Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros. is one of the most entertaining 8-bit games around.  It was originally for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES),but has been spread to many consoles and emulators.  It is considered one of the best, if not the best, video games ever made.  I would have to say if it wasn't for this game (and its close descendants) I would never be the enthusiast for video games that I am today.  You are a plumber on a mission to save the princess.  It is a side scroller and has many, many levels and worlds to go through.

The game has definitely influenced many games down the road.  It introduced the concept of multiple worlds to travel through to accomplish a goal, and sub-levels.  It also gives you an extra life for accomplishing a goal, 100 coins.  I love finding the hidden warp zones in the underground levels.  This is honestly one of my favorite games.