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.
"Team Ninja/Tecmo Xbox-exclusive action masterpiece. Ryu Hayabusa against the shadows in a combat system of rare depth and fluidity. Difficult but fair. One of the greatest action games ever made, full stop."
"Ninja Gaiden Sigma is the PS3 port of the Xbox masterpiece with Ryu Hayabusa at his peak. Ultra-technical and fast action, legendary difficulty, memorable bosses, new content with Rachel. An action genre peak."
"Aratanaru Kibou is the Japanese name of Viewtiful Joe A New Hope. Same 2D masterpiece, same Capcom intensity and same offbeat cinephile charm. Essential."
"Kamiya's masterpiece that invented stylish action. Dante, charismatic demon hunter, chains devastating combos in gothic levels. The combat system's depth, style and iconic soundtrack make it an unshakeable PS2 pillar."
"A love letter to 1930s animation, with every boss a demanding living painting. The difficulty stays stiff but fair, two-player co-op multiplies the fun, and the Delicious Last Course DLC matches the base game's quality."
"A Link Between Worlds on 3DS is an absolute masterpiece. Link can merge with walls as a 2D painting in A Link to the Past's Hyrule. Revolutionary mechanics, total exploration freedom. A video game monument."
"A stylish reissue of Jet Set Radio with urban skating, vibrant graffiti and an unbeatable soundtrack. The cel shading still dazzles and the freedom of motion remains pure joy. A funky classic."
"A revolutionary experience by Yu Suzuki that invents the interactive daily life in a living Japanese town. Tenderness, mystery, revenge: a founding masterpiece of the open world."
"The monumental, moving second Shenmue chapter taking Ryo's journey to Hong Kong and beyond. Sublime art direction, mature writing and snappy combat. An absolute peak of video gaming."
"The Game Boy Zelda, and one of the greatest games ever released. Link washed up on Koholint, eight dungeons, dreamlike writing that haunts. Level design mastered to perfection, OST burned into collective memory. Shorter than a console Zelda but absolutely elegant. Essential, full stop."
"Capcom's legendary remake of the first Resident Evil. Sublime visual overhaul, the Spencer mansion more oppressive than ever, fresh Lisa Trevor passages. Absolute survival horror with exemplary cinematic staging. Arguably the series peak."
"Collector bonus bundling Ocarina of Time with its dungeon-flipped Master Quest. The great Zelda 64 classic in GameCube garb, plus a tougher variant for veterans. Faithful emulation, massive content. A Nintendo gift fans still dream about."
"Indie platformer homage to NES classics, brilliant in its design. Impeccable level design, numerous secrets, memorable bosses. One of the decade's best indie games. WiiU version benefits from amiibo features. Indispensable."
"Even more cinematic and mature Max Payne sequel. The romance with Mona Sax, refined bullet-time, Havok physics. Perfect blend of action and melancholy. Shorter but more intense. One of the most accomplished FPS/TPS games of the Xbox generation."
"European version of Silent Hill 2, Konami's psychological horror masterpiece. James Sunderland in Silent Hill's fog, searching for his dead wife. Incomparable oppressive atmosphere, iconic Pyramid Head. An absolute peak of survival horror."
"Japanese release of Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception. Spectacular and masterfully crafted with grand set pieces including the cruise ship and desert. Slightly below its predecessor narratively but still an exceptional action-adventure."
