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Apr 26, 2017 · Even though the game was ground breaking at the time, in retrospect the game is a lot like the sub-genre it started: overly hyped-up. 19 Ms. Pac-Man. via youtube.com. Pac-Man is one of the most famous and well known video games of all time.
- 15 Sega Genesis Games That Are Totally Overrated ... - TheGamer
Dynamite Headdy was a game that had the benefit of coming...
- 15 Sega Genesis Games That Are Totally Overrated ... - TheGamer
- 30 Overrated: Sonic The Hedgehog
- 29 Underrated: Ristar
- 28 Overrated: Altered Beast
- 27 Underrated: The Revenge of Shinobi
- 26 Overrated: Mortal Kombat
- 25 Underrated: Kid Chameleon
- 24 Overrated: Ecco The Dolphin
- 23 Underrated: Toejam and Earl
- 22 Overrated: Vectorman
- 21 Underrated: Flicky
You probably saw this coming. While Sonic the Hedgehogbecame SEGA’s biggest character, his first adventure came with its fair share of problems. Despite marketing it as a game where speed was the best way to proceed, it was frustrating to find that SEGA had made a game that punished players for going to fast. Couple that with some almost unfair and...
There were several platformers on the Genesis back in the day, but one of the least-mentioned ones is Ristar. Players take control of a star character and travel from planet to planet, defeating evil minions one by one before finding the last boss to save the universe. It’s a simple premise, but the charm is in the game’s presentation. Every enviro...
Altered Beast was a game a lot of people remembered fondly. You’ll see it in many lists for the best games on the console. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t hold up that well. You start the adventure with an iconic bit of dialogue before being thrust into an action game where the camera automatically scrolls. Each combat scenario feels awkward as a r...
When it comes to action platformers, The Revenge of Shinobi understands just about everything necessary for success. It was difficult but fair. The name of the game was knowing your opponent’s attack patterns and exploiting their openings. Keep in mind that you take control of a ninja who rushes through several insane levels set to a stellar soundt...
Mortal Kombat, as a series, has improved since it first began on the Genesis. The first entry was a corny, barebones fighting game that marketed itself around a single gimmick: gore. Achieving a fatality was the success that many players strived for, but that was about it. A lot of the character designs were basic at best, and the fighting mechanic...
Kid Chameleon is a game that hasn’t received the best reviews after its release. However, we’re here to tell you that it’s one of the most smartly-made games on the Genesis. It’s difficult to the point where you want to knock your own teeth out, but everything is done so carefully and intentionally that there’s no denying how good it is. The level ...
Ecco the Dolphin has some unique controls, allowing you to dash through the water and leap along the surface. The problem with the game is that it’s very confusing. By opening the ocean to players at the start, most get confused as to where they need to go. Many people proclaim how much they love the game, but without any proper indication that the...
Most products that are so obviously from the 90s don’t stand the test of time all that well. However, the time-sensitive ridiculousness of ToeJam and Earl allows it to hold up phenomenally. You and a friend go through levels from a top-down perspective, throwing tomatoes at any foe that dare get in your way. It’s a wacky and stylistic game that jus...
The way Vectorman is designed encourages players to speed through levels, shooting and running through everything that gets in their path. The problem is that the camera is far zoomed in that it makes the game more difficult to play. On top of that, there’s no denying that the animations look good, but the graphics themselves (particularly in the c...
Flicky is one of the most fun and creative arcade-style games to date. You take control of a little blue bird, whose responsibility is to save chicks scattered throughout a level while avoiding tigers and iguanas. It’s a tense yet adorable game. The sound effects can be a bit harsh when compared to the light soundtrack, but that doesn’t stop it fro...
- Contra: Hard Corps. The Contra series is obviously synonymous with difficulty, which I actually feel is a bit of an unfair reputation. Yes, these games are tough, but much like Dark Souls, boiling the series down to that element means you often overlook the ways that difficulty level enhances so many of the other things that this franchise does well.
- Chakan: The Forever Man. Any young Genesis fan needs to know the name Ed Annunziata. As a famous producer reportedly obsessed with ensuring kids didn’t beat games too quickly, he’s partially responsible for some of the hardest Sega games ever made.
- The Immortal. I really tried to resist talking about The Immortal again after including it on a list of the hardest NES games, but how can you talk about the most difficult Genesis titles without giving this one a nod?
- Target Earth. Target Earth looks like a standard shooter, but this one earns its high spot on this list by virtue of some truly befuddling (some would say “bad”) controls that make this game harder than it arguably needed to be.
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- Light Crusader. The last title to be released by developer Treasure on the Genesis, Light Crusader was released in 1995 and published by Sega. The gallant Sir David returns to the village of Green Row only to become swept up in a quest to save kidnapped townspeople from a mad wizard.
- Ranger X. One of the best technical showcases for the Genesis, Ranger X was developed by GAU Entertainment and published by Sega in 1993. Taking control of the powerful Ranger X exoskeleton, players must battle to save their planet from the evil Rahuna forces.
- Golden Axe III. Golden Axe III was developed and published by Sega in 1993 and was considered to be the worst in the series upon its release. Due to Sega’s low expectations for it, Golden Axe III was only released in the US via the Sega Channel service.
- Master Of Monsters. Developed by SystemSoft and released in 1991, Master of Monsters is a turn-based strategy RPG that is steeped in fantasy and mythology.
- Herzog Zwei. Anyone familiar with massive Sega Genesis probably went into this list knowing that Herzog Zwei would be at or near the top of it. Ultimately, it was hard to deny the top spot on this list to a 1989 console game that basically helped create the real-time strategy genre and effectively served as an early example of a MOBA game.
- Starflight. Starflight usually comes up whenever games ahead of their time are discussed, and it’s not hard to see why. After all, it was essentially an open-world sci-fi RPG released for the PC in 1986 and ported to the Genesis in 1991.
- Corporation/Cyber-Cop. Corporation (or Cyber-Cop, as it was known in North America) was an FPS RPG featuring extensive character customization options, stealth/hacking solutions, a body part-based damage system, and even a massive arsenal of ability granting equipment.
- Lunar: The Silver Star. While the Sega CD often failed to deliver on even a fraction of its potential, the add-on occasionally offered console gamers a glimpse into the future of the medium.
Dec 9, 2023 · The Sega Genesis, also known as the Mega Drive, had a plethora of iconic games that are still beloved by gamers today. Here are some of the best games on the Sega Genesis: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ...
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Aug 30, 2023 · 17. Shining Force II. Many RPG franchises stick to one genre (e.g., turn-based or action) but Sega’s Shining series cast a wider net. One of the series’ more popular mini-franchises was the ...
