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.
"Tenchu is the first 3D stealth ninja game in history. Free mission exploration with the option to silently eliminate enemies. Dark and immersive feudal Japan atmosphere. A niche masterpiece founding an entire sub-genre, technically impressive on PS1."
"Tenchu Stealth Assassins is the first 3D stealth ninja game in history. Free mission exploration with the option to silently eliminate enemies. Dark and immersive feudal Japan atmosphere. A niche masterpiece founding an entire sub-genre, technically impressive on PS1."
"Spectacular mecha action from Hideo Kojima, sequel to Zone of the Enders. The high-speed aerial combat and impressive visual presentation remain striking. The sci-fi story is engaging and the game perfectly embodies the joy of piloting a mecha."
"Absolute masterpiece by Namco and Keita Takahashi. Rolling a ball of matter that grows by absorbing everything in its path is a concept of rare simplicity and joy. The exhilarating physics, absurd humour and memorable soundtrack make it an iconic and unique PS2 title."
"The wonderfully absurd ball-rolling returns remastered, and its silliness stays irresistible. The Royal Reverie content fleshes out the adventure, and the pop soundtrack remains unforgettable. A pure shot of joyful weirdness, even better in pairs."
"Luigi's Mansion 2 on 3DS (Japanese version), the franchise's original sequel with five distinct mansions. Luigi and his Strobulb against varied ghosts. Rich content and engaging gameplay. Japanese version of the classic."
"Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon on 3DS, sequel to the GameCube classic with five distinct mansions to explore. Luigi armed with the Strobulb against varied ghosts. Structured missions and fantastic multiplayer. An absolute 3DS must."
"A sumptuous, dark and entrancing 3D adventure. Switching between physical and spirit worlds is brilliant, the writing is mature and puzzles inspired. An unfairly forgotten masterpiece."
"Game Boy Metroid II, direct NES sequel. Samus Aran on SR388 to eradicate the Metroids, non-linear vertical-labyrinth structure. More ambitious than the NES, more claustrophobic, a minimalist OST that sticks. Sometimes confusing readability due to monochrome, but one of the greatest Game Boy games. Essential."
"Metroid Zero Mission on GBA, improved remake of NES Metroid. Better than the original in every way, accessible without betraying the essence. A perfect introduction to the Metroidvania genre."
"A masterful adaptation of Chahi's masterpiece, prettier and more complete than the Amiga original. Cinematic, mysterious and still wonderfully striking."
"The censored PAL version of Bloodlines, slightly toned down but nearly identical. Still an excellent Castlevania, best played in its Japanese or US release."
"The Japanese original of Castlevania on Famicom Disk System. The source of everything. Perfect gothic atmosphere, mechanics still impeccable. Essential to understand where the series comes from."
"Goemon as a J-RPG: Konami transposes the famous thief into a turn-based RPG. Unexpected and successful. Humor intact, engaging combat. Japanese only but a treat for the initiated."
"Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on Vita with MGS2 and MGS3. Both Kojima masterpieces in portable form. A unique opportunity to experience or re-experience these legendary stories on the go."
"Tearaway is a creative masterpiece on Vita. You play in a paper-folded world helping a messenger reach you. The game uses all Vita features brilliantly. Unforgettable."
