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.
"Vanillaware weaves a wildly ambitious science-fiction story, thirteen protagonists and a fractured timeline that eventually clicks into place brilliantly. The real-time battles are secondary, but the writing and presentation are spellbinding."
"A unique sensory experience by Tetsuya Mizuguchi blending rail shooter, music and synesthesia. The action turns meditative, the soundtrack entrances and the trip leaves a lasting mark."
"Japanese version of Aria of Sorrow, considered by many as the best GBA Castlevania. The soul system is brilliant and the story surprises. A gem not to be missed."
"A miraculous cartridge port of Resident Evil 2 in its Japanese guise. Squeezing that PlayStation monster onto N64 was a tall order, and the result is technically dazzling, with extra content and a flexible save system to boot. Some squished audio aside, the horror still grips hard."
"The first Bayonetta offered free with Bayonetta 2, a royal gift. Spectacular action, deep and satisfying combat system, Bayonetta herself is an icon. The WiiU version remains the best way to own both episodes in one."
"Superb HD remake of the GameCube classic. Cell-shaded art direction remains breathtaking, maritime navigation is enhanced. Welcome improvements to the original pacing. One of the best WiiU games and unmissable Zelda saga entries."
"Splinter Cell sequel featuring the revolutionary asymmetric Spies vs Mercs multiplayer mode. Excellent solo campaign in varied environments. Spies vs Mercs durably influenced asymmetric multiplayer gaming. A major franchise episode."
"AC IV Black Flag is perhaps the best AC. Pirate Edward Kenway in the Caribbean with sailing, plunder, whale hunting and absolute freedom. The open sea gives an unmatched exhilarating freedom. A peak."
"Dishonored is one of the best stealth-action games of its generation. Corvo in pestilential Dunwall, magical Void powers, total approach freedom. Infinite replayability, splendid narrative. A masterpiece."
"Dishonored GOTY is the complete version with all DLC including The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches. The ideal way to experience the Dishonored universe in full with exceptional additional content."
"Okami HD is the high-definition remaster of the Capcom PS2 masterpiece. Amaterasu the wolf goddess with her celestial brush in mythological Japan. Incomparable Japanese art direction, innovative and poetic gameplay. Sublime."
"Ratchet & Clank Tools of Destruction is the first PS3 R&C with breathtaking visuals for the time. Planet Kerwan and the Zoni Empire, delirious weaponry, savoury humour. Franchise reference on PS3, genre excellence."
"Ratchet & Clank Tools of Destruction is the first PS3 R&C with breathtaking visuals for the time. Planet Kerwan and the Zoni Empire, delirious weaponry, savoury humour. Franchise reference on PS3, genre excellence."
"Kratos descends into the underworld to halt Eternal Sleep, and Ready at Dawn wrings PS2-grade sequences out of the PSP. Brutal combat, riddles and showy QTEs; one of the greatest action games ever shipped on a handheld."
"Totsugeki! Galactic Rangers spells out the full Japanese name of Up Your Arsenal. Titanic action and multiplayer, sparkling writing and memorable planets. An Insomniac must."
"Eidos Montréal revive the Deus Ex formula with a golden cyberpunk, a charismatic protagonist and level design that truly leaves you choices. Adam Jensen embodies a tense humanism and hubs like Hengsha keep a mythical flavour."
"Team Bondi pen a wildly elegant 40s detective tale with MotionScan that revolutionises interrogations. Vintage Los Angeles glows, investigation trumps action, and the noir writing remains one of the most memorable in modern gaming."
"Team Bondi pen a wildly elegant 40s detective tale with MotionScan that revolutionises interrogations. Vintage Los Angeles glows, investigation trumps action, and the noir writing remains one of the most memorable in modern gaming."
