The Sega Genesis was an incredible system when it was launched in 1989. Featuring hit franchises such as Sonic and Mortal Kombat games, the console was able to go toe-to-toe with the SNES games — an impressive feat when you look at all the series only available on Nintendo’s system. But the Genesis was no slouch in the games department. Not only was it home to exclusives such as Streets of Rage 2 and Altered Beast, but it also made use of a unique subscription service called Sega Channel. This gave owners rotating access to some of the best titles the system had to offer, much like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass do today.
While Sega would eventually abandon its role as a console manufacturer, the Genesis stands as a crowning achievement for the company. Whether you were looking for a brutal platforming game or a laidback aquatic adventure, the console had it all. Without further ado, here are the best Sega Genesis games of all time.
Action
Action-adventure
Fighting
Platformers
Puzzle games
Role-playing
Sports
Strategy
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