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You may recall a topic similar to this one I made some time ago (here). Due to a request, I've recompiled the guide to include import games as well as domestic games. I've done this guide a little differently than the last one. Instead of "BEST", I have used "GREAT" in its place. I have also added a new category for the very, very best games: "CLASSIC". Like last time, all games are categorized by genre. I didn't include betas, pirates, and chinese/Taiwanese/other region games.
Platformer:
CLASSIC: Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 and Sonic & Knuckles, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Rocket Knight Adventures, Pulseman(Japan Only), Dynamite Headdy, Ristar, The Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse,
GREAT: Toejam and Earl 2, Cool Spot, Spot Goes to Hollywood, Disney's Aladdin, Kid Chameleon, The Flintstones, Doraemon Yume Dorabuto 7 Nin no Gozansu(Japan Only), Magical Troll Adventure(Japan Only), Rainbow Islands Extra(Japan Only)
GOOD: Gods, Flicky, The World of Illusion starring Mickey and Donald, Puggsy, Sparkster, Quackshot starring Donald Duck, Donald in Maui Mallard(PAL Only), Daffy Duck in Hollywood(PAL Only) Pocahontas, Gargoyles, Flink(PAL Only), The New Zealand Story(Japan Only), Sylvester and Tweety in Cagey Capers, Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Treasure, Ghostbusters, Toy Story, High Seas Havoc, Toki: Going Ape Spit, Chakan, Wardner, Aero the Acrobat 1-2, Bubsy, Batman, Wiz 'n Liz, Desert Demolition, Chiki Chiki Boys, Mickey Mania, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel, Boogerman, Animaniacs, Chuck Rock 1-2, Dashin' Desperadoes, Crayon Shin-Chan(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Marvel Land, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, Garfield: Caught in the Act, Joe & Mac, James Pond 3: Operation Starfish, Sonic 3D Blast, Pinocchio, Pink Goes to Hollywood, Socket, Spider-Man, Rolo to the Rescue, Man Overboard!(PAL Only), Ren & Stimpy: Stimpy's Invention, McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure, Global Gladiators, Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings, Stargate, The Lion King, Marsupilami, The Jungle Book, Speedy Gonzales - Cheese Cat-astrophe(PAL Only), Yogi Bear's Cartoon Capers(PAL Only), Tin Head, Bubble and Squeak, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Ariel Disney's the Little Mermiad, The Great Circus Mystery, Mickey's Ultimate Challenge, Zool, Bonkers, Decap Attack, The Smurfs(PAL Only), The Smurfs II: Smurf Around the World(PAL Only), Mr. Nutz(PAL Only), Spirou(PAL Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Greendog: The Beached Surfer Dude!, Balloon Boy, 3 Ninjas Kick Back, James Pond 2: Codename Robocod, Stormlord, Marko, Goofy's Hysterical History Tour, Normy's Beach Babe-O-Rama, Bubsy II, Addams Family, Fantasia, Asterix and the Great Rescue, Asterix and the Power of the Gods(PAL only), Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble, Tom and Jerry: Frantic Antics!, Berenstein Bears: Camping Adventure, Chester Cheetah 1-2, Radical Rex, Otsomatsu-kun Hachamecha Gekiio(Japan Only), Woody Woodpecker(Portugal Only), The Ottifants(PAL Only)
AVOID: The Pagemaster, TaleSpin, Wayne's World, Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends, Mighty Max, Awesome Possum, Barney's Hide and Seek, Crystal's Pony Tale, Dark Castle, Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Simpsons: The Itchy & Scratchy Game, Captain Planet and the Planeteers(PAL only)
Action:
CLASSIC: Shinobi III, Earthworm Jim, Toejam and Earl,
GREAT: , Revenge of Shinobi, Ecco the Dolphin, Ecco: The Tides of Time, Earthworm Jim 2, Mega Bomberman, Arcus Odyssey, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Strider, Snake Rattle & Roll(PAL Only)
GOOD: Splatterhouse 3, Shadow Dancer, Valis III, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Casatle, Exo-Squad, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, Alisia Dragoon, B.O.B., Rolling Thunder 2, Rolling Thunder 3
WORTH TRYING: Splatterhouse 2, Batman Returns, Devil Hunter Yohko(Japan Only), Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition, Mystic Defender, Ecco Jr., The Legend of Galahad, Simpsons: Virtual Bart, Jewel Master, El Viento, Valis, Saint Sword, Phantom 2040, Dick Tracy, Home Alone, Shadow of the Beast, Shadow of the Beast II, Shadow Blasters, Addams Family Values, James Pond: Underwater Agent, Alien 3, Bonanza Brothers, X-Perts, Wolfchild, Rastan Saga II, Pirates of Darkwater, Incredible Hulk, Taz in Escape from Mars, Taz-Mania, X-Men, X-Men 2, Second Samurai(PAL Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Strider Returns: Journey from Darkness, Earnest Evans, Syd of Valis, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge, Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare, The Ooze, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, James Bond 007: The Duel, Onslaught, Hook, Superman, Todd's Adventures in Slime World, Trampoline Terror, Wolverine: Adamantium Rage, Ex-Mutants, Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Quest, Beauty and the Beast: Roar of the Beast, Whac-a-Critter, Blaster Master 2, Risky Woods, Blades of Vengeance, Young Indiana Jones: Instruments of Chaos,
AVOID: Sword of Sodan, Gadget Twins, Batman Forever, Back to the Future part 3, Incredible Crash Dummies, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Toxic Crusaders, Toys, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, No Escape, Warlock, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Tintin in Tibet(PAL Only)
Run&Gun
CLASSIC: Gunstar Heroes, Alien Soldier(Pal and Japan only), Contra: Hard Corps, Ranger X, Mega Man the Wily Wars(PAL and Japan Only)
GREAT: The Adventures of Batman and Robin, Vectorman, Vectorman 2, Sunset Riders, Mega Turrican
GOOD: Lawnmower Man, Midnight Resistance, Atomic Robo Kid, Fatal Rewind, Dinosaurs for Hire, Mercs, Rambo III, The Lost World: Jurassic Park II, Robocop Vs. Terminator, Target Earth, Skeleton Krew, Soldiers of Fortune,
WORTH TRYING: ESWAT: Cyber Police - City Under Siege, Terminator, Batman: Revenge of the Joker, Calibur 50, Crack Down, Demolition Man, Judge Dredd, Universal Soldier, Turrican, True Lies,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Doom Troopers, Robocop 3, Predator 2, It Came from the Desert,
Adventure:
CLASSIC: Landstalker, Monster World IV(Japan Only), Flashback: The Quest for Identity
GREAT: Beyond Oasis, Crusader of Centy, Light Crusader, Wonder Boy in Monster World, Out of this World, Starflight, King Colossus(Japan Only)
GOOD: The Haunting starring Polterguy, Exile, Generations Lost, Cadash, The Immortal, Scooby-Doo Mystery, Sorcerian(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Fantastic Dizzy, Cosmic Spacehead, Faery Tale Adventure, The Prince of Persia,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Pachinko Canyon(Japan Only)
AVOID: Spiritual Warfare
Traditional Shooter:
CLASSIC: M.U.S.H.A., Thunder Force III, Eliminate Down(Japan Only), Gleylancer(Japan Only)
GREAT: Lightening Force, Bio-Hazard Battle, Gaiares, Thunder Force II, Elemental Master, Super Fantasy Zone(Japan and PAL only)
GOOD: Sagaia, Raiden Trad, Fire Mustang(Japan Only), Verytex(Japan Only), Arrow Flash, Curse(Japan Only), Undead Line(Japan Only), Twinkle Tale(Japan Only), Vapor Trail, Fire Shark, Air Buster, Dangerous Seed(Japan Only), Wings of Wor, Battle Mania 2(Japan only)Truxton, Grind Stormer, Steel Empire, Sol-Deace, Granada
WORTH TRYING: Forgotten Worlds, Whip Rush, Uchusentei Gomora(Bioship Paladin)(Japan Only), Trouble Shooter, Zero Wing(PAL and Japan Only), Heavy Unit(Japan Only), Slap Fight(Japan Only), Space Invaders '91, Phelios, Hellfire, Darwin 4081(Japan Only), Master of Weapon(Japan Only), Xenon 2(PAL Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Battle Squadron, Crossfire, Twin Cobra, Task Force Harrier, Insector X, XDR: X-Dazedly Ray(Japan Only)
AVOID: Earth Defense, Divine Sealing(Japan Only)
Non-Traditional Shooter:
CLASSIC: Panorama Cotton(Japan Only)
GREAT: After Burner 2, Space Harrier II, Super Smash TV, Road Blasters
GOOD: Red Zone, Air Diver, Galaxy Force II, EA's Strke Series(Urban, Jungle, Desert), Viewpoint, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair(PAL Only)
WORTH TRYING: Dynamite Duke, Lethal Enforcers, Lethal Enforcers II: Gunfighters, G-Loc: Air Battle, Terminator 2: The Arcade Game, Outlander, Battle Frenzy, Battletech, Final Zone, Super Thunder Blade,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Cyber-Cop, Burning Force, Technocop, Menacer 6-Game Cartridge, Death Duel, Zero Tolerance, Sub Terrania, SeaQuest, Star Cruiser(Japan Only), Bodycount(PAL Only),
AVOID: Atomic Runner, Funny World, WarpSpeed, Super Battletank: War in the Gulf, Revolution X featuring Aerosmith,
Beat-em-up:
CLASSIC: Streets of Rage 1-3
GREAT: Comix Zone, TMNT: The Hyper Stone Heist, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III(Japan Only), Battletoads, Dahna Megami Tanjyo(Japan Only), Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon(Japan only)
GOOD: Golden Axe, Double Dragon, Double Dragon 2: The Revenge(Japan Only), Battletoads/ Double Dragon, Death and Return of Superman, The Punisher, Alien Storm
WORTH TRYING: Altered Beast, Mazin Saga Mutant Fighter V., Mystical Fighter, Captain America and the Avengers, Two Crude Dudes, Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage, Spider-Man/Venom: Separation Anxiety,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Double Dragon 3, Cutthroat Island, DJ Boy, The Tick, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie,
AVOID: Cliffhanger, Cyborg Justice, Last Battle, Thunderfox, Last Action Hero, Growl,
Fighting:
CLASSIC: Yu Yu Hakusho Makyôtô Itsusen(Japan Only), Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition, Mortal Kombat II
GREAT: Eternal Champions, Super Street Fighter 2, Ultimate MK3
GOOD: Mortal Kombat 3, Justice League Task Force, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, Fatal Fury 2, World Heroes, TMNT: Tournament Fighters, Dragon Ball Z: Buyuu Retsuden(Japan and France Only)
WORTH TRYING: Mortal Kombat, Primal Rage, Clayfighter, Ballz 3-D, WeaponLord, Ultraman(Japan Only), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, King of the Monsters, King of the Monsters 2, Gouketuji Ichizoku(Power Instinct)(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Heavy Nova, Art of Fighting, Deadly Moves, Double Dragon V, VR Troopers,
AVOID: Street Smart, Ka-ge-ki: Fists of Steel, Fighting Masters, Slaughtersport, Beast Wrestler, Brutal: Paws of Fury, Time Killers, Rise of the Robots, Budokan: The Martial Spirit, Pit-Fighter
RPG
CLASSIC: Phantasy Star 2, Phantasy Star 4, Shadowrun, Phantasy Star(Japan Only)
GREAT: Rent-a-Hero(Japan Only), Shining in the Darkness, Madou Monogatari(Japan Only), Phantasy Star 3, Y's III: Wanderers From Y's, Blue Almanac(Japan Only), Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes(Japan Only), Surging Aura(Japan Only)
GOOD: Sword of Vermilion, Might and Magic: Gates to Another World, Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun, Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II(Japan Only), Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Traysia, Rings of Power, Fatal Labyrinth, Patlabor(Japan Only), Yu Yu Hakusho Gaiden(Japan Only), Maten no Soumetsu(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Technoclash, Sorcerer's Kingdom, Psy-O-Blade - Moving Adventure(Japan Only)
AVOID: Super Hydlide,
Strategy:
CLASSIC: Herzog Zwei, Shining Force 1 and 2, Langrisser Hikari II(Japan Only), Vixen 357(Japan Only)
GREAT: WarSong, Dune: The Battle for Arrakis, Buck Rogers, Pirates! Gold, General Chaos, Ninja Burai Densetsu(Japan Only), Worms(PAL Only)
GOOD: Gain Ground, Dyna Brothers 1&2(Japan Only), Master of Monsters, Star Control, Zan Yash(Japan Only), Populous, Aerobiz, Aerobiz Supersonic, Nobunaga's Ambition, Nobunaga no Yabou Bushou Fuun Roku(Japan Only), Nobunaga no Yabou Haouden(Japan Only), PTO: Pacific Theater of Operations, Operation Europe: Path to Victory 1939-45, Warrior of Rome, Rampart, Warrior of Rome II, Uncharted Waters: New Horizons, Genghis Khan 2: Clan of the Gray Wolf, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II, Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
WORTH TRYING: Liberty or Death, 688 Attack Sub, Uncharted Waters, Tyrants: Fight Through Time, Power Monger, King's Bounty: The Conqueror's Quest, Advanced Daisenryaku(Japan Only), Super Daisenryaku(Japan Only), Sangokushi Retsuden(Japan Only), Bahamut Senki(Japan Only), Taikou Rishinden(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Centurion: Defender of Rome, Theme Park, The Hybrid Front(Japan Only), Syndicate, M1 Abrams Battle Tank, Gemfire, Risk, A Ressha de Ikou(Take the "A" Train)(Japan Only), Taiga Drama Taiheiki(Japan Only)
AVOID: Super Battleship, Ransei no Hasha(Japan Only)
Flight Sim:
GOOD: MiG-29 Fighter Pilot, F-117 Night Storm
WORTH TRYING: Steel Talons, LHX Attack Chopper, F-15 Strike Eagle II,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: F-22 Interceptor, Gunship(PAL Only)
Arcade:
GREAT: Pac-Mania, Paperboy, Paperboy 2, Ms. Pac-Man, Marble Madness, Gauntlet IV, Frogger, Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits(Contains faitful conversions of Joust, Robotron 2084, Sinistar, Defender, and Defender 2 - Stargate.), Pengo(Japan Only), Snow Bros. - Nick and Tom(Japan Only), Wani Wani World(Japan Only)
AVOID: Arcade Classics(Bad conversions of Centipede, Pong, and Missile Command),
Puzzle:
CLASSIC: Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Columns III, Puyo Puyo 2 Expert(Japan Only)
GREAT: Columns, Lemmings 1-2, The Lost Vikings, Puzzle & Action: Ichidant and Puzzle & Action: Tant R(Japan Only)(These are really 'Party' games)
GOOD: Bubba 'n' Stix, Klax, Zoop, Shove It! The Warehouse Game, Ultimate Qix, Shi Kin Joh(Japan Only), Megapanel(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Block-Out, Humans, Zoom!, Krusty's Fun House, Pac-Attack,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Junction, Exodus, Joshua and the Battle of Jericho,
AVOID: Great Waldo Search,
Tile Games
(NO RANKING - I wouldn't even know how to rank these) - Ishido: The Way of the Stones, Shanghai II, Janou Touryumon(Mahjong)(Japan Only), Jantei Monogatari(Mahjong)(Japan Only), Mahjong Cop Ryu(Japan Only), Shogi no Hoshi(Japan Only), Tel Tel Mahjong(Japan Only), Dragon's Eye: Shanghai 3(Japan Only), Gambler Jiko Cyusinha(Japan Only)
Pinball/Break-Out
CLASSIC: Dragon's Fury, Dragon's Revenge,
GREAT: Sonic Spinball, Ball Jacks(Japan and PAL Only), Psycho Pinball(PAL Only)
GOOD: Crueball, Virtual Pinball
WORTH TRYING: Dino Land,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Devilish
Driving
CLASSIC: Virtua Racing,
GREAT: Outrunners, Super Hang-On, Road Rash 1-3, Micro Machines series(Micro Machines, Micro Machines 2(PAL only), Micro Machines '96(PAL Only), Micro Machines Military(PAL Only)), Rock 'n Roll Racing, Metal Fangs(Japan Only), Street Racer(PAL Only)
GOOD: Out Run, Out Run 2019, Power Drive(PAL Only), Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge, F1 Grand Prix(Japan Only), F1 Super License(Japan Only), F1 World Championship Edition, '94, '95, Kawasaki Superbike Challenge, Championship Pro-Am, Chase HQ II, Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing, Newman Haas IndyCar featuring Nigel Mansell, Top Gear 2, Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco Grand Prix 2,
WORTH TRYING: Combat Cars, F1 Circus MD(Japan Only), Super Off Road, Double Clutch(PAL Only), Super Monaco GP, Quad Challenge, Mario Andretti Racing, Lotus Turbo Challenge, Lotus II,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Bimini Run, Test Drive II: The Duel, Hard Drivin', Race Drivin', Fastest 1(Japan Only)
AVOID: ESPN Speedworld, Super Skidmarks(PAL Only)
Sports:
Baseball
CLASSIC: World Series Baseball(WSB, 95-96,98)
GREAT: Triple Play Gold, Tony LaRussa '95
GOOD: ESPN Baseball Tonight, RBI Baseball series, Triple Play '96, Super Baseball 2020, Kyuukai Douchuuki(Japan Only), The Miracle Nine(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: MLBPA Baseball, Tony LaRussa Baseball, Hardball Series(Hardball, Harball 3, 94, 95), Sports Talk Baseball, Super League '91(Japan Only), Tecmo Super Baseball,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball, Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball, Tommy LaSorda Baseball, Tel Tel Stadium Baseball(Japan Only)
AVOID: Roger Clemens' MVP Baseball
Football
CLASSIC: NFL '94 starring Joe Montana, Madden '97
GREAT: Mutant League Football, College Football National Championship, Tecmo Super Bowl Series(1-3)
GOOD: Madden 94-96, College Football National Championship 2, EA College Football series
Bill Walsh 1-2, College Footabll 96,97), Prime Time NFL Football, NFL 98
WORTH TRYING: Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football, Sports Talk Football '93 starring Joe Montana, Madden '98, Madden 91-93, Madden '93:CE, NCAA Football, NFL Quarterback Club, NFL Quarterback Club '96, NCAA Football
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Cyberball, Joe Montana Football, NFL '95 starring Joe Montana, Jerry Glanville's Pigskin Footbrawl, Super High Impact,
AVOID: ESPN Sunday Night Football, Mike Ditka Power Football, Pro Quarterback, Unnecessary Roughness '95, Troy Aikman NFL Football,
Basketball
CLASSIC: NBA Hangtime, Coach K. College Basketball
BEST: The NBA Jam Series(NBA Jam, NBA Jam: TE, College Slam), NBA Live series('95-'98),
GOOD: EA Playoffs Series(Lakers VS Celtics, Bulls VS Lakers, Team USA Basketball, Bulls VS Blazers, NBA Showdown '94), Double Dribble: The Playoff Edition,
WORTH TRYING: Arch Rivals, Jammit!, Tecmo Super NBA Basketball, NBA Action '94, NCAA Final Four Basketball, Slam Dunk(Japan Only),
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Jordan vs. Bird, Barkley Shut Up and Jam! 1-2, David Robinson's Supreme Court, Pat Riley Basketball, NBA Action '96
AVOID: Dick Vitale's "Awesome Baby" College Hoops, NBA All-Star Challenge, NBA Action '95 starring David Robinson
Hockey
CLASSIC: NHL '94
GREAT: Mutant League Hockey, NHLPA Hockey '93, ESPN National Hockey Night
GOOD:, Hit the Ice, NHL '96-'98
WORTH TRYING: Brett Hull Hockey '95, , NHL Hockey,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: NHL '95, NHL All-Star Hockey '95,
AVOID: Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars, Mario Lemieux Hockey
Soccer
CLASSIC: FIFA '97 Gold, Sensible Soccer(PAL Only)
GREAT: FIFA series(Fifa International, 94-96, 98), J-League Pro series(Japan Only), Dino Dini's Soccer(PAL Only)
GOOD:, Head-On Soccer, World Trophy Soccer, High School Soccer MD: Kunio-kun(Japan Only), Fever Pitch(PAL and Japan Only), Kick-Off 3(PAL Only)
WORTH TRYING: Pro Moves Soccer,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Champions World Class Soccer, Tecmo World Cup, Pele II: World Tournament Soccer, Pele!, Premier Manager(PAL Only), Premier Manager '97(PAL Only), Total Football(PAL Only)
AVOID: World Championship Soccer, World Cup USA '94
Golf
CLASSIC: World Class Leaderboard
GREAT: Pebble Beach Golf Links, PGA Tour '96, Devil's Course(Japan Only)
GOOD: Zany Golf, PGA Tour Golf 1-3, PGA European Tour, Harukanaru Augusta(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Chi Chi's Pro Challenge Golf, Battle Golfer Yui(Japan only), Waialae Country Course(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Jack Nicklaus Power Challenge Golf, Top Pro Golf 1&2(Japan Only)
AVOID: Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf
Tennis
CLASSIC: Jennifer Capriati Tennis
GREAT: IMG International Tour Tennis
GOOD: Wimbledon Championship Tennis, ATP Tour Championship Tennis,
WORTH TRYING: Davis Cup Tennis
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Andre Agassi Tennis, Pete Sampras Tennis
AVOID: David Crane's Amazing Tennis,
Boxing
GREAT: Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing, Greatest Heavyweights of the Ring
GOOD: Boxing: Legends of the Ring, Chavez II
WORTH TRYING: Foreman for Real, Muhammed Ali Heavyweight Boxing
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Best of the Best, Toughman Contest,
AVOID: Buster Douglas' Knockout Boxing
Wrestling
GREAT: Saturday Night Slam Masters
GOOD: WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game, Aa Harimanada(Sumo Wrestling)(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: WWF Raw, WWF Royal Rumble, Fire Pro Wrestling Gaiden(Japan Only), Wrestle War(Pal Only), Ringside Angel(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: WWF Super WrestleMania
Olympics/Various
GREAT: Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-Stars
GOOD: Aquatic Games starring James Pond, Olympic Gold: Barcelona '92, Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta '96, Olympic Winter Games: Lillehammer '94
WORTH TRYING: American Gladiators, Winter Challenge, Summer Challenge,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: California Games
Fishing
GREAT: TNN, TNN '96
GOOD: Bass Masters, Bass Masters Pro
AVOID: King Salmon
Pool:
GREAT: Side Pocket
GOOD: Minnesota Fats Pool Legend, Jimmy White's Whirlwind Snooker Challenge(PAL Only)
WORTH TRYING: Championship Pool
Other Sports:
Rugby World Cup '95 - GREAT
Skitchin'- GREAT
Speedball 2 - Brutal Deluxe - GOOD
Powerball - NOT FOR EVERYBODY
Championship Bowling - The only bowling game for Genesis. GOOD
Super Volleyball - As far as I know, the only volleyball game on the Genesis. WORTH TRYING
Dotsushi Danpei(Dodgeball Kuy Kid)(Japan only) - CLASSIC
Brian Lara Cricket/Brian Lara Cricket '96 - NOT FOR EVERYBODY
Edutainment/GameShow - NO RANKING - These games accomplish what they set out to do: Art Alive!, Barbie Super Model, Barbie Vacation Adventure, Bible Adventures, Caesar's Palace, Family Feud, Jeopardy!, Jeopardy! Deluxe, Jeopardy! Sports, Clue, Monopoly, Super Battleship, Wheel of Fortune, Where in the World is Carmen SanDiego, Where in Time is Carmen SanDiego, Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Sesame Street Counting Cafe, Scholastic's The Magic School Bus, Richard Scarry's Busytown, Miracle Piano Teaching System, Math Blaster Episode 1, Fun 'N Games, Chibi Maruko-Chan - Waku Waku Shopping(Japan Only), The Great Voyage of Hyoutanjima(Hyoukori Hyoutanjima no Daikoukai)(Japan Only), Mega Q - The Party Quiz Game(Japan Only)
Any games I've forgotten to add? Also, what games do YOU feel are the best Genesis games deserving 'CLASSIC' status? Any games you think I've placed too low? Too high? The object here is to make this guide as perfect as possible, so if you see any problems, let me know!
Platformer:
CLASSIC: Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 and Sonic & Knuckles, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Rocket Knight Adventures, Pulseman(Japan Only), Dynamite Headdy, Ristar, The Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse,
GREAT: Toejam and Earl 2, Cool Spot, Spot Goes to Hollywood, Disney's Aladdin, Kid Chameleon, The Flintstones, Doraemon Yume Dorabuto 7 Nin no Gozansu(Japan Only), Magical Troll Adventure(Japan Only), Rainbow Islands Extra(Japan Only)
GOOD: Gods, Flicky, The World of Illusion starring Mickey and Donald, Puggsy, Sparkster, Quackshot starring Donald Duck, Donald in Maui Mallard(PAL Only), Daffy Duck in Hollywood(PAL Only) Pocahontas, Gargoyles, Flink(PAL Only), The New Zealand Story(Japan Only), Sylvester and Tweety in Cagey Capers, Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Treasure, Ghostbusters, Toy Story, High Seas Havoc, Toki: Going Ape Spit, Chakan, Wardner, Aero the Acrobat 1-2, Bubsy, Batman, Wiz 'n Liz, Desert Demolition, Chiki Chiki Boys, Mickey Mania, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel, Boogerman, Animaniacs, Chuck Rock 1-2, Dashin' Desperadoes, Crayon Shin-Chan(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Marvel Land, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, Garfield: Caught in the Act, Joe & Mac, James Pond 3: Operation Starfish, Sonic 3D Blast, Pinocchio, Pink Goes to Hollywood, Socket, Spider-Man, Rolo to the Rescue, Man Overboard!(PAL Only), Ren & Stimpy: Stimpy's Invention, McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure, Global Gladiators, Izzy's Quest for the Olympic Rings, Stargate, The Lion King, Marsupilami, The Jungle Book, Speedy Gonzales - Cheese Cat-astrophe(PAL Only), Yogi Bear's Cartoon Capers(PAL Only), Tin Head, Bubble and Squeak, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Ariel Disney's the Little Mermiad, The Great Circus Mystery, Mickey's Ultimate Challenge, Zool, Bonkers, Decap Attack, The Smurfs(PAL Only), The Smurfs II: Smurf Around the World(PAL Only), Mr. Nutz(PAL Only), Spirou(PAL Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Greendog: The Beached Surfer Dude!, Balloon Boy, 3 Ninjas Kick Back, James Pond 2: Codename Robocod, Stormlord, Marko, Goofy's Hysterical History Tour, Normy's Beach Babe-O-Rama, Bubsy II, Addams Family, Fantasia, Asterix and the Great Rescue, Asterix and the Power of the Gods(PAL only), Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble, Tom and Jerry: Frantic Antics!, Berenstein Bears: Camping Adventure, Chester Cheetah 1-2, Radical Rex, Otsomatsu-kun Hachamecha Gekiio(Japan Only), Woody Woodpecker(Portugal Only), The Ottifants(PAL Only)
AVOID: The Pagemaster, TaleSpin, Wayne's World, Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends, Mighty Max, Awesome Possum, Barney's Hide and Seek, Crystal's Pony Tale, Dark Castle, Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, Simpsons: The Itchy & Scratchy Game, Captain Planet and the Planeteers(PAL only)
Action:
CLASSIC: Shinobi III, Earthworm Jim, Toejam and Earl,
GREAT: , Revenge of Shinobi, Ecco the Dolphin, Ecco: The Tides of Time, Earthworm Jim 2, Mega Bomberman, Arcus Odyssey, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Strider, Snake Rattle & Roll(PAL Only)
GOOD: Splatterhouse 3, Shadow Dancer, Valis III, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Casatle, Exo-Squad, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, Alisia Dragoon, B.O.B., Rolling Thunder 2, Rolling Thunder 3
WORTH TRYING: Splatterhouse 2, Batman Returns, Devil Hunter Yohko(Japan Only), Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition, Mystic Defender, Ecco Jr., The Legend of Galahad, Simpsons: Virtual Bart, Jewel Master, El Viento, Valis, Saint Sword, Phantom 2040, Dick Tracy, Home Alone, Shadow of the Beast, Shadow of the Beast II, Shadow Blasters, Addams Family Values, James Pond: Underwater Agent, Alien 3, Bonanza Brothers, X-Perts, Wolfchild, Rastan Saga II, Pirates of Darkwater, Incredible Hulk, Taz in Escape from Mars, Taz-Mania, X-Men, X-Men 2, Second Samurai(PAL Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Strider Returns: Journey from Darkness, Earnest Evans, Syd of Valis, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge, Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare, The Ooze, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, James Bond 007: The Duel, Onslaught, Hook, Superman, Todd's Adventures in Slime World, Trampoline Terror, Wolverine: Adamantium Rage, Ex-Mutants, Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Quest, Beauty and the Beast: Roar of the Beast, Whac-a-Critter, Blaster Master 2, Risky Woods, Blades of Vengeance, Young Indiana Jones: Instruments of Chaos,
AVOID: Sword of Sodan, Gadget Twins, Batman Forever, Back to the Future part 3, Incredible Crash Dummies, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Toxic Crusaders, Toys, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, No Escape, Warlock, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Tintin in Tibet(PAL Only)
Run&Gun
CLASSIC: Gunstar Heroes, Alien Soldier(Pal and Japan only), Contra: Hard Corps, Ranger X, Mega Man the Wily Wars(PAL and Japan Only)
GREAT: The Adventures of Batman and Robin, Vectorman, Vectorman 2, Sunset Riders, Mega Turrican
GOOD: Lawnmower Man, Midnight Resistance, Atomic Robo Kid, Fatal Rewind, Dinosaurs for Hire, Mercs, Rambo III, The Lost World: Jurassic Park II, Robocop Vs. Terminator, Target Earth, Skeleton Krew, Soldiers of Fortune,
WORTH TRYING: ESWAT: Cyber Police - City Under Siege, Terminator, Batman: Revenge of the Joker, Calibur 50, Crack Down, Demolition Man, Judge Dredd, Universal Soldier, Turrican, True Lies,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Doom Troopers, Robocop 3, Predator 2, It Came from the Desert,
Adventure:
CLASSIC: Landstalker, Monster World IV(Japan Only), Flashback: The Quest for Identity
GREAT: Beyond Oasis, Crusader of Centy, Light Crusader, Wonder Boy in Monster World, Out of this World, Starflight, King Colossus(Japan Only)
GOOD: The Haunting starring Polterguy, Exile, Generations Lost, Cadash, The Immortal, Scooby-Doo Mystery, Sorcerian(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Fantastic Dizzy, Cosmic Spacehead, Faery Tale Adventure, The Prince of Persia,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Pachinko Canyon(Japan Only)
AVOID: Spiritual Warfare
Traditional Shooter:
CLASSIC: M.U.S.H.A., Thunder Force III, Eliminate Down(Japan Only), Gleylancer(Japan Only)
GREAT: Lightening Force, Bio-Hazard Battle, Gaiares, Thunder Force II, Elemental Master, Super Fantasy Zone(Japan and PAL only)
GOOD: Sagaia, Raiden Trad, Fire Mustang(Japan Only), Verytex(Japan Only), Arrow Flash, Curse(Japan Only), Undead Line(Japan Only), Twinkle Tale(Japan Only), Vapor Trail, Fire Shark, Air Buster, Dangerous Seed(Japan Only), Wings of Wor, Battle Mania 2(Japan only)Truxton, Grind Stormer, Steel Empire, Sol-Deace, Granada
WORTH TRYING: Forgotten Worlds, Whip Rush, Uchusentei Gomora(Bioship Paladin)(Japan Only), Trouble Shooter, Zero Wing(PAL and Japan Only), Heavy Unit(Japan Only), Slap Fight(Japan Only), Space Invaders '91, Phelios, Hellfire, Darwin 4081(Japan Only), Master of Weapon(Japan Only), Xenon 2(PAL Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Battle Squadron, Crossfire, Twin Cobra, Task Force Harrier, Insector X, XDR: X-Dazedly Ray(Japan Only)
AVOID: Earth Defense, Divine Sealing(Japan Only)
Non-Traditional Shooter:
CLASSIC: Panorama Cotton(Japan Only)
GREAT: After Burner 2, Space Harrier II, Super Smash TV, Road Blasters
GOOD: Red Zone, Air Diver, Galaxy Force II, EA's Strke Series(Urban, Jungle, Desert), Viewpoint, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair(PAL Only)
WORTH TRYING: Dynamite Duke, Lethal Enforcers, Lethal Enforcers II: Gunfighters, G-Loc: Air Battle, Terminator 2: The Arcade Game, Outlander, Battle Frenzy, Battletech, Final Zone, Super Thunder Blade,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Cyber-Cop, Burning Force, Technocop, Menacer 6-Game Cartridge, Death Duel, Zero Tolerance, Sub Terrania, SeaQuest, Star Cruiser(Japan Only), Bodycount(PAL Only),
AVOID: Atomic Runner, Funny World, WarpSpeed, Super Battletank: War in the Gulf, Revolution X featuring Aerosmith,
Beat-em-up:
CLASSIC: Streets of Rage 1-3
GREAT: Comix Zone, TMNT: The Hyper Stone Heist, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III(Japan Only), Battletoads, Dahna Megami Tanjyo(Japan Only), Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon(Japan only)
GOOD: Golden Axe, Double Dragon, Double Dragon 2: The Revenge(Japan Only), Battletoads/ Double Dragon, Death and Return of Superman, The Punisher, Alien Storm
WORTH TRYING: Altered Beast, Mazin Saga Mutant Fighter V., Mystical Fighter, Captain America and the Avengers, Two Crude Dudes, Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage, Spider-Man/Venom: Separation Anxiety,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Double Dragon 3, Cutthroat Island, DJ Boy, The Tick, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie,
AVOID: Cliffhanger, Cyborg Justice, Last Battle, Thunderfox, Last Action Hero, Growl,
Fighting:
CLASSIC: Yu Yu Hakusho Makyôtô Itsusen(Japan Only), Street Fighter 2: Champion Edition, Mortal Kombat II
GREAT: Eternal Champions, Super Street Fighter 2, Ultimate MK3
GOOD: Mortal Kombat 3, Justice League Task Force, Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, Fatal Fury 2, World Heroes, TMNT: Tournament Fighters, Dragon Ball Z: Buyuu Retsuden(Japan and France Only)
WORTH TRYING: Mortal Kombat, Primal Rage, Clayfighter, Ballz 3-D, WeaponLord, Ultraman(Japan Only), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, King of the Monsters, King of the Monsters 2, Gouketuji Ichizoku(Power Instinct)(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Heavy Nova, Art of Fighting, Deadly Moves, Double Dragon V, VR Troopers,
AVOID: Street Smart, Ka-ge-ki: Fists of Steel, Fighting Masters, Slaughtersport, Beast Wrestler, Brutal: Paws of Fury, Time Killers, Rise of the Robots, Budokan: The Martial Spirit, Pit-Fighter
RPG
CLASSIC: Phantasy Star 2, Phantasy Star 4, Shadowrun, Phantasy Star(Japan Only)
GREAT: Rent-a-Hero(Japan Only), Shining in the Darkness, Madou Monogatari(Japan Only), Phantasy Star 3, Y's III: Wanderers From Y's, Blue Almanac(Japan Only), Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes(Japan Only), Surging Aura(Japan Only)
GOOD: Sword of Vermilion, Might and Magic: Gates to Another World, Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun, Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II(Japan Only), Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Traysia, Rings of Power, Fatal Labyrinth, Patlabor(Japan Only), Yu Yu Hakusho Gaiden(Japan Only), Maten no Soumetsu(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Technoclash, Sorcerer's Kingdom, Psy-O-Blade - Moving Adventure(Japan Only)
AVOID: Super Hydlide,
Strategy:
CLASSIC: Herzog Zwei, Shining Force 1 and 2, Langrisser Hikari II(Japan Only), Vixen 357(Japan Only)
GREAT: WarSong, Dune: The Battle for Arrakis, Buck Rogers, Pirates! Gold, General Chaos, Ninja Burai Densetsu(Japan Only), Worms(PAL Only)
GOOD: Gain Ground, Dyna Brothers 1&2(Japan Only), Master of Monsters, Star Control, Zan Yash(Japan Only), Populous, Aerobiz, Aerobiz Supersonic, Nobunaga's Ambition, Nobunaga no Yabou Bushou Fuun Roku(Japan Only), Nobunaga no Yabou Haouden(Japan Only), PTO: Pacific Theater of Operations, Operation Europe: Path to Victory 1939-45, Warrior of Rome, Rampart, Warrior of Rome II, Uncharted Waters: New Horizons, Genghis Khan 2: Clan of the Gray Wolf, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II, Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
WORTH TRYING: Liberty or Death, 688 Attack Sub, Uncharted Waters, Tyrants: Fight Through Time, Power Monger, King's Bounty: The Conqueror's Quest, Advanced Daisenryaku(Japan Only), Super Daisenryaku(Japan Only), Sangokushi Retsuden(Japan Only), Bahamut Senki(Japan Only), Taikou Rishinden(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Centurion: Defender of Rome, Theme Park, The Hybrid Front(Japan Only), Syndicate, M1 Abrams Battle Tank, Gemfire, Risk, A Ressha de Ikou(Take the "A" Train)(Japan Only), Taiga Drama Taiheiki(Japan Only)
AVOID: Super Battleship, Ransei no Hasha(Japan Only)
Flight Sim:
GOOD: MiG-29 Fighter Pilot, F-117 Night Storm
WORTH TRYING: Steel Talons, LHX Attack Chopper, F-15 Strike Eagle II,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: F-22 Interceptor, Gunship(PAL Only)
Arcade:
GREAT: Pac-Mania, Paperboy, Paperboy 2, Ms. Pac-Man, Marble Madness, Gauntlet IV, Frogger, Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits(Contains faitful conversions of Joust, Robotron 2084, Sinistar, Defender, and Defender 2 - Stargate.), Pengo(Japan Only), Snow Bros. - Nick and Tom(Japan Only), Wani Wani World(Japan Only)
AVOID: Arcade Classics(Bad conversions of Centipede, Pong, and Missile Command),
Puzzle:
CLASSIC: Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Columns III, Puyo Puyo 2 Expert(Japan Only)
GREAT: Columns, Lemmings 1-2, The Lost Vikings, Puzzle & Action: Ichidant and Puzzle & Action: Tant R(Japan Only)(These are really 'Party' games)
GOOD: Bubba 'n' Stix, Klax, Zoop, Shove It! The Warehouse Game, Ultimate Qix, Shi Kin Joh(Japan Only), Megapanel(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Block-Out, Humans, Zoom!, Krusty's Fun House, Pac-Attack,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Junction, Exodus, Joshua and the Battle of Jericho,
AVOID: Great Waldo Search,
Tile Games
(NO RANKING - I wouldn't even know how to rank these) - Ishido: The Way of the Stones, Shanghai II, Janou Touryumon(Mahjong)(Japan Only), Jantei Monogatari(Mahjong)(Japan Only), Mahjong Cop Ryu(Japan Only), Shogi no Hoshi(Japan Only), Tel Tel Mahjong(Japan Only), Dragon's Eye: Shanghai 3(Japan Only), Gambler Jiko Cyusinha(Japan Only)
Pinball/Break-Out
CLASSIC: Dragon's Fury, Dragon's Revenge,
GREAT: Sonic Spinball, Ball Jacks(Japan and PAL Only), Psycho Pinball(PAL Only)
GOOD: Crueball, Virtual Pinball
WORTH TRYING: Dino Land,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Devilish
Driving
CLASSIC: Virtua Racing,
GREAT: Outrunners, Super Hang-On, Road Rash 1-3, Micro Machines series(Micro Machines, Micro Machines 2(PAL only), Micro Machines '96(PAL Only), Micro Machines Military(PAL Only)), Rock 'n Roll Racing, Metal Fangs(Japan Only), Street Racer(PAL Only)
GOOD: Out Run, Out Run 2019, Power Drive(PAL Only), Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge, F1 Grand Prix(Japan Only), F1 Super License(Japan Only), F1 World Championship Edition, '94, '95, Kawasaki Superbike Challenge, Championship Pro-Am, Chase HQ II, Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing, Newman Haas IndyCar featuring Nigel Mansell, Top Gear 2, Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco Grand Prix 2,
WORTH TRYING: Combat Cars, F1 Circus MD(Japan Only), Super Off Road, Double Clutch(PAL Only), Super Monaco GP, Quad Challenge, Mario Andretti Racing, Lotus Turbo Challenge, Lotus II,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Bimini Run, Test Drive II: The Duel, Hard Drivin', Race Drivin', Fastest 1(Japan Only)
AVOID: ESPN Speedworld, Super Skidmarks(PAL Only)
Sports:
Baseball
CLASSIC: World Series Baseball(WSB, 95-96,98)
GREAT: Triple Play Gold, Tony LaRussa '95
GOOD: ESPN Baseball Tonight, RBI Baseball series, Triple Play '96, Super Baseball 2020, Kyuukai Douchuuki(Japan Only), The Miracle Nine(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: MLBPA Baseball, Tony LaRussa Baseball, Hardball Series(Hardball, Harball 3, 94, 95), Sports Talk Baseball, Super League '91(Japan Only), Tecmo Super Baseball,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball, Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball, Tommy LaSorda Baseball, Tel Tel Stadium Baseball(Japan Only)
AVOID: Roger Clemens' MVP Baseball
Football
CLASSIC: NFL '94 starring Joe Montana, Madden '97
GREAT: Mutant League Football, College Football National Championship, Tecmo Super Bowl Series(1-3)
GOOD: Madden 94-96, College Football National Championship 2, EA College Football series
Bill Walsh 1-2, College Footabll 96,97), Prime Time NFL Football, NFL 98WORTH TRYING: Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football, Sports Talk Football '93 starring Joe Montana, Madden '98, Madden 91-93, Madden '93:CE, NCAA Football, NFL Quarterback Club, NFL Quarterback Club '96, NCAA Football
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Cyberball, Joe Montana Football, NFL '95 starring Joe Montana, Jerry Glanville's Pigskin Footbrawl, Super High Impact,
AVOID: ESPN Sunday Night Football, Mike Ditka Power Football, Pro Quarterback, Unnecessary Roughness '95, Troy Aikman NFL Football,
Basketball
CLASSIC: NBA Hangtime, Coach K. College Basketball
BEST: The NBA Jam Series(NBA Jam, NBA Jam: TE, College Slam), NBA Live series('95-'98),
GOOD: EA Playoffs Series(Lakers VS Celtics, Bulls VS Lakers, Team USA Basketball, Bulls VS Blazers, NBA Showdown '94), Double Dribble: The Playoff Edition,
WORTH TRYING: Arch Rivals, Jammit!, Tecmo Super NBA Basketball, NBA Action '94, NCAA Final Four Basketball, Slam Dunk(Japan Only),
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Jordan vs. Bird, Barkley Shut Up and Jam! 1-2, David Robinson's Supreme Court, Pat Riley Basketball, NBA Action '96
AVOID: Dick Vitale's "Awesome Baby" College Hoops, NBA All-Star Challenge, NBA Action '95 starring David Robinson
Hockey
CLASSIC: NHL '94
GREAT: Mutant League Hockey, NHLPA Hockey '93, ESPN National Hockey Night
GOOD:, Hit the Ice, NHL '96-'98
WORTH TRYING: Brett Hull Hockey '95, , NHL Hockey,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: NHL '95, NHL All-Star Hockey '95,
AVOID: Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars, Mario Lemieux Hockey
Soccer
CLASSIC: FIFA '97 Gold, Sensible Soccer(PAL Only)
GREAT: FIFA series(Fifa International, 94-96, 98), J-League Pro series(Japan Only), Dino Dini's Soccer(PAL Only)
GOOD:, Head-On Soccer, World Trophy Soccer, High School Soccer MD: Kunio-kun(Japan Only), Fever Pitch(PAL and Japan Only), Kick-Off 3(PAL Only)
WORTH TRYING: Pro Moves Soccer,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Champions World Class Soccer, Tecmo World Cup, Pele II: World Tournament Soccer, Pele!, Premier Manager(PAL Only), Premier Manager '97(PAL Only), Total Football(PAL Only)
AVOID: World Championship Soccer, World Cup USA '94
Golf
CLASSIC: World Class Leaderboard
GREAT: Pebble Beach Golf Links, PGA Tour '96, Devil's Course(Japan Only)
GOOD: Zany Golf, PGA Tour Golf 1-3, PGA European Tour, Harukanaru Augusta(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: Chi Chi's Pro Challenge Golf, Battle Golfer Yui(Japan only), Waialae Country Course(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Jack Nicklaus Power Challenge Golf, Top Pro Golf 1&2(Japan Only)
AVOID: Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf
Tennis
CLASSIC: Jennifer Capriati Tennis
GREAT: IMG International Tour Tennis
GOOD: Wimbledon Championship Tennis, ATP Tour Championship Tennis,
WORTH TRYING: Davis Cup Tennis
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Andre Agassi Tennis, Pete Sampras Tennis
AVOID: David Crane's Amazing Tennis,
Boxing
GREAT: Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing, Greatest Heavyweights of the Ring
GOOD: Boxing: Legends of the Ring, Chavez II
WORTH TRYING: Foreman for Real, Muhammed Ali Heavyweight Boxing
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: Best of the Best, Toughman Contest,
AVOID: Buster Douglas' Knockout Boxing
Wrestling
GREAT: Saturday Night Slam Masters
GOOD: WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game, Aa Harimanada(Sumo Wrestling)(Japan Only)
WORTH TRYING: WWF Raw, WWF Royal Rumble, Fire Pro Wrestling Gaiden(Japan Only), Wrestle War(Pal Only), Ringside Angel(Japan Only)
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: WWF Super WrestleMania
Olympics/Various
GREAT: Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-Stars
GOOD: Aquatic Games starring James Pond, Olympic Gold: Barcelona '92, Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta '96, Olympic Winter Games: Lillehammer '94
WORTH TRYING: American Gladiators, Winter Challenge, Summer Challenge,
NOT FOR EVERYBODY: California Games
Fishing
GREAT: TNN, TNN '96
GOOD: Bass Masters, Bass Masters Pro
AVOID: King Salmon
Pool:
GREAT: Side Pocket
GOOD: Minnesota Fats Pool Legend, Jimmy White's Whirlwind Snooker Challenge(PAL Only)
WORTH TRYING: Championship Pool
Other Sports:
Rugby World Cup '95 - GREAT
Skitchin'- GREAT
Speedball 2 - Brutal Deluxe - GOOD
Powerball - NOT FOR EVERYBODY
Championship Bowling - The only bowling game for Genesis. GOOD
Super Volleyball - As far as I know, the only volleyball game on the Genesis. WORTH TRYING
Dotsushi Danpei(Dodgeball Kuy Kid)(Japan only) - CLASSIC
Brian Lara Cricket/Brian Lara Cricket '96 - NOT FOR EVERYBODY
Edutainment/GameShow - NO RANKING - These games accomplish what they set out to do: Art Alive!, Barbie Super Model, Barbie Vacation Adventure, Bible Adventures, Caesar's Palace, Family Feud, Jeopardy!, Jeopardy! Deluxe, Jeopardy! Sports, Clue, Monopoly, Super Battleship, Wheel of Fortune, Where in the World is Carmen SanDiego, Where in Time is Carmen SanDiego, Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Sesame Street Counting Cafe, Scholastic's The Magic School Bus, Richard Scarry's Busytown, Miracle Piano Teaching System, Math Blaster Episode 1, Fun 'N Games, Chibi Maruko-Chan - Waku Waku Shopping(Japan Only), The Great Voyage of Hyoutanjima(Hyoukori Hyoutanjima no Daikoukai)(Japan Only), Mega Q - The Party Quiz Game(Japan Only)
Any games I've forgotten to add? Also, what games do YOU feel are the best Genesis games deserving 'CLASSIC' status? Any games you think I've placed too low? Too high? The object here is to make this guide as perfect as possible, so if you see any problems, let me know!