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My Top 10 Favorite Sega Genesis Games

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Here is a meme that I did featuring my list of Top 10 favorite video games to play on the Sega Genesis (or Sega Mega Drive, which is what the system is called in Japan and Europe). After being able to take a short break from drawing during Labor Day weekend, I was in the mood for working on another meme based on the video games that I still enjoy playing to this day. For each game that I featured in this meme, I was able to include an image of the game as well as a different colored background to suit the system that each game was released on; The games are also listed from left to right and bottom to top, with the game I chose as #1 on the lone space at the top. To make the list fair, I've decided to include only one game per series, not counting crossovers and/or spin-off titles. Thank you, and enjoy!

MY TOP 10 FAVORITE SEGA GENESIS GAMES

#10 - Golden Axe II - As every die-hard Sega fan may already know, "Golden Axe" is an arcade beat-em-up title that was one of the first games to be released on the Sega Genesis, and even though it is still a good game to play, I actually prefered the sequel a little more after playing both games side by side, which has all three heroes from the original game with some more additional gameplay elements for additional challenge. For example, the gnomes from the first game were replaced with sorcerers that you would be able to fight like the regular enemies, and you can also perform magic attacks more than once depending on how long you hold down the button. The game also had good music that suited the mood for each stage as well as responsive controls that were a bit tighter than the first game, and it is a must for any Genesis fans who are fans of beat-em-up games.

#9 - Columns - Even though I would have featured "Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine" as my personal favorite puzzle game to feature on such a list, I have decided to go with this particular title that was released as one of the first puzzle games ever on the Sega Genesis. As you can tell just by looking at the box art, it is a game where you have to line up three or more jewels of the same color, which can be lined up vertically, horizontally, or even diagonally. The game has different modes to choose from, some of which can also be played with a second player, and the ancient Roman theme does add kind of an interesting feel to the presentation. Needless to say, this game actually came out around the time that "Tetris" had been released for the NES, and it's still a fun puzzle game that I would recommend if you haven't played or even heard of it.

#8 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyper Stone Heist - "Let's Kick Shell!" I'm sure that I may have mentioned this quite a few times to my friends and everyone else, but I happen to be such a huge fan of TMNT, which I've loved ever since I was a kid (and I still do to this day). As you can tell after playing this game, the gameplay is quite similar to that of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time" on SNES, but it actually does offer plenty of new things to make it more original. For example, the levels and story have been altered for this Genesis exclusive with a couple of bosses that weren't featured in the SNES counterpart, and the Ninja Turtles are able to perform dashes by holding one of the buttons instead of tapping the directional pad. Even though the SNES game is the better version of the two, the Genesis game is still enjoyable to play whether you are a fan of the beat-em-up genre or even a die-hard fan of the Heroes In A Half-Shell.

#7 - Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition - I just know that everyone who is a fan of fighting games might be surprised to find out that I didn't feature the Sega Genesis version of "Mortal Kombat" on my list, but I haven't actually been able to play that version of the game for myself yet, and I decided to go with this particular title that happens to be just as enjoyable. As everyone may probably know by now, the "Street Fighter" games have become popular over the years, and this game that was released on the Sega Genesis is a home console port of the arcade hit of the same name, which features all twelve of the playable characters, including the four boss characters who were not originally playable in "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior" (the first version of SFII that was released at the time). The game offers different modes to choose from such as a Hyper Mode that allows you to play using really fast speeds, and it also plays even better using a six-button controller instead of the standard three-button controller. Even though the SNES counterpart entited "Street Fighter II Turbo" has more features that practically overshadow this version of the game, it is still a good fighting game to play on the Sega Genesis nonetheless.

#6 - Comix Zone - Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be inside the pages of a comic book that has been brought to life? Well, this game will most likely answer such a question, which was also released a little late in the Genesis' lifespan. The game's plot is about a comic book artist named Sketch Turner who is trapped in the world of his own comic creation after the main villain comes to life in some way and tries to destroy him by drawing all kinds of monstrous bad guys that constantly fight Sketch. What makes this game so unique and appealing is the presentation, in which the characters are able to speak with speech bubbles that appear, and the hero is even able to leap from panel to panel as a way of exploring the next area. The only downside to this game would be the fact that it's only six levels long with three bosses to fight, which isn't exactly much because of this particular Sega title being one of a kind. Other than that, it is still a good game to check out if you're able to play it on any of the consoles that it's available on.

#5 - Dynamite Headdy - Most likely considered as one of the most obscure Sega game heroes of all time, Dynamite Headdy is the star of this unique platformer title that was made by the same people who created "Gunstar Heroes" (which I haven't actually been able to play yet). In this game, the hero is able to attack his enemies by launching his head as a projectile weapon, which is actually kind of similar to that of Rayman when he uses his fists in the same way, and he's also able to obtain many different power-ups that give his head special abilities for a short time. Even though the game doesn't have much of a story like its Japanese counterpart (which also has different-looking enemies to fight), the colorful graphics and catchy music make this game worth checking out if you're a huge fan of platformers like yours truly.

#4 - Rocket Knight Adventures - As you can probably tell just by looking at the box art, this game was able to come out during the rising popularity of Sonic The Hedgehog, and the game's hero was practically Konami's take on Sega's speedy blue mascot. In this platformer adventure, players take control of Sparkster, a sword-welding opossom in jet-powered armor that allows him to fly and dash, who sets out to save his kingdom from an evil army of pigs that are trying to conquer the world while he's also rescuing a princess after she is kidnapped by Sparkster's arch-rival, Axle Gear. The game has graphics that give it a kind of cartoony look as well as music that suit the mood of each stage, and there was even a sequel released for it called "Sparkster", although I heard some people claim that it's not quite as enjoyable as the original. Even so, I highly recommend checking out this game wherever you may find a copy of it.

#3 - Streets Of Rage - By the early 1990s, beat-em-up video games were becoming a common thing in both arcades and home consoles, and Sega has decided to release their own beat-em-up series to rival that of the SNES version of "Final Fight". For this particular game, which was the first of the trilogy on the Genesis, players take control of one of three former police officers turned vigilantes who set out to stop an evil crime syndicate from taking over the city while stopping the leader known as 'Mr. X'. The game features plenty of challenge with its solid gameplay that can be enjoyed with one or two players, and the music is also worth mentioning because of it being composed by Yuzo Koshiro, who can be recognized for composing the music for some of the best video games back in the day. Even though I completely agree with everyone that the sequel "Streets Of Rage 2" actually is the best game of the entire trilogy, I still enjoy playing the original that started it all whenever I get the chance to do so.

#2 - The Revenge Of Shinobi - Even though most people would prefer "Ninja Gaiden" on the NES to be their most favorite ninja-themed video game of all time, this particular title that's part of the "Shinobi" series also happens to be quite enjoyable to play. In this game, players take control of Joe Musashi as he sets out to stop a criminal syndicate known as 'Neo Zeed' after they killed his master and kidnapped his bride-to-be. One thing to note about this game is that unlike in the original arcade version of "Shinobi", Joe has a life meter so that he can take multiple hits before losing a life, which makes the game a little easier for those who are new to the series, but it's still quite challenging nonetheless. The game is praised for having music composed by Yuzo Koshiro (whom I've mentioned has done the music for "Streets Of Rage"), and Spider-Man also makes an official appearance as a boss to fight before taking on some bat-like creature that closely resembles Batman (depending on which version of the game you're playing, that is). I'll admit that one of the game's sequels "Shinobi III: Return Of The Ninja Master" does have more features that also makes it the best game of the series, but this game is still worth checking out if you're in the mood for some serious ninja action on a 16-bit console.

#1 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - I think it's kind of obvious that I would have featured a Sonic game on the top of my list, especially since I've always been a huge fan of Sonic The Hedgehog for as long as I can remember. When trying to decide which game to feature on the list, I've decided to go ahead with second game of the series because of it being the very first game I was able to beat on my own before doing the same for the other Sonic games that have come out over the years. In this game, Sonic The Hedgehog and his sidekick, Miles 'Tails' Prower, set out on an adventure to stop Dr. Ivo Robotnik (AKA Dr. Eggman) from conquering the world using his flying fortress, The Death Egg. There are so many unique things about this game that makes it one of the greatest titles for the Sega Genesis. For example, it was the game that featured the debut of Tails, who has gained plenty of popularity among fans over the year. Another notable thing about this game is that you don't have collect all seven Chaos Emeralds in order to beat the game properly, which also makes it ideal for speed-plays. Even though all the other Sonic games on the Sega Genesis are still worth playing, the second one will always remain a personal favorite of mine that I enjoy playing every now and then.

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love the games and the cover arts