Needless to say I have lot's of fond memories of the Sega Genesis. So I give to you my top ten list of my own PERSONAL Top Ten Genesis games from the 10 year old me:
10) BoogerMan : A pick and flick adventure
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This is one game that I rented way back in 1994 at the local video store. It was gross immature and I loved it. I mean what 12 year old wouldn't like a game about Throwing boogers and farting on people??? Sadly the game never got a proper follow up. Boogerman did make a guest appearance in Clayfighter 63 1/3.
9) Road Rash
This cover does so much justice to how great Road Rash II plays. Also one word the "chain" this made the game so much more enjoyable and I was hooked for hours on end. If I could ask for one thing it would be an updated version of this game. Also the inclusion of two player modes made sure that me and my buddies would be playing this for hours on end.
8) Rocket Knight Adventures
I'm not gonna lie I was sold on this game by the cover alone. When I finally did pick up my copy I was very pleased to know that the game is just as solid as the art style. Still to this day, I will say that Rocket Knight Adventures is one of my all time top favorite platform games. I knew the 10 year old me had good tastes.
7) NBA Jam
Yes NBA Jam if you were to tell me that I would ever like a video game about basketball I would have laughed in your face, as I am not a big sports fan, and my knowledge of Basketball is minimal at best. That being said Midway managed to make a great arcade game with lots of charm and over the top greatness. And I kept on playing to find all the secret characters. I still play this game today. and that's why it is in my top ten.
6)Toe Jam and Earl : Panic on FunkOtron
Before you call me out for not having the original game in the top 10...RELAX take a deep breath...Feel better??? Okay so now the reason is as a kid I never played the original ToeJam & Earl. Now why is this game so high on my list??? Because I said so..This game has great art style Solid controls and just out right crazy in every way oh yeah co-op!
5) Comix Zone
I'm sure this doesn't come as a surprise for any Genesis fan. This game is a good enough reason on it's own to have bought the Sega Genesis, and holds up really well today, the graphics are just incredible and pulls off the look of being in a comic book perfectly, The fighting is solid and offers a decent challenge. Comix Zone rocks.
4) Micro Machines
Now this game has so many memories for me. Playing some Micro Machines and listening to some Skatman John... Yes don't judge.. I had this game mastered if playing alone or playing with friends I dominated this game. As a kid I used to have a massive collection of these tiny little cars and used to make my own tracks to race on. my favorite levels would have to be any of the levels in the bath tub and the pool table. This game was fast and it was Awesome.
3) Earthworm Jim
The Evil Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-Filled, Malformed Slug-for-a-Butt... Is the name of the antagonist of the game. If you think that's a mouth full you wouldn't be wrong, but it's things like that which makes the game shine brighter. It's over the top, it's weird, and it's all great! Earthworm Jim will always be one of my favorite games. It is well deserving of my top 3 spot.
2) Streets of Rage 2
For the record I always have to play as Axel, I love Beat 'Em ups for me that's what I spent a lot of my time playing as a kid. Streets of Rage 2 for the Genesis is so well made, plays well and is one of the most fun times I ever had playing with my buddies. Visuals still look great, and the controls are solid what more can you ask for?
1) Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Really are you that shocked that this is #1? This was Sonic perfected in every way. It was fast, had great music, and has super tight control. All the bonus stages as well as the ability to have co-op play made it so much more fun. This game was also huge! I give it to the level designers because for me Sonic has never been as good as this. Long live Sonic 3 and all it's glory.
So this has been My Top 10 Sega Genesis games from the view of the 10 year old me. I'm sure you all won't agree with my list and I know looking back now I had missed out on so many great games. But this is my list not yours. Let me know in the comments section what your favorite Genesis games.
