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.
"Final Fantasy VI Advance on GBA, one of the best RPGs ever made in portable form. Unforgettable characters, epic story, legendary music. No reason not to play it."
"Persona 4 Golden is the best JRPG on Vita and one of the best of all time. Murder investigation in a small Japanese town with an unforgettable cast. Perfect combat and Social Link systems. A monument."
"Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition groups DAO and all its expansions including Awakening and the DLC. The most complete version of a western RPG masterpiece. The full Ferelden experience without missing anything."
"Fallout 3 is the saga's glorious return with Bethesda and Washington DC's Capital Wasteland. Free exploration of a striking post-apo world, rich narrative, disturbing Vaults. A foundational RPG of the generation."
"Fallout 3 GOTY is the complete version with all DLC including Broken Steel, Point Lookout and The Pitt. Hundreds of hours of exceptional content. The definitive way to explore the full Capital Wasteland."
"Twilight masterpiece of the PS2 signed by Yasumi Matsuno. The Gambit system and real-time combat revolutionise the FF formula. Ivalice is a political and fascinating world. Graphically remarkable, narratively ambitious. One of the most accomplished RPGs ever created."
"Treasure's most mythical vertical shooter, with a brilliant polarity mechanic. Patterns become puzzles, scoring soars to peaks and the aesthetics stay sublime. An absolute masterpiece."
"The ultimate cozy escape. Shaping your island at your own pace, free of pressure, has a rare soothing effect. The content can thin out over time, but visiting friends' islands keeps a comforting warmth."
"PES 5 pushes the demands to the very top. Tough defending, refreshed animations and deeply technical feel. Drier than PES 6, yet revered by virtual football purists."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is still an arcade skate peak. Revert tricks, punchy career and unforgettable soundtrack. For many fans, the benchmark to this day."
"Dead Space is one of the best survival-horror games of its generation. Isaac Clarke on the Ishimura against Necromorphs, tactical dismemberment, oppressive atmosphere. A genre masterpiece, unforgettable atmosphere."
"Dead Space 2 perfects the original formula by adding action and a sprawling colonial city. Isaac now speaks, Necromorphs are even more varied. One of the best PS3 sequels, intense and brilliant."
"Gears 3 closes the original trilogy with lavish staging, four-player co-op and an older but ever loyal Marcus Fenix. The campaign rubs shoulders with Hollywood spectacle and the closing notes hit with rare restraint for the genre."
"Ultimate Ninja Gaiden version with two extra difficulty levels, exclusive missions and bonus content. Even more demanding than the original. The definitive version of one of the greatest action games ever made. Essential for every original Xbox owner."
"Viewtiful Joe, a Capcom gem by Hideki Kamiya. Snappy 2D action, cel-shaded tokusatsu look and VFX powers that slow or speed up the action. Crazy characters and deliciously hard levels. A genuine wonder, set apart in the catalogue."
"Ubisoft stealth masterpiece, Sam Fisher redefines infiltration. Three light levels as core mechanic are revolutionary. Perfect paranoid Cold War atmosphere. One of the best Xbox exclusives and of the stealth genre."
"Batman Arkham Asylum revolutionised superhero games. Perfect rhythmic combat, exploration of the Gothic Asylum, unforgettable Joker, adult and dark atmosphere. A foundational masterpiece."
"Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY with all DLC, the most complete version of a masterpiece. Includes extra challenge maps and alternative costumes. The best way to (re)discover Arkham Asylum."
"Metal Gear Solid is one of the greatest masterpieces in video game history. Hideo Kojima revolutionizes stealth games with exceptional cinematic staging, a dense and complex scenario, memorable bosses. Solid Snake at Shadow Moses remains an unsurpassed experience."
"Metal Gear Solid Integral is Kojima's masterpiece's enriched Japanese version, including Very Hard Mode, Special Missions and additional dialogue. Even more than the standard version, it's the absolute definitive version of the game on PS1. Essential for any stealth game enthusiast."
