Action-Adventure

Licensed Games

 * Superman (1979)
 * The Goonies II
 * Gremlins 2: The New Batch
 * Back to the Future (1985)
 * Aliens: The Computer Game (1986)
 * Batman (1986)
 * R.M.S. Titanic
 * Platoon
 * E.T. for the Atari - http://www.pcworld.com/article/2032869/how-hacking-fixed-the-worst-video-game-of-all-time.html
 * "Sure the game was difficult, they concede, but the game’s mechanics—featuring elements like open-ended worlds and side quests—were ahead of their time."

Side-Scrolling

 * Double Dragon, Final Fight, Streets of Rage
 * Golden Axe
 * Metal Slug, Contra, Ikari Warriors
 * Goemon
 * Ghosts 'n Goblins
 * Gunstar Heroes
 * Genpei Toma Den, Getsu Fuuma Den
 * Kunio-Kun (River City Ransom)

Top-Down

 * The Legend of Zelda