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
Best Challenge[ | ]
Winner: The Legend of Zelda
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
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
Best Player vs. Player[ | ]
Winner: Blades of Steel
Best Overall[ | ]
Winner: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link