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Top 100 best Mega Drive games

Known as the Genesis in North America, the Mega Drive gave Sega its hour of glory and a rock attitude: Sonic, Streets of Rage, Gunstar Heroes, Phantasy Star. This Top 100 gathers the best of Sega's 16-bit, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.

Castlevania - The New Generation

41.Castlevania - The New Generation

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

Action Adventure

"The censored PAL version of Bloodlines, slightly toned down but nearly identical. Still an excellent Castlevania, best played in its Japanese or US release."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

"An EA action game piloting a helicopter in restricted zones, in the Strike line. Technically dated but polished, lovely for genre fans."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

"Konami's excellent Sparkster, spiritual successor to Rocket Knight Adventures. Gorgeous, demanding, one of the console's best platformers."

Streets of Rage 2

44.Streets of Rage 2

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "88/100" in 1993

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"The absolute peak of the series, Streets of Rage 2. Gorgeous, varied, legendary soundtrack, one of the greatest beat'em ups of all time."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "88/100" in 1990

"The Mega Drive port of Capcom's Strider, a legendary arcade action game. Gorgeous, demanding, one of the console's action masterpieces."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

"NHL 95, in the 94 line with updated roster. Still excellent in local multi, a classic of EA's hockey dynasty on the console."

Micro Machines 2 - Turbo Tournament

47.Micro Machines 2 - Turbo Tournament

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "87/100" in 1994

"A Micro Machines 2 sequel more generous in tracks and vehicles, as addictive as ever. Excellent in local multi, no surprises for fans."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1993

"A Psygnosis Wiz N Liz platformer, original and frenetic, with rabbits to rescue. Colourful, funny, fun in two-player."

I Love Mickey Mouse - Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken

49.I Love Mickey Mouse - Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "84/100" in 1992

"A Japanese Sega Mickey platformer, distinct from Castle of Illusion. Cute, colourful, polished, worth discovering for Disney mascot fans."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

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"The excellent Bullfrog Syndicate, a cult cyberpunk real-time strategy. Deep, original, immersive, one of the console's greats for studio fans."

Dune II - Kampf um den Wuestenplaneten

51.Dune II - Kampf um den Wuestenplaneten

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 2001

Real-Time Strategy

"The German release of Dune II, identical at heart. The very first major console RTS, genre-defining, still well worth rediscovering today."

Wiz 'n' Liz - The Frantic Wabbit Wescue

52.Wiz 'n' Liz - The Frantic Wabbit Wescue

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1993

"The full title of Wiz N Liz, identical at heart. Naming variant for collectors."

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

53.Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "85/100" in 1990

"The very first major Disney platformer on the Mega Drive, gorgeous and inventive for its time. Ageing but still charming, a true must-play classic."

54.Earthworm Jim

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "88/100" in 1994

"A Shiny Entertainment gem starring an earthworm in a spacesuit, absurdly hilarious. Beautiful animation and varied level design, a must-play classic."

Out of This World

55.Out of This World

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1992

Action Adventure

"A masterful adaptation of Chahi's masterpiece, prettier and more complete than the Amiga original. Cinematic, mysterious and still wonderfully striking."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "82/100" in 1995

Action Adventure

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"A Sega gem where you leap from panel to panel inside a comic book, smashing enemies. Visually genius, short but unique, a late-life must-have."

57.Daimakaimura

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "86/100" in 1990

"The Mega Drive port of Capcom's arcade Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Faithful, gorgeous for its time, and still featuring legendary, savourable difficulty."

Flashback - The Quest for Identity

58.Flashback - The Quest for Identity

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "85/100" in 1994

Action Adventure

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"The full title of Flashback, identical to the base game. Pick either, the content and quality are the same as under the short name."

Ecco the Dolphin

59.Ecco the Dolphin

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "87/100" in 1992

Action Adventure

"The poetic journey of a dolphin across the oceans, with its hypnotic mood and demanding puzzles. A game apart, unforgettable on the Mega Drive."

Buck Rogers - Countdown to Doomsday

60.Buck Rogers - Countdown to Doomsday

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "83/100" in 1991

"An SSI RPG set in the Buck Rogers universe, built around space exploration and tactical combat. Very 90s in its interface, yet deep for genre fans."