Famicom platformers

[Nando]

What are some platformers, Run and Gun's, worth checking out, that never made it over here?

[PunkCryborg]

splatterhouse wanpaku graffiti

[Gao]

Cocoron is really good.  It plays largely like Mega Man, but the gimmick is that you build your characters from various parts you have access to, each effecting your stats.  One of the best Famicom games to never come out here.

Another that you might consider is Layla.  It isn't anything amazing, but for 1986, it has a surprising amount of content.  It handles a little weird, like your character is on roller skates or something, but it's decent once you get used to it.

[DragonmasterDan]

I really like Goonies 1 for Famicom. It didn't come out on NES (but was released as a Playchoice 10 arcade game).

[Gao]

I really like Goonies 1 for Famicom. It didn't come out on NES (but was released as a Playchoice 10 arcade game).

Forgot about that one.  It's short, but what's there is pretty solid.

[Tatsujin]

Contra (JPN)
Akumajou Special - boku dracula-kun

[TheClash603]

My favorites (not released in US):

Goonies
Gimmick
Wai Wai World 2
Doki Doki Panic FDS
Holy Diver

[TR0N]

Mr.Gimmick
Ai Senshi Nicole FDS
Don Doko Don 2
Little Samson,It had a u.s release but in price the japanese version is cheaper
Arumana no Kiseki FDS,Think konami take on indiana jones but it plays like bionic commando.
The Goonies
Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti
Wai Wai World 1&2
New Ghostbusters II

[Nando]

Most excellent!

Thank you guys!

[cabbage]

I'm quite fond of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee ... even if it is far too easy!

[SuperDeadite]

HOLY DIVER

[Nando]

HOLY DIVER

This was totally unexpected. Irem eh?

[Nando]

New Ghostbusters II

This is really sweet looking

[TR0N]

New Ghostbusters II

This is really sweet looking

Yup hal laboratory take on ghostbusters II is better then that crap activison released.

[dingsbums]

Titles that never get mentioned  

Yume Penguin Monogatari                                                  
Robokko Wars
Parasol Henbee
Armadillo
Daiku no Gen San 2
Mitsume ga Tooru                                                                          
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa (There is a cartridge & a Famicom Disk Version)
Kero Kero Keroppi no Dai Bouken 2                            
Sayuki World 2
Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 2: Karakuri Land
Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 3: Taiketsu! Souringen
Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima 4
Cross Fire      
Spartan X2                                            

[TheClash603]

dingsbums, most everyone with a Famicom has played Armadillo.

Most of these people thought they were playing "Mario 4."

[Gao]

Yume Penguin Monogatari

While I also rather enjoy this game, if you're planning on buying physical carts, keep in mind that this game is very short and easy.  I beat it the day I got it in around a half hour.

[Nando]

I'm quite fond of Kyatto Ninden Teyandee ... even if it is far too easy!

So I've been stupidly addicted to this game. It is really easy but the design and overall art direction rocks.

Holy Diver is another one that I keep going back to. It's hard as nails until you start understanding the enemy patterns, and even then, but it's a blast to play.