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.
"Mortal Kombat is the masterful saga reboot with the alternative history of the first three arcs. Epic cinematic story mode, Krypt, Towers. Deepest combat gameplay in years. A franchise MK peak."
"The absolute console FPS benchmark from Rare. Twenty Bond-licensed missions with multiple objectives, AI behaviour that was revolutionary for its day and a four-player multiplayer that became outright myth. A genuine genre revolution that redefined what a first-person shooter could be in the living room."
"Absolute masterpiece, one of the best games of the entire Xbox generation. Immersive FPS-stealth with a unique sense of physical presence. Excellent narration, convincing Vin Diesel, memorable Butcher Bay. The exception that confirms licensed games can be great."
"Epic Games' ambitious multiplayer FPS with fast-paced matches, numerous game modes and convincing AI bots for solo play. Somewhat dated today but an undeniable genre reference at the time of its release."
"Borderlands 2 is one of the best looter-shooters ever made. Handsome Jack is an iconic antagonist, co-op is even more generous and the content is gargantuan. A genre peak, reference co-op."
"Borderlands 2 GOTY is the most complete version of one of the best looter-shooters with all major DLC included. Additional campaigns, extra characters, staggering total content. The reference."
"BF3 punches hard on 360 despite the technical concessions, with massive maps and a Frostbite 2 that absolutely sings. The campaign has moments of real spectacle and the multiplayer remains a benchmark of large scale military shooting."
"Conclusion of the Prime trilogy, first Wii-native release with Wiimote controls from the ground up. Samus joins an interplanetary war against Phazon, equipped with a dangerous but powerful Hyper Mode. Multiple planets to explore, personal mobile ship, more present narration. Wiimote aiming precise and natural, combat fluid, exploration still brilliant. Trilogy peak for many, epic finale."
"First true Wario solo adventure. Heavier than Mario, shoulder charge, transforming helmets (Jet, Bull, Dragon). Kitchen Island to explore for lost fortune. More demanding than Mario Land 2, secrets everywhere. An excellent platformer, the foundation of the Wario franchise. Essential for GB platform fans."
"Super Mario Advance 3 Yoshi's Island on GBA, port of Nintendo's enchanting island. Unique watercolor universe, perfect egg mechanic, overflowing creativity. An absolute GBA masterpiece."
"The Mega Drive adaptation of Disney's Lion King, gorgeous and demanding. Magical animation, fearsome difficulty, a controversial yet memorable classic."
"A darker and far more ambitious follow-up to Banjo-Kazooie. The ten interconnected worlds, the split abilities and the depth of its puzzles place it among the N64's true high points. Denser and at times labyrinthine, but generous and intelligent in ways the platform rarely matched."
"The perfection of arcade co-op on NES. Bub and Bob blow bubbles, trap enemies, collect bonuses. Inexhaustible, charming, perfect for two. A monument."
"LittleBigPlanet 2 is even better than the original with even more powerful creation tools. Complete minigame creation, cutscenes and shooter games, LBP2 is an entire game engine disguised as a game. Absolute creative masterpiece."
"Spyro Year of the Dragon is the perfect conclusion to Insomniac Games' PS1 trilogy. Exceptional content richness, varied mini-games, new playable characters and phenomenal playtime. Visually superb and gameplay at its finest. The finest Spyro trilogy entry on PS1."
"Crash Bandicoot Warped, the third Naughty Dog trilogy entry, is often considered the finest. Exceptional level variety with motorcycles, planes and submarines, refined gameplay and memorable bosses. A 3D platformer masterpiece and PS1 pinnacle."
