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Retro stuff I swear by
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It's hard to go wrong with this one.
The best 3D Zelda.
Or, optionally the GBA version. Extra dungeon and some minor QoL changes.
IMO the best 2D Zelda.
IMO the best 2D Zelda.
I wouldn't shame you for playing with rewind.
Optionally the HD version on the WiiU.
You can skip Metroid 2. Metroid 3 shows its age, but remains a core title in the metroidvania genre.
My personal favorite PlayStation game.
I personally recommend playing this with the MaternalBound Redux ROM hack. I really love this game after having played it.
Metroid 4. More linear but still a Metroid game at its core.
Metroid 1 if it was good
Content rich and classic.
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Metroid, but also Kirby.
Before Pizza Tower, we had this.
Chrono Trigger's loosely related sequel. It would be good to play Chrono Trigger first, but it's not necessary. A very unique battle system and a neat story.
If you don't like planes, you might not be into it. But if you do, every Ace Combat on the PS2 is a treat to play. I can't choose between Zero and 04.
My least favorite.