There's more than just Nintendo!
Every Nintendo game will be followed by four (sorry, mobile users) other games that, if you're a fan of the related Nintendo game, you might be interested to check out. I personally think all these non-Nintendo games are just as good (in fact, I usually think they're better) than their Nintendo counterparts, so shake off the brand loyalty and check out the rest of what the medium has to offer!
Not all games will be perfect 1:1 matches, but they will always have critical, foundational things in common where if you enjoy one, you'll at least be able to appreciate aspects of the others.
Also, the games listed after their Nintendo counterpart will be in ranked in order based on a complicated algorithm of how much I recommend the game + how similar it is to its Nintendo counterpart.
Not all games will be perfect 1:1 matches, but they will always have critical, foundational things in common where if you enjoy one, you'll at least be able to appreciate aspects of the others.
Also, the games listed after their Nintendo counterpart will be in ranked in order based on a complicated algorithm of how much I recommend the game + how similar it is to its Nintendo counterpart.
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LOVE the formatting and just the general idea in this too wow, so many games to add to my backloggd!
The Paper Mario ➡ Xenogears is so funny to me but I never really thought about it lmao
I guess I should also mention that F-Zero and Splatoon are not included here because I haven't played many racing games (and the ones I have played aren't really anything like F-Zero) and I hate shooting games. I'm just not really qualified to speak on these. If anyone has suggestions for games like F-Zero or Splatoon let me know!
Can't believe I forgot to include alternatives for Super Smash Bros. This has been remedied as of right now
Great list!
Very good content, though seeing the games listed after Luigi's Mansion made me laugh. Like, you're not wrong, but it's so weird to see.
It definitely is funny! I was hoping to pair it with some equally light-hearted or otherwise silly games (Illbleed is there mostly for this reason) but the fact of the matter is Luigi's Mansion follows the lineage of some pretty gruesome games. I suppose that's the Nintendo way though, is to strip ideas from other devs and dress it up in kid-friendly clothing to introduce it to audiences that haven't played anything else yet.
What a creative list. Nicely done!
Seing Hollow Knight compared to Zelda II is very interesting. Not wrong tho; the easier comparasion would be to Metroid, but I can see the similarities,
Amazing list! It also reminded me that I really need to try Power Stone.
Amazing list! It also reminded me that I really need to try Power Stone.
The secret is that all Zelda games in many ways are Metroidvanias (just without the platforming) but the culture isn't ready for that discussion yet
Adjusted several entries and added a row for Mario Kart
Thank you.
Interesting concept for a list! Just one thing: Sin and Punishment is a Nintendo game.
@JCLKaytwo, whoa, somehow never noticed that. always assumed it was a pure Treasure joint! has been replaced with Omega Boost (a game I already felt bad about for not including earlier)
Funbil
1 year ago
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past ➡ Ys Origin
The Legend of Zelda: Adventure of Link ➡ Mugen Senshi Valis
Luigi's Mansion ➡ Any pick of the Fatal Frame games
Luigi's Mansion ➡ Too many RPG Maker games to name
I've decided to omit Metroid and Animal Crossing since, even though many games fit their style, not enough (that I'm aware of) have quite reached or surpassed their quality to make a strong list I truly believe in. Nintendo fans win this time.