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.
"Telltale write a devastating five-episode season in which Lee Everett protects young Clementine during the zombie apocalypse. The moral choice writing hits dead centre, companions stay unforgettable, and the 360 receives here probably the most emotional narrative adventure Telltale ever penned."
"A devastating narrative anthology: each member of the Finch family gets a vignette, a play style, an ending. Short but of rare emotional density, and a few sequences rank among the most memorable in all of gaming."
"The US Shenmue edition faithful to the Japanese cult with careful translation. The town stays fascinating, immersion total and the adventure unforgettable. An ideal western gateway."
"Hard to discuss without spoiling: what starts as a horror deckbuilder keeps metamorphosing. The meta writing and disarming staging make it a one-of-a-kind experience, even if the second half splits opinion."
"The original Capcom vs SNK dream match, already wildly seductive. The roster makes mouths water, hits feel punchy and spending tickets evokes building a dream team. Top tier versus fighting."
"The Matching Service edition of Mirai e no Isan, with refined balance and a tenfold competitive spirit. The absolute peak of the Dreamcast version, built for true enthusiasts."
"The ultimate crossover sequel, even crazier and more generous. A gargantuan roster, three character tags and explosive aerial combat: an absolute peak of 2D versus, still played today."
"A wildly original Capcom 3D versus where arenas turn into interactive playgrounds. Pickups to grab, spectacular projectiles and total fun. An unforgettable cathartic classic."
"A Vampire Chronicle Matching Service compilation gathering Darkstalkers online. Precise controls, cult cast and irresistible connected multi. Essential for fans."
"Sega versus fighting compilation (VF2, Fighting Vipers, Bean the Dynamite...) with generous bonus content. Impressive technical showcase on Saturn. Eclectic but fun roster. One of the console's best fighting games."
"Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition is the enriched version with all DLC including Freddy Krueger and Skarlet. The definitive version of the best Mortal Kombat in years with all available additional content. Essential for fans."
"Tekken 2 considerably improves on its predecessor with more characters, enriched moves and deeper game system. Namco's series definitively establishes itself as the 3D versus fighting reference on PS1. A major progression consolidating the franchise toward its peak with Tekken 3."
"The most complete Street Fighter Alpha 3 edition, with forty-four fighters including exclusive Eagle and Maki. Capcom polishes the European port, three play-style modes and ad hoc versus; a portable fighter of rare depth."
"Capcom relaunch the 2D fighter wars with a Street Fighter IV that pairs manga illustration and a deep Focus Attack system. Ryu and friends return sublimely in 2.5D, the competitive scene is reborn, and the 360 finds in this comeback an instant Capcom versus classic."
"Sora Ltd. platform fighter with a Nintendo roster plus guests like Sonic and Snake. Stage-based combat, four-player local multi, scripted Subspace Emissary mode. One of the Smash series' peaks and an essential Wii multiplayer pick."
"Direct sequel in a doubled world of light and darkness with deeper exploration mechanics. Tougher, denser and more oppressive in mood. Without quite matching the first one's clarity, it still hits an adventure peak and confirms Retro Studios as Nintendo royalty."
"BioShock 2 explores Rapture from a Big Daddy's perspective. Enriched gameplay with drill and plasmids, new areas. Less revolutionary than the first but still magnificent and narratively dense."
