Key conclusions
- Nintendo's innovative game cycles revolutionized the gaming landscape with titles like Super Mario 64 and Zelda: A Link to the Past.
- The unique fighting mechanics of Super Smash Bros. spawned an iconic franchise that is prized for its innovative gameplay and crossover appeal.
- Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow spawned the most valuable entertainment IP, and its monster-catching formula will be 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 by spawning many IPs that have become video game royalty for many reasons.

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The company has always favored innovative gameplay in its original titles, which explains why most of its games are known for revolutionizing the gaming landscape. From fun platformers to amazing adventure games, Nintendo has put its focus on many genres and achieved great results.
8 Super mario 64
Nintendo's first attempt at a 3D platformer was a gaming revolution

- Released
- September 26, 1996
Super mario 64 is one of the most important 3D platformers ever created. As the gaming landscape evolved, fans wanted their titles to abandon their 2D roots as the hardware allowed for sophisticated visual effects. Mario's rival, Sonic, failed to launch Sonic Adventuregame that requires more time in the oven.
meanwhile, Super mario 64 impressed everyone with its smooth movement mechanics, excellent overhead camera, and innovative level design that made the most of this 3D landscape. It showed developers what could be achieved in 3D games and served as a template for most of the next generation of video games.
7 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
An adventure game that broke new ground for the genre
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The The Legend of Zelda needed to make a big splash on the SNES to allow gamers to enjoy epic adventures for the ages. This was achieved with A link to the pastan amazing video game that featured an iconic art style, simple yet addictive combat, and exploration that rewarded players for finding secrets.
The world can be divided into zones, but A link to the past very reminiscent of a segmented open world that lends a much-needed sense of scale to reinforce the epic nature of this adventure. To this day, A link to the past filled with charm and technical excellence.
6 Super Smash Bros.
A unique combat mechanic debuted, which became iconic
Super Smash Bros.

Nintendo prided itself on developing games for all ages. So it was easy to see why a fighting game would be a hard sell on this console. However, Masahiro Sakurai made an irresistible move that spawned one of the most iconic fighting game franchises of all time.
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Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64 was a joy to watch, serving as a crossover fighting game with minor platforming elements that became an instant hit. Knocking enemies off the stage instead of just beating them to death fans couldn't get enough and helped Super Smash Bros. stands out as one of the most unique fighting games due to its innovative gameplay mechanics.
5 Pokemon red, blue and yellow
The rise of the most valuable entertainment IP of all time has begun
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Pokemon red and blue Yellow pokemon system Nintendo Nintendo Platform(s) Nintendo Game Boy Nintendo Game Boy Released 1998-09-28 1999-10-18 Genres JRPG JRPG, Adventure, Strategy
Pokemon is the most valuable entertainment IP of all time, but this franchise had to start somewhere. Back in the days of the Game Boy, Nintendo funded Game Freak's development of a monster-hunting game that quickly established itself as one of the greatest JRPGs ever created.
The idea of capturing Pokémon of all shapes and sizes for players to use in battle was amazing and helped create a formula that was replicated in future games with several innovations. PokemonToday's reputation may not be brilliant, but fans still remember the magical days when they played Red pokemon, Blue and Yellow and assembled a team of powerful Pokémon that could take down the toughest trainers in an instant.
4 Wii Sports
Popularized motion controls and allowed for fun party games

- Released
- November 19, 2006
Wii Sports is a video game that broke new ground when it came to depicting what motion controls could bring to a gaming experience. He single-handedly turned the Nintendo Wii into a party console that fans could download to have a great time with their friends.
A list of simple yet addictive games that gamers can play, Wii Sports broke new ground for motion control in video games. This has led other competitors to try their hand at motion-controlled games with mixed results.
3 Super Metroid
This game, along with Castlevania, coined the name for a gaming genre that fans can't get enough of
Super Metroid
Action adventure
Metroidvania

The game known for coining the name of the genre was known to be ahead of its time in more ways than one. Super Metroid it was a classic evolution of 2D action platformers, introducing new possibilities that players could gain to unlock paths and uncover secrets they couldn't reach before.

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It's a simple but great way to reward players for progressing and tracking the map and every nook and cranny they couldn't explore before. This formula helped both Super Metroid and Castlevania create the Metroidvania genre.
2 Super Mario Bros.
Helped restore the reputation of the gaming industry after the video game crash of 1983
Super Mario Bros.

- Released
- November 17, 1985
After the video game crash of 1983, most people believed that the gaming industry was dying and that this form of entertainment would soon become a thing of the past. However, Nintendo proved everyone wrong by making big waves in the Western market with its innovative gaming offerings.
One of the most popular video games in the history of video games is Super Mario Bros.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 go through several challenging levels before finally rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser's nefarious hands.
1 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
One of the greatest video games ever created, it features many innovative mechanics

- Released
- November 21, 1998
With the launch of the Nintendo 64, it became clear that the company needed to do something magical to help its popularity The Legend of Zelda the series gets a big boost on this home console. However, no one expected Nintendo to live up to everyone's expectations with a game that is one of the greatest action adventure games of all time.
Ocarina of time feels like an open-world game at times, inspiring other developers to create adventure games that try to channel the magic of the title. Even after all the time that has passed since this game came out, there is something about it Ocarina of time which keeps players coming back for more.

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