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.
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2003 refines the cult formula. Freer tricks, expanded career and skater creator. A major step in the saga, savoured for new freedom."
"Tony Hawk's Underground shakes up the saga with a hero who can step off the board. More narrative world and realistic street mood. A welcome reinvention."
"Fire Emblem Fates Limited Edition on 3DS, bundle including Birthright, Conquest and the secret Revelation route. The complete version of the Fates saga with all narrative routes available. For fans who want everything."
"Standalone XCOM expansion adding new genetic and mechanical possibilities for soldiers. Considerably enriches the base game with new challenges and strategic options. Essential for any fan of the original XCOM Enemy Unknown."
"Gears 2 thinks big with an epic underground campaign, Brumak set pieces and a Horde mode that invents a now standard formula. Marcus, Dom and the crew remain endearing, and Steve Jablonsky's score lands straight in the heart."
"428 is a police visual novel of rare narrative richness. Five protagonists intertwined in real-time Shibuya, choices that impact everyone. A genre masterpiece."
"A devastating visual novel that transcends its genre. The story unfurls across centuries with a rare command of revelation. The soundtrack is gorgeous and every twist lands hard. Long and dense, but one of the most affecting tales you can read on the system."
"The action keeps its signature extravagance: sumptuous combos, Demon Slave summoning giant monsters and gleefully deranged staging. The pacing sometimes scatters and the story loses the plot, but the raw thrill of combat stays at the top of the genre."
"PlatinumGames delivers a frenetic action game where you steer a cop and a chained creature at once. Juggling both units is demanding yet exhilarating once it clicks, and the cyberpunk style still looks sharp on Switch."
"A pinnacle of survival horror, with Claire and Chris carrying a masterfully staged tale. Gothic settings, relentless tension and strong writing turn this odyssey into an everlasting classic."
"A Japan-exclusive Nintendo gem, the missing link between Zelda and SaGa. Prince Sablé turns into a frog to swim or a snake to crawl. Cutscene-style auto-combat, Metroidvania exploration, irresistible humor. A real little Game Boy wonder, absolutely worth discovering even in Japanese."
"The color overhaul of the unforgettable Game Boy Zelda, with an exclusive color dungeon and a bonus photo grotto. The dreamlike Koholint story still ranks as top shelf writing, the dungeons still dazzle, the magic stays intact. An absolute essential of Nintendo's handheld."
"For the first time Zelda is the hero, and her power to copy objects and foes as echoes reinvents puzzle solving. Bursting with ideas and freedom, this top-down Zelda stays playful and inventive right to the end."
"The sumi-e art direction is still dazzling, years on. Wielding the Celestial Brush to solve puzzles and fights keeps its singular charm. The adventure runs long and chatty at times, but its beauty and gentle spirit more than make up for the pacing."
"Resident Evil 4 reissued on Wii with Wiimote aiming. Survival-action tension intact, controls finally feel natural, full content. Arguably the best way to experience Resident Evil 4 at the time, still excellent today."
"A direct enriched sequel pushing PSO further with new dungeons, missions and characters. The magic stays intact and replayability soars. Essential for fans."
"The wirebug redefines hunting mobility: climbing, vaulting and mounting beasts becomes instinctive. More accessible than its forebears without losing combat depth, and the Switch presentation stays impressive for the hardware."
"This hefty expansion to Monster Hunter Rise adds vicious new monsters, the Follower system and a generous endgame. The pacing stays fluid and accessible on Switch, while the weapon depth keeps the loop as rewarding as ever."
