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.
"Twisted Metal World Tour is the enhanced version of the first Twisted Metal with new levels and world arenas. Armed vehicle combat with Sweet Tooth and rivals in international arenas. A valued intermediate step before the Twisted Metal 2 masterpiece on PS1."
"Twisted Metal 2 surpasses its predecessor with iconic world arenas, more characters and refined vehicular combat gameplay. Levels in Paris, Los Angeles, Moscow and Antarctica. Sweet Tooth and rivals in spectacular destruction. The finest series entry on PS1."
"Wip3out is the third Psygnosis anti-gravity franchise entry, with a refined and futuristic aesthetic. New teams, circuits and weapons in more precise gameplay. Exemplary electronic soundtrack. A Wipeout series pinnacle on PS1 before the Special Edition."
"Wipeout 3 is the third Psygnosis anti-gravity racing franchise entry with refined aesthetics and more creative circuits. Exemplary electronic soundtrack by FSOL and Orbital. An excellent entry preparing the ground for the legendary Special Edition. Essential for series fans."
"Wipeout 3 Special Edition is the definitive version of the finest Wipeout on PS1. More circuits, ships and content than the standard version with refined flight physics. The electronic soundtrack is legendary. The absolute pinnacle of the Wipeout franchise on PS1 and one of the greatest racing games ever made."
"Crash Team Racing is the finest kart racer on PS1 and one of the greatest ever made. Excellent tracks, deep drift system, generous adventure mode and devastating multiplayer. Naughty Dog created a masterpiece that still holds up with flair today."
"Crash Team Racing is the finest kart racer on PS1 and one of the greatest ever made. Generous adventure mode, technical drifting, excellent tracks and devastating multiplayer. Naughty Dog surpassed Mario Kart with this masterpiece that still holds up today."
"The sequel piles on dozens of circuits, Time Attack and Survival modes, and a considerably wider lineup of rides. Namco Bandai sets the bar high, and Ridge Racer 2 stands as one of the most beautiful arcade racers on the console."
"Futuristic ships at extreme speeds on circuits laced with magnetic grids; the WipEout visual shock signed Studio Liverpool. Pulse pushes the sensations one notch further, a blazing electronic score, the pleasure stays intact on PSP."
"Remix version of Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition with additional content and bonus cities. The same excellent street racing gameplay amplified by new customisation metrics. The definitive Midnight Club 3 experience on PS2, preferable to the base edition."
"TOCA Race Driver 3 reaches the Codemasters peak on PS2. Multiple disciplines, accessible simulation and cinematic presentation. A landmark semi-sim of its time."
"Twisted Metal Black drags the saga into horror territory. Unhinged characters, morbid arenas and brutal car combat. Darker and more cult than its neighbours."
"Dirt 2 explodes on the presentation side with its festival hub, Travis Pastrana vibe and terribly cool art direction. The driving gains bite, events diversify and group races become a proper treat."
"PGR4 adds dynamic weather and motorbikes to the Kudos formula, which radically changes how tight corners read. Backlit views on Macao or Saint Petersburg are rarely beautiful, and this is probably the absolute peak of Bizarre's Project Gotham Racing series."
"Art of Rally leans on a stylised top-down view and pastel landscapes that soothe even as they blur past. The drift-focused handling rewards finesse, and the lo-fi soundtrack fits like a glove. A contemplative rally that stays just demanding enough."
"3D rail shooter that founded the series, visually revolutionary for 1995. The post-apocalyptic universe and Saori Kobayashi's music make an immediate impression. Starting point of one of Saturn's greatest sagas. Essential."
"Improved sequel to the first, with more varied levels and a customizable dragon. Visually superb, music still mesmerizing. Considered by many as superior to the first. One of the absolute peaks of rail shooting on Saturn."
"Virtua Cop sequel with more varied levels and more inventive enemies. Clearly superior to the first in content and design. The absolute rail shooter reference on Saturn. With the Saturn Gun, the experience is excellent."
