Posted on Jul 27, 2015
SGT Ben Keen
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So the other day I went out and purchased a Nintendo NES, yep that 8 bit little grey box that was all the rage in the mid-1980s. I took it home and set it up on my tv, turned in out, blew into the cartridge and started playing Super Mario Brothers!

Well all this excitement started an interesting discussion as I posted pictures of Mario Brothers, Ice Hockey and even Double Dragon on Facebook. The question became, what is the best "old school" video game?

And since I enjoy hearing what everyone here things, I figured I would post it here. So what is your favorite pre-2000 video game? Can be from any system.
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In the past year I have managed to collect the original NES, SNES, N64, and PS1. Some of my favorites from NES are Dragon Spirit, Turtles I & II(Arcade), the Mega man series, Battletoads, Double Dragon, Bad Dudes, and Mike Tyson's Punch out.
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PO1 John Miller
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SGT Ben Keen
In no particular order my favorites (that I can remember):

NES:
Super Mario Brothers/Duck Hunt (was I the only one who tried to shoot the dog?)
T&C Surf Design
Skate or Die
Contra
Mike Tyson's Punch Out
Legend Of Zelda
RC Pro Am
Double Dragon

Sega
Sonic The Hedgehog
Altered Beast
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SGM Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Senior Sergeant
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My 2 cents: Atari - Pitfall/ Nintendo - Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, Bionic Commando/ N64 -007 Goldeneye
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SGT Ben Keen
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And finally Pitfall makes an appearance! Great picks SGM (Join to see).
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CPT Pedro Meza
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Atari Video Computer PacMAn.
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SGT Ben Keen
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PacMan was always one of those take or leave it games for me. Fun for a few but wasn't really one to hold your attention.
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CPT Pedro Meza
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SGT Ben Keen - I am still playing it and the Mrs is also hooked on it.
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SFC Joseph Weber
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Galaga.
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Another one I don't remember playing. LOL
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SFC Joseph Weber
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It was I the arcades in the late 70s early 80s. Only game I ever beat.
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I vote for Super Mario Brothers. I loved to play that game! Made it to the end, with my daughters by my side. We had some good times playing that game.
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SGT Ben Keen
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I'm looking forward to showing it to my kids this weekend when I have them as well. Great comment CW5 (Join to see).
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SN Greg Wright
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SGT Ben Keen Oh man, sarge. Super Mario bros 3, donkey kong for Super Nintendo.
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SGT Ben Keen
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SN Greg Wright - Donkey Kong is one of those games that never gets old!
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SN Greg Wright
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Yep! I'd still play either, today.
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TSgt Marcus Ayala
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No mention of Mortal Kombat?!

For shame!
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TSgt Marcus Ayala
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SGT Ben Keen After it's time on the Arcades, it was ported to the SNES and the Genesis. Gotta love those Fatalities that needed 15 button presses in less than 3 seconds.

Double Dragon? Definitely some good times...
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SGT Ben Keen
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TSgt Marcus Ayala - Yeah I remember trying to remember all the different combos to complete the finishers, then I realized that walking up and punching them worked just as well. LOL
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SrA David Steyer
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The ONLY Good MK games were Trilogy, Armageddon, the one on PS3/360 and no idea about the new one.
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TSgt Marcus Ayala
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I dont know...MK2 holds a very dear spot in my heart.

Also, the new MK X is pretty dope. If you're a fan of the PS3/360 one, you'll like it.
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Perfect Dark, N64. That or any of the older Tomb raiders
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SGT Ben Keen
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I used to get so frustrated with the older Tomb Raiders LOL.
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SGT Ben Keen - yea, no kidding. Camera angles that were only beat out for worst spot by the origional Resident Evil.
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I say any of the super mario...but the game that stuck with me over time and to this day is a hockey game called BLADES OF STEEL....me and my brother used to play that all the time just the hockey players could fight......lol
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SGT Ben Keen
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I got the original "Ice Hockey" for the NES now. I don't really remember Blades of Steel but I can see how you and your brother could lose hours playing it!
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Mega Man, Castlevania, and Mike Tyson's PunchOut!!! were my favorite three.
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I cant believe I forgot about Mike tyson punch out.... could never beat king hippo....
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