Top Ten Things SEGA is Best Known For

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is the title character and protagonist of the video game series of the same name released by SEGA. He has since appeared in numerous spin-off comics, several television shows, an animated OVA, and a live-action movie trilogy. Known for his incredible speed and signature blue color... read more

Saying Sega isn't really known for making anything else seems insulting to the Sega Genesis, the Virtua Fighter series, the Streets of Rage series, the Ecco the Dolphin series, Vectorman, Aladdin, Shenmue, NBA Jam, the Sega Saturn, and the Sega Dreamcast.
Now, Sega's last two game consoles didn't do well by game console standards, but they're still well-known game consoles.

Sonic was really popular decades ago, and he's had a few solid games recently. But his brand has been tarnished by a slew of mediocre games over the past two decades. We'll see if that upcoming Sonic movie is any good - fingers crossed. Sega and Sonic are almost synonymous with each other. Unfortunately, Sega isn't really known for making anything else.

Sega Genesis

Sega made many consoles, but the Genesis is the one everyone seems to have played and cherished growing up.

Sega Title Theme

Who could forget that iconic tune?

Sega Logo

Sega Games Co., Ltd., originally short for Service Games and officially styled as SEGA, is a Japanese multinational video game developer and publisher headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with multiple offices around the world. It is known for franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and Yakuza. Sega has undergone... read more

Wow! I didn't know until now that the word SEGA was short for something.

Short for "Service Games." A striking and memorable visual.

Dr. Eggman

Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik is a fictional character created by Naoto Ohshima for Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series. He serves as the primary antagonist, often clashing with Sonic in his quest for world domination. Eggman is depicted as a brilliant but mad scientist who leads the Eggman Empire and creates... read more

Almost all Sonic characters look exactly the same. The one exception is Dr. Eggman, who is one of the most iconic villains in the gaming industry.

Sega does what Nintendon't (Slogan)

Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and software company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.

Nintendo was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Karuta by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi, originally producing handmade hanafuda playing cards. After diversifying into various businesses... read more

This famous slogan made Sega a beloved underdog in the console war against a gaming industry giant.

Sixteen-bit arcade action. You can't do this on Nintendo. Genesis does what Nintendon't!

Sega Dreamcast

Yes, it was their last console, but it was, without a doubt, the perfect console to end on. Sega consoles sure went out with a bang.

Even though it became a failure, the Sega Dreamcast was a revolutionary game console.

Sega's nail in the coffin in console making.

Sega Saturn

This console is mostly known for marking the beginning of the end of Sega when it came to making video game consoles.

Super Sonic

The greatest character that Sega is known for.

The best character in the Sonic series.

How is he not in the top 10 part of this list?

Shenmue

While it didn't save Sega as a console maker, it revolutionized video games.

A true game-changer for video games.

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Thanatos (Persona)

The coolest arcana from the Persona series, hands down and bar none.

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Cream the Rabbit

Cream the Rabbit is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series created by Sega. She is a kind and polite young rabbit who is often seen with her Chao companion named Cheese. Cream has appeared in various Sonic games and animated adaptations since her debut.

Streets of Rage 2

A cool beat 'em up that's even better than its predecessor.

The greatest beat 'em up that Sega is known for.

Virtua Fighter

This game is revolutionary in the fighting genre.

Video Game Music

No doubt that Sega made great music, even after their string of games declined in quality and quantity.

Vectorman

The best shooter that Sega had ever done. It's a shame the series never went anywhere after the Sega Genesis.

Sega really dropped the ball with Vectorman. Ditching Vectorman is another one of Sega's worst decisions.

Fall from Grace

Unfortunately, it is a well-known fact that Sega is a shadow of its former self. The company's brand is associated with a fall from former glory. Hopefully, the company will turn this around one day, but that most likely won't happen anytime soon.

This is the worst thing that Sega is known for.

Nights (NiGHTS)

To all those who argue, NiGHTS is a he, a she, and also a they. The truth is, NiGHTS is whoever and whatever you want them to be. NiGHTS is a character you can relate to and admire. If you say NiGHTS is male, you are correct. If you say NiGHTS is female, you are also correct. The magnificent thing about NiGHTS is that they can be whoever you want. At least, they were until Sega gave them a voice.

NiGHTS (from the game Nights into Dreams) was the unofficial second mascot of Sega. Her look was inspired by the performers of Cirque du Soleil. She's probably the only non-Sonic character who might still be recognized. Not bad for only having two games.

Sega CD

Sonic '06

Sega is known for many Sonic games, both good and bad, but it seems like Sonic '06 will haunt them forever. It was universally panned, and many fans consider it the point where Sonic games started declining in quality. It was not only the worst Sonic game in history but unfortunately one of the most memorable.

Streets of Rage

A cool beat 'em up, and one of the best ever.

Tails the Fox

Miles "Tails" Prower is a fictional character in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is Sonic's best friend and sidekick. Tails is known for his ability to fly using his two tails like a helicopter rotor.

Ecco the Dolphin

Another thing that Sega dropped the ball on. Had Sega not dropped the ball on several of their non-Sonic properties, Sega would still be making game consoles. 3D entries of games Sega dropped the ball on could have made up for the string of bad and mediocre Sonic games.

Creativity

Nightshade

Alex Kidd

I get that Sega ditched Alex Kidd as the leading mascot, but ditching him completely was a very dumb move in hindsight. Ditching Alex Kidd is one of Sega's worst decisions.

Alex Kidd deserved better than to become an afterthought to Sega.

The forgotten mascot. It could have had a great run in the 3D world.

Atlus

Sega completely owns Atlus and is its parent company. Atlus is a game developer known for its Persona and Trauma Center games, among others.