Sonic, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star: Sega, former king of the arcade and Nintendo's rival, marked the retro era with its audacity. RomWize re-ranks the publisher's best games by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"An NHL 2K2 sequel more ambitious, with stronger visuals and presentation. Gameplay sharpens, strategy matters more and the icy thrill grows. A Dreamcast hockey benchmark."
"Fast-paced and original 3D mech fighting game, excellent Saturn port of the arcade. Mechs (Virtuaroids) are varied and distinctive. Better with dual-stick, playable without. An unjustly forgotten versus fighting classic."
"3D rail shooter that founded the series, visually revolutionary for 1995. The post-apocalyptic universe and Saori Kobayashi's music make an immediate impression. Starting point of one of Saturn's greatest sagas. Essential."
"Netlink version of Sega Rally Plus, online functionality now defunct. Identical to the Plus version for solo gameplay. Historical curiosity documenting Sega's 1997 online gaming attempt. For collectors only."
"Sonic CD is the best 2D Sonic ever made. Travel to the past and future to change zones' fate. The legendary CD soundtrack, intro-outro animations, Metal Sonic. A video game monument."
"One of the finest RPGs of its era and a foundational pillar of the genre on console. Vast world, memorable characters and solid combat. Still fascinating to play through today, with genuine soul."
"The BLiTZ system, blending turn-based strategy with free-aim action, remains a tactical treat. The wartime story strikes true and the CANVAS engine's watercolour look still enchants. A tactics game of remarkable elegance and clarity."
"SegaNet version of Saturn Virtual On, compatible with the era's network service. Online functionality now obsolete. Single-player identical to the standard version. Historical curiosity for collectors."
"Large-scale Sega SRPG, third saga entry. Three complementary crossing scenarios (Scenario 1-3). Enriched systems, exceptional production value for Saturn. One of the most ambitious SRPGs of the 32-bit generation."
"One of the most iconic action games on the Master System. Joe Musashi versus ninjas - an absolute classic. Precise gameplay, well-calibrated difficulty and varied levels make it a must in the catalogue."
"Improved sequel to the first, with more varied levels and a customizable dragon. Visually superb, music still mesmerizing. Considered by many as superior to the first. One of the absolute peaks of rail shooting on Saturn."
"An action-RPG set in the Golden Axe world, clearly Zelda-inspired. Generous exploration, vast world and good length. Perhaps too similar to Zelda to feel original but genuinely well-made."
"A refreshed take on the definitive Virtual-On, with retuned balance and the same magic intact. Mechs waltz around the arena and the twin stick tactical duel stays peerless."
"An avowed Castlevania clone that genuinely holds its own. Van Helsing versus Dracula in Victorian London is a perfect pitch and the gothic action delivers. A must in the catalogue."
"An action gem from Game Arts starring a lightning-wielding heroine and four flying familiars. Lovely art direction and a heroic fantasy atmosphere done right."
