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The Famicom (or NES) became the best selling gaming console in Japan by the end of 1984. In June 1985, Nintendo unveiled its American version of the Famicom at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). With a completely redesigned case and a new name, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) proved to be just as popular in America as the Famicom was in Japan, and played a major role in revitalising interest in the video game industry following the video game crash of 1983.

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Super Mario Bros. Screenshot

Super Mario Bros.

The Princess has been kidnapped by the evil Bowser, and it is up to Mario and brother Luigi to save the day.

The first ever platform adventure for the Mario Brothers has you exploring level after level, with Bowser to contend with as the end of level boss. Powerups include the Mushroom, which increase your size and power, the fire flower, allowing you to shoot fireballs at enemies, and the ever important star for a short burst of invincibility.

Battle Of Olympus Screenshot

Battle Of Olympus

This game is much like Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link turned into ancient Greece. You play as Orpheus, whose girlfriend, Helene, has been kidnapped by the demonic ruler of the netherworld called Hades. So begins the journey.

Just like in Zelda 2, there is a top-down map of Greece with towns and other locations to explore. Each of these has side-scrolling sections in which Orpheus fights his way through the minions of Hades. There are various items one must get to continue to the next location, including swords, shields and crystals. There are three fragments of love hidden around; Orpheus has to find them before he can enter Tartarus and fight Hades to save his beloved Helene.

The monsters of the game are also based on the Greek mythology and it is pretty entertaining to confront cyclopses, minotaurs and pegasoses. Clubbing snakes can also be great fun.

Super Mario Bros. 3 Screenshot

Super Mario Bros. 3

Bowser is back, and along with the Bowser kids, he's out to spoil Mario's day once again. This time, along with nabbing the Princess, the Bowser crew have also taken the magic wands from the Kings of each land, and turned them into creatures. It's up to Mario and Luigi to get back the magic wands, defeat Bowser and save the Princess all before the day is done.

Old and new powerups abound in each level for the Mario Brothers, including the return of the Mushroom and Fire Flower, plus the new powerups including the frog suit, the warp flute and the most imporant of all, the leaf, which allows you to fly and attack enemies with your tail.

Legend Of Zelda Screenshot

Legend Of Zelda

In this game, you assume the role of an elf named Link. In a top-down view, you tour the world populated not only by monsters, but also by people who want to help you, shops, and more. Here, you will fight everything from bats to dragons, and will be equipped with an assortment of power-ups and magical items.

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