The Sega Genesis was repeatedly released multiple times from Genesis 1 to Genesis 3, along with side-release consoles. It has the most popular and developed game library. Sega and its systems are home to many of the game titles such as Virtua Fighter, Streets of Rage, and many more. Many of the games on the Sega Genesis are considered some of the best games of their time.
Here are some of the best Sega Genesis games that you must try or replay.
Street Fighter 2
Street Fighter 2 is one of the most popular games on the Sega Genesis. It has been released in a multitude of forms on various consoles. It is the best-selling title of the 90s. It is the second edition of the original Street Fighter with a large cast and some familiar characters. It comes with an iconic and excellently composed soundtrack. It also has an innovative visual style.
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Castlevania: Bloodlines is the most popular and considered to be one of the best iconic titles. This game is very different as compared to the other titles in this series. It presents players with an unfamiliar antagonist named Elizabeth Bartley. It is the only title on the Sega Genesis. It allows you to choose between two protagonists. It has been re-released in Castlevania compilation for current generation consoles.
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat is currently one of the best games in the world of fighting games. Mortal Kombat 2 is another excellent sequel on the Sega Genesis and this time it comes with more improvement and more expanded elements. It also comes with a set of new characters and world-building elements. Mortal Kombat 2 has detailed combat mechanics and gameplay.
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is another excellent game on the Sega Genesis. Ghostbusters became a household franchise after the release of two game titles in the 80s. In this game, players can choose between three characters – Egon, Peter, and Ray. The character of Ray has been depicted in the movie series as well. Ghostbusters comes with a defined and refined gameplay with players being able to shoot in all directions. This game has a variety of upgraded weapons along with an excellent soundtrack.
Aladdin
The library of Sega Genesis consists of a glimpse of information about the gaming trends of the 90s. The direct adaptation of famous movies into video games is one of the most notable trends of that time. Aladdin is one of the most popular games ever. It is an excellent game from starting to end. It has been re-released on all current-generation consoles. The developers of this game included the original movie’s characters in this game to make it more exciting for the Aladdin fans. It is one of the best-selling titles on the Sega Genesis.
Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage
Spider-Man games are the most popular games among most of the gaming fans who have been playing since the 90s. Spider-Man games are the most iconic games ever that could be found on most of the consoles such as PS, PS2, or even PS4. Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage is one of the most iconic Spider-Man titles released on the Sega console. Although Venom and Spider-Man both play different roles in their respective movies and both have different goals as well, they both can play together in this game. The game allows players an opportunity to play as both Spider-Man and Venom while fighting. This game is an adaptation of a comic. You cannot play this game in multiplayer mode as it has been designed for single-player only.
After discussing some of the best Sega Genesis games, we have concluded that several games have been re-released on the Sega Genesis for their gaming fans. These games remind us of the childhood days, and the best part is that the games have been re-released with some more improvements and refined gameplay.
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