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Tennis

Don't be fooled by the simple and charming graphics: Tennis is one of the most technical games on the NES! Although the commands are not too complex, only those who master their backhands, serves and volleys will win the final tournament. A friend can also join for hectic doubles agains teh computer...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Dec 22 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Sports, Tennis

Soccer

Dribble your way through the original football game of the NES. This game is all about international competition between a handful of elite teams. Unlike the football games of today, crippled by absurdly complex commands, everyone can enjoy a game of Soccer thanks to simple controls and a clever shooting...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Dec 22 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Sports, Football

Ice Hockey

Dash onto the hockey rink, avoid the brawls and shoot the puck into the net before the siren call! This is one of Nintendo's most acclaimed sports games. The reason for its popularity is that it offers a fun and straightfoward experience, yet also requires tactical skills from players who have to build...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Dec 29 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Sports, Ice Hockey

Baseball

Baseball is extremely popular in Asia and America, however it remains relatively unknown in the rest of the world. With Baseball, Nintendo gives you the chance to discover this much-loved sport. Upon its release on NES, Baseball was considered one of the best sports simulations available because of its...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Dec 29 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Sports, Baseball

Punch-Out!!

You are Little Mac, a 17 year-old rookie fighter straight out of the Bronx. What you lack in size you more than make up for in determination. Spurred on by your trainer, Doc Louis, it's time to take on the world's boxing best! Based on the arcade original, Punch-Out!! is a comical boxing game that pits...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Mar 30 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Mario, Sports, Boxing

NES Open Tournament Golf

Tee off with Mario (and Luigi too, in two-player mode) in this classic sporting simulation from 1992. In NES Open Tournament Golf, chose from there international courses - UK, US and Japan - and three different game types - Stroke Play, Match Play and Tournament. Set up your shot on the overhead map...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, May 11 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Mario, Sports, Golf

Volleyball

Volleyball is one of the fastest team games around, and this NES classic recreates the speedy sport in a way that anyone can play. Start by selecting a team for a fast-paced practice round, and then take on the world at the international level. Attacks, lobs or daring dives are all at your disposal,...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Aug 10 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Sports, Volleyball