1. Axelay

Metroid's not my cup of tea, Axelay is a pants wettingly good shooter

2. Phantasy Star 4

I only have experience with PSII, which I don't really think is all that, but I can see how IV can be good if it improves on some things. Dr. Mario is awful.

3. Forgotten Worlds (Multiplatform) vs. Sonic Advance (GBA)

PASS. Probably Forgotten Worlds, but I can't really base that on anything.

4. Final Fantasy 9 (PSX) vs. Willow (NES)

PASS. No experience with either.