Best Games to Play on the R36H

With 15,000+ games pre-loaded, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here's our curated list of the absolute best retro games that run perfectly on the R36H, organized by platform.

🔴 NES — Top 10

Perfect emulation on R36H. Every NES game runs at full 60fps with no issues.

1. Super Mario Bros. 3 — The definitive 8-bit platformer. Tight controls, creative level design, pure joy.
2. The Legend of Zelda — Open-world exploration before it was cool. Still holds up beautifully.
3. Mega Man 2 — Best-in-class action platformer with iconic music.
4. Metroid — Atmospheric exploration that launched a genre.
5. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse — Challenging action with multiple paths.
6. Contra — The ultimate co-op run-and-gun (use save states!).
7. Kirby's Adventure — Colorful, accessible platformer with copy abilities.
8. Ninja Gaiden — Brutally difficult but rewarding action.
9. Dragon Quest IV — Deep RPG with chapter-based storytelling.
10. Punch-Out!! — Pattern-based boxing that never gets old.

🟣 SNES — Top 10

The golden age of gaming. Every title runs flawlessly on R36H.

1. Chrono Trigger — Widely considered the greatest RPG ever made. Multiple endings, time travel, perfect battle system.
2. Super Mario World — The definitive 2D platformer. 96 exits to find.
3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past — Top-down Zelda perfected.
4. Super Metroid — Atmospheric masterpiece of exploration.
5. Final Fantasy VI — Epic story, memorable characters, incredible soundtrack.
6. EarthBound — Quirky, funny RPG unlike anything else.
7. Donkey Kong Country 2 — Gorgeous visuals, challenging platforming.
8. Secret of Mana — Action RPG with co-op support.
9. Mega Man X — Action platformer perfection.
10. Terranigma — Hidden gem — one of the best action RPGs ever.

🟢 Game Boy Advance — Top 10

GBA games look stunning on the R36H's 3.5" IPS display. Perfect emulation.

1. Pokémon Emerald — The definitive Gen III Pokémon experience.
2. Metroid Fusion — Tense sci-fi action with excellent pacing.
3. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance — Deep tactical RPG with 100+ hours.
4. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap — Charming Zelda adventure.
5. Advance Wars — Turn-based strategy that's endlessly replayable.
6. Golden Sun — Innovative RPG with Djinn system. Epic quest.
7. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones — Classic tactical RPG.
8. WarioWare, Inc. — Micro-game madness. Perfect for short sessions.
9. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow — Best portable Castlevania.
10. Mother 3 — Emotional masterpiece. (Fan translation available)

🔵 PlayStation 1 — Top 10

PS1 runs exceptionally well on the R36H — smooth 60fps on most titles.

1. Final Fantasy VII — The RPG that defined a generation.
2. Metal Gear Solid — Cinematic stealth action masterpiece.
3. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — Definitive Metroidvania.
4. Crash Bandicoot: Warped — Best 3D platformer on PS1.
5. Resident Evil 2 — Survival horror at its finest.
6. Suikoden II — Hidden gem RPG with 108 recruitable characters.
7. Final Fantasy IX — Return to classic FF style. Beautiful art.
8. Spyro: Year of the Dragon — Charming collectathon platformer.
9. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 — Best skating game ever made.
10. Tekken 3 — Best PS1 fighting game. Smooth on R36H.

🟡 Nintendo 64 — Top 10

N64 performance varies. Most games below run well with minor tweaks.

1. Super Mario 64 — ⭐ Runs great. The 3D platformer that started it all.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — ⭐ Runs well with minor hiccups.
3. Mario Kart 64 — ⭐ Smooth racing. Perfect for quick sessions.
4. Paper Mario — ⭐ RPG masterpiece. Runs well on R36H.
5. Star Fox 64 — ⭐ Space combat classic. Good performance.
6. Pokémon Stadium — ⚠️ Playable with some frameskipping.
7. F-Zero X — ⭐ Blazing fast futuristic racing.
8. Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards — ⭐ Runs well. Fun platformer.
9. Super Smash Bros. — ⚠️ Playable with minor slowdowns.
10. Harvest Moon 64 — ⭐ Relaxing farming sim. Perfect handheld game.

🟤 Sega Genesis — Top 5

1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 — High-speed platforming perfection.
2. Streets of Rage 2 — Best beat-'em-up ever made.
3. Phantasy Star IV — Epic sci-fi RPG with manga cutscenes.
4. Shining Force II — Tactical RPG with great story.
5. Gunstar Heroes — Explosive run-and-gun action.