Jitensha wrote:
the lack of bubble bobble in this thread is depressing.

The correct answer to the initial question is Legend of Zelda
Great game, forgettable title. I also loved Rampage. I think the top ten list based on games I played would be

10. Duck Hunt
09. The Simpsons
08. Mike Tyson's Knockout
07. Little Nemo
06. Super Mario Brothers III
05. Rampage
04. Mega Man
03. Bubble Bobble
02. Tetris
01. Legend of Zelda