My Sega Genesis Top 10

This list has been 5 years in the making. Multiple position changes, rewrites, and different formats have finally brought us a final draft. My Sega Genesis Top 10.
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Episode Notes:
1. Games captured on the Mega SG.
2. This list has changed more times than I can count. I really did have a hard time battling how I felt as a kid versus how I feel today.
3. The Genesis was home to many firsts for me. Imports, mods, you name it and the Genesis is were it started.
4. I had a similar video on my old channel but I wanted to redo it. Taking into account the new "dual view" nature of some of the picks, it did change around some of my selections.
5. The opening montage before the honorable mentions is meant to be sort of a look at games I would have included had I went to a top 25 or so.

[@goonerlee]

I can't believe in all the years I've been watching you that this list has never been done.

[@goonerlee]

@@Arjay82 That's the Sega Lord. I'll be dead before he runs out of ideas for new videos :)

[@Rationalific]

That's exactly what I was thinking as well!

[@diegog1853]

@@Rationalific I actually asked him in a previous video a few years ago why didn't he had a top 10 genesis list. He replied that it was simply too difficult to narrow down the amazing genesis library into 10 entries... and he didn't lol he found a way to put 24 games into a top 10 genesis games. And with some big omissions too (imo), like Beyond Oasis and Alien Soldier. That's how amazing the genesis library is.

[@fidelsolis6070]

Ots a great List.

[@leokeo6871]

On my other account, I had to ask on every video for months lol he said it'll be some time for that video and I waited and a few more months later, blam! The list 🤩 I watched his other top ten for games I should play to see what he saw in them and I noticed he didn't have a mega drive/Genesis one. My brother and I made our list to guess what games he would rank where just from snippets or praises he gave on the games when he referenced them. I got like two correct lol

[@DiRF]

"Ok, how in the HECK did he narrow it down to just 10?!" *profiles 24 games* "Ah."

[@IcarianX]

Lol, I was thinking the same thing. a Top 10 list with several honorable mentions and alternate games for every entry in the list! Should have just made a top 25!

[@Stephen_Eee]

SLX, you're one of my hidden gems channels. You've given me so many games to play and a ton of content to enjoy. Nothing else to say other thanks 😊

[@rickydicky5889]

If you didn't grow up with them and have actual nostalgia for them, just download and emulate.

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

@@rickydicky5889 as much as emulation is a nice thing to have and it easily and readily available I prefer playing on real hardware, especiallyas a collector.

[@VicVein]

This guy has a great voice for narrating retro videogames nostalgia.

[@pirovash88]

As much as I love my Dreamcast and Saturn, the Genesis will always be my 1st love. Will always remember when my bro and I beat Contra Hard Corps and almost had a heart attack

[@DarDarBinks1986]

Same here, as much as I love the PS1, Nintendo 64, PS2, and PC.

[@Throbingkcoc]

Yea I remember me and my friends just called all video games Nintendo until the Genesis came out. Wether you were a fan or not there's no denying the Genesis changed everything when it released.

[@lesterrr12312]

wow, that's actually an excellent idea for a format - to include nostalgic vs newly found games in the same spot, and you're right, it is cool to share why we love the games we do, this video for example definitely convinced me to give your # 1 a go! my list is way different from yours, but it's interesting to realize how some of the earlier releases didn't stand the test of time as well as the others, especially SOR!! I guess the third game IS more technically superior in the long run, even if the second is more aesthetically pleasing.. very well done list and, again, I appreciate the pixel perfect scaling lol !!

[@dancingwiththedogsdj]

Agree completely! I'm going to hopefully try everything you've mentioned, good or bad on the emulator on my PS3.... I'm sure my choices wouldn't be exactly the same, but that's what makes it fun. I'm pretty sure there's plenty of games we could agree on, disagree on and still enjoy every single second of the bickering back and forth. Well, as long as I get to play too, even if it's taking turns lol Go grab a beverage, kick your shoes off and grab that controller.... Let's play some games!!! 🙃😁

[@williamburbidge2407]

What's your top ten dude??

[@lesterrr12312]

@@williamburbidge2407 it's a weird one, but here is my top30: another world aero the acro-bat streets of rage 2 beyond oasis rolling thunder 2 minnesota fats: pool legend prince of persia vectorman flashback cannon fodder dune: the battle for arrakis moonwalker toejam & earl radical rex madou mononogatari I jurassic park (+rampage edition) landstalker golden axe 3 puyo puyo 2 soleil earthworm jim mortal kombat 3 ultimate ecco jr earnest evans el viento phantasy star 2 battle mania 1+2 battle golfer yui cadash lost vikings

[@teddym2808]

That is one of the stupidest things I have ever seen and the first time I haven't enjoyed a SLX video. A top 10 is a top 10....Not a top 16. Not a this and that and what could have been or I'm older now, whatever your top 10 is, it is.

[@williamburbidge2407]

@@teddym2808 Jesus wtf dude XD as Peter Parker said in Spider-Man 3: "I missed the part where that's my problem"

[@KesMonkey]

I always hoped you'd to a Genesis top 10, and have been eagerly awaiting this for a long time.

[@stepheng8061]

Same

[@The_Badcompany]

My top 3 Genesis games are Shining In The Darkness, Shining Force II & Phantasy Star IV... I'm a huge Jrpg fan so it makes sense why those are my top 3

[@thePoetDominic]

YES! Shining!

[@ChazTheYouthful]

Nobody went broke betting on PS4 being a good game.

[@arnmrs1660]

Shinining Force 2 is the best video game ever made!

[@The_Badcompany]

@@arnmrs1660 Shining the Holy Ark is actually my favorite. Shining Force 3, is my favorite Shining Force game however 2 is very close.

[@one7decimal2eight]

Man...shining in the darkness was balls hard. I remember getting so far, not being able to find a way out, did not have a feather and died. I quit playing it after that. I was so disheartened. And a huge bitch for quitting. That game was unique and fun. Just hard with no map.

[@XZumex]

Retro bird's list: 1. Rocket Knight Adventure 2. Rocket Knight Adventure 3. Rocket Knight Adventure 4. Rocket Knight Adventure ...

[@OllyDee123]

Mans got a point though.

[@hopefulballistics]

Interesting. I’ve changed the exact opposite. I used to like longer RPG’s, now I prefer the quick pick up and play arcade style games.

[@SonofSethoitae]

I'm always so interested in people's Genesis top tens because there tends to be a bit more variety than in SNES lists, at least in my experience.

[@ronindebeatrice]

I think the top on the SNES are just leagues above the rest, so the top games are universally hailed, while the Genesis library is wider.

[@retrosoul8770]

@@ronindebeatrice I don't really agree with that, most of the Top Snes lists are put together by groupthink or whatever's the most popular choices, ad populum. And of course, 1st party Nintendo stuff. Great they are definitely classic games yes but still... It's all about personal taste. I find Hagane, Wild Guns, Ninja Warriors Again, Space Megaforce, Super Punch Out, UN Squadron, Cybernator etc to all be Top 10 worthy games, but rarely any of them are on lists because they're very action oriented (most of them linear) which usually get the shaft to more explorative games and rpgs (Super M, Earthbound, Final Fantasy etc)...and imo the very best Gen games are linear action games (Alien Soldier, Shinobi, Thunder Force, SOR2 etc, so the whole library overall naturally gets more overlooked as a result of the mainstream's or MOST ppls personal taste.

[@jc.1191]

@@ronindebeatrice I don't think that's the case. I liked Sonic better than Mario world, and I love Mario games. Must be another reason.

[@gpl992]

@@jc.1191 Genesis games do tend to be shorter,more intense,and more difficult

[@gpl992]

@@retrosoul8770 I love both but now I'm a grown up I have new found love for the Genesis games.They tend to be shorter but sweeter,quicker paced (MUCH more so),and more hidden gems and lesser known titles.The SNES has its classics of course but Genesis has more Pick up and play titles IMO

[@MegaDeth859]

I miss Sega Genesis IP's. I wish Sega would bring some back

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Like streets of rage 4?

[@RwnEsper]

Thanks for giving SoR3 some love. Playing this game with friends until we could beat it starting with one life on the hardest difficulty makes for some of my best memories.

[@sovo1212]

Actually, he separated Bare Knuckle 3 from SoR3 as a different game, since the japanese release was in fact better in some regards.

[@Simoss13]

Love how you do a childhood list as well as one for today. interesting to see how some things change and some stay the same

[@SegaLordX]

It's really what I was shooting for. Not just to show how tastes can change, but also that sometimes a game is so good, it stands the test of time.

[@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499]

Your #5 is two of my personal Top 5 Genesis titles. Thunder Force IV is just freakin' incredible looking and sounding, and Phantasy Star IV is amazeballs, totally agree that it's the best of the original canon titles. I'm literally in the middle of a play-through of it right now. ;)

[@rjgt87]

Great video and the way you approached the selection of the entries (as in past you vs present you) really resonated with me, I've been gaming for 30+ years now and definitely my taste in video games has changed over the years. Again great watch, kudos!

[@rangoononline]

This is a really cool idea for a list. I like that you're mixing things up with these video ideas.

[@kevins8071]

I’ve been following your channel for a couple years now. Your channel made me want to play games I don’t really remember too well or weren’t aware off. By the way, I’m in my 40’s as well. Thru emulation, I now can try out a lot of your suggestions. Your presentation and knowledge keeps me coming back. Thanks again. Also, love the new intro.

[@matiasfernandez4973]

Just when I was about to find some Megadrive games for my new retro handled console ♥️ Thanks perfect timing will help me a lot

[@transcendingthedyad5663]

Hi what console did you get?

[@matiasfernandez4973]

@@transcendingthedyad5663 I have the Anbernic RG351V it's amazing i absolutely love it.

[@dancingwiththedogsdj]

@@matiasfernandez4973 I'd thumbs down just for having a cool sounding device, but I won't do that to someone. But, I hope you can feel the jealousy lol 😂 Hope you enjoy it (or continue to do so) Does it play multiple systems? I didn't look it up yet. Throw Boogerman on that bad boy 😁 Yes, it's just as goofy as it sounds, but it's fun to strain before farting to kill those villains 😂😂😂

[@zacharyessey5904]

I really enjoyed this list. I loved what you said at the end and I would like to share some of my personal favourites from the Mega Drive. I love Shinobi III, Aladdin, The Lion King, Sonic 2, Road Rash 2, Gunstar Heroes and the original Streets of Rage. What I loved about Streets of Rage was the soundtrack and I had a blast playing it with members of my family and my friend. Speaking of the soundtrack, the mix of chill beats and powerful action packed themed songs made it so easy to immerse myself into the game. The visuals just stood out so much to me where even though it isn't as impressive as other games on the MegaDrive, it was how the locations looked that hooked me. I loved the moves in the game as well and how you could call for backup. Sonic 2 was the first Sonic game that I played and it was what got me hooked on Sonic. As a kid, I had a book kinda like Where's Wally, but Sonic 2 themed. Sonic 2 was the game that got me hooked on the checkered pattern and the music. Emerald Hill Zone has a perfect starting song as it is upbeat and gets the player ready for adventure. The music matches what the stages look like perfectly. I especially loved the music for Mystic Cave Zone as I am a fan of horror. It is a game that greatly enhanced my love for video games. Aladdin and The Lion King are games that not only have fantastic visuals, but great music as well that are faithful to how the soundtracks of the movies sounded, but with that Mega Drive touch. Yes, the difficulty was annoying, but the gameplay felt smooth and was enjoyable. That Hakuna Matata stage though... How I didn't throw the game out the window because of that stage is beyond me. Road Rash 2... What can I say. The music is so good. I loved the variety, whether it be a rock theme, or the music for the Hawaiian stage where it felt thematically appropriate. It is visually pleasing with everything looking nice and colourful and the level of detail was really good. Racing and taking out the other racers was a blast. Buying new bikes, seeing new locations and improving how I played the game was truly a fantastic experience. Gunstar Heroes is one of those games that it is easy to fall in love with because of the reasons that you mentioned. I used to play it with my friend. I started playing Shinobi III later when I reached my 20's. I love how it is challenging as when I got better at the game, it felt so good to apply that knowledge. I liked the visuals, but I loved the look of the stages more. I didn't play it with a loud sound; so I didn't get to hear how good the soundtrack was. I just checked out the soundtrack now on KZbin and I regret not having played the game with louder sound as it is fantastic. There are more games that I really enjoyed, but those are a few and those are the reasons that I love playing them. The Mega Drive truly was an amazing console.

[@DigitalAcid420]

I just found your channel one night and now it’s one of my favorites dude.

[@TooManySteamGames]

These videos really take me back to some happy times. Great list of games here, I had pretty good taste as a kid because many of these are my favorites and have incredible memories associated with them.

[@MoltoRubato88]

Not only that, but Castlevania: Bloodlines was one of the first games in the series to be set in a different era: in this case, 1917. The music also offers a nice balance between "traditional" Baroque-sounding pieces and modernist atonal tracks, like the music for the "Pisa" stage.

[@dsgitlin]

Bloodlines remains really underrated, and I can't help but to think it's because it wasn't released on a Nintendo platform. It was way overlooked due to the console wars and a lot of people never went back.

[@MoltoRubato88]

@@dsgitlin The irony was that the sequel to Bloodlines (Portrait of Ruin) was later released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS.

[@johnbowles5399]

@@dsgitlin It's exactly the reason that it's overlooked and underrated. To this day Nintendorks still get sniffy about Castlevania on the Mega Drive/Genesis, and it seems to cause them physical pain to even admit that it's a great game. For some sad souls the early 90's playground console wars clearly never ended.

[@Waifu4Life]

Got to be honest, my jaw dropped when I saw S3&K as an "Honorable mention".

[@SuperHns]

he always said Sonic 2 was his favorite sonic game and I agree with him

[@szulu9]

On the Super Nintendo video he had... Chrono Trigger...as an honorable mention!? 👀 to each their own i guess.

[@megadriveleo]

@Benjamin Jagun YES EXACTLY

[@christian9146]

Well sonic the hedgehog 2 is still better than sonic 3 and knuckles because you need two different cartridge to play sonic 3 and knuckles as one game while sonic 2 is a full game on one cartridge Plus the mecha eggman is the best boss battle in the sonic franchise

[@Waifu4Life]

@@christian9146 Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one.

[@MasaCheez]

I just love your videos. I've been a gamer since pong and I have to say, you've given me so much new appreciation for Sega during the Genesis years. I've been playing a lot of back catalog games you've recommended/mentioned and it's awesome seeing these gems. Thanks so much.

[@slaterbreaker]

I always enjoy your profound message at the end of your long videos Keep it going! this and all your videos are great!

[@pierre-marcdaoust2337]

Very good video! You have made me discover E-SWAT and Ranger-X and now they are part of my Genesis collection and by your videos, I have rediscover the Thunder Force series. You made a great solid job to help people remember their old favorites Sega games and discover new ones.

[@cameronstein905]

I’m really curious to see what your top 10 favorite games of all time would be

[@phpianocover]

That Would definitely be a great vídeo!

[@NewportBox100s]

Such a great video and a great idea for the format you chose. It's strange because as a kid I was big on RPG's but as a 30 year old I've become a SHMUP lover. It's the quick play throughs of them that appeal to me so much.

[@jeremybuse5555]

Dude! Best video to date! I had flashbacks of childhood sleepovers playing gunstar heros and phantasy star 4 till we got yelled at to go to bed.

[@robertcavazos8562]

Great video and very well articulated. Great points of view from different times in your life as well!

[@BARONXAVIER]

Konami and treasure games in génesis are amazing

[@firebomb80]

I'm really glad I found you, and the fact we have so much in common, I'm 41 and maybe it's the year I was born but Sega will always be my favorite console :) GREAT LIST, I'm with you on alot of it

[@moandaindesigns]

Great video. Love how you show that taste can change. Thanks for everything.

[@pal-of-pals]

That's quite an interesting and personal take on the top ten list format, especially since the selection of games is so darn good. :D

[@unhelpful-harry]

I recently decided that I wanted to learn more about the mega drive and its library, and your channel is helping me to develop a great love for this era of Sega Keep it up, my man 😄

[@nickcarter4006]

This mad man made a top ten list with 28 entries, I love it

[@RETROCENGO]

Very well executed top 10 list, nice with nostalgic inputs 👍🏼

[@brantastik]

Much respect for revealing your age Sega Lord X. Your channel and Gaming Historian are by far my favorite KZbin gaming channels that I actually watch.

[@winstonpendarvis9943]

Great work sega lord X. You always bring me back to the best days of my childhood, really thanks alot and keep them coming, Sega rules👍

[@tansquirrel]

The format for this Top 10 was insanely smart. Great vid

[@samhillier9607]

What a list of games! Most of those would be tough to beat on an all time best list, for any system. After watching this, your infectious enthusiasm has me all fired up to play 'em all again for the millionth time. I dunno how you managed to decide on your order, because I can just never quite bring myself to pick one over the other with classics like these. That past/present dual list idea was a fun twist too.

[@xylsky1300]

This is the one I waited for ever since I discovered this channel last year :')

[@paulh2426]

Awesome list and great video as always. As I watch this going into my 40s and look back I realize I grew up with the wrong console - the SNES lol. I love sports games, shoot em ups and beat em ups and hated RPGs and Adventure games - kind of still do for the most part. Thank God for emulation and flash carts. Being able to experience the Genesis today has been great, and videos like this help point me in the right direction to keep trying new games to me I missed out on in my teens. Much appreciated!

[@whoareyou221]

Excellent list! These are all so good

[@christopherdarling95]

So good SLX! This was the best way to do this list! Wondering where you rank Subterranea, and Dynamite Heady. Glad to see Gunstar Heroes mentioned (try this one in the hardest setting for a real challenge).

[@johndalquen7668]

This guy comes out with another banger of content. This is a solid list and now I'm thinking I should buy more Sega ages games

[@rocknrollanp]

AMAZING format and video! 🤘🤘🤘

[@mymusic3354]

These are some of my favorites too! Great list! It's nice to see Shining Force and Phantasy Star games getting some recognition too....I never knew about the games back when they were being released, only came across them in probably the last 10 years as I went through to see what games I wanted to add to my collection, those series are really great additions which I missed. I like your lists, they are really well thought out, and give me ideas of which games to go back and replay again 😁

[@martinaurik2189]

Nice top 10’s and love that “Streets of rage”music in the background🤗

[@WinAFreeAppleIPod]

this video was the inspiration for my own review series. thank you for giving me the inspiration for my own review series. it's thanks to you that I found the inspiration for making my own review series. thank you for your review series! you are an awesome inspiration, and you've helped me create my own review series.

[@ashes2ashes20]

Love the list. I find it hard to argue with your picks.

[@AnthonyRiddle]

Love this format. Keep these coming

[@IkariMetalSlugger]

Pretty solid list. I'd replace Castle of Illusion with World of Illusion on my list. Castle is great no doubt. But World was just that much better to me. Being able to also play as Donald was cool. And it's a great co-op game. I feel that game never gets the proper attention it deserves compared to Castle.

[@codydfwn]

Man, I love that game but it's just every time I boot it up, that menu confuses me. Constantly resetting the game just to get things running... If you're trying to crack a couple of cold ones and you don't have it down pat... God, that can be frustrating. Just a personal gripe, I guess though... Otherwise, definitely a great game. P.S. what button is to confirm your selections? So I can write it down

[@jamesbarker5535]

I'm with you on that. Castle is a great game, but World of Illusion is just that bit better for me.

[@bonesjackson81]

Agree. World has unique co op. Looks better too

[@olschoolTonyCarter]

@@jamesbarker5535 Mickey Mania

[@jamesbarker5535]

@@olschoolTonyCarter I'll be honest, it's a game I've never played. Looks gorgeous though. A good shout however and one I think I should explore. Think I will add it to my Sega Mega Drive Mini and try it out.

[@mattb9664]

Makes me wish my Genesis mini and my actual Genesis weren't buried in the middle of my Pods right now! Definitely need to get the patched Bare Knuckle 3 among others in the list loaded on to that mini! Thanks for the comprehensive list of games I should have been playing when I was younger!

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

I was just thinking I wouldn't mind getting a repo cart of that. Streets of rage 3 has always been a let down to me whereas bare knuckle 3 was the proper version. And of course annoyingly they based a lot of decisions on the new Streets of rage 4 off of Streets of rage 3 not the original game. It's not all bad but I kind of don't like that they kept some of the redesigns and stuff.

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

I love seeing Quackshot get some love! it was the first game I got for the Genesis (aside from Sonic that came with the console) and loved every second of it. I still remember the first time I beat it, me playing and my brother watching while my parents were out. Good times!

[@SegaLordX]

I don’t think Quackshot gets the respect it deserves. Most see Donald Duck and the name and write it off.

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

@@SegaLordX and that's sad. SEGA made really good Disney games back then. Thanks for highlighting it, more people should learn about it and play it.

[@SpotOnJ2K]

Great video again SLX, thank you! God bless! Sega forever!

[@dogsauce19]

Great format for a top 10! Well done

[@jasonclarke1239]

Me and my friend played streets of rage 2 for years basically on a daily basis. Any game that gives you memories like that deserve to be number 1. All I have to do now is hear the soundtrack and it rattles my nostalgic bones. Great list SLX. Great content

[@jeremydouglas9633]

Love the channel! Was hoping to see Jungle Strike. Great list!

[@eremgame]

Super cool conclusion, thanks for your videos

[@Fluoride_Jones]

This was a truly great presentation, Sega Lord X! Heck, even your honorable mentions are subjectively top-ten games in most people's eyes! I can't believe I didn't realize you had never made a favorite Genesis games list before. 😆👍

[@wanazriq670]

I’ve seen a lot of best sega game playlists. Your’s is the best. A true sega fan.

[@metroidmayhem8463]

I really enjoyed that format. Really unique getting picks from your youth and modern times. Kudos

[@SegaLordX]

Thank you very much!

[@retroimportgamer513]

It's definitely a very interesting point how your outlook changes to gaming over the passing of time. Mine sure has too...though the love for classic Sega remains strong as ever 👍

[@diegog1853]

The genesis library is so awesome that SLX managed to put 24 games into a top 10 genesis games. The only ones I would consider "omissions" are Beyond Oasis (Story of Thor) and Alien Soldier. My favorite game btw is contra hardcorps, I love run-and-gun games and I not only think is the best contra but the best in the genre overall. Second would probably be Beyond Oasis, artstyle is gorgeous, combat and puzzles are well designed and addictive

[@arnmrs1660]

Monster World IV is also a severe omission

[@33Dannyb]

I’m pretty early with this video so I just wanna say I love your channel man.

[@mattjames6349]

Great video! it must have been tough eventually choosing!

[@kingkui12]

Great twist on the top 10 format!

[@alecaquino4306]

I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Awesome video Sega Lord X, always entertaining to watch!

[@Harerazer]

I love your content, this list is very insightful. I don't have room to give details but judging by what I recall my playtime being, these would be my Top 10 Master Of Monsters Yu Yu Hakusho Ringside Angel featuring Cutie Suzuki Truxton Shinging Force II Aerobiz Madden 93 Bulls vs Lakers Bare Knuckle III/Streets of Rage 3 Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun

[@arnmrs1660]

My favorite basketball game is Lakers vs Celtics

[@jaredwhite200]

I loved your Top Ten list. Games such as Quack Shot, Castle of Illusion, Shining Force 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles are all games I love so much. They are the reasons why I had a Sega Genesis as a kid

[@djbusx]

Love your content!! Been following for a while now, and I’m currently building up a library for my girlfriend for Christmas. She was a Sega kid back in the day while I mostly grew up on the SNES (my genesis library was tiny). Recently picked up a Mega sg and Everdrive pro after long consideration this will be wiser for multiple reasons than getting an original system with Sega CD complete in box. Regardless I’m hoping to make this Xmas feel like 1993 again for her and play some hidden gems together! Thanks for all the great info and insights Sega Lord X!

[@Greatergood3]

This is the pinnacle of the channel. A top 10 of what this channel is about..awesome

[@epicmetalwarrior5476]

Your writing is top notch my friend. Cheers from Brazil.

[@rainbowagenda6261]

Great vid, one of your best tbh

[@SH-action]

Great picks and a great way to present the top picks with an alternate one that fits your older self tastes. I'd make suggestion for you to make more videos about mega drive fan translated games that were exclusive to the Japanese market and unavailable to the US and European market, games like Rent a Hero for instance, with 100% working translations available. I really enjoyed playing Rent a Hero from start to finish... the game is a little clunky and rough around the edges with a lackluster soundtrack but still at later stages RAH graphics were quite surprisingly above average and as nice bonus the game features a decent amount of quirky humor. A second suggestion would be talking about the best intros and title screens for the Genesis, Sega CD, and Saturn (the best graphics and audio, for instance Ranger X and Gustar Heroes for Genesis)

[@vallaurianv6024]

Great video! Novel take on the format - I’ll start looking at my top 10s this way too. Also Bloodlines! My number 1 too.

[@pda1799]

Good list! Castlevania and Contra were both some of my favorite, along with GSH and Landstalker.

[@Llukario]

SLX had an interesting top 10! I think it's best to remember he said that this is his top 10 and his favorites! We all have our own top 10 of Sega games! This was a great video and thanks for sharing man!

[@NarWallPeople]

What a beautiful video and message at the end

[@oscarzxn4067]

Fantastic, I have been waiting for this video for a long time now. I hope you can make a top for the PS1 and N64 in the future too!

[@SSGHondaJon]

You and me woulda hung out as kids. Most of your list is my list too. Appreciate it. Diggin your content mang.

[@DarDarBinks1986]

My favorite Genesis games: Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Virtua Racing Deluxe, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Vectorman, Task Force Harrier EX, Mortal Kombat 1-3, Shinobi III, the Streets of Rage games, Jurassic Park, Contra: Hard Corps, and Battletech.

[@jezcarruthers9385]

Castlevania Bloodlines and Streets of rage 2 are absolutely stunning games with god tier soundtracks, gameplay and visuals that are completely timeless 👏👏👏

[@cityside75]

Huh. I didn't discover Streets of Rage 2 until about 10-15 years ago and it's been one of my favorites ever since. I've put some time into 3 but never got hooked, but watching you play in that footage of BK3 looks like some kind of jedi magic, really smooth and interesting looking combat there and it really has me intrigued to give it another look (in Bare Knuckle 3 form). Great video as always!

[@jimtownsend3910]

2 destroys 3. It’s awkward he took this stance.

[@Spewa-em8cm]

This might be the obvious choice, but I couldn't see any other game at the top of my list but Sonic 3 & Knuckles, no other 2D platform game has ever come close to being as perfect in music, level design and control as S3&K. If I had to pick a game that wasn't in the Sonic series, I would go with either Shinobi 3 or Splatterhouse 2.

[@DarDarBinks1986]

Sonic 3 & Knuckles = GOAT. Until Mania came out, S3&K was the last truly great Sonic game ever. The 3D games can all walk. Not every game has to go 3D just because it's state-of-the-art. I have the original cartridges, the Sonic Mega Collection Plus rerelease, and a ROM and emulator for when I don't feel like playing on original hardware. My PS2 memory card has at least one clear file in S3&K with all Chaos and Super Emeralds found, thus unlocking Hyper Sonic. Ditto a save state on my emulator of choice. Why so many, you ask? Redundancy. As the Courier said to Arcade, "If Caesar takes the dam and cuts off power, it'll be chaos all over New Vegas." Streets of Rage was the first Genesis game I ever played. I remember when I was 7, visiting with my older cousins. One of my aunts had a wedding that weekend, and two of my cousins and I played one of the Streets of Rage games. I don't remember which one it was, though. All I remember is that I always wanted to main Blaze. I could say that SoR helped contribute to my egg hatching in the long run. Now, I'm a year into HRT and living as my true, female self. My love for these games has never changed.

[@Spewa-em8cm]

@@DarDarBinks1986 While I disagree with you about the 3D games, Sonic 3&K is still the best in the series bar-none.

[@DerangedHermit]

@@Spewa-em8cm probably the only problem with S3&K was them separating it into two games, but it was understandable

[@SuperHns]

Rocket Knight and Ristar have better level design

[@Spewa-em8cm]

@@SuperHns O can slightly agree with Rocket Kmight, but in no way does Ristar have better level design than any of the Sonic games.

[@DrJav1977]

Another great video. Keep up the good work.

[@richardheckmann1892]

Like the video. I have played most of the games you have listed and they all are great games. Great video

[@jasonlashmen7689]

Hey brutha, J again, see man , These are the interesting and a bit outside of the box , ideas that makes your content, that tiny bit more interesting and fun to watch/ hear from you

[@ophidianmind333]

It's no surprise that I find myself agreeing with a lot of the inclusions on this list and the idea of presenting a list that changed over time is an excellent idea. Some of my own favorites have changed over the years, but one constant is that Phantasy Star IV has been my favorite game of all time ever since I first played it in the mid-90's. Every time I replay it, I'm still fascinated by just how good it is, how fun it is to play, and by how much I notice myself connecting to a game. I hope everyone can find at least one game out there that brings them a similar experience.

[@RolandoMarreroPR]

Everyone else’s top 10 is the honorable mention for SLX! That’s why I love this channel!

[@armdrk3233]

What a great list,you nailed it.pretty much identical to my choices.

[@danandtab7463]

I love all these different lists. I just started collecting/playing Sega Genesis myself and as a Nintendo person I have no idea what's good for it, except the usual Sonic, etc.

[@Dangic23]

I was playing Madden on my Genesis last week, after 16 years in a box. Still remembered some plays.

[@adamfrazer5150]

Man, the Genesis continues to surprise me @9:25 the design and aesthetics of Quackshot are a m a z i n g ! It looks absolutely gorgeous, proves without a doubt that the Genesis/MD was equally capable of putting out the same top-tier titles as any of it's contemporaries 👍 Sega Lord X, I'm really enjoying and appreciating your content - soooooo many games that I missed out on and that STILL hold up to this day 👍 Many thanks for the volume and depth your Channel offers, I've barely scratched the surface but know I'm in the right place 😎

[@mtshark7]

A very solid top 10 list man!😀

[@ventura3600]

Great list, Genesis/Mega Drive had such a wonderful library. I missed some fighting game, back then I really enjoy Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition. And I was really amazed about Virtua Racing, SVP chip was really a game changer and provide a great 3D racing experience for the first time for me.

[@dltraining6044]

Before I watch this. My favourite game for this system was Streets of Rage 2.

[@markxv2267]

Ouch. Well we didnt know better at the time.

[@dltraining6044]

@@markxv2267 I never knew what the genesis was until around 1996. Where I grew up there were not stores that sold video games. I got a genesis that had sonic 2 packaged. When I got a copy of SofR 2 it was the best thing in the world. A kroger started to rent games than I rented shinobi and loved it too.