mmx2 for the switch. I'd put contra3 over gunstar. And streets of rage is too high. Super metroid was amazing for it's time and good today. So many secret moves in the game.

  • @Hedonistik_Ritual
    @Hedonistik_Ritual17 күн бұрын

    The original Prince of Persia (1989) would always make my list. Just an incredible game.

  • @myfaves2974
    @myfaves297424 күн бұрын

    Earthbound , ff vi , lufia , lufia 2 , Chrono trigger , Castlevania symphony of the night ,Rockman series , ninja gaiden (ryukenden) 1-3 , Metroid , double dragon series, dragon force 1-2 are my list 😊

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    24 күн бұрын

    That's a great list! Thanks for watching.

  • @Mr.Peanut1986

    @Mr.Peanut1986

    19 күн бұрын

    EarthBound is a really underrated game.

  • @fredtange9618
    @fredtange961829 күн бұрын

    Great selection of cult classics I could only agree with. Maybe I was only surprised to see Shining Force II in this top ten. It is a great and excellent game of course but I would have personnally replaced it by Final Fantasy VI or by Zombies ate My Neighbors in retro games top ten. Such choices are pretty arguable too though... However, that does not change anything to the fact that your proposed selection here is a top notch one. Proof of concept is, all these games were hacked over and ver multiple times to improve their original experience (if not event, in some attempts to propose "the definitive version of the game"). Well, all of them but Gunstar Heroes, maybe (improving anything to Gunstar Heroes is quite hard - not sure of what exactly could be improved with this one)...

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    28 күн бұрын

    FFVI and Zombies are great shouts. Maybe I should do another list? Thanks for watching.

  • @steelman774
    @steelman77422 күн бұрын

    Great Video! It’d be an IP nightmare to get all the titles in this video in one console, but WOW what a console this would be! I get my retro fix via the SNES Classic. It has 5 of these titles (SMWorld, Zelda:Link, SF2, MegamanX, SMetroid) and then some suitable substitutes for others. Contra3 for ChronoTrigger, Secret of Mana or MarioRPG for ShiningForce. Alas Ghosts&Gouls or DKCountry don’t hold up to StreetsOfRage2 and there’s no true puzzle game like the masterpiece that is Testris , but not a bad fair considering it has a few kart racers, 2 StarFox games, SPunchOut and SCastlevania4. I love these retro condensed consoles and this video list would be a lot of gamers dreams come true. 🔥😎🔥

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    22 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. I have the SNES Classic too, I modded it to include a lot more games that came on it.

  • @steelman774

    @steelman774

    22 күн бұрын

    Did you do the mod yourself? That would be a fantastic video to watch. 😉

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    22 күн бұрын

    @steelman774 I did, it's very easy.

  • @user-qc7ps1un5c
    @user-qc7ps1un5c26 күн бұрын

    I have a handheld emulator and even with its vast selection of games at my fingertips I mostly find my go to game being the OG Tetris for Gameboy ( although I do have multiple versions on NES,SNES, GBA, DS & n64 )

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    24 күн бұрын

    It's timeless. Thanks for watching.

  • @TheTrainMan570
    @TheTrainMan5704 күн бұрын

    The first Zelda holds up more than Link to the Past

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    3 күн бұрын

    That's a fair comment

  • @countgrammar04
    @countgrammar0416 сағат бұрын

    Tmnt - turtles in time/hyperstone heist both still hold up well

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    15 сағат бұрын

    They really do

  • @LuckyBird551
    @LuckyBird551Ай бұрын

    Good thing it was in there, because if Chrono Trigger wasn't on this list I was going to riot. Best RPG ever made, no contest.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    Ай бұрын

    It's such a wonderful game.

  • @patrickvis

    @patrickvis

    26 күн бұрын

    Final Fantasy VI (or III) is close on it’s heels but can’t beat the artstyle of Crono!

  • @hugbuzzard

    @hugbuzzard

    26 күн бұрын

    Chrono Trigger is the greatest game ever made.

  • @johntracy72

    @johntracy72

    19 күн бұрын

    Suikoden II is right up there with Chrono Trigger

  • @Ty-douken

    @Ty-douken

    12 күн бұрын

    As far as I'm concerned Chrono Trigger is as close to a perfect game as can be made, though Sifu is a modern game that I'd put in that running as well. Just need more time to pass to really know if it holds up like how Chrono Trigger does.

  • @trav7424
    @trav742415 күн бұрын

    Great list! I’d have to replace streets of rage 2 with turtles in time… but that just me.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    15 күн бұрын

    @trav7424 good shout!

  • @DeezGamesX
    @DeezGamesXАй бұрын

    Completely agree on all 10 choices mate. LTTP wouldve been my #1, Metroid #2, SOR #3

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching pal.

  • @mootsym
    @mootsym13 күн бұрын

    Wild that Shining Force 2 made the list of DKC 1 or 2

  • @digitalvictory8266
    @digitalvictory826629 күн бұрын

    Great feakin' list!!!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    28 күн бұрын

    Great freakin' comment! 🤣 Thanks for watching.

  • @Theseagullfan
    @Theseagullfan17 сағат бұрын

    Streets of rage maniac lvl for president.

  • @ziggyhogan7560
    @ziggyhogan756018 күн бұрын

    Growing up with Nintendo was great from 5 to 12 i had the nes then then from 12 to 18 snes then 64 and the ps1 . Games like supermario world And donkey kong country i wish kids today could feel the feelings i had seeing and hearing that game for the first time in that era. Every year some new tech or graphics came out. I think the golden age ended when we could play arcade perfect games at home as back then that was tge ultimate dream to have arcade quality at home. So lucky i was as an 80s 90s kid i turned 18 a month before new years eve 99 which is drinking age where i from. Who knew at the time those were the golden years for the world 88 to 08

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    17 күн бұрын

    Happy times

  • @dowdheurschtwideul139
    @dowdheurschtwideul13925 күн бұрын

    Of course that Super Mario World worth to play. But actually I must say the most interesting about this game is his incredible hacks community !!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    25 күн бұрын

    There are some tremendous hacks.

  • @johnlow391
    @johnlow39128 күн бұрын

    SOR2 no doubt.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    28 күн бұрын

    You know it, thanks for watching.

  • @TwistedRiddles
    @TwistedRiddles14 күн бұрын

    I would have swapped Gunstar for Turtles in Time and my order might have been different because of taste, but a solid list nonetheless

  • @wengholio
    @wengholio17 күн бұрын

    Wholeheartedly agree with all games on the list!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    17 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MichaelHill-sg8ks
    @MichaelHill-sg8ks15 күн бұрын

    Good video, but I think many of these area already so well known at this point, so I'm going to offer my own top 10 games from 4th gen in no particular order. Alien Soldier Shinobi III Seiken Densetsu 3/Trials of Mana Strider TMNT: Turtles in Time Dragon Quest V Wild Guns The Ninja Warriors Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen Rocket Knight Adventures

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    15 күн бұрын

    @@MichaelHill-sg8ks Great list!

  • @patrickvis
    @patrickvis26 күн бұрын

    For me: Switch out Gunstar Heroes for Toejam and Earl and the lineup (not the order) is perfect!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @johnjordan6032
    @johnjordan603214 күн бұрын

    If you ever make “Worst video games ever made” then Ghostbusters for NES would be #1. I believe it should’ve had a class action law suit, it was that bad.😂

  • @JannisDecker
    @JannisDecker16 күн бұрын

    Funny, most of the games I played when they came other… The Sega-Games I never played, but most of the SNES-Games. Except Crono Trigger, of which I never heard back in the day. It‘s a good list of solid games. Can‘t argue with that.

  • @etienneroussel8651
    @etienneroussel865120 күн бұрын

    Metal slug and outrun are still very enjoyable

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    20 күн бұрын

    Very much so.

  • @alexisjordan3303
    @alexisjordan330311 күн бұрын

    Here's my list: Sonic Sonic 2 Quackshot Castle of Illusion Road Rash European Club Soccer Sf2 Turbo Lemmings Sim City SMK

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    10 күн бұрын

    @@alexisjordan3303 sweet list!

  • @clanpsi
    @clanpsi16 күн бұрын

    Shining Force is such an amazing series. I'm still waiting for a full Shining Force 3 discs 1-3 localisation, SEGA; GET ON IT!

  • @Kevin-Schmevin
    @Kevin-Schmevin13 күн бұрын

    If you havent tried it, i highly suggest Blades of Vengeance on sega genesis

  • @thomaslunden
    @thomaslunden9 күн бұрын

    How does Toe Jam and Earl not make the list, especially with that thumbnail background?

  • @Carlb328
    @Carlb32825 күн бұрын

    I don't think I've every played any of those, the Metroid one sounds great though.

  • @louyork8379
    @louyork837918 күн бұрын

    I agree with your list but ya got the order wrong. Chrono Trigger should be at #1 and the rest can be in whatever order after that.

  • @llars892
    @llars89226 күн бұрын

    Not sure I agree with your number one pick but hey it’s your list so you do you.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    25 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍

  • @big504easy
    @big504easy17 күн бұрын

    Boy boy boy u aint get that like until Streets of Rage 2 at the end

  • @liamdodsowrth422
    @liamdodsowrth42218 күн бұрын

    Lets be honest, since it was released Streets of Rage 2 was the solid gold standard for side scrolling beat em ups and was only ever dethroned by Streets of Rage 4!

  • @TheGemini5

    @TheGemini5

    17 күн бұрын

    Not even then.

  • @jimkrom

    @jimkrom

    16 күн бұрын

    If we are talking console releases only, I got to say Turtles in Time for me was more enjoyable, but still SoR2 was up there. If we include arcade releases as well, it wasn't even top ten, with things like Alien vs Predator, The Punisher, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, just to name a few, kicking its butt all day long

  • @budthechud9795
    @budthechud979517 күн бұрын

    You missed Secret Of Mana and Mystical Ninja.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    17 күн бұрын

    @@budthechud9795 two wonderful games

  • @flintcityhc1524
    @flintcityhc152413 күн бұрын

    Everyone sleeps on Artie Lightfoot

  • @dowdheurschtwideul139
    @dowdheurschtwideul13925 күн бұрын

    Your #1 is a good choice too. But actually, Street Of Rage Remake from Bomber Games is MUCH better than the three original SoR Games. It's simply a huge love letter to any fans of the series. Totally must play value !!!

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    25 күн бұрын

    I've never played it. I will check it out.

  • @andrewj1754
    @andrewj175413 күн бұрын

    I have never been able to get into Super Mario World. I loved DokiDoki Panic (I mean SMB2) and SMB3 is my favourite mario of all time, and have been a fan of the 3D games, and I have even been heavily involved in the Super Mario Maker community, but I just can’t enjoy SMW.

  • @MacMuskelAttack
    @MacMuskelAttack17 күн бұрын

    Great games =) I was shocked that no donkey kong game or FF6 were there. I hope the young g's try Mario world, chrono trigger, and Zelda a link to the past. There's so many great games they missed.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    16 күн бұрын

    Only 10 places buddy, I might do a part 2.

  • @WYRG
    @WYRG19 күн бұрын

    for me i'd say my top 5 in no particular order are street fighter 2 turbo SNES, mortal kombat SNES, killer instinct SNES, final fight 3 SNES, street of rage 2 SMD,

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    19 күн бұрын

    A fighter fan 💪

  • @lukelowe918
    @lukelowe91817 күн бұрын

    Glad to see Tetris on this list and Chrono Trigger. I think CT should be higher but i get that it being a RPG makes it a harder sell but holy cow it is easily one of the best games ever. Super Metroid should of been #1. Streets of Rage is good but not #1 IMO.

  • @birddog117
    @birddog11712 күн бұрын

    Streets of Rage?!? You want a Beat-Em-Up with character, give me TMNT2 or Double Dragon.

  • @gradsgames

    @gradsgames

    11 күн бұрын

    Both great games

  • @tarantinoish
    @tarantinoish12 күн бұрын

    They’re all from the 16 bit generation. Well except for Tetris. I guess that’s the only generation that aged well.

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