Best Sega genesis games

[Tatsujin]

as for musha aleste, which is indeed one of the MDs finest vert shewty, just get the superior japanese version. still a little pricey, but absolutely worth it.

compile and toaplan corp. games FTW!

[geise]

Musha was fine and all, but Spriggan and Robo-Aleste were in general, just better.

I thought Robo-Aleste was pretty tame in comparison to MUSHA Aleste, but man you are GOD DAMN RIGHT Spriggan is better.

Hmm...I'm surprised with all the repeated games that the only ones repeated from my list has been Alien Storm, M.U.S.H.A., and Monster World IV.  I would just like to add again...

[PCEngineHell]

I didn't care too much for Verytex. Just too many other vertical shooters on the Genesis/megadrive that surpass it. I know Verytex has its fans though, in much the same way Darwin 4081 does.

[geise]

I didn't care too much for Verytex. Just too many other vertical shooters on the Genesis/megadrive that surpass it. I know Verytex has its fans though, in much the same way Darwin 4081 does.

Darwin 4081 has fans?  Haha, that was one shooter I couldn't get into.  Yeah, Verytex is just a typical shooter, but I always felt it was put together really well.   To me it's the Override of Mega Drive shooters if that makes any sense.  I've also had the game since 92 so maybe I was a little more wowed at the time.  I still play it and love it though.  It is way on the easy side though.

[Tatsujin]

verytex has some pretty cool FM tunes. that's maybe were the fanbase mostly comes from.

[geise]

verytex has some pretty cool FM tunes. that's maybe were the fanbase mostly comes from. 

Very true.  But you also don't expect as much in 92.  By then I already had most shooters for the system.  I walked into a local store that had it.  It was used for $10.  It was in great condition and I was always willing to buy another shooter, and since I went in knowing nothing I was really surprised.  Yes the music was a huge part as to why I like the game.  It can really make or break a shooter for me.  That is a huge reason I can't stand Eliminate Down.  Pretty game,  but that music makes my ears bleed.

[Tatsujin]

that's why I so much love the PCE  for its shewties.  there's almost non that has bad musics, and if it has bad musics, then it's a baddie from begin with.

[munchiaz]

Beat tmnt hyperstone heist last night. Pretty fun beat um up. Raph is the best chracter by far. His speed is to good

[CrackTiger]

Steel Empire is another must-play that wasn't in my brief list.

[geise]

 

Steel Empire is another must-play that wasn't in my brief list.

Hell yeah!  How could I forget that game?

[Tatsujin]

I just got steel empire - koutetsu teikoku for the the other day. and wow, what of an improvement over the MD version they did.

[PCEngineHell]

I just got steel empire - koutetsu teikoku for the the other day. and wow, what of an improvement over the MD version they did.

What are the differences?

[warpig227]

gunstar heroes, splatterhouse 2,3. punisher. all decent money but all worth it

[Tatsujin]

I just got steel empire - koutetsu teikoku for the the other day. and wow, what of an improvement over the MD version they did.

What are the differences?

almost everything. seems to be totally re-drawn/-made from scratch with much better coloring, nicer animations and the best, tons more of action (explosions etc.).

the music sure is debatable. still like the MDs FM tracks a tad better. also considering the fact that the GBA sucks at proper sound quality.

[PCEngineHell]

I just got steel empire - koutetsu teikoku for the the other day. and wow, what of an improvement over the MD version they did.

What are the differences?

almost everything. seems to be totally re-drawn/-made from scratch with much better coloring, nicer animations and the best, tons more of action (explosions etc.).

the music sure is debatable. still like the MDs FM tracks a tad better. also considering the fact that the GBA sucks at proper sound quality.

Oh ok, I see what you are saying. You didn't mention you got it for another system. You left out the GBA part in your original post, so I thought you meant that the Mega Drive version looked better then the Genesis one or something. Made me wonder what you were talking about lol.

[munchiaz]

played and beat chiki chiki boys a few nights ago. Really awesome pick up and play game

[Tatsujin]

I just got steel empire - koutetsu teikoku for the the other day. and wow, what of an improvement over the MD version they did.

What are the differences?

almost everything. seems to be totally re-drawn/-made from scratch with much better coloring, nicer animations and the best, tons more of action (explosions etc.).

the music sure is debatable. still like the MDs FM tracks a tad better. also considering the fact that the GBA sucks at proper sound quality.

Oh ok, I see what you are saying. You didn't mention you got it for another system. You left out the GBA part in your original post, so I thought you meant that the Mega Drive version looked better then the Genesis one or something. Made me wonder what you were talking about lol.

oh houly shiet, I'm terrible sorry.. just saw that now. between the "the the" there must be "GBA" inserted. don't know how that did happen?

mais ca c'est claire.

[TR0N]

I'm surprise no one mention this gem and it's worth playing over the snes version to 
Mega Drive Longplay [048] Earthworm Jim

[PukeSter]

Earthworm Jim is a good series. The animations kinda affect the controls though.

SNES version is worse since the Genny version was the lead version. Earthworm 2 is better on SNES though.

[Tatsujin]

sorry, never could get into any earthwurms and its silly humor.

[TR0N]

sorry, never could get into any earthwurms and its silly humor.

What you have no funny bone !? Shame on you  I find earthworm jim is one of the few western games worth playing on the genesis.

[Tatsujin]

sorry, never could get into any earthwurms and its silly humor.

What you have no funny bone !? Shame on you 

yeah, exacly that kind of humor and style has absolutely no positive effect on me, and let me colder than a bucket full of ice cubes.

[TR0N]

sorry, never could get into any earthwurms and its silly humor.

What you have no funny bone !? Shame on you 

yeah, exacly that kind of humor and style has absolutely no positive effect on me, and let me colder than a bucket full of ice cubes.

Man that is ice cold then 

[Tatsujin]

sorry, never could get into any earthwurms and its silly humor.

What you have no funny bone !? Shame on you 

yeah, exacly that kind of humor and style has absolutely no positive effect on me, and let me colder than a bucket full of ice cubes.

Man that is ice cold then 

indeed it ees

[esadajr]

the Genny was my second console, I wasnt going to get one, but then I played Sonic, then thats when I knew I had to get a Genesis.

Games I'm most fond:

Sonic 3
Sonic
Streets of Rages
TMNT
The Flintstones
Tiny toons
Fifa 96
TSB II

[CrackTiger]

sorry, never could get into any earthwurms and its silly humor.

The humor alone ruins Earthworm Jim games for me as well.
What you have no funny bone !? Shame on you 

yeah, exacly that kind of humor and style has absolutely no positive effect on me, and let me colder than a bucket full of ice cubes.

Man that is ice cold then 

indeed it ees

[Tatsujin]

sorry, never could get into any earthwurms and its silly humor.

The humor alone ruins Earthworm Jim games for me as well.
What you have no funny bone !? Shame on you 

yeah, exacly that kind of humor and style has absolutely no positive effect on me, and let me colder than a bucket full of ice cubes.

Man that is ice cold then 

indeed it ees

haha.. I see what have done there.

[OldRover]

Late to the party, tl;dr.

My recommendations go like this:

Sonic 1 & 2
Tin Head
Shining In The Darkness
Phantasy Star IV
Jewel Master
Ecco
Castle Of Illusion
Golden Axe
Columns
Midnight Resistance
any Shinobi game

and... that's about it. I was never a huge Sega fan.

[PCEngineHell]

I would say if you had a 32X you could take your gameplay up a notch with these games:

MK2 (best most complete port outside of Dos or emulation)
Primal Rage (best port between it, Snes, and Genesis, looks great, plays great even if based off ver. 1.7)
Virtua Fighter (better then Saturn port)
Virtua Racing Deluxe ( personal preference, like this port more then the Genesis and Saturn versions also)
Space Harrier
AfterBurner
Tempo
Knuckles Chaotix (I'm not a fan of this one personally, but other Sonic fans and others seem to swear by it)
Cyber Brawl/Cosmic Carnage (amazing soundtrack, good gameplay, and cool characters when run in JP mode)
T-Mek (better then the buggy Dos port)
Wrestlemania The Arcade Game (best port outside of Dos)
Shadow Squadron
Star Wars Arcade
Doom (better then Snes port easily)
Metal Head
Blackthorne
Kolibri (another one I didn't care for personally but others seem to love)
NBA Jam Tournament Edition
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 (good game if you like Viewpoint. If you hated Viewpoint then ignore this one)

[geise]

Is MK2 on 32X actually better than the Saturn port?  I have it on Saturn but never played the 32X version. 

Another Genesis game I forgot that I really liked is Comix Zone.

[PCEngineHell]

Yeah its much better then the Saturn port. The Saturn port looks great in still shots, but in practice it is a bit of a mess in places. The initial matches contain loading for a brief second when you do a move. The music is PCM handled by the Saturns audio chip instead of being cd audio, and it is subpar (a bit of a insult to the Saturns audio chip). Also, tons of voice samples are missing. There are a couple other minor issues also, but those are the main ones that hurt the game. Some of those issues carrier over to the import PS1 version also.

The 32X version on the other hand has a good soundtrack, most of the voice samples, good sound fx, great control, etc.

[wildfruit]

the Genny was my second console, I wasnt going to get one, but then I played Sonic, then thats when I knew I had to get a Genesis.

Games I'm most fond:

Sonic 3
Sonic
Streets of Rages
TMNT
The Flintstones
Tiny toons
Fifa 96
TSB II

+1 fifa 96 just run down the side of the pitch and shoot near the end. A goal every time!

[VestCunt]

Wow Prof, I didn't know you were such a big 32x fan.

[PCEngineHell]

Wow Prof, I didn't know you were such a big 32x fan.

When I was a teen I originally got one around mid 1995. Not a mega fan of it, but I'd easily put its game library up against something like the Atari Jaguar any day of the week. It was a good add on, and it got some good games in its fairly short life span. I was more then happy to get one again, s-video mod it and start enjoying some proper MK2 and Virtua Fighter again.

[IrishNinja]

^nice to see some 32x love on here!

just way too many dolts cut the hang tabs off them. 

Why, why why!

i'm gonna let youse guys in on a secret: hangtabs were meant to be cut
the game belongs to me now, not a hanging shelf in Phar-Mor from '92.

[PCEngineHell]

^nice to see some 32x love on here!

just way too many dolts cut the hang tabs off them. 

Why, why why!

i'm gonna let youse guys in on a secret: hangtabs were meant to be cut
the game belongs to me now, not a hanging shelf in Phar-Mor from '92.

Lol, I have not seen anyone mention Phar-Mor in years. We had one that closed up in the early 90s. They had a video rental in there that I got a lot of nice Nes games from before they closed the store.

[bob]

^nice to see some 32x love on here!

just way too many dolts cut the hang tabs off them. 

Why, why why!

i'm gonna let youse guys in on a secret: hangtabs were meant to be cut
the game belongs to me now, not a hanging shelf in Phar-Mor from '92.

Then they would be perforated, Lanny Poffo.

[synbiosfan]

^nice to see some 32x love on here!

just way too many dolts cut the hang tabs off them. 

Why, why why!

i'm gonna let youse guys in on a secret: hangtabs were meant to be cut
the game belongs to me now, not a hanging shelf in Phar-Mor from '92.

Then they would be perforated, Lanny Poffo.

Bingo! We have a winner folks!

[IrishNinja]

Then they would be perforated, Lanny Poffo.

thought this was known - they didn't do this because it'd take the joy out of a clean cut otherwise 

[bob]

Then they would be perforated, Lanny Poffo.

thought this was known - they didn't do this because it'd take the joy out of a clean cut otherwise 

If something as mundane as cutting tabs is what you classify a "joy", then you and i wouldnt be very good friends.

[IrishNinja]

...galam, are you coming on to me

[csgx1]

Then they would be perforated, Lanny Poffo.

thought this was known - they didn't do this because it'd take the joy out of a clean cut otherwise 

Most of the cases that I have without hang tabs are definitely not "clean cut".  A lot of them are all crooked with excess sharp plastic left over or have been unevenly torn off.  One was sharp enough to cut my forearm when I quickly reached over/between my Genesis games. 

[IrishNinja]

agreed, it's a form of art.  i intend to do a helpful youtube tutorial one day on this very subject! 

[xcrement5x]

Lol, I never cut off the tabs unless they're already mangled.  I've found a nice sharp x-acto/utility knife and a steady hand is all you need to make them look nice.

[esteban]

I put a few drops of hydrochloric acid on the tabs. A few applications and you are good to go.

[Arjak]

Here's one that I doubt anyone has mentioned: Scooby-Doo Mysteries

No, I am NOT trolling. It sounds like it would be just another licensed platformer, and as far as I know, the SNES version is just that, but the Genesis version does something so unique for the platform and does it so well, that it deserves more exposure. It's actually a LucasArts-style point-and-click adventure game, and a fairly good one at that! It's not easy or dumbed down, either. Some of the puzzles are deviously challenging , but quite clever. If you're into this style of game, you NEED to check this out, Scooby-Doo fan or not.

[Arkhan Asylum]

SCOOBY DOOS
WHAT NINTENDOONT.

[InfraMan]

Here's one that I doubt anyone has mentioned: Scooby-Doo Mysteries

Seconded! I played through Scooby Mysteries for the first time just last year, and I was surprised at how good it turned out to be. Too bad there weren't more games like this on the 16-bit consoles...

My all-time favorite Genesis game, though, has to be Landstalker. It has some of the best dungeons and puzzles of any action-RPG, and it looks great (as long as you can deal with the 3/4 perspective).

[CrackTiger]

Landstalker is a polarizing game, but at least its cheap. So if you wind up in the camp that dislikes it, at least it won't have cost much.

I was very disappointed by it back in the day. It looked fun in screen shots, but doesn't live up to its potential.

Two things that stand out to me are lack of boss fights and impossible-to-know-for-certain-the-position-of-platforms, which set you back too far if you guess wrong.

[InfraMan]

Two things that stand out to me are lack of boss fights and impossible-to-know-for-certain-the-position-of-platforms, which set you back too far if you guess wrong.

I can totally get that. I was the only one of my circle of friends to actually beat Solstice on the NES, so I think I was pre-conditioned for isometric platforming by the time I got around to Landstalker.