Top 10 Must Play Sega Genesis Games

1. Gunstar Heroes

   

2. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

   

3. Rocket Knight

   

4. Streets of Rage

   

5. Sonic the Hedgehog 2

   

6. Sonic & Knuckles

   

7. Comix Zone

   

8. Altered Beast

   

9. Landstalker

   

10. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

    
The Newcomers
11. ?

    Kid Chameleon

    
12. ?

    Sega CD

    
The Contenders

13. Earthworm Jim 2

    

14. Earthworm Jim

    

15. Ristar

    

16. Darius II

    

    Was ported to the Mega Drive in Japan - a similar version known as Sagaia was also released on the Genesis. My brother has the original Japanese version; I've had a few goes on it and love it to bits. It's not crazily difficult for a shmup but still a great challenge for new and veteran players alike.

17. Ecco the Dolphin

    

18. Streets of Rage 2

    

    Especially with its gameplay being a lot more polished than the original, there's no reason for this to not deserve a place on here.

19. Vectorman

    

    When I first saw this game I had no idea the Megadrive could pull off visuals this beautiful. The game and levels are also well designed and great for exploration.

20. Castlevania: Bloodlines

    

21. NBA Jam T.E.

    Amazing Basketball title with a life time of playability and fun, with some truely great dunks, and plenty of cheats.