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.
"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."
"Smilebit Xbox-exclusive masterpiece, spiritual sequel to Jet Set Radio. Splendid cel-shading graphics, brilliant combined grind/spray, legendary funkadelic soundtrack. Bundled with Sega GT 2002. One of the most original and aesthetic games of the generation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
