The "must try/own" games of the Famicom Disk System, in your opinion

Started by Protoboy, July 17, 2014, 09:35:23 pm

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Protoboy

Ok, so I'm looking to buy some games for the Famicom Disk System, and I want to know what, in your expert opinions, are the "gotta have" games of the system. I own Zelda 1, Castlevania, and Doki Doki Panic for the system, and I know about some of the other popular ones such as Metroid, Kid Icarus, and other titles that were popular on the NES in cart form. What games do you all own in your collections? Any games that were ahead of their time or are enjoyable for non-japanese speaking players? Just would like to know what games were worth owning a FDS for.

Also, possibly interested in the Famicom 3D System, any games particularly interesting that interfaced with it? Thank you!

P

Of the top of my head:
Zelda II
Ai Senshi Nicol
Eggerland
Eggerland Sōzō e no Tabidachi
Dracula II
Super Mario Bros 2
Kaettekita Mario Bros
Nazo no Murasame-jou
Bubble Bobble
Otocky
F1 Race
Wardner no Mori

Lots of similar threads here:
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=8901.0 Best FDS games and exclusives
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=10782.0
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=9413.0 Single best FDS game
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=3682.0 Best RPGs
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=9893.0
http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=322.0

zmaster18

I'd like to add:

Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally (amazing fast-paced, non-linear route racing game. I especially love doing huge jumps and just flying across the track. One of, if not, my favourite FDS game. This game is easy to find, so get it!!!! Also supports 3D System!)
VS Excitebike
Golf: Japan Course (similar to GOLF on NES/Famicom. I prefer this golf game because of the simplicity)
Golf: US Course (similar to NES/Mario Open Golf)
Ice Hockey
FDS Ice Climber(actually different from the regular ice climber, this is more of a expert or 'Lost Levels' version)
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa (probably one of the best Famicom games - period.)

I also really recommend Ai Senshi Nicol. It's like a very fast paced, futuristic zelda, but linear sequence of levels.

Protoboy

Wow, what a great response, thanks guys! I'll have to go ahead and try these. I've heard of the Famicom Detective Series and Shin Onigashima, but these are text-heavy games that I wouldn't be able to play. Anyone know if they ever released translation patches for these on emulators?

P

Famicom Tantei Club Part II was a Nintendo Power version for Super Famicom and it got a fan-translation. It's a prequel so you can play it without have played the first game first. Highly recommended.

Regarding 3D system, there's a list of 3D games in the list sticky.

Bob-Bob

If you want to play Shin Onigashima without a translation patch, you can use this guide on Nintendo Database. It's very thorough.  :D

Kendorikku-kun

Bio Miracle
Nazo no Murasame Jō
and I actually like
Dirty Pair: Project Eden it's tough, but as a fan, I dig it too much.
I also wish I had
Doki Doki Panic
+ Metroid and Zelda 2 are good ones to have.
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Doommaster1994

From what I can remember, Tama & Friends was a good one. ACC definitely improved since Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.  Nazo no Murasamejou is good, too.

ImATrackMan

Gyruss. Just for the music alone. It also has an FDS-exclusive intro sequence.

hvc01

will have to try bio miracle. somehow ended up with a copy by accident. it was listed as bubble bobble!