Nintendo games that were ahead of their time

Key Takeaways

• Nintendo's innovative gameplay loop revolutionized the gaming experience with titles like Super Mario 64 and Zelda: A Link to the Past.
• Super Smash Bros.' unique combat mechanics have created an iconic franchise prized for its innovative gameplay and crossover appeal.
• Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow launched some of the most valuable entertainment IPs, with the monster-catching formula being replicated in future games.

Nintendo is known to many as one of the biggest video game companies of all time. The company has single-handedly brought video games back from the brink of extinction and formed many IPs that have become video game royalty for various reasons.

The company has always prioritized innovative gameplay loops in its titles, which clearly explains why most of its games are known for revolutionizing the gaming experience. From fun platformers to surprising adventure games, Nintendo has crossed a variety of genres with great results.

8 super mario 64

Nintendo's first attempt at creating a 3D platform game was Game Revolution.

super mario 64 One of the most important 3D platform games ever created. As gaming environments evolved and hardware allowed for complex visuals, fans wanted the title to abandon its 2D roots. Mario's rival Sonic had great difficulties upon release. sonic adventureThis game needs more time in the oven.

meantime, super mario 64 It amazed everyone with its smooth movement mechanics, excellent over-the-shoulder camera, and innovative level design that took full advantage of this 3D landscape. It showed developers what 3D games could achieve and served as a template for most video games in this new generation to build upon.

7 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

An adventure game that opens a new horizon for the genre

that The Legend of Zelda It needed to be a huge hit on the SNES so that gamers could enjoy the epic adventure for a long time. This was achieved through: link to the pastis an incredible video game featuring an iconic art style, simple yet engaging combat, and exploration that rewards players who seek out secrets.

The world can be divided into several zones, but link to the past It feels like a split open world, which provides a much-needed sense of scale that spoils the epic nature of this adventure. To this day, link to the past Full of charm and technical excellence.

6 Super Smash Bros.

Featuring iconic and unique combat mechanics.

Nintendo has prided itself on developing games for all ages. So it's easy to see why fighting games have a hard time selling on this console. But Masahiro Sakurai made an irresistible claim that gave birth to one of the most iconic fighting game franchises of all time.

Super Smash Bros. It's a crossover fighting game with minor platforming elements that was an instant hit for the Nintendo 64, and was just a joy to watch. Defeating enemies on stage rather than just smashing them was something fans couldn't get enough of and it helped. Super Smash Bros. Its innovative gameplay mechanics make it stand out as one of the most unique fighting games in existence.

5 Pokemon Red, Blue, Yellow

Kickstarted the rise of the most valuable entertainment IP in history

• 	pokemon red and blue	pokemon yellow
  system	nintendo	nintendo
  platform	nintendo gameboy	nintendo gameboy
  released	1998-09-28	1999-10-18
  genre	JRPG	JRPG, Adventure, Strategy

pokemon is the most valuable entertainment IP of all time, but this franchise had to start somewhere. During the Game Boy era, Nintendo funded the development of Game Freak's monster-slaying title, which quickly established itself as one of the best JRPGs ever made.

The idea of ​​players capturing Pokémon of all shapes and sizes to use in battle was incredible, and helped establish a formula that would be replicated in future games, with several added innovations. pokemon's modern fame may not have shined, but fans still remember the magical time they had playing. pokemon red, blue & yellow You've assembled a powerful team of Pokémon that can take out even the toughest trainers in an instant.

4 wii sports

Motion controls have become popular and allow for fun party gaming experiences.

wii sports A video game that broke new ground by showing how motion controls could affect the gaming experience. It single-handedly made the Nintendo Wii a party console where fans could have fun with friends.

It contains many simple yet attractive games for gamers to play. wii sports Opening a new horizon for video game motion control. This has forced other competitors to try their hand at motion control gaming, with mixed results.

3 super metroid

This game, along with Castlevania, made a name for itself in a gaming genre that fans couldn't get enough of.

It's no surprise that the game known for creating the genre was ahead of its time in many ways. super metroid A classic evolution of the 2D action platformer, it introduces new abilities that players can earn to unlock paths and uncover secrets previously out of reach.

This is a simple yet great way to reward players for making progress and tracking down the map and all of its previously unexplorable nooks and crannies. This formula helped with both. super metroid and castlevania Creating the metroidvania genre

2 Super Mario Bros.

It helped restore the gaming industry's reputation after the video game crash of '83.

After the video game crash of 1983, most people thought the gaming industry was dying and that this form of entertainment would soon be a thing of the past. However, Nintendo proved everyone wrong by making waves in the Western market with its innovative gameplay offerings.

One of the most popular video games in video game history is: Super Mario Bros.It's a game that almost everyone has played at least once. This retro platformer was a breath of fresh air at the time, allowing players to tackle several challenging levels before finally rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser's evil hands.

1 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

One of the best video games of all time, implementing numerous innovative mechanics

With the release of the Nintendo 64, it became clear that the company would have to do something magical to help their illustrious people. The Legend of Zelda The series has gained a huge foothold on these home consoles. But no one could have predicted that Nintendo would blow everyone's expectations out of the water with a game that has comfortably established itself as one of the best action-adventure games of all time.

ocarina of time At times, it feels like a truly open world game, inspiring other developers to create adventure games that try to convey the magic of this title. Even though so much time has passed since this game was released, there's something about it. ocarina of time It keeps players coming back for more.