#01	Super Mario Bros. License: n/a Platforms: Switch, Wii, Wii U Release: 1985 Rating: 7.6/10 action damsel in distress kidnapping platform side-scrolling 2d pinball side view 2d scrolling arcade direct control
#02	Sonic the Hedgehog License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, 3DS, Switch, Mac, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Android, Xbox One Release: 1991 Rating: 7.7/10 action anthropomorphic animals mad scientist platform side-scrolling 2d educational action-adventure cyberpunk / dark sci-fi side view 2d scrolling anime / manga
#03	Mega Man License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Wii, Wii U, Android Release: 1987 Rating: 7/10 action arcade platform science-fiction shooter side-scrolling 2d side view 2d scrolling anime / manga
#04	Contra License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PC, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360 Release: 1987 Rating: 6.2/10 3rd-person-perspective action alien arcade platform shooter side-scrolling 2d science-fiction modern military behind view side view 2d scrolling fixed / flip-screen direct control regional differences
#05	Donkey Kong License: n/a Platforms: PC, Wii, Switch, Wii U Release: 1981 Rating: 6.1/10 2d action platform puzzle / logic comedy side view fixed / flip-screen arcade direct control

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