Compact and endearing, the GameCube hides an exceptional library: Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 4, The Wind Waker, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pikmin. This Top 50 gathers the console's best, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value — a favourite hunting ground for collectors.
"Fight for NY hits hard, a genuinely meaty fighter under the Def Jam banner. Charismatic rapper roster, mixed wrestling and street fight combat, immaculate New York hip-hop vibe. Career mode is surprisingly gripping. A real time capsule for fans."
"Rayman 3, the maddest of the original trilogy. Wild levels, very funny writing and a string of cartoon-grade power-ups. Top-tier art direction and still-sublime animation. Arguably a peak of 2000s 3D platforming."
"Expanded Japanese edition of Animal Crossing, basis for the Western release. More villagers, more items, more seasonal events with a Japanese flavour. For true series fans, a treat to revisit the original in its native habitat."
"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."
"Ubisoft Montreal's revival of Prince of Persia. Fluid acrobatics, a dagger of time that rewinds, Arabian Nights writing. Sumptuous art direction and levels staged like ballets. An absolute masterpiece of adventure platforming."
"Miyamoto turns to RTS and crafts a singular gem. Tiny Pikmin to command across a giant garden, vital time management and a tiny, tender art direction. A genuine new Nintendo saga, short but unforgettable."
"More ambitious sequel, the time limit is gone, replaced by underground dungeons and co-op. Wider Pikmin roster, more generous staging and double the length. Arguably the series peak until Pikmin 4, a feast pad in hand."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, the classic formula at its peak. Iconic open levels, perfect controls and a cult skate-rock soundtrack. For many the high point of the Pro Skater run, to savour pad in hand without restraint. Pure nostalgia."
"Expanded port of Skies of Arcadia, Overworks' cult Dreamcast JRPG. Sky pirates, flying ships and polished turn-based battles, plus the radiant hero Vyse. Random encounters pile up but the journey remains one of the genre's finest. Worth diving in without hesitation."
"A multiplayer-focused WarioWare microgame compilation on GameCube. Wild idea, execution dead-on with the series spirit, short and hilarious rounds. Not the deepest entry but the couch vibe is unbeatable. A small gem barely known in Europe."
"Follow-up to the first SSX that pushes both tracks and personalities. Wilder tricks, more generous courses and a rock-electro-hip-hop cocktail soundtrack. Not yet SSX 3 but already a great snow ride that screams early 2000s. Lovely to revisit."
"Intelligent Systems push Paper Mario higher, a paper-craft RPG that is both hilarious and moving. Playful turn-based combat, varied partners and pin-sharp writing. Arguably the peak of the sub-series, an essential discovery."
"Direct sequel that extends THPS3's peak formula. Even sneakier levels, expanded career mode and a soundtrack still tailored to the genre. No revolution but a sublimation of the series' best. An ideal gift for skate-golden-age nostalgics."
"Second EA Sports Big street basketball entry, calmer than V3. Spectacular tricks already well-honed, decent career mode and efficient local multiplayer. Without the next one's flair, still a solid arcade basketball game. Nice to dust off."
"Free Radical Design sequel that lays down the TS formula, with mad local multiplayer and a multi-era campaign. Far more polish than the first entry and more generous modes. A notch below Future Perfect but already a great arcade FPS of the generation."
"Tales of GameCube by Namco, a JRPG with 3D arena action combat. Deeply lovable cast, long storyline addressing racism and difference with care and convincing anime voice acting. Arguably the best Tales of its time and one of the machine's greatest JRPGs."
"First 3D Fire Emblem to reach the West, by Intelligent Systems. Fiery tactics, well-written cast and uncompromising unit management. Gorgeous art direction for a tactical RPG and a story that swells over time. Essential for fans of the genre."
"GameCube port of Code Veronica X, the expanded version of the Dreamcast original. Dense adventure between prison and Antarctica, story shedding light on the Ashford family. Beautiful fixed-camera shots and well-paced survival action. An excellent chapter, often underrated."
"Vivendi and Swingin' Ape Studios third-person shooter with a robot hero. Sharp humour, varied level design, effective gunplay and above-average writing for the genre. Short but a real treat, a genuine catalogue surprise. Well worth digging out of storage."
"Amusement Vision balance puzzle in clear marbles. Tilt the stage to roll the ball, levels of mad precision and lovely multiplayer mini games. A successful bet from the Yakuza fathers, harder and smarter than it looks."
