33. Wario Land 3, GBC (2001) Nintendo (last year 32)
Another game closely related to a game much further up my list, this game really showed you how a game where you can't die can be a really challenging and engaging experience. It focuses on exploration in a 2D environment, as well as harrowing boss-battles where the only penalty was a ring-out. It loses points for being a little too non-linear, and thus rather daunting in the early parts of the game.
Clue for 32: Herpes
Monster Hunter: pissing me off since 2010.