What are the greatest video games in history? From 8-bit cartridges to modern blockbusters, this Top 1000 brings together the titles that defined every generation, all retested and reassessed by RomWize. For each one: its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value, so you can (re)discover the must-plays and build your collection.
"More a playable pop album than a classic rhythm game. You glide through dreamlike vignettes set to a gorgeous soundtrack, in a burst of color and motion. Very short, but the experience is so fluid and exhilarating that you happily come back for more."
"A rhythm game that feels like a nightmare hurled at full speed. The fusion of industrial sound, abstract visuals and frantic driving builds a rare trance. Demanding, visceral, gorgeous in handheld mode."
"A Japanese roguelike of rare finesse and bottomless depth. Every dungeon teaches, every death instructs. A genre master to enjoy with patience and a pad in hand."
"Darkest Dungeon bets on stress: your heroes crack psychologically as much as they bleed. The sepulchral narrator, etched art direction and permadeath create a singular tension. On the go with Switch, you ration your expeditions sparingly."
"The sequel to Rogue Legacy fully owns its DNA: each heir inherits random traits that shake up your approach. Progression between runs is rewarding, the classes are varied, and the platforming is far sharper than before. A fiercely addictive loop."
"The original that launched the platforming roguelite, still merciless and still fair. Every death teaches something, every cave reads like a puzzle. The Switch version holds up perfectly with a controller in hand."
"Bravely Default on 3DS is a revolutionary Square Enix JRPG. The Brave/Default system transforms turn-based combat into a tactical art. Crystal and hero story, sumptuous visuals. A masterpiece."
"Expanded port of Skies of Arcadia, Overworks' cult Dreamcast JRPG. Sky pirates, flying ships and polished turn-based battles, plus the radiant hero Vyse. Random encounters pile up but the journey remains one of the genre's finest. Worth diving in without hesitation."
"Final Fantasy IV Advance on GBA, port of the cult SNES RPG with additional content. The best possible port of Cecil's journey. Essential for classic RPG fans."
"Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga on GBA, an absolutely brilliant RPG blending platforming and turn-based combat. Biting humor, original timing mechanics. An absolute masterpiece of the console."
"The sequel introduces the hero party and a broader quest. Already richer and more varied than the first. A great step forward that establishes the series formula. Still playable and enjoyable."
"The second FF on Famicom, radically different from the first: usage-based skill system, named characters. Controversial but fascinating in its experimental boldness."
"Dragon Age Inquisition is a massive and epic fantasy RPG with the Inquisitor facing a celestial rift. Gigantic world, endearing characters, heavy moral decisions. A peak of the series and western RPG."
"Fallout 3 Tsuika Contents Pack is the Japanese version of Fallout 3 with the Japanese DLC pack. Same brilliant Capital Wasteland, same reference post-apo RPG with additional content packaged for the Japanese market."
"Final Fantasy VI is a Squaresoft masterpiece with a cast of 14 memorable characters, operatic staging and a legendary soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu. Kefka remains one of the greatest antagonists in JRPG history. An absolute genre pinnacle on PS1."
"Final Fantasy VI is a Squaresoft masterpiece with a cast of 14 memorable characters, operatic staging and a legendary soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu. Kefka remains one of the greatest antagonists in JRPG history. An absolute genre pinnacle on PS1."
"Grandia is an unusually generous Game Arts JRPG with a revolutionary turn-based combat system exploiting character movement and positioning. Likable and optimistic storytelling, memorable characters. An overlooked PS1 JRPG masterpiece that deserves full attention."
"Enriched Japanese version of FFX-2 with the bonus Last Mission roguelike dungeon. The additional content brings a more satisfying narrative conclusion. The recommended version for fans wanting the most complete experience of the title, with a resolved cliffhanger."
