Sonic, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star: Sega, former king of the arcade and Nintendo's rival, marked the retro era with its audacity. RomWize re-ranks the publisher's best games by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Smilebit Xbox-exclusive masterpiece, spiritual sequel to Jet Set Radio. Splendid cel-shading graphics, brilliant combined grind/spray, legendary funkadelic soundtrack. Bundled with Sega GT 2002. One of the most original and aesthetic games of the generation."
"An irresistible Sonic Team puzzler about guiding mice through arrow tiles. The levels are brilliantly designed and multiplayer triggers fits of laughter. A warm and clever success."
"First Shining Force III scenario, the only one released in the West. Introduces game mechanics and political context. Excellent standalone but incomplete without the other scenarios. Magnificent first act of an exceptional SRPG trilogy."
"OutRun emulated with exceptional care on Saturn. Relaxed driving and iconic music remain a pure pleasure. Multiple display options, generous museum content. The absolute reference for OutRun fans on console."
"Second SF3 scenario with a different protagonist and alternative view of the first scenario's events. Illuminates the political context in a new way. Indispensable for understanding the trilogy's complete story. Equal quality to the first."
"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."
"Fast-paced and original 3D mech fighting game, excellent Saturn port of the arcade. Mechs (Virtuaroids) are varied and distinctive. Better with dual-stick, playable without. An unjustly forgotten versus fighting classic."
"End of Eternity (Resonance of Fate) is a Tri-Ace RPG with virtuoso and ultra-stylish gun combat. Unique acrobatic combat mechanic, dense dystopian narrative. An atypical and brilliant JRPG."
"An action gem from Game Arts starring a lightning-wielding heroine and four flying familiars. Lovely art direction and a heroic fantasy atmosphere done right."
"An action-RPG set in the Golden Axe world, clearly Zelda-inspired. Generous exploration, vast world and good length. Perhaps too similar to Zelda to feel original but genuinely well-made."
"A refreshed take on the definitive Virtual-On, with retuned balance and the same magic intact. Mechs waltz around the arena and the twin stick tactical duel stays peerless."
