Two Classic Games on the Same Cart!

User Rating: 9.2 | Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt NES
This is a 2-in-1 title, so I will address them individually:

Super Mario Bros is an amazing game. Miyamoto's game, originally released with the NES in 1987, has defined the platforming genre. Introduced in this title:

* Jumping to hit blocks and release power-ups.
* Projectile throwing, in this case, fireballs.
* Underwater levels, with swimming as a crucial part.
* Jumping on enemies to kill them.

So many characters from this game are now classics: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad (the mushroom retainer), Goombas, Bowser, Bullet Bill, the Hammer Bros.. Not all were introduced in this game, but were made classic.

The controls are simple: jump, accelerate, throw fireballs, and run. The gameplay is (now) formulaic, but the controls are very responsive. The music is addictive; I dare you to play it for a couple hours and not come away humming the main theme music or the "star" music.

Duck Hunt has started to show its age over the years, but at the time of release it was revolutionary. Using the Zapper light gun, you have a choice of shooting ducks or skeet targets. The shooting is exactly what it advertises: ducks fly up and you point your gun and shoot. Tougher skill levels limit the number of bullets you can shoot.

The graphics and sound are decent, but the quirky dog that catches the fallen ducks or laughs at you when you miss is really quite endearing. The shooting is quite accurate, and a dot appears on the screen where you are shooting, making it easier for you to modify your aim if you have a quirky gun.