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Top 100 best Mega Drive games

Known as the Genesis in North America, the Mega Drive gave Sega its hour of glory and a rock attitude: Sonic, Streets of Rage, Gunstar Heroes, Phantasy Star. This Top 100 gathers the best of Sega's 16-bit, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.

NHLPA Hockey 93

81.NHLPA Hockey 93

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "85/100" in 1992

"NHLPA Hockey 93, one of the very first great EA hockey games. Technically dated today, but founder of the NHL dynasty on Mega Drive."

Phantasy Star II

82.Phantasy Star II

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "86/100" in 1990

"The sublime Phantasy Star II by Sega, an ambitious sequel in a sci-fi universe. Tough, immersive, a console JRPG benchmark still worth playing."

Super Monaco GP

83.Super Monaco GP

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1990

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"The Mega Drive port of Super Monaco GP, Sega's arcade F1 racer. Technically dated, founder of the series, lovely for retro F1 fans."

Toki no Keishousha - Phantasy Star III

84.Toki no Keishousha - Phantasy Star III

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1990

"The Japanese version of Phantasy Star III, identical to the Western RPG. The pick for purists wanting the Japanese origin."

NBA Jam - Tournament Edition

85.NBA Jam - Tournament Edition

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "86/100" in 1994

"NBA Jam Tournament Edition, expanded in teams and options. The most complete NBA Jam on the console, the pick for hardcore party game fans."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "85/100" in 1991

"The Mega Drive port of Ms. Pac-Man, Namco's arcade classic. Simple, addictive, perfect for short sessions, an essential of the genre."

Disney Collection, The - QuackShot Starring Donald Duck + Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

87.Disney Collection, The - QuackShot Starring Donald Duck + Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "88/100" in 1993

"A Sega compilation pairing QuackShot and Castle of Illusion. Two excellent Disney platformers on a single cart, a winning combo."

Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi

88.Shadow Dancer - The Secret of Shinobi

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1991

"A Sega arcade Shadow Dancer sequel continuing the Shinobi saga with a dog partner. Technically dated, pleasant and faithful to the Shinobi spirit."

Pyramid Magic III

89.Pyramid Magic III

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1994

Japan / Sega Game Toshokan

"Pyramid Magic III, the third entry in the confidential Japanese series. Still for hardcore fans, with little new gameplay."

Shin Changsegi - Ragnacenty

90.Shin Changsegi - Ragnacenty

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1994

"The Korean version of Soleil, identical at heart. A pick for local localisation, no gameplay change."

Chaos Engine, The

91.Chaos Engine, The

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "81/100" in 1993

"An isometric co-op shooter by the Bitmap Brothers with a finely crafted steampunk vibe. Tense, elegant and still great in two-player, a cult classic of its era."

Elemental Master

92.Elemental Master

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "82/100" in 1990

"A gorgeous vertical Technosoft shooter where a hero on foot battles magic hordes. Stunning backdrops, inspired soundtrack, a sorely underrated classic."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "86/100" in 1993

"A Top Gear 2 Kemco sequel, arcade racing with tuning. Pleasant and accessible."

94.Dragon's Fury

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "86/100" in 1991

"The cult Compile pinball with its outstanding gothic atmosphere. Lush tables, mesmerising soundtrack : a true peak of pinball on the console."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "85/100" in 1993

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"A Delphine Software cinematic classic, beautiful in animation and atmosphere. Action, puzzles and storytelling weave together in an unforgettable dystopian future."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1990

"A Namco mythological vertical shooter where the hero faces Greek gods. Original and polished, underrated yet memorable for shmup fans."

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1995

"NBA Live 96, more refined and complete than the previous one. Balanced gameplay, polished presentation, a peak of EA basketball on Mega Drive."

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom

98.Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1993

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"The Mega Drive port of Toaplan's Snow Bros., a cult cooperative platformer. Cute, addictive, perfect in local co-op, an underrated classic."

99.Urban Strike

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1994

"EA's Urban Strike sequel, the third entry in the Strike series. Helicopter, urban missions, demanding and well crafted."

Shining Force II

100.Shining Force II

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive

80 "84/100" in 1994

"Sega's sublime Shining Force II, an exceptionally rich Japanese tactical RPG. Deep, narrative, one of the console's best tactical RPGs."