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The Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition system is a miniature version of the original NES, which was released in 1985. The NES Classic Edition is expected to go on sale Friday.
1. Super Mario Bros.
This game does not need an introduction, as it is one of the most popular of all time. The platform game stars Mario, a plumber. This small pixelated character collects coins and power-ups, defeats enemies by either shooting fireballs or jumping on them and explores many different worlds with one mission in mind: rescue Princess Peach. Mario’s younger brother, Luigi, is available only under multiplayer mode in the game.
2. Donkey Kong
Mario also stars in this game, but the dynamic of the game is different. In this arcade classic, players have to run, jump and avoid moving obstacles while making their way up different construction zones. The game was named “Donkey Kong” because at the top of each level, the massive gorilla tries to stop players by throwing various objects at them.
3. Metroid
Set on an alien-infested planet, “Metroid” is a platform shooter starring a bounty hunter named Samus Aran. Bearing an arm cannon, the player aims to stop space pirates from using a parasitic alien form, known as Metroids, to destroy the world.
4. The Legend of Zelda
Legendary indeed, “The Legend of Zelda” is probably one of the most iconic and recognized games ever. The hero of the story is Link, whose mission is to locate the Triforce, destroy Ganon, the Prince of Darkness, and save Princess Zelda. The map of the game is extremely large, so exploration is great. The map is divided into dungeons full of secret passages, useful items and enemies that can be destroyed using a sword, bombs, boomerangs, arrows and magic.
5. Mega Man
Mega Man was created by Dr. Thomas Light to confront six super-robots created by the evil Dr. Albert W. Wily. This platform challenge prompts players to avoid obstacles, fight enemies and defeat all of the super robots with the purpose of capturing Dr. Wily. Mega Man is equipped with an arm cannon by default; however, players can acquire different power-ups and weapons every time they defeat a super robot.
