30 Nintendo Video Games Fans Can t Play Anymore
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30 Nintendo Video Games Fans Can t Play Anymore
These 30 Nintendo games have completely dropped off the radar. Fans will be hard pressed to ever play these gems again! Over the past few months, Nintendo has made considerable efforts to take down emulation sites and prevent ways for fans to download and experience many of their games. This is a result of many gamers who want to take advantage of the internet and download games for free that they should be able to pay for, especially those who somehow leak games online as soon as they release or even before release. This hurts those who want to play the games that are very rare and hard to find. Nintendo has a very long history of games and only some of their games are accessible on today’s systems or are easy to find. Additionally, there are some games that simply aren’t timeless, games that may have had a specific use for its time and simply isn’t playable today. Some games just simply aren’t meant to last forever. Also, with the business of video games and licensing the way they are, some games will likely never see the light of day ever again. Some games are just extremely rare to the point where you would have to pay hundreds for a copy. Here we will cover Nintendo games that fans likely won’t ever be able to play again. These games vary from games that aren’t playable due to an accessory, are rare and hard to find, or games that will likely never be reborn for the aforementioned licensing issues. Make sure to have some tissues ready, some of these will bring feelings of sadness. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Pokémon Stadium
via youtube.com Pokémon Stadium was all about bringing over your pocket monsters from the Game Boy games into the console game to battle and compete against some of the toughest trainers. The purpose of Pokémon Stadium is to show what they would look like in a 3D game world. Nowadays Pokémon games are created in 3D, no more 2D sprites and designs. Additionally, even if you happened to still have an N64 with a copy of either Pokémon Stadium game, chances are you either don’t have a Game Boy Transfer Pak, or you don’t play any of the classic Pokémon games. Without all of that, you really won’t be able to truly experience the game. Metroid Prime Hunters First Hunt
via nintendo.co.uk You might remember Metroid Prime Hunters on the DS, but well before that game’s release, there was Metroid Prime Hunters First Hunt. This game was a pack-in demo for the Nintendo DS during its first year on the market. This demo contains content that was not in the final game. There were four modes, one was a simple level playthrough where you fought a Samus clone in the end, and the other was a challenge mode where you were measured for how many Metroids you can end. There was also a nice remix of Ridley’s theme in this mode, something that never made it to the final game. The other two modes were a Morph Ball course, and a multiplayer mode. Of course, since this was just a demo, this game was never sold or released in any form after they stopped distributing it. The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Master Quest
via: Youtube.com A few years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time released, Nintendo released a Master Quest version on the Nintendo GameCube. Master Quest was a redesigned version of the original game, with dungeons becoming significantly different and challenging. This version of the game was only playable on a special pre-order bonus for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. As such, a game like this was only available in very limited quantities. Fortunately, if you want to experience the Master Quest version, it is available in the 3DS remake after you finish the main game, but playing the game in the style of the N64 masterpiece is a thing of the past now. The Remake Of The Original Metal Gear Solid
via metalgear.fandom.com Unless you are an avid Metal Gear fan, (and who wouldn’t be?) you might have forgotten about the remake of an original PlayStation classic, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. Twin Snakes was a very rare game on the GameCube, the fact that it is a system exclusive on a non-PlayStation console is a miracle. This became one of the rarest, most valuable games on the system, pricing as high as $300 at one point. Surprisingly enough, this game never saw any form of re-release, even on the PlayStation systems. Additionally, the Metal Gear series is all but gone due to the conflict between Konami and creator Hideo Kojima. Mario Party With A Mic
via: Pinterest.com Mario Party went on quite a run as an annual release throughout the Nintendo GameCube era. But after the fan-favorite splash the first 2 games made on the N64, the series became stale with each release. That is where Mario Party 6 and 7 came in. Both of these games utilized an accessory for the GameCube, a microphone that only worked for a small handful of games. This microphone was used for specific Mini-games, but was used for simple tasks; it wasn’t anything like karaoke or anything. Obviously, as they relied on an accessory, emulating these games would be difficult and not many people even had the microphone to begin with. Mario VS Donkey Kong Minis March Again
via junglestaff.weebly.com Mario VS Donkey Kong: Minis March Again is one of the spinoff games that originally based off of Mario VS Donkey Kong on Game Boy Advance. However, they have taken more of a puzzle game route where Mario has to lead the mini toy versions of him to safety. Minis March Again was available only for the Nintendo DSi, a specialized DS that came with a built-in camera. But as the DSiWare service would eventually become discontinued, games such as this are no longer playable. Pokémon Battle Revolution
Via Pidgi.net Pokémon Battle Revolution released on Nintendo Wii in 2007. This game served to be the Pokémon Stadium version for 4th gen. The game featured many different rule sets that bring some unique battling experience. However, much like the Pokémon Stadium games, Battle Revolution is pointless to play if you do not have any of the 4th gen Pokémon games. What is worse is that unlike Stadium, Battle Revolution does not have any rental Pokémon whatsoever so the game is virtually unplayable if you don’t have the DS games. Mario Party 3
Via ign.com To be fair, most Mario Party games after 2 were forgettable, but Mario Party 3, in particular, is a game not many will ever get a chance to play again. Mario Party 3 was released in very limited quantity when it came out near the end of the N64’s lifespan, so finding a physical copy of it is pretty rare. Not only that, but it seems pretty clear now that with the first two games being available on the Wii U e-Shop and no option for the third game, it seems likely that it will be forever ignored by Nintendo. Perfect Dark
via: nepascene.com One of Nintendo’s greatest developer partnerships was with a studio called RareWare. They have been responsible for some of the best games during the SNES and N64 eras. One of their games was an FPS called Perfect Dark. Perfect Dark was an FPS that many considered to be ahead of its time and one of the greatest games of its time. However, as Rare would eventually become bought out by Microsoft, their IPs that they have developed are now under the ownership of Microsoft. There was a remake of Perfect Dark on Xbox 360, but it didn’t provide the same level of satisfaction as the original game. The chances of Rare reviving this series on a Nintendo Platform are very slim, but it is available through Xbox’s Rare Replay service. Link s Crossbow Training
via romulation.net Shortly after The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess launched on the GameCube and Wii, Nintendo went to work with a spinoff that used the Wii Zapper peripheral. This was basically a shell that would make your Wii Remote and Nunchuck combination feel like you are holding an SMG weapon. It was meant for rail shooters like Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles and Link’s Crossbow Training, a game that came with the peripheral. This game would not be sold in any way anymore as it was meant to use the Wii Zapper, even though you can still play it without it and honestly, it was better that way. It Might Be Too Late To Get Into This Fire Emblem Game
via medium.com Fire Emblem was a series that had one foot in the grave until Fire Emblem Awakening saved the franchise in 2013. What put the series under jeopardy in the first place were the sales results of the radiant games, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on GameCube and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn on Wii. Many of the newer fans have been interested in these games due to the popularity of the main character Ike and the positive reception from veteran fans. However, Path of Radiance has recently been seen priced on eBay for over $300. Not many copies of this game exist and it doesn’t seem like this will be remade anytime soon, so if you have a copy of it, treasure it. WarioWare Snapped
via Eurogamer.net With the addition of a camera in the Nintendo DSi system, there was a selection of games that were developed exclusively for the DSi called DSiWare. The headline game among the select few was WarioWare: Snapped! This game took full advantage of the DSi camera, where the placement of your face would be used to complete microgames. WarioWare: Snapped! did not have much content, if you never played it, you didn’t miss much. Eventually, DSiWare would no longer be offered even though the 3DS does have its own camera. Unless this game becomes optimized for mobile phones, it would be likely that we won’t see this game again. Hey You Pikachu
via - gamingbolt.com Hey, You Pikachu! was a one-of-a-kind Nintendo 64 game where you befriend a Pikachu and interact with it in an everyday normal lifestyle setting. The catch with this game is that it included a microphone that you speak into in order to communicate with it. With it you can give out basic commands like picking things up or using Thunderbolt, but not for battle, unfortunately. This game had heavy use of a microphone and bringing this game back would be difficult to implement on most hardware. Dance Dance Revolution Mario
Via: Youtube (MidniteAndBeyond) In what is one of the more unusual Super Mario spinoffs, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix took the popular dancing arcade game and made a console version for the GameCube. This version included a lot of Mario themes and visuals all throughout, but it was released in an extremely limited quantity, so it never had much opportunity to sell. Furthermore, in order to play the game, you’ll need the dance mat that comes with it. It’s pretty safe to say this was a limited-edition type of game. The Original GoldenEye 007
via: nintendolife.com The original GoldenEye 007 developed by Rare on the N64 will always be viewed as one of the most important games in history as it was a game that jumpstarted the now overly saturated FPS genre. While Rare may have developed the game, they don’t own the license to it so you wouldn’t even see it on Rare Replay, let alone on a Nintendo System. This game would be remade by Activision for many systems years later, but it doesn’t have the same feel that Rare’s masterpiece offered. Duck Hunt
via: villains.wikia.com One of the most well-known launch games for any system ever. Duck Hunt was the headline game that used the NES Zapper that allowed players to point a gun and shoot at targets. This game was difficult to be consistently accurate, which followed up with one of the gaming’s greatest trolls, the laughing dog. That laughing dog may be one of the most annoying characters ever, but at least we can use him as a punching bag in Smash Bros. Like many retro Nintendo games, it remains a collector’s item simply for its historic relevance. Unless Nintendo recreates the Zapper again, it is doubtful this game will see a revival. Doc-Louis s Punch-Out
via: gamesdb.launchbox-app.com The Nintendo Wii was an ideal system for a revival of Punch-Out! This game used the Wii Remote and Nunchucks as boxing gloves as you take on many crazy opponents. Shortly after this game released, Nintendo offered a digital reward for Club Nintendo members. That reward was in the form of a game called Doc-Louis s Punch-Out This game allowed you to have a fight against Little Mac’s trainer Doc Louis. You didn’t have to have Punch-Out! in order to try this out. However, as of 2015, the game has been permanently removed from Club Nintendo as they remade their loyalty program. Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
via: thegamesmen.com.au Mario & Sonic at The Olympic Games made quite an initial splash when they were first announced as it was the first ever game to pit this former 90s rivals against each other. The series moved on with a new entry for almost every summer and winter Olympic Games since. However, there was never an official game for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Additionally, all of the previous games have been delisted as the respective events have long been over. As of right now, there are no plans for future games, but with the next Olympic Games occurring in Japan in 2020, there is a chance the series could come back. Star Fox Adventures
via http://cynosuregaming.com What was the final major release from Rare on a Nintendo System is one of their most forgettable games. Star Fox Adventures was originally going to be a brand new I.P. built in a similar style to The Legend of Zelda. However, Nintendo decided that they should go with Fox McCloud as the main character even though the game resembled nothing like a Star Fox game. This game wasn’t a bad adventure game, but it really had no business being a Star Fox game. Throughout the entire adventure, your time in the Arwing was roughly 2-3 minutes combined. While Nintendo may still own the rights for this game, given the fan reactions to it and the lack of major popularity of the Star Fox franchise, it doesn’t seem likely this game will ever see any form of a rerelease ever again. The Legend Of Zelda Four Swords Anniversary Edition
via nintendo.com This was a limited edition game that was available from 2011-2012, and then again shortly in 2014. This game was released as a free download to celebrate The Legend of Zelda’s 25th anniversary as well as the praise of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. This was a much more accessible version of the Four Swords game that was included in the GBA port of The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past. Each player can connect wirelessly to play the game together; you didn’t have to have four copies of the same game and two Link Cables tethering everyone together.