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.
"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."
"Reference arcade rally game on Saturn, near-perfect port of the arcade classic. Fun and accessible physics, memorable sliding sensations. Cult music. Still very enjoyable to play today despite the aged visuals."
"Promotional NiGHTS demo that became cult. Two playable winter-themed stages, remixed music and seasonal bonuses. Short by definition but the flight pleasure is intact. A Sega gift that has stood the test of time."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Epic strategy with spectacular mass battles of up to 100 soldiers per side. Command system depth is impressive. One of Saturn's most ambitious games, with exceptional longevity."
"The purest tension in survival horror, now portable. The single xenomorph hunts you with a chilling intelligence, and every corridor becomes a survival calculation. Heavy but gripping on Switch, headphones essential."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
