Nintendo Games That Are (Basically) PERFECT

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What are the perfect Nintendo games? Nintendo has released thousands of titles across series like Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokémon, and Donkey Kong, but only a handful truly deserve the rare title of a 10/10 masterpiece. In this video, I break down the games I believe come closest to perfection — titles that not only defined their franchises, but redefined what video games could be. From Super Mario Galaxy’s gravity-defying creativity, to the revolutionary Ocarina of Time, to the timeless accessibility of Wii Sports, I go in-depth on how these games balanced design, innovation, and fun to become the gold standard. I also look at fan-favorites like Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Metroid Prime, Super Metroid, Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, EarthBound, A Link to the Past, and Star Fox 64 — explaining why critics and fans alike still consider them some of the best Nintendo games ever made. Along the way, I talk about the criteria for what makes a Nintendo game “perfect.” It’s not just personal nostalgia — it’s about whether the game achieved its goals, minimized flaws, and left a lasting legacy. Even games I personally love, like Super Paper Mario, didn’t make the cut, because I want this to be an honest look at design and impact. If you’re a fan of Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokémon, Smash Bros., or Kirby, this is a celebration of the absolute best Nintendo has to offer. Whether you agree with my picks or not, I want to hear what games you think are true 10/10 Nintendo masterpieces in the comments. Nintendo’s library is massive, but only a few titles can stand tall as flawless, nearly perfect games. Let’s talk about them. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCctZAUCy04EyYRGHKI_4w/join