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.
"A more accomplished Sonic Adventure 2 sequel clearly splitting heroes and antiheroes. The dual structure charms, snappy levels work wonderfully. A 3D mascot peak."
"Second SF3 scenario with a different protagonist and alternative view of the first scenario's events. Illuminates the political context in a new way. Indispensable for understanding the trilogy's complete story. Equal quality to the first."
"Virtua Cop sequel with more varied levels and more inventive enemies. Clearly superior to the first in content and design. The absolute rail shooter reference on Saturn. With the Saturn Gun, the experience is excellent."
"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."
"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."
"End of Eternity (Resonance of Fate) is a Tri-Ace RPG with virtuoso and ultra-stylish gun combat. Unique acrobatic combat mechanic, dense dystopian narrative. An atypical and brilliant JRPG."
"Epic conclusion of the SF3 trilogy, uniting all three protagonists and resolving all narrative threads. Densest and longest content of the three. The absolute SRPG climax of the Saturn. The complete experience requires all three scenarios."
"OutRun emulated with exceptional care on Saturn. Relaxed driving and iconic music remain a pure pleasure. Multiple display options, generous museum content. The absolute reference for OutRun fans on console."
"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."
"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."
"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 action gem from Game Arts starring a lightning-wielding heroine and four flying familiars. Lovely art direction and a heroic fantasy atmosphere done right."
