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.
"Dragon Age Inquisition is a massive and epic fantasy RPG with the Inquisitor facing a celestial rift. Gigantic world, endearing characters, heavy moral decisions. A peak of the series and western RPG."
"Fallout 3 Tsuika Contents Pack is the Japanese version of Fallout 3 with the Japanese DLC pack. Same brilliant Capital Wasteland, same reference post-apo RPG with additional content packaged for the Japanese market."
"Final Fantasy VI is a Squaresoft masterpiece with a cast of 14 memorable characters, operatic staging and a legendary soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu. Kefka remains one of the greatest antagonists in JRPG history. An absolute genre pinnacle on PS1."
"Final Fantasy VI is a Squaresoft masterpiece with a cast of 14 memorable characters, operatic staging and a legendary soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu. Kefka remains one of the greatest antagonists in JRPG history. An absolute genre pinnacle on PS1."
"Grandia is an unusually generous Game Arts JRPG with a revolutionary turn-based combat system exploiting character movement and positioning. Likable and optimistic storytelling, memorable characters. An overlooked PS1 JRPG masterpiece that deserves full attention."
"Enriched Japanese version of FFX-2 with the bonus Last Mission roguelike dungeon. The additional content brings a more satisfying narrative conclusion. The recommended version for fans wanting the most complete experience of the title, with a resolved cliffhanger."
"A dark and demanding demon JRPG carried by an endlessly rich fusion system. The post-apocalyptic world of Da'at opens up with real freedom, and the turn-based battles reward careful management of elemental weaknesses."
"Chained Echoes is a love letter to 16-bit JRPGs, but stuffed with modern ideas: no random battles, an overheat gauge that paces turns, mechs joining the fray. Long, generous, carefully written by a tiny team. A genuine surprise."
"Cassette Beasts plays the monster-collecting card with one bold twist: fusing two creatures into one on the fly. The eighties cassette aesthetic and a rich type system make it an unexpected, fresh rival in the genre. Thoroughly endearing."
"An open homage to Paper Mario that absolutely stands on its own. The bug trio, the badge system, and the turn-based battles all click beautifully. Loads of heart, plenty of humor, and a well-judged pace from start to finish. A genuine surprise."
"A narrative RPG built on dice and a clock-driven character sheet, where every choice carries weight. The writing about survival and precarity is sharp and tender, never sinking into misery for its own sake. A short, dense experience best savored slowly."
"A time loop reshaped into a melancholy adventure RPG. Reliving the same day weaves a thoughtful meditation on time, dread, and acceptance. The combat stays simple, but the writing and tone carry the whole thing with real grace. Quietly unforgettable."
"The third Cold Steel entry, as generous as ever with characters and plot. The tactical combat gains depth, and the worldbuilding reaches its peak here. You really should know the earlier games to grasp everything, but the payoff for fans is immense."
"A chapter long unreleased in the West, finally localized. This detective story set in Crossbell shines through its writing, its urban atmosphere, and its endearing cast. Combat stays classic but effective. An essential link in the sprawling Trails saga."
"The direct conclusion to Trails from Zero, more ambitious and politically charged. The Crossbell plot escalates, the stakes thicken, and the cast widens. Essential after Zero, it rewards patience with a finale that is remarkably well written and earned."
"Arguably the peak of the Pixel Remasters. The story keeps its operatic scope, the reworked sprites breathe, and Uematsu's rearranged score lands every time. A landmark JRPG finally made fully presentable."
"Further expanded Japanese reissue of Animal Crossing, with e-Reader support for special cards. Even more content, bundled NES mini games, events galore. Likely the most complete take on the GameCube entry. For dedicated fans."
