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5 Classic Nintendo Games that Are Completely Unplayable Today

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Josh Broadwell Polygon
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Mother 3
Mother 3
2006 ·18 writers · 27 pieces
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Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
1999 ·5 writers · 6 pieces
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Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Melee
2001 ·24 writers · 35 pieces
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Yoshi's Safari
Yoshi's Safari
1993 ·1 writers · 1 pieces
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Mario Is Missing!
Mario Is Missing!
1993 ·2 writers · 2 pieces
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