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.
"A fuller Shutokou Battle sequel refining the driving and beefing up content. Visuals improve and nighttime races stay magnetic. A Dreamcast genre benchmark."
"A small arcade-racing bombshell from Paradigm under the EA Sports banner. The New Beetle conceit hides six gigantic courses packed with brilliant shortcuts and secrets. Handling is deliciously twitchy, the battle mode is a hoot and the art direction bursts with personality."
"An adventure racer from Rare that far outstrips any Mario Kart cousin tag. Cars, hovercraft and planes, a structured adventure mode, boss races and lavish secrets make it one of the richest kart racers ever produced. A masterclass in generosity and invention on the N64."
"The pinnacle of futuristic racing on the N64. Thirty tracks, twenty-four ships at once, a rock-solid sixty frames a second and a sense of velocity nothing since has quite matched. Imamura's rock soundtrack electrifies the whole package. An absolute Nintendo EAD masterpiece, pure, intense, indestructible."
"Reference arcade rally game on Saturn, near-perfect port of the arcade classic. Fun and accessible physics, memorable sliding sensations. Cult music. Still very enjoyable to play today despite the aged visuals."
"Netlink version of Sega Rally Plus, online functionality now defunct. Identical to the Plus version for solo gameplay. Historical curiosity documenting Sega's 1997 online gaming attempt. For collectors only."
"The first Burnout, founding arcade racing-crashing game. Collisions are the heart of gameplay, immediate fun. Less rich than its sequels but the series DNA is already there. A classic to revisit in the context of the franchise's evolution."
"Burnout Paradise revolutionised open-world racing. Paradise City to explore freely, spectacular crashes, varied missions, generous online. A timeless genre classic still playable and fun."
"Dirt 3 is the best Dirt on PS3 with a spectacular gymkhana mode and a multitude of disciplines. Impressive content, dynamic weather, driving sensations among the best in the genre. A classic."
"F1 2012 adds a young driver mode to learn the basics and memorable Champions Mode. The best 2012 season with Vettel and Alonso, perfect simulation-accessibility balance. An excellent vintage of the series."
"MotorStorm Complete Edition is the complete saga package with the best MotorStorm games. Desert, jungle and devastated city in one package. The ideal way to discover the full PS3 chaos-racing saga."
"Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is Criterion's return to NFS arcade origins. Cops against drivers with revolutionary Autolog, beautiful coastal scenery, exceptional speed sensations. One of the best NFS games."
"R4 Ridge Racer Type 4 is an absolute PS1 racing masterpiece. Technical and satisfying drift gameplay, magnificent nocturnal aesthetics, legendary electronic soundtrack and unique RPG progression. The perfect combination of style, technique and soul. One of the greatest racing games ever made."
"R4 Ridge Racer Type 4 is an absolute PS1 racing masterpiece. Technical and satisfying drift gameplay, magnificent nocturnal aesthetics, legendary electronic soundtrack and unique RPG progression. The perfect combination of style, technique and soul. One of the greatest racing games ever made."
