Fun is what keeps you saying "just one more game" at 2 a.m. This Top 100 gathers the retro games with the most immediate and most lasting playability, based on RomWize's reassessed scores. For each title: its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Solving spatial puzzles with a portal gun that defies logic, in a world of irresistible dark humour: every solution delivers a gleeful flash of genius. The co-op mode, designed for two brains, multiplies the fun and the laughter. Brilliant, clever and superbly written, a puzzle game of rare intelligence that leaves a lasting mark on anyone who plays it."
"A living, detailed metropolis, where you improvise heists, chases and chaotic joyrides at will: the urban sandbox reaches an unprecedented density here. The pleasure springs from this total freedom, where the slightest drive can spiral into gleeful chaos. Rich, immersive and masterfully written, a landmark open-world that redefined the genre's standards."
"Drift through a bend, trigger the mini-turbo, drop a blue shell at the last second: every race flips in an instant. With eight players the room becomes a joyful battlefield where items upend every prediction. Tight drifting and nonstop chaos guarantee belly laughs with a controller in hand, time and again."
"Slide, rotate, slot in: three moves are enough to open a time warp you emerge from hours later. The rising tempo and the hunt for the perfect line create an almost hypnotic tension. Universal, instant, never matched in its purity, it's arguably the most addictive pocket companion ever devised."
"A jump, a dash, a wall grabbed pixel-perfect: mastering the movement turns into a physical pleasure. Screens fall like puzzles of timing, and every death restarts instantly, with no lingering frustration. The demanding precision and the feeling of progress make each cleared climb deeply rewarding."
"A muscular TPS that imposed the cover system, where you advance from cover to cover spraying monstrous hordes, all in a dark, macho atmosphere. The sense of weight in the weapons and the active reload deliver an instant satisfaction in every clash. Spectacular, brutal and masterfully made, a shooter that redefined the genre and shines particularly in co-op."
"The turning point that redefined the modern FPS: a snappy, cinematic campaign, and an addictive multiplayer where you rank up to unlock weapons and perks. The precision of the gunplay and the frantic pace grab you from the first mission. Intense, immersive and masterfully made, a pillar of the genre whose influence is still felt today."
"Pushing the cosmic genius even further, with Yoshi as backup and an avalanche of gameplay ideas that renew with every galaxy: this sequel condenses the best of the first and adds more. Jumping, twirling and defying gravity stays a constant wonder, carried by a grandiose soundtrack. Denser, more inventive and as magical as ever, an unbeatable peak of platforming."
"Pushing forward gunning down everything that moves, freeing prisoners and triggering explosions galore: the run'n'gun hits a snappy, hilarious perfection here. The pixel animation of rare finesse and the ever-present humour elevate a relentless action. Two-player, the gleeful chaos never lets up. A monument of the genre whose impact stays intact today."
"The epic conclusion of the trilogy, pushing spectacle and emotion to their peak, with co-op up to four and a Horde mode enriched with fortifications. The legendary sense of weight and the brutality of the clashes stay intact, elevated by top-tier production. Spectacular, generous and masterful, a TPS that closes a cult saga with as much flair as generosity, ideal in co-op."
"The whole arsenal of Super Mario Bros. 3 gathered on a handheld: the Tanuki suit, spring boots, a teeming overworld map and levels of timeless inventiveness. Every jump breathes precision and every screen hides its surprises. The perfect handling and overflowing variety grip you from the first world to the last. An absolute peak of platforming, to savour anywhere."
"The whole arsenal of Super Mario Bros. 3 gathered on a handheld: the Tanuki suit, spring boots, a teeming overworld map and levels of timeless inventiveness. Every jump breathes precision and every screen hides its surprises. The perfect handling and overflowing variety grip you from the first world to the last. An absolute peak of platforming, to savour anywhere."
"A platformer of dazzling fluidity and beauty, where every stage brims with inventiveness, colour and surprising ideas. The musical levels, perfectly synced to the beat, deliver a rare glee. Co-op up to four and overflowing with charm, a generous platformer that chains discoveries and guarantees constant pleasure, solo or as a family."
"What starts as a tribute to the arcade game quickly blossoms into a vast adventure: over a hundred levels packed with platform puzzles and Mario's acrobatics. Find the key, reach the door, gauge your jumps: everything is built for the satisfaction of the move. An underrated peak of the console, rich and clever."
"Kratos's first epics gathered in high definition, where you carve up mythological hordes with the blades, chain brutal combos and solve ingenious puzzles. The epic fury and grandiose staging remain intact. Spectacular, visceral and masterfully paced, an ideal compilation to (re)discover two monuments of action."
"Glide along a wall, soar, bounce from foe to foe: movement flows like an aerial choreography. The fights gain real bite while the world opens into a web of secrets. The grace of motion and the beauty of the scenery make exploring intoxicating, and the urge to press on never fades."
"The revert opens up infinite links and turns every session into a quest for the perfect score: that's the genius of the series, here at its peak. Pinpoint handling, levels built for virtuosity and a cult soundtrack combine beautifully. Chaining an endless combo delivers an instant thrill. Immediate and inexhaustible, a peak of arcade skating."
"The sequel thinks bigger on every front, but it's above all its online multiplayer that made it a legend: snappy, balanced and inexhaustible clashes that defined connected console gaming. The handling stays exemplary and the campaign spectacular. Community-driven, generous and furiously addictive, an FPS that marked an entire generation of players."
"Weapon-based fighting in all its splendour: duels of exemplary fluidity, tight-timed parries and characters of wild elegance. The handling welcomes beginners, yet the depth rewards hours of practice. A memorable roster, prestigious guests and gorgeous arenas round it off. Arguably one of the finest fighting games of its generation."
"A world map, transforming costumes and levels of endless inventiveness: this platforming peak overflows with ideas on every screen. Flying in the Tanooki suit, tearing through fortresses, hunting secrets: everything invites exploration and wonder. Perfect handling, mad generosity and intact joy, arguably one of the greatest games ever devised, as gleeful as ever."
