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Double Dragon is a side-scrolling beat ’em up developed by Technōs Japan and released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Players control martial artist Billy Lee as he fights through urban stages filled with gangs, weapons, and bosses in order to rescue Marian. Known for defining the beat ’em up genre, its two-player roots, and classic street-fighting action, Double Dragon became one of the most influential games of the 8-bit era.

Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers is a side-scrolling platformer developed by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), based on the animated Disney television series. Players control Chip or Dale as they move through city, jungle, and industrial environments to stop Fat Cat and rescue their captured allies. Known for its cooperative two-player mode, smooth controls, and creative level design, the game is regarded as one of the best Disney and Capcom titles on the NES.

Castlevania is a gothic action platformer developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Players take on the role of Simon Belmont, a vampire hunter tasked with infiltrating Dracula’s castle and defeating the forces of darkness. Known for its deliberate pacing, challenging level design, and iconic soundtrack, Castlevania established one of gaming’s most enduring franchises and remains one of the defining titles of the NES era.

Captain America and the Avengers is a side-scrolling beat ’em up developed by Data East for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Players can take on the roles of Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, or Vision as they battle through multiple stages to stop Red Skull and his forces. Featuring character-specific abilities, comic-inspired visuals, and classic arcade-style action, the game stands as a notable superhero entry in the NES library

Battletoads is a side-scrolling beat ’em up and action platformer developed by Rare for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Players control one of the Battletoads as they fight through a variety of intense and constantly changing stages, including brawler levels, obstacle courses, and vehicle sections. Famous for its fast pace, creative level design, and extreme difficulty, Battletoads became one of the most challenging and recognizable games of the NES era.

Batman is a side-scrolling action platformer developed by Sunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), based on the 1989 film. Players control Batman as he moves through Gotham City to stop The Joker. Appreciated for its tight controls, challenging design, and acclaimed soundtrack, Batman is widely regarded as one of the strongest action titles on the NES, and a standout example of Sunsoft’s work on the platform.

Adventure Island is a legendary 8-bit platform game developed by Hudson Soft for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). In this fast-paced side-scrolling adventure, players control Master Higgins as he runs through island stages, avoids enemies, rides skateboards, and collects fruit to maintain his health. Known for its challenging gameplay and iconic music, Adventure Island became one of the most memorable platformers of the NES era.