Fields, competition and realistic thrills: the sports game recreates the passion of the stadium, from football to basketball. RomWize re-ranks the best games in the genre by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Tony Hawk's Underground 2 pushes the madness even further. European tour, embraced gags and Bam Margera. Wilder than deep, but hugely fun for parties."
"FIFA 13 introduces First Touch Control that punishes overly direct passes and simulates human imprecision. More realistic gameplay than ever, lively multiplayer. The best FIFA on PS3 for many."
"NBA 2K14 is the annual basketball simulation by 2K Sports. LeBron on cover, most realistic gameplay at the time. The reference basketball franchise on console, fluid gameplay and generous content."
"FIFA 13 introduces First Touch Control that punishes overly direct passes and simulates human imprecision. More realistic gameplay than ever, lively multiplayer. The best FIFA on PS3 for many."
"ISS Pro Evolution 2 improves on its predecessor with even more refined gameplay and updated teams. Konami's football simulation reaches a quality level making it a credible FIFA alternative. One of the finest football games on PS1, direct ancestor of PES."
"The absolute peak of American football on Dreamcast. Chiselled gameplay, television grade presentation and abundant content. An everlasting sports classic."
"Legendary American football simulation sold at 9.99 to counter EA. Exceptional game engine for the era, quality commentary and generous content. Considered by many the finest American football simulator ever on PS2, despite the franchise being forced out."
"NBA 2K17 streamlines MyCAREER and refines the simulation with a new offensive flow system. On 360 this is the penultimate breath of a great series, smooth and stable, proving NBA simulation reigns unchallenged in the sport-game throne."
"Mario Golf GBA Tour, Japanese version of Advance Tour. Same excellence and richness of content, texts in Japanese. Mario golf at its best in its original language."
"NBA 2K12 is the annual basketball simulation by 2K Sports. Legends Mode with the greatest historical NBA teams. The reference basketball franchise on console, fluid gameplay and generous content."
"Punch-Out!! with Mr. Dream replacing Mike Tyson. Identical gameplay, still just as perfect: read boxers' patterns and counter-attack. The reference version after the Tyson license withdrawal."
"A stylish skating game built around flow and chaining tricks. Its gorgeously colorful levels are packed with lines to optimize and timed challenges to chase. Easy to pick up at first, yet the skill ceiling climbs surprisingly high for the dedicated."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater revolutionized skateboarding games with its chained tricks system and addictive 2-minute session gameplay. Iconic punk/rock soundtrack, iconic levels and exploration freedom. A foundational skateboarding masterpiece on PS1."
"NBA 2K12 is the annual basketball simulation by 2K Sports. NBA Legends Mode with all great teams. GOTY version with additional content. The reference basketball franchise on console, fluid gameplay and generous content."
"One of the greatest NES games. Read boxers' patterns and counter-attack at the right moment: perfect mechanic. From Glass Joe to Mike Tyson, an epic progression. Timeless and absolutely essential."
"The very first NBA 2K, laying the groundwork for a legendary saga. Snappy gameplay, careful modelling and a tangible NBA atmosphere. A solid classic for basketball fans."
"An NFL 2K1 refining the formula with an online mode revolutionary for its time. Gameplay sharpens, presentation grows and realism climbs. An essential sequel."
"PES 3 marks a real leap forward. Realistic ball touch, transformed animations and sharper AI. The duel with FIFA tilts decisively, and the series enters its golden age."
