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.
"Nightdive's remaster restores all the luster of id's classic. The gameplay stays fast and readable, the new campaign adds welcome content, and the technical performance on Switch impresses. An FPS that hasn't aged a day."
"A Rockstar open world set in a school. The satirical tone, sharp humour and freedom of action replicate GTA DNA in a school setting. An original and memorable experience, unjustly less celebrated than other Rockstar titles of the era."
"PAL version of Rockstar's Bully, a school open world with sharp satirical tone. Freedom of action, humour and social commentary replicate GTA DNA in a boarding school setting. An original and memorable experience, unjustly less celebrated than contemporaneous Rockstar titles."
"A multiplayer-focused WarioWare microgame compilation on GameCube. Wild idea, execution dead-on with the series spirit, short and hilarious rounds. Not the deepest entry but the couch vibe is unbeatable. A small gem barely known in Europe."
"Made in Wario on GBA, the first WarioWare in Western release. Frantic and hilarious five-second microgames. A revolution in portable game concepts. Impossible to stop playing."
"Mawaru Made in Wario on GBA, the WarioWare with a built-in cartridge gyroscope. Tilt the GBA to play, unique revolutionary concept. Even crazier and more inventive than the classic edition. An absolute must."
"WarioWare Inc. Mega Microgame$ on GBA, the first WarioWare in Western release. Frantic and hilarious five-second microgames. A revolution in portable game concepts. Impossible to stop playing."
"WarioWare Inc. Minigame Mania on GBA, European version of the first WarioWare. Same revelation of frantic and hilarious microgames. The original WarioWare fun in its PAL edition."
"A more accomplished Sonic Adventure 2 sequel clearly splitting heroes and antiheroes. The dual structure charms, snappy levels work wonderfully. A 3D mascot peak."
"Sequel with Wario's grand debut. Six non-linear zones (Tree Zone, Macro Zone, Pumpkin Zone...), more agile Mario, more modern structure. Widely considered a Game Boy peak. Wario's first appearance, which would spawn his own saga. Chain it without hesitation after Mario Land 1."
"Wario Land II, and it's a revolution: invincible Wario (no more lives to lose), multiple transformations by contact (fire, zombie, spring, etc.), non-linear structure. The gameplay becomes a puzzle where dying changes the environment. Inventive, charming, one of the greatest Game Boy games. Essential."
"Wario Land 2 on GBC is an inventive and unique platformer. Wario is invincible but damage transforms him. Creative transformation puzzles and plenty of secret levels. One of the best GBC platformers."
"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."
"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."
