10 NES Games That Needed A Sequel

'Ice Climber' was one of the games launched with the NES. Most NES players have played this game at least once in their life. While 'Ice Climber' was easy to play, it was almost impossible to master. Players climbed to the top of the mountain to move on to the next level. We still wouldn't mind seeing a sequel for nostalgia's sake more than anything. A two-player, co-op mode would be a great addition. It would be even better if you could have four players all fighting to be the first person to get to the top of the mountain.

'Fester's Quest' came out right after the first Addams Family movie was released in the '90s. Players assumed the role of Fester, as they shot, or used a whip on, the enemies who dropped keys, power-ups and other helpful items on the gamer's quest to board an alien spaceship. You're right: the game had nothing to do with the movie. The game could've been called 'Steve's Quest' or 'Bartholomew Von Petereater's Quest.' It didn't matter, because the game was awesome and it featured some of the best graphics for its time. We wouldn't even mind if the sequel didn't feature Uncle Fester as the main character, as copyright could be an issue. We just loved the game and would love to see an update for today's consoles.

Take a beat 'em-up game, give it an open world where you can progress and backtrack as you wish and collect money left behind by enemies to buy power-ups and items to help you along the way, and you have 'River City Random.' The more recently released movie 'Scott Pilgrim' is full of 'River City Random' references. After doing a bit of research, there was a sequel of 'River City Random' released for the SNES released in Japan. That doesn't do us any good in the U.S. We'd love to see an MMOG in which you can beat up other players around the world or start your own crew. Never mind the sequel, we would happily take a re-release with new graphics and sound as a download.

Yes, there is an NES game called 'Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom' and, yes, it deserves a sequel. Players assume the role of Sir Cucumber searching for a princess in a magical land - only the princess is a tomato and the magical land is a place where everyone is a fruit or vegetable. The game plays like most point n' click style computer games that were popular in the mid '80s. There was never a sequel, which was unlike most of the point n' click style computer games in the mid '80s. 'Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom' is due for a sequel.

There was no game like 'Rescue: The Embassy Mission' when it debuted, and there hasn't been anything like this game since its release. 'Rescue: The Embassy Mission' is set up in three stages. Players must infiltrate a base by sneaking past spotlights and diving behind bushes. There's a sniper scene where players can clear out a few enemies before shimmying down the side of the building, crashing through a window and saving the hostages. The only problem with a sequel might be that it would probably resemble the Tom Clancy series too much.

'The Adventures of Bayou Billy' stood out during a time when it seemed like most games were about being in a magical land and saving a princess. 'The Adventures of Bayou Billy' took place in the bayou, where players had to save their girlfriend from the bad guys. This game had beat 'em up levels of thugs and alligators, driving levels, and other levels where players used a very cool light gun. 'The Adventures of Bayou Billy' was one of the most difficult NES games. Apparently, Bayou Billy never let his girlfriend out of his sight after rescuing her, because there was no sequel. It'd be nice to see an update taking players through the streets during Mardi Gras or zipping around the Ozarks in a fan boat taking on the cast of 'Swamp People.' We'd love to see Konami make a sequel to 'The Adventures of Bayou Billy.'

In the late '80s, we heard a number of rumors that there would be a sequel to the hit movie 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' Unfortunately, that sequel (or prequel) never happened, so that may be why we never saw a sequel to the NES game 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' In the NES game, players searched for the pieces of a will by searching buildings for items to help them out along the way. The game used a joke/punchline system anytime Roger Rabbit was caught. It was similar to 'The Secret of Monkey Island,' where if players guessed the correct punchline, they were free to carry on with the rest of their quest. A new 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' in an open world-style of 'Grand Theft Auto,' complete with cartoon cameo appearances like the movie had, might just be the coolest game ever.

'Karnov' was another very popular title for its time, yet it never got a sequel. Sure, the Karnov character had a cameo as a boss in 'Bad Dudes,' but that's not even close to what this game deserved. Since this is such a forgotten title, 'Karnov' would probably need to be re-released for younger gamers. 'Karnov' featured many interesting extra items that had to be collected along the way, all of which would benefit from today's improved game-building capabilities. We would love to see a 3D version of this fire-breathing masterpiece.

'The Guardian Legend' is an underrated title that must be played to be appreciated. If you happen to have skipped over this game during the heyday of the NES, you don't have a clue as to the awesomeness of this title. The game alternates flying through space and shooting enemies like any traditional shooter. Players then land, transform into a female fighter and power-up in a maze similar to a 'Legend of Zelda,' as they gun down enemies. There was just something about 'The Guardian Legend' that made it fun and intriguing.

'Little Nemo: The Dream Master' is right near the top of our list of best NES games of all time. The cartoon-y graphics that Capcom was known for were great for their time. In the game, players fed the sleeping animals candy to ride them or have them turn into a costume. After players collected enough keys, they made it through the door onto the next dream. There is so much that could be offered in a 'Little Nemo: The Dream Master' sequel or two. By now, there could be as many sequels as there are 'Street Fighters' or 'Mega Mans.' Perhaps the lack of a sequel is due to the Little Nemo franchise, as Little Nemo is based on an old comic strip. Just one sequel is all we ask.