Puyo Pop Fever - released in 2005 Man, I love this series! Never have I enjoyed a puzzle series as much as this, however, this is the only one I ever got to play! Sega of America has not published a Puyo Pop game since 2004, and several games have been released following that year: Puyo Puyo Fever 2, Puyo Puyo: 15th Anniversary and Puyo Puyo 7. The objective of the game is to match “puyos” by color and in turn send garbage puyo to your opponent. It is fairly similar to Tetris Attack. When you achieve “Fever” status by clearing a certain about of garbage puyo, you are able to chain together massive combo’s to annihilate your opposition. What’s it going to take for them to release another? It’s mad fun!

Puyo Pop Fever - released in 2005

Man, I love this series! Never have I enjoyed a puzzle series as much as this, however, this is the only one I ever got to play! Sega of America has not published a Puyo Pop game since 2004, and several games have been released following that year: Puyo Puyo Fever 2, Puyo Puyo: 15th Anniversary and Puyo Puyo 7. The objective of the game is to match “puyos” by color and in turn send garbage puyo to your opponent. It is fairly similar to Tetris Attack. When you achieve “Fever” status by clearing a certain about of garbage puyo, you are able to chain together massive combo’s to annihilate your opposition. What’s it going to take for them to release another? It’s mad fun!

Power Stone - released in 1999 Fan of the Super Smash Bros. series? Never played this? You have been missing out. This particular title on the Dreamcast system only supported two-players, however the sequel supported four. This is a fighting game like no other, you and a friend can duke it out with your fists or random items lying around the stage, but the main objective is to collect power stones to transform into a more powerful version of yourself. Once you have transformed (into a superhero like, alter ego), you are granted special powers and attacks that are quite devastating. The game plays out in rounds, so if you lose a round, you still have a chance to redeem yourself. If you do not have a Dreamcast, Power Stone and its sequel were also ported over to the Sony PSP.

Power Stone - released in 1999

Fan of the Super Smash Bros. series? Never played this? You have been missing out. This particular title on the Dreamcast system only supported two-players, however the sequel supported four. This is a fighting game like no other, you and a friend can duke it out with your fists or random items lying around the stage, but the main objective is to collect power stones to transform into a more powerful version of yourself. Once you have transformed (into a superhero like, alter ego), you are granted special powers and attacks that are quite devastating. The game plays out in rounds, so if you lose a round, you still have a chance to redeem yourself. If you do not have a Dreamcast, Power Stone and its sequel were also ported over to the Sony PSP.

Zombie Revenge - released in 1999 Zombies and arcades go so well together. Though unlike the House of the Dead series, this is a third-person shooter that plays out like an arcade game. You gain control of your choice between three characters, and the game supports two-players. The objective is simple: get from point A to point B, killing enemies and not dying. The game features terrible voice acting, though I think it adds to its charm. This is one of the Dreamcast’s many gems, and definitely worth a look.

Zombie Revenge - released in 1999

Zombies and arcades go so well together. Though unlike the House of the Dead series, this is a third-person shooter that plays out like an arcade game. You gain control of your choice between three characters, and the game supports two-players. The objective is simple: get from point A to point B, killing enemies and not dying. The game features terrible voice acting, though I think it adds to its charm. This is one of the Dreamcast’s many gems, and definitely worth a look.

Mansion of Hidden Souls If you’ve ever played Mist, you wouldn’t have any trouble understanding how to play Mansion of Hidden Souls. It’s a first person adventure that takes place in a mansion full of… you guessed it, souls. From what I can remember, the story plays out like a mystery novel, with complex characters all with their own story. I played the version that was featured on the Sega Saturn, however, it was also released on the Sega CD (noted in the box art above.) This was one of the few games that I actually got to play on the short lived Saturn system.

Mansion of Hidden Souls

If you’ve ever played Mist, you wouldn’t have any trouble understanding how to play Mansion of Hidden Souls. It’s a first person adventure that takes place in a mansion full of… you guessed it, souls. From what I can remember, the story plays out like a mystery novel, with complex characters all with their own story. I played the version that was featured on the Sega Saturn, however, it was also released on the Sega CD (noted in the box art above.) This was one of the few games that I actually got to play on the short lived Saturn system.

Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future - released in 2000 Ecco is one famous bottle-nosed dolphin, though I never grew fond of the series until this title. Granted, I did play the Sega Genesis iteration, but I believe Ecco is more suited for a third-dimensional game. Never has exploring the ocean’s depths been more fun, mysterious and mystical. The game has many themes of happiness, sadness and loneliness with beautiful melodies and nice visuals. This title first appeared on the Dreamcast, but was later ported to the PlayStation 2. If you like adventure games, you should definitely give Ecco a shot if you haven’t done so already.

Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future - released in 2000

Ecco is one famous bottle-nosed dolphin, though I never grew fond of the series until this title. Granted, I did play the Sega Genesis iteration, but I believe Ecco is more suited for a third-dimensional game. Never has exploring the ocean’s depths been more fun, mysterious and mystical. The game has many themes of happiness, sadness and loneliness with beautiful melodies and nice visuals. This title first appeared on the Dreamcast, but was later ported to the PlayStation 2. If you like adventure games, you should definitely give Ecco a shot if you haven’t done so already.

NiGHTS Into Dreams - released in 1996 The Sega Saturn may have been a short lived system, but it had a couple of great games in its repertoire; NiGHTS Into Dreams was one of them. You take flight as NiGHTS, the jester in colorful worlds flying through rings and collecting Ideya that are stolen by Wizeman’s minions. The game is rather unique and spawned a sequel on the Nintendo Wii, entitled NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams. Out of all the games on the Sega Saturn, I probably spent the most time with NiGHTS.

NiGHTS Into Dreams - released in 1996

The Sega Saturn may have been a short lived system, but it had a couple of great games in its repertoire; NiGHTS Into Dreams was one of them. You take flight as NiGHTS, the jester in colorful worlds flying through rings and collecting Ideya that are stolen by Wizeman’s minions. The game is rather unique and spawned a sequel on the Nintendo Wii, entitled NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams. Out of all the games on the Sega Saturn, I probably spent the most time with NiGHTS.


Mortal Kombat - released in 1993 Remember when the Mortal Kombat series was actually good? I do, but let’s face it, it’s all in the past. Before being released on the Sega Genesis, Mortal Kombat was a successful arcade game (and I remember going to the arcade as a kid and playing the heck out of it with my brother.) Mortal Kombat was like an typical 2D fighter, except this one had a lot of blood, and gore. When you depleted your opponents health bar, you could “finish” them with a fatality. Fatalities were extreme and drastic finishing moves that usually involved disembowelment or decapitation (or something equally as disturbing.) Eventually, sillier finishing moves were introduced, such as Babalities (turn your opponent into a baby) or Friendship (do something nice to your opponent before they drop dead.) The series began to lose it’s luster during the GameCube/Xbox era, and now it has fallen flat. A reboot is being developed, and hopefully they will give the series what it needs in order to contend with today’s best fighting games.  

Mortal Kombat - released in 1993

Remember when the Mortal Kombat series was actually good? I do, but let’s face it, it’s all in the past. Before being released on the Sega Genesis, Mortal Kombat was a successful arcade game (and I remember going to the arcade as a kid and playing the heck out of it with my brother.) Mortal Kombat was like an typical 2D fighter, except this one had a lot of blood, and gore. When you depleted your opponents health bar, you could “finish” them with a fatality. Fatalities were extreme and drastic finishing moves that usually involved disembowelment or decapitation (or something equally as disturbing.) Eventually, sillier finishing moves were introduced, such as Babalities (turn your opponent into a baby) or Friendship (do something nice to your opponent before they drop dead.) The series began to lose it’s luster during the GameCube/Xbox era, and now it has fallen flat. A reboot is being developed, and hopefully they will give the series what it needs in order to contend with today’s best fighting games.  

Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers - released in 1994 If you were a fan of the television series, more than likely you had the games, too. In the video game, you had the ability to play as all six power rangers, and each of them had special weapons and abilities. The replay value was exceptional, as you could play through the main game as any ranger, plus, the game offered multiplayer modes for two players. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers was also released on the Sega Genesis for those that did not own a Super Nintendo.

Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers - released in 1994

If you were a fan of the television series, more than likely you had the games, too. In the video game, you had the ability to play as all six power rangers, and each of them had special weapons and abilities. The replay value was exceptional, as you could play through the main game as any ranger, plus, the game offered multiplayer modes for two players. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers was also released on the Sega Genesis for those that did not own a Super Nintendo.

ClayFighter - released in 1994 Back in the days of classic 2D fighting, there was a lot to offer. Quite frankly, the weirdest fighter I have ever come across still rings true, meet ClayFighter, an arcade style brawler where you control characters made out of clay. Humor resides well within the ClayFighter series, as each character has a clever name to match their personality, and the roster is quite versatile (a snowman, a blob, a kangaroo, even an opera singer, though I can’t say if all of these characters appeared in the first title.) Honestly, I played more of the sequel, ClayFighter 2: Judgment Clay on the Super Nintendo. The differences are subtle, but if you enjoy fighting games, I guarantee you’ll find joy in the ClayFighter series.

ClayFighter - released in 1994

Back in the days of classic 2D fighting, there was a lot to offer. Quite frankly, the weirdest fighter I have ever come across still rings true, meet ClayFighter, an arcade style brawler where you control characters made out of clay. Humor resides well within the ClayFighter series, as each character has a clever name to match their personality, and the roster is quite versatile (a snowman, a blob, a kangaroo, even an opera singer, though I can’t say if all of these characters appeared in the first title.) Honestly, I played more of the sequel, ClayFighter 2: Judgment Clay on the Super Nintendo. The differences are subtle, but if you enjoy fighting games, I guarantee you’ll find joy in the ClayFighter series.

Rock N’ Roll Racing - released in 1993 Similar to the Micromachines and R.C. Pro AM games, Rock N’ Roll Racing offered a intensive combat and musical experience not present in many racing games. Set in futuristic environments, Rock N’ Roll Racing allowed you to fully customize your vehicle and purchase upgrades, not to mention the game is equipped with a gnarly soundtrack featuring tunes from top rock artists. Seriously, this game couldn’t have gotten any cooler. Rock N’ Rolling Racing was also released on the Sega Genesis.

Rock N’ Roll Racing - released in 1993

Similar to the Micromachines and R.C. Pro AM games, Rock N’ Roll Racing offered a intensive combat and musical experience not present in many racing games. Set in futuristic environments, Rock N’ Roll Racing allowed you to fully customize your vehicle and purchase upgrades, not to mention the game is equipped with a gnarly soundtrack featuring tunes from top rock artists. Seriously, this game couldn’t have gotten any cooler. Rock N’ Rolling Racing was also released on the Sega Genesis.