The Best 25 Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Games Ever (well my favourite)

I have a collection of around 350 Sega MegaDrive games and this is my pick of the best...
I’m sticking to 1 game per franchise
This list could change daily with the amount of fantastic games on the system
1 Streets of Rage 2 @ 26:34
2 Sonic 2 @ 25:21
3 Street Fighter 2 C.E @ 24:17
4 NBA Jam T.E @ 23:09
5 Probotector @ 22:00
6 World of Illusion @ 20:56
7 Dick Tracy @ 19:47
8 Mortal Kombat @ 18:47
9 Aladdin @ 17:48
10 Truxton @ 16:45
11 Desert Strike @ 15:39
12 Comix Zone @ 14:32
13 Road Rash 2 @ 13:29
14 Shinobi 3 @ 12:26
15 Elemental Master @ 11:18
16 Toejam and Earl @ 10:09
17 Gunstar Heroes @ 09:06
18 Alien Soldier @ 08:01
19 Moonwalker @ 06:57
20 Micro Machines @ 05:38
21 Super Hang On @ 04:47
22 SplatterHouse 2 @ 03:45
23 Flicky @ 02:42
24 Gauntlet 4 @ 01:38
25 Battle Squadron @ 00:31

[@Verbalaesthet]

Im getting a bit into the Sega stuff that I missed as a SNES child. Warsong is very cool. Im playing that right now.

[@Sinisteve]

Verbal Ästhet always looked interesting but never got a PAL European Release...might check it out on my Everdrive👍thanks for watching

[@simonriches77]

Love Streets of Rage 2 and The Golden Axe games. Ballz is a brilliant game.

[@oldstylegaming]

Great video mate love your picks nice to see Truxton on there

[@Sinisteve]

old style gaming wish I found the time to play Truxton the the Tubers Challenge😞

[@DetectoristTom]

Nice shouts bud. Two crude dudes, flashback, earthworm Jim, alien storm, quackshot, toki etc for me :)

[@Sinisteve]

Thanks for watching👍

[@minks36]

enjoyed watching that Steve despite disagreeing with most of the list 😄 really like how you put these vids together mate 🖒

[@Sinisteve]

minks36 haha cheers Craig, I can’t be wrong though as I can only pick from the games I own😂and I haven’t got some of those lovely jp games you have😉

[@OperationPhantom]

Nice list, quite a bit of variety!

[@Sinisteve]

OperationPhantom that was the plan, could easily of put 10 shooters in there ha Thanks for watching👍

[@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533]

Great top 25 mate, some of my favourites, a few I'm yet to play but look forward to picking up eventually. The only couple off the top of my head that are missing for me are megalomania and zombies ate my neighbours. Need to fire the megadrive up now 😍.

[@Sinisteve]

David retro games played badly Birdsall I prefer zombies on another system, it’ll probably grace another video soon😉 Thanks for watching matey👍

[@JP-tf4tb]

With Flicky you nailed the list, Sonic 2, Gaunlet, Super Hang-On, Road Rash, Jungle Strike. Looks that you played them back in the day. I miss on the list Dune II, some horizontal shumup, Fifa, EarthwormJim, RPG, or Strategy. The games I personally think doesn't deseve to be in any Top list are Alien Soldier, and Comix Zone

[@francescosmith7859]

Nice list. A lot of excellent games in there. For me I'd also have the Adventures of Batman and Robin, Castlevania Bloodlines, TMNT Hyperstone Heist, Beyond Oasis and I have an irrational love of Alien Storm for some reason. I just recently played Mega Turrican and I have a strong feeling that's going to end up on my list as well.

[@Sinisteve]

Turrican is on my Amiga list, I think that’s where it exhaled, heard great things about Castlevania but haven’t given it any time yet🙄

[@Danester83]

Great list Ste couple there I'll be adding soon for sure. Was worried a sonic game wasn't going to make the list. Shocked no golden axe

[@Sinisteve]

Danester83 a Sonic had to be there, Golden Axe was number 27 lol

[@deanrussell1234]

My top 5 for megadrive goes..... 5. Micro machines 4. Sketchin 3. Micky Mouse World of Illusion 2. Chiki Chiki Boys 1. Streets of Rage 2. Honable mentions Alladin Golden Axe Alien Storm

[@Ramjet164]

This is the beauty of the megadrive library. All of these games are top drawer and yet there’s still another 20+ games you could debate should be in there.

[@Sinisteve]

Ramjet164 I’d say 50+ games haha ridiculously good library of games Ones that came close are Golden Axe Skeleton Krew Olympic Gold EA Hockey NewZealand Story List goes on and on!!

[@Ramjet164]

Sinisteve Retro Gamer yeah tbh I could probably pick another 50 I love.

[@playthegames88]

Minha lista seria: 1 - Sonic 3 & Knuckles 2 - X- Men 2: Clone Wars 3 - Street Of Rage 4 - Then Revange of Shinobi 5 - Golden Axe 6 - Thunder Force 3 7 - Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 8 - Doom Troper 9 - Castlevania: Bloodlines 10 - Alien Soldier 11 - Earthworm Jim 12 - Comix Zone 13 - Sunset Raiders 14 - Ghouls´n Ghost 15 - Final Fighter 16 - World of ilusion 17 - Raiden Traid 18 - Top Gear 2 19 - Aladdin 20 - Flashback 21 - Toki 22 - Toy Stori 23 - Chakan 24 - Quackshot 25 - altered Beast 26 - Kid Chamilion 27 - Alex kidd 28 - Victorman 29 - Toejam & Earl 30 - Decap Atack

[@zyon227]

Number 1 streets of rage remake

[@bdwilcox]

Battletech - Essentially one of the [Desert, Jungle, Urban, Nuclear] Strike series but with giant mechs. Good times.

[@Sinisteve]

bdwilcox I’ll check that out👍

[@dougiehits1938]

Great list. I would have added, Castlevania, The Punisher, Rocket Night Adventures and Saturday Night Slam Masters

[@Sinisteve]

Douglas Hitos definitely didn’t own 3 of those when doing this list, I’ve got castlevania now, Punisher and Slam Masters are pretty expensive, I’ve always wanted to play Slam Masters, heard good things about the snes port, might give it a go on the Flashcart Thanks for watching

[@danielnicholson6174]

Can't play Castlevania on the megadrive after finishing Super Castlevania 4 on the SNES. The megadrive version feels rushed and lacks atmosphere, and some of the backgrounds are just damn lazy.

[@simonriches77]

Bought Ecco the Dolphin and T2 The Arcade Game today. Played T2 on the Amiga 500, and loved it.

[@Sinisteve]

Yeah I enjoyed T2 on the Amiga, never played the MegaDrive port with the Menacer Light Gun but looks fun, never got into the Ecco series, even though it was so popular back in the day...thanks for watching👍

[@beatbonjon1384]

Great vid new sub 👍

[@Sinisteve]

Beatbonjon 1 cheers dude👍

[@SteveCrosse]

Have you tried Kid Chameleon? It's a really good game with over 100 levels, teleporters that can take you forward or backwards in the game and the almighty wall of death to contend with, good if you like a challenge

[@Sinisteve]

It’s a game I own but never played...one of my best mates always raved about it, I will get round to playing it🤞

[@Beaps73]

Hummmmm can't argue with any on that list, maybe Ghouls n Ghosts and Strider should of made it in the top 10 imo

[@Sinisteve]

Beaps73 never really got into Strider and Ghouls and Ghosts...appreciate they’re good games though

[@stephenhall2980]

Streets of rage 2 for the win! By far the best megadrive game, if only for yuzo koshiro's awesome soundtrack.

[@Sinisteve]

stephen hall love that game👍

[@qwwerty77uioop11]

Double Dragon's pretty good.

[@starpier]

nice list, there are two elephants in the room though: Castlevania: TNG and Phantasy Star IV.

[@Sinisteve]

I’ve never played a Phantasy Star game, I know they have a big following I do like the 2D Castlevania series I do own the game too but I’ve never played that either, will do one day

[@starpier]

@@Sinisteve Between the two I would suggest you to start with Phantasy Star IV, because it is the one most different from what you already have in your library. Unless you hate JRPGs of course.

[@lovedecors]

Not a bad list i would take 10 from your list :)

[@Sinisteve]

10 out of 25 isn’t bad, what would you add?

[@jayw5619]

Hi Steve, which Amiga groups are you on on Facebook? I'm interested in Toki if you still have it too.

[@Sinisteve]

Jay W I’m on commodore Amiga group, Stephen Baker👍 Got loads of stuff coming up for sale

[@jameskelvin6720]

Really good list!!! (although you forgot the best Genesis game of all time: ........Shaq Fu. 😉)

[@Sinisteve]

😂😂😂

[@Sinisteve]

That was on the cutting list with rise of the robots ha

[@jameskelvin6720]

@@Sinisteve 😊 hahaa!

[@iwanttocomplain]

I actually like that game. :/

[@DeadnWoon]

Battle Squadron looks great visually, but do you really want to tell me you have completed it? Is there any human being on Earth that can beat it without cheating?

[@Sinisteve]

I can’t think of many shooters I have actually completed if I’m honest🙈

[@DeadnWoon]

@@Sinisteve Me, either. Anyway, Battle Squadron is plain unbeatable. I'd like to see a homo sapiens-alike creature that can actually complete it even in the easiest mode. I completed Eliminate Down, Wings Of Wor, Thunder Force IV, Slap Fight - but that one...

[@pixelpawzgaming]

Alien solider my favourite next to rocket knight and ecco the dolphin plus sonic 1, 2 and 3.

[@Sinisteve]

Never got Ecco, others are great though👌🏼

[@michaelromeo9567]

💖There is so much more masterpieces on this machine than 40 games. Ask on SEGA's twitter for your favorite hidden gems like _WONDERBOY 5 , 6 _PULSEMAN!!!! _Devil Crash (dragon's FURY) _Rocket Knight adventure _Batman and Robin (outstanding graphics with 3d effects never seen everywhere else..) _Magical TALULUTO KUN (magical guy) 💖 (snes version looks like crap in comparison) _ALIEN SOLDIER. _Beyond OASIS (Story of Thor) _Mickey Mania..! (superior version compare to snes!) _Yuyu Hakusho sunset fighters (fix licence issues please) _Tim Burton's Batman _All Shinobi shadow dancers /All streets of rage. _Samurai Showdown (superior version) _Thunder Force 4 _Phantasy Star 4 _Fuck Altered beast Space Harrier and all the old crap/bad conversions we have seen one million time :( Not enough slots left !

[@Sinisteve]

Michael Romeo I could’ve done a list of 100 and still missed out great games....The megadrive is awesome! Thanks for watching👍

[@boodarkens585]

Streets of rage for life! ✌️

[@Sinisteve]

Love that game, you heard about the Megadrive+ release you can play on the new Mega SD flash cart, all updated cd quality music! Looks awesome

[@PoisonousPen]

I clicked on this hoping that SOR2 was the number 1 spot ;)

[@direktexe8436]

You'll really enjoy Thunder Force 4

[@Sinisteve]

DiRekt X I love the music but some reason I gravitate towards vertical shooters🤔

[@chriscraven9335]

Gotta love the 16 bit version of 'Smooth Criminal' in MOONWALKER!👍

[@Sinisteve]

Chris Craven haha the main reason it’s in that list

[@MrWackozacko]

What is this fancy new age damage counter for enemies in Streets of Rage II? That part didnt make it into my memories

[@sunsky5863]

What About Castlevania The New Generation?

[@Sinisteve]

Not sure I owned that at the time of making this video, I’ve definitely got it now and still not played it🙈

[@sunsky5863]

Sinisteve Retro Gamer You Do Own It In The Video At 26:33 I Recommend That You Try It Out!😁

[@coachtomas]

one word - PRICES !

[@Sinisteve]

Everdrives are pretty reasonable and I can’t tell the difference in the gameplay👍

[@smiteriuszryceriusz1258]

lol only 12 good games from list of 25

[@Big-Mike]

This list is so wrong it's criminal unsubbed 😂 only joking mate but my list would be completely differnt! You didn't have golden axe or revenge of shinobi like I said criminal! Eswat turtles thunder force ghouls n ghosts strider castlevaina and castle of illusion to name but a few

[@Sinisteve]

Without further ado Retro castlevania was nearly in there but I haven’t played it for more than 20 minutes Not sure I even own Eswat Turtles is a bit meh Golden Axe isn’t bad though Would love to see you play ghouls n ghosts Do your own list!

[@Big-Mike]

@@zxbryc yeah I know mate I'm only joking Steve is a very good friend of mine and I'm just giving him a bit of stick! The list is perfect because it's his list so therefore its correct although if I made my list as you said it would be very different because it would be my list! Anyway take it easy cheers

[@Sinisteve]

Without further ado Retro your list would be rubbish mike😂😂😂

[@Big-Mike]

@@Sinisteve what Steve no crappy Darts games available on the megadrive 😂👍

[@Sinisteve]

Without further ado Retro I made do with archery on Olympic Gold lol