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.
"The Famicom version of Samurai Pizza Cats: colorful and unbridled action-platformer. The series' absurd humor is perfectly translated. An excellent game that deserves far more recognition."
"DuckTales on NES by Capcom: impeccable platformer with a cane as spring. Open levels, memorable bosses, legendary soundtrack. Among the best NES games, without question."
"A Japanese cartoon platformer by Sunsoft with extremely likable characters. Unique playful atmosphere, inventive gameplay. The Hebereke mascot is adorable. One of the best overlooked NES platformers."
"The Baloo animated series as a Capcom NES action-platformer. Fly a plane through varied and colorful levels. Successful license adaptation. Overlooked but genuinely well-made."
"Double Fine masterpiece by Tim Schafer, one of the most creative games ever made. Each character's mental world is a brilliant and unique idea. Exceptional humor, unforgettable characters. An unjustly neglected classic at launch, now cult."
"Mega Man X4 is one of the finest X saga entries with two distinct campaigns playing as X and Zero differently. Action-platformer gameplay at its peak, excellent level design and memorable soundtrack. A Mega Man X series masterpiece, native to PS1 and Saturn."
"Rockman X4 (Mega Man X4) is the Japanese version of the finest X saga entry, with distinctly playable X and Zero. Two campaigns, gameplay at its peak, excellent level design. A Mega Man X series masterpiece in its native Japanese PS1 version."
"Spyro 2 is the direct and more generous sequel to the first Spyro, with more worlds, varied quests and a lively central hub. NPC interactions are enriching and playtime is extended. Still as visually magnificent and fun. An excellent entry consolidating the franchise on PS1."
"Spyro 2 is the direct and more generous sequel to the first Spyro, with more worlds, varied quests and a lively central hub. NPC interactions are enriching and playtime is extended. Still as visually magnificent and fun. An excellent entry consolidating the franchise on PS1."
"Crash Bandicoot 2 refines the original formula with better levels, varied power-ups and balanced difficulty. Technically superior to the first, it retains the series' charm. An excellent 3D platformer and one of the most accomplished games on PS1."
"Japanese release of Crash Bandicoot 2, one of the finest 3D platformers on PS1. More varied levels than the first, well-designed power-ups and refined gameplay. Naughty Dog's technical mastery reaches a new level. An essential console title in its Japanese version."
"Klonoa Door to Phantomile is an absolute 2.5D platformer masterpiece. Surprisingly emotional storytelling, ingenious enemy rotation gameplay and sublime art direction. The ending is one of the most memorable in video game history. An overlooked PS1 treasure that transcends its era."
"Klonoa Door to Phantomile is an absolute 2.5D platformer masterpiece. Surprisingly emotional storytelling, ingenious enemy rotation gameplay and sublime art direction. The ending is one of the most memorable in video game history. An overlooked PS1 treasure that transcends its era."
"Sly 2 Band of Thieves elevates the raccoon saga to masterpiece status. Team heists, charming open hubs and brilliant cartoon writing. Sucker Punch at the very top of its game."
"Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus opens the saga. Branching platforming, cel-shaded identity and comic-book writing. Shorter and more linear than the sequel, yet already charming."
"Sly Raccoon is the European title of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. Same cel-shading charm, same raccoon hero and same heist platforming. Worth discovering."
