10 Essential Konami NES Games You NEED to Play!

Konami was a POWER HOUSE on the Nintendo Entertainment System! In this video, 8bitjoystick dives deep into 10 ESSENTIAL Konami NES games that you absolutely NEED to play. From classics like Castlevania and Contra to hidden gems like Bucky O'Hare. These are the Konami NES games that defined a generation. We're talking Gradius, Metal Gear, Life Force, TMNT II: The Arcade Game, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, The Goonies II, and Jackal!

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, this video is a nostalgia KONAMI BOMB. And if you're new to retro gaming, consider this your essential Konami starter pack. These games are challenging, fun, and hold up incredibly well even today.

Did I miss any of your favorite Konami NES games? Let me know in the comments!

And don't forget, soon we're doing a deep dive into 11 Essential Capcom NES Games and so much more, so make sure you're subscribed!


Chapters
[00:00] Intro
[00:58] Gradius
[02:03] Castlevania
[03:47] Metal Gear
[05:28] Contra
[07:33] Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game
[09:03] Life Force
[10:33] Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
[12:53] Bucky O'Hare
[15:16] The Goonies II
[16:59] Jackal
[17:49] Coming soon!

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