What is the best Sega Genesis game of all time?

The Sega Genesis defined a generation with blue skies, golden classics, and legendary franchises. Which title stands as the greatest of all time?

1

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

The second Sonic title introduced Tails and multiplayer co-op, pushing the Genesis to its limits and becoming the platform's best-selling game.

1000pts

2

Golden Axe

Fantasy hack-and-slash arcade port that felt built for the Genesis, letting players ride giant creatures and battle evil warlocks.

559pts

3

Gunstar Heroes

Treasure's 1993 run-and-gun masterpiece with explosive boss battles, a versatile weapon combo system, and relentless action.

482pts

4

Comix Zone

Cult classic where a comic artist battles enemies inside his own panels, beloved for its unique art style and clever mechanics.

482pts

5

Earthworm Jim

Irreverent 1994 platform game with hand-drawn animation and absurd humor that spawned a multimedia franchise.

427pts

6

Mortal Kombat II

Definitive home port of the arcade fighting classic, featuring all the blood and fatalities censored from its Super Nintendo version.

362pts

7

Sonic the Hedgehog

The 1991 launch title that defined Sega's identity, selling 14 million copies and introducing one of gaming's most iconic characters.

281pts

8

Road Rash II

Anarchic motorcycle racing game where players race and brawl opponents off their bikes across memorable tracks.

281pts

9

Shining Force II

Beloved tactical RPG with deep strategy gameplay, memorable characters, and one of the Genesis's most expansive worlds.

181pts

10

Streets of Rage

The original 1991 beat-em-up that established the trilogy's formula and features one of the Genesis's most memorable soundtracks.

52pts

11

Ristar

Hidden gem platformer from Sonic Team where players use a stretchy star's arms to grab enemies and swing through stages.

52pts

12

Streets of Rage 2

Definitive beat-em-up benchmark featuring four characters, deep combat, and a legendary synthwave soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro.

1pts

13

Phantasy Star IV

Epic JRPG finale to the series, blending sci-fi and fantasy storytelling with combo spells and one of the Genesis's best narratives.

1pts

14

Aladdin

Virgin Games' 1993 masterpiece using actual Disney animation cells, with fluid movement and clever level design that bested the SNES version.

1pts