NES

Gyromite

The levels are not particularly long, but this is a game that you could come back to many times for the sheer enjoyment of watching the scientist go smush, or for the fun of teamwork. Who am I kidding, the game has more fun to it when Player 2 is trying to crush you than when he cooperates. If you have a friend to play NES games with, and you find this game for a relatively low price, I recommend picking it up.

The game also has a satisfying "squish factor", as it's possible to drop barriers on your bird-like adversaries. Gyromite features a catchy soundtrack and a handy stage select, but I wish your score remained displayed after the game ends. My friends were utterly mesmerized by ROB, but the novelty doesn't last. The robot moves very slowly and the action gets tedious over time. To compensate, it's a good idea to move him into position ahead of time in anticipation of your next move. But chances are you'll shut off Gyromite long before you exhaust that last life. As for ROB, he is well worth owning, but mainly to show off to friends and display on your shelf.