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.
"Rayman Legends + Rayman Origins is the ultimate package of the two peaks of the Rayman saga. Two platformer masterpieces in one purchase. The best way to experience Michel Ancel's excellence in full."
"Essential compilation of the three Metroid Primes on Wii, with uniform Wiimote controls and retouched visuals. Prime 1, Prime 2 and Prime 3 on a single disc, over a hundred hours of play. Shared trophies across all three, central hub. Exemplary collector edition that elevates the original GameCube experience. If you need one reason to own a Wii, this trilogy is it. An absolute reference."
"The absolute peak of the dream match: a monster roster, groove systems that change everything and legendary balance. Every fight feels like a final and skill growth becomes sheer joy. Iconic."
"A Capcom JoJo adaptation, beautifully animated and built for high level fighting. The cast is cult, the Stands spectacular and the system runs deep. A classic adored by fans."
"The KOF 99 dream match gathering the saga's golden age, a jubilant series celebration. Lavish roster, electric mood and fighting fun fully intact. A party among fans."
"Fight for NY hits hard, a genuinely meaty fighter under the Def Jam banner. Charismatic rapper roster, mixed wrestling and street fight combat, immaculate New York hip-hop vibe. Career mode is surprisingly gripping. A real time capsule for fans."
"Mortal Kombat is the masterful saga reboot with the alternative history of the first three arcs. Epic cinematic story mode, Krypt, Towers. Deepest combat gameplay in years. A franchise MK peak."
"The absolute console FPS benchmark from Rare. Twenty Bond-licensed missions with multiple objectives, AI behaviour that was revolutionary for its day and a four-player multiplayer that became outright myth. A genuine genre revolution that redefined what a first-person shooter could be in the living room."
"Absolute masterpiece, one of the best games of the entire Xbox generation. Immersive FPS-stealth with a unique sense of physical presence. Excellent narration, convincing Vin Diesel, memorable Butcher Bay. The exception that confirms licensed games can be great."
"Epic Games' ambitious multiplayer FPS with fast-paced matches, numerous game modes and convincing AI bots for solo play. Somewhat dated today but an undeniable genre reference at the time of its release."
"Borderlands 2 is one of the best looter-shooters ever made. Handsome Jack is an iconic antagonist, co-op is even more generous and the content is gargantuan. A genre peak, reference co-op."
"Borderlands 2 GOTY is the most complete version of one of the best looter-shooters with all major DLC included. Additional campaigns, extra characters, staggering total content. The reference."
"BF3 punches hard on 360 despite the technical concessions, with massive maps and a Frostbite 2 that absolutely sings. The campaign has moments of real spectacle and the multiplayer remains a benchmark of large scale military shooting."
"Conclusion of the Prime trilogy, first Wii-native release with Wiimote controls from the ground up. Samus joins an interplanetary war against Phazon, equipped with a dangerous but powerful Hyper Mode. Multiple planets to explore, personal mobile ship, more present narration. Wiimote aiming precise and natural, combat fluid, exploration still brilliant. Trilogy peak for many, epic finale."
"First true Wario solo adventure. Heavier than Mario, shoulder charge, transforming helmets (Jet, Bull, Dragon). Kitchen Island to explore for lost fortune. More demanding than Mario Land 2, secrets everywhere. An excellent platformer, the foundation of the Wario franchise. Essential for GB platform fans."
"Super Mario Advance 3 Yoshi's Island on GBA, port of Nintendo's enchanting island. Unique watercolor universe, perfect egg mechanic, overflowing creativity. An absolute GBA masterpiece."
"The Mega Drive adaptation of Disney's Lion King, gorgeous and demanding. Magical animation, fearsome difficulty, a controversial yet memorable classic."
"A darker and far more ambitious follow-up to Banjo-Kazooie. The ten interconnected worlds, the split abilities and the depth of its puzzles place it among the N64's true high points. Denser and at times labyrinthine, but generous and intelligent in ways the platform rarely matched."
"The perfection of arcade co-op on NES. Bub and Bob blow bubbles, trap enemies, collect bonuses. Inexhaustible, charming, perfect for two. A monument."
