Top Five Virtual Console Games You May Not Have Played

Old games, by some gamers, are considered the best time of gaming, Some agree, some don’t, but no matter who you are, there’s always time to appreciate hidden masterpieces.

Dungeon Explorer

Remember Gauntlet, that old, coin-eating dungeons & dragons esque RPG? Well, this is an improved version for the unheard of, but great console, Turbografx16. Dungeon Explorer is a fun, game that can be played with up to 5 players while you explore dungeons and vast lands while you choose one of standard RPG classes, such as the Fighter, Thief, and Warlock. Only $6, the great music and fun exploring is worth it.

Ecco the Dolphin

Sure, you’ve played as magical heroes, plumbers, and monkeys before – but never a dolphin! An extremely unique adventure game where you control Ecco, a dolphin, underwater and beyong, being able to go at incredible speeds, leap across the land, all with a beautiful landscape. The great music, graphics for it’s time, and unique gameplay makes it worth the simple $8.

Breath of Fire II

Back in the SNES era, you had well known RPGs such as Final Fantasy and Super Mario RPG, but Breath of Fire was among them. A great storyline, and the console-styled RPG feel we all know and love, Breath of Fire is a truly amazing classic. Worth the $8.

Secret of Mana

Another over-shadowed SNES RPG, Secret of Mana was another great game. Even better, you could play with a second player! A great RPG, and also underrated, and for only $8, a great game.

Super Mario Bros.

What? This game, you may say, is old, has poor graphics, and takes 5 minutes to complete. That is the stereotypical graphic buff – but if you sit down to play the game, you’ll realize that at the time, the graphics were great, the platforming never gets old no matter how many times you play it, and think about it – how many people do you know that have completed this game? Not too many … obviously it does not take 5 minutes. For only $5? Worth it.