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Super Mario Bros. is a platform game developed and published by Nintendo. The successor to the 1983 arcade game Mario Bros. and the first in the Super Mario series, it was released in 1985 for the Famicom in Japan. Players control Mario, or his brother Luigi in the multiplayer mode, as they travel the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser.

The true sequel to the original Super Mario Bros introduces new power-ups, enhanced physics, and a dynamic weather system. Mario and Luigi return with new abilities to save Princess Peach from Bowser's airship fleet across eight chaotic worlds.

Super Mario Bros. 3 is a platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES. Released in 1988 in Japan and 1990 internationally, it introduced revolutionary features like the world map, diverse power-ups including the Tanooki Suit, and advanced scrolling mechanics. Often considered one of the greatest video games of all time, it set new standards for platforming gameplay and creative level design.

The 1993 NES platformer that introduced Kirby's iconic copy abilities. Players guide the pink hero through seven dreamy worlds to restore the shattered Star Rod and save Dream Land from Nightmare's dark influence.

The foundational vampire-hunting action game where players control Simon Belmont through Dracula's castle. Features the iconic Vampire Killer whip and sub-weapons like holy water and throwing axes.

Contra is a seminal run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the NES in 1988. Set in 2633 AD, players control elite commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they battle the Red Falcon alien organization across eight stages of intense side-scrolling action. Known for its punishing difficulty, the game popularized the 30-life 'Konami Code' and set the standard for cooperative arcade-style gameplay on home consoles.

A spin-off in the Contra series featuring a team of four special operatives with unique abilities battling terrorists in an urban environment with improved weapon systems.

The ultimate alien-blasting sequel! Battle through 8 stages as Bill and Lance with enhanced Spread Guns and new overhead-view levels to destroy the Red Falcon organization.

The landmark beat-'em-up where brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee rescue Marian from the Black Warriors gang. Introduces combo attacks and upgradable moves in a single-player campaign.

Billy and Jimmy Lee return in this brutal sequel to avenge Marian's death, introducing new combat mechanics including aerial attacks and grapple throws across 9 stages of street brawling action.

The Lee brothers embark on a global quest to recover five mystical stones, featuring new playable characters Chin Seimei and Yagyu Ranzou with unique fighting styles across 7 international stages.

The ultimate team-up featuring the Battletoads and Billy & Jimmy Lee from Double Dragon. This crossover beat 'em up combines both franchises' signature combat with co-op gameplay and exaggerated cartoon violence.

The debut of Capcom's iconic Blue Bomber in a revolutionary non-linear platformer. Defeat Robot Masters to gain their weapons in any order, culminating in Dr. Wily's fortress.

The Blue Bomber returns with eight new Robot Masters in this genre-defining sequel, introducing the iconic weapon acquisition system and Energy Tanks across challenging nonlinear stages.

The Blue Bomber's third adventure introduces sliding mechanics, Rush the robotic dog companion, and eight new Robot Masters with improved weapon energy management across 14 action-packed stages.

The Blue Bomber returns to face a mysterious new enemy, Dr. Cossack, and his eight Robot Masters. Introduces the Mega Buster charge shot and the first appearance of Eddie, the item-delivery robot.

In this NES installment, Mega Man must uncover the mystery behind Proto Man's apparent betrayal while battling eight new Robot Masters. Introduces the Mega Buster charge shot and Beat the bird companion who assists in combat.

The final NES installment in the original Mega Man series introduces the Rush Adaptor system, allowing Mega Man to combine with his canine companion for new abilities. Dr. Wily frames Mr. X to disguise another robot uprising across eight challenging stages.