Nintendo Power Awards/1988

The following are the results of the 1988 Nintendo Power Awards. Nominees are placed underneath the winner.

Best Graphics & Sound
Winner: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
 * Double Dragon
 * Metroid
 * Blaster Master
 * Wizards & Warriors

Best Challenge
Winner: The Legend of Zelda
 * Adventure Island
 * Solomon's Key
 * Bionic Commando
 * Castlevania

Best Theme/Fun
Winner: Super Mario Bros. 2
 * Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
 * Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode
 * Bionic Commando
 * Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
 * Blaster Master

Best Play Control
Winner: Super Mario Bros. 2
 * Metroid
 * Castlevania
 * Blades of Steel
 * Blaster Master

Best Character
Winner: Link (Legend of Zelda)
 * Mega Man (Mega Man)
 * Samus Aran (Metroid
 * Mario (Super Mario Bros. 2)
 * Duke Togo (Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode)
 * Simon Belmont (Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
 * Commando Joe (Bionic Commando)
 * Kuros (Wizards & Warriors)
 * Jason (Blaster Master)
 * Master Higgins (Adventure Island)

Best Ending
Winner: Super Mario Bros. 2
 * Castlevania
 * Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
 * Blaster Master
 * Bionic Commando

Best Player vs. Player
Winner: Blades of Steel
 * Bases Loaded
 * Pro Wrestling
 * Double Dribble
 * Wheel of Fortune

Best Overall
Winner: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
 * The Legend of Zelda
 * Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode
 * Super Mario Bros. 2
 * Mega Man
 * Double Dragon
 * Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
 * Metroid
 * Blaster Master
 * Bionic Commando