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.
"Skyward Sword tells the genesis of the Zelda legend, before canonical Hyrule. Watercolor art direction, Motion Plus controls essential for angled sword swings, impeccable level design between puzzles and dungeons. Soar your Loftwing between floating isles, descend to the Surface, comb Faron Woods. Moving story with Zelda as central character. Matured masterpiece of the Wii Zelda formula."
"An unabashed homage to handheld Zelda, clever in its yoyo puzzles and charming in its city. It lacks a little scope to leave a lasting mark, but the execution is polished and endearing."
"Dark Souls II is an ambitious sequel expanding the world with Drangleic and multiple interconnected areas. Less cohesive than the first but still demanding and rich. Excellent continuity for fans."
"Vagrant Story is an absolute Square and Yasumi Matsuno masterpiece. Ashley Riot in the catacombs of Leá Monde in an action dungeon RPG adventure with an extraordinarily deep weapon customization system. Masterful political narrative, breathtaking PS1 visuals. An unsurpassable creative pinnacle of video gaming."
"Origins is one of the finest modern Western RPGs, with its origin prologues, political dilemmas and mature writing echoing Baldur's Gate. The tactical system breathes and the cast earns a top spot in BioWare's pantheon."
"GOTY edition of Walking Dead Season 1 with 400 Days DLC included. The same emotionally devastating narrative experience with Lee and Clementine, considered one of the best interactive stories ever created. Essential and deeply moving."
"Shadow of the Colossus is a video game poem. Sixteen towering colossi, a majestic silent landscape and a faithful horse. A Team Ico masterpiece to experience without fail."
"Telltale write a devastating five-episode season in which Lee Everett protects young Clementine during the zombie apocalypse. The moral choice writing hits dead centre, companions stay unforgettable, and the 360 receives here probably the most emotional narrative adventure Telltale ever penned."
"A devastating narrative anthology: each member of the Finch family gets a vignette, a play style, an ending. Short but of rare emotional density, and a few sequences rank among the most memorable in all of gaming."
"A brilliant meta experience, funny and dizzying, that deconstructs video games with rare intelligence. Little mechanical challenge, but writing and self-reference that lastingly mark anyone who enjoys having their expectations played with."
"The US Shenmue edition faithful to the Japanese cult with careful translation. The town stays fascinating, immersion total and the adventure unforgettable. An ideal western gateway."
"Hard to discuss without spoiling: what starts as a horror deckbuilder keeps metamorphosing. The meta writing and disarming staging make it a one-of-a-kind experience, even if the second half splits opinion."
"The original Capcom vs SNK dream match, already wildly seductive. The roster makes mouths water, hits feel punchy and spending tickets evokes building a dream team. Top tier versus fighting."
"The Matching Service edition of Mirai e no Isan, with refined balance and a tenfold competitive spirit. The absolute peak of the Dreamcast version, built for true enthusiasts."
"The ultimate crossover sequel, even crazier and more generous. A gargantuan roster, three character tags and explosive aerial combat: an absolute peak of 2D versus, still played today."
"A wildly original Capcom 3D versus where arenas turn into interactive playgrounds. Pickups to grab, spectacular projectiles and total fun. An unforgettable cathartic classic."
"A Vampire Chronicle Matching Service compilation gathering Darkstalkers online. Precise controls, cult cast and irresistible connected multi. Essential for fans."
