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 exceptional Treasure run-and-gun with two heroes and combinable weapons. Gorgeous, creative, wildly inventive throughout, an absolute peak of the console."
"An enhanced Japanese reissue of Eternal Arcadia with pacing and difficulty tweaks. The magic stays intact and the hours still fly by. A definitive edition."
"A revolutionary experience by Yu Suzuki that invents the interactive daily life in a living Japanese town. Tenderness, mystery, revenge: a founding masterpiece of the open world."
"A stylish reissue of Jet Set Radio with urban skating, vibrant graffiti and an unbeatable soundtrack. The cel shading still dazzles and the freedom of motion remains pure joy. A funky classic."
"The monumental, moving second Shenmue chapter taking Ryo's journey to Hong Kong and beyond. Sublime art direction, mature writing and snappy combat. An absolute peak of video gaming."
"One of Saturn's most original and poetic games. NiGHTS's spiral flight remains exhilarating and unique. Grade for each stage, deep score system despite apparent simplicity. A timeless masterpiece by Yuji Naka."
"428 is a police visual novel of rare narrative richness. Five protagonists intertwined in real-time Shibuya, choices that impact everyone. A genre masterpiece."
"Sega versus fighting compilation (VF2, Fighting Vipers, Bean the Dynamite...) with generous bonus content. Impressive technical showcase on Saturn. Eclectic but fun roster. One of the console's best fighting games."
"The definitive Ferrari sim on Dreamcast. Demanding and intoxicating driving, polished presentation and perfectly rendered weight. A benchmark of the genre, still today."
"A Samba de Amigo sequel polishing the carnival mood with new songs. The rhythm stays infectious and the party even more generous. Essential with maracas."
"One of Saturn's most ambitious and mesmerizing RPGs. Post-apocalyptic world, sublime music and original combat system form a cohesive and unforgettable whole. A Saturn exclusive that truly deserves the effort."
"The US Shenmue edition faithful to the Japanese cult with careful translation. The town stays fascinating, immersion total and the adventure unforgettable. An ideal western gateway."
"Absolute masterpiece. RPG that transcends the genre with an exceptional universe, a unique dynamic combat system and music of rare beauty. Saturn exclusive that has become legendary. One of the greatest RPG experiences of all time."
"A direct enriched sequel pushing PSO further with new dungeons, missions and characters. The magic stays intact and replayability soars. Essential for fans."
"Bayonetta blows the doors off the action genre with a jaw-dropping heroine, ridiculously fluid combat and direction that goes for broke. Kamiya delivers an absolute peak of the genre that still feels insultingly fresh."
"Smilebit Xbox-exclusive rail shooter, visual and artistic masterpiece. Dragon evolution between different forms is brilliant. Breathtaking orchestral soundtrack. One of the most beautiful games of the Xbox generation, a unique and memorable experience."
"The sequel expands the recipe with fresh cities and even crazier stunts. The speed stays intoxicating, aerial tricks spice up the rides and the fun never lets up. A straight up success."
"The cult Sega musical party game with maracas, turning the living room into a Brazilian carnival. The rhythm propels, the cast is iconic and the party guaranteed. A Dreamcast legend."
"Return of Yu Suzuki's OutRun classic adapted to the Xbox generation. The relaxed musical driving is perfectly preserved. Beautiful graphics, varied circuits, iconic soundtrack. Xbox exclusive, one of the best OutRun versions ever made."
