Top 100 best Mega Drive games

41.Columns

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "85/100" in 1990

Puzzle

3 versions available

Europe

01/10/1990

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$ 5|29|132

USA

01/10/1990

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$ 6|12|52

Japan

21/11/1990

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$ 11|24|61

"The Sega puzzler turned classic, where you line up three coloured gems. Simple, elegant, perfect for short sessions : a must in the genre."

42.Socket

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

Platformer

1 version available

USA

01/01/1994

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$ 25|38|68

"A Sega platformer about Socket, a kind of electric bird mascot. Pleasant, colourful, technically dated but charming for Sega gem fans."

43.Daikoukai Jidai II

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "84/100" in 1995

Simulation

1 version available

Japan

24/11/1995

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$ 31|62|161

"The more complete Daikoukai Jidai sequel, with a broader world and more characters. Still for patient enthusiasts, but clearly more accomplished."

44.Undead Line

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1991

Shooter

1 version available

Japan

27/12/1991

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$ 393|658|1 232

"A T&E Soft Undead Line vertical shooter with gothic atmosphere. Technically dated."

45.Streets of Rage

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "82/100" in 1991

Beat-'Em-Up

3 versions available

Europe

01/09/1991

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$ 20|48|107

USA

01/09/1991

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$ 28|60|328

Japan

01/09/1991

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$ 26|70|338

"The first Streets of Rage, a benchmark Sega beat'em up. Short, dated, with timeless charm thanks to Yuzo Koshiro's unforgettable soundtrack."

46.Thunder Force IV

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "88/100" in 1992

Shooter

2 versions available

Japan

26/06/1992

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$ 58|123|130

Europe

01/09/1992

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$ 34|90|161

"The absolute peak Technosoft Thunder Force IV, a legendary horizontal shooter. Gorgeous, demanding, cult soundtrack, one of the greatest shmups ever."

47.NBA Hang Time

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1997

Sports

2 versions available

Europe

01/01/1997

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$ 8|23|54

USA

01/01/1997

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$ 8|24|54

"A Midway arcade basketball in the NBA Jam line, ultra-snappy in multiplayer. Technically dated yet still fun locally, perfect for short sessions."

48.Castlevania - The New Generation

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

Action Adventure

1 version available

Europe

01/01/1994

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$ 65|277|693

"The censored PAL version of Bloodlines, slightly toned down but nearly identical. Still an excellent Castlevania, best played in its Japanese or US release."

49.Red Zone

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

Racing

2 versions available

Europe

01/01/1994

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$ 13|26|46

USA

01/01/1994

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$ 26|68|149

"An EA action game piloting a helicopter in restricted zones, in the Strike line. Technically dated but polished, lovely for genre fans."

50.Sparkster

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

Platformer

3 versions available

Europe

01/09/1994

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$ 60|248|621

USA

01/09/1994

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$ 87|300|350

Japan

16/09/1994

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$ 49|135|350

"Konami's excellent Sparkster, spiritual successor to Rocket Knight Adventures. Gorgeous, demanding, one of the console's best platformers."

51.Streets of Rage 2

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "88/100" in 1993

Beat-'Em-Up

2 versions available

Japan / Europe

14/01/1993

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$ 35|103|257

USA

01/02/1993

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$ 28|80|1 837

"The absolute peak of the series, Streets of Rage 2. Gorgeous, varied, legendary soundtrack, one of the greatest beat'em ups of all time."

52.Strider

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "88/100" in 1990

Action

2 versions available

Europe

01/11/1990

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$ 11|30|74

USA

01/11/1990

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$ 15|40|178

"The Mega Drive port of Capcom's Strider, a legendary arcade action game. Gorgeous, demanding, one of the console's action masterpieces."

53.NHL 95

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1994

Sports

2 versions available

Europe

01/09/1994

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$ 8|18|34

USA

01/09/1994

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$ 4|12|88

"NHL 95, in the 94 line with updated roster. Still excellent in local multi, a classic of EA's hockey dynasty on the console."

54.Micro Machines 2 - Turbo Tournament

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "87/100" in 1994

Racing

1 version available

Europe

01/01/1994

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$ 9|19|46

"A Micro Machines 2 sequel more generous in tracks and vehicles, as addictive as ever. Excellent in local multi, no surprises for fans."

55.Wiz 'N' Liz

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "86/100" in 1993

Platformer

1 version available

USA

01/12/1993

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$ 10|30|85

"A Psygnosis Wiz N Liz platformer, original and frenetic, with rabbits to rescue. Colourful, funny, fun in two-player."

56.I Love Mickey Mouse - Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

82 "84/100" in 1992

Platformer

1 version available

Japan

25/09/1992

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$ 11|32|81

"A Japanese Sega Mickey platformer, distinct from Castle of Illusion. Cute, colourful, polished, worth discovering for Disney mascot fans."

57.Jungle Book, The

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "86/100" in 1994

Platformer

2 versions available

Europe

01/01/1994

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$ 9|23|36

USA

01/10/1994

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$ 8|16|100

"A gorgeous Virgin Disney platformer with Mowgli in the jungle. Superb animation, immersive atmosphere, one of the prettiest platformers on the console."

58.Lightening Force - Quest for the Darkstar

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "89/100" in 1992

Shooter

1 version available

USA

01/09/1992

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$ 59|125|311

"The international English version of Thunder Force IV, identical at heart. A legendary Technosoft horizontal shooter, savour it in any version."

59.Warsong

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "86/100" in 1991

Turn-Based Strategy

2 versions available

USA

01/01/1991

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$ 67|150|375

Japan

26/04/1991

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$ 31|52|129

"An excellent NCS turn-based strategy focused on heroic unit battles. Deep, pleasant, founder of a great Japanese series."

60.Daimakaimura

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

81 "86/100" in 1990

Action

1 version available

Japan

01/12/1990

🇯🇵

$ 21|72|181

"The Mega Drive port of Capcom's arcade Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Faithful, gorgeous for its time, and still featuring legendary, savourable difficulty."