P-Lists #003 – Genesis Games

• By P-Wing
• October 5, 2018
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#003- Genesis Games

Often times the Sega Genesis gets told to just play second fiddle to the Super Nintendo. But let’s be honest there’s gotta be something to play on this system right?! I guess the only way to find out is to launch a P-List to investigate! Choose your all time favorite, heck choose 50 if you feel so compelled! Let’s just figure out the best of the best for the Sega Genesis!

Top Picks!
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Top P-Wing Picks!

Apple’s Pick – Treasure’s Gunstar Heroes (1993)

With the military detained and the planet in serious peril, two brothers vow to find and destroy the evil power that now threatens Gunstar 9. If they succeed they shall go down in history as Gunstar Heroes! If they fail… Gunstar 9 shall perish. Explosive 2-player action. Race through impossible mine shafts at mind-numbing speed! Do battle with incredible mechanical menaces! Hang from ledges, shoot in 360 degrees and body slam the mindless minions!

Refia’s Pick – Camelot Software’s Shining Force (1993)

The Continent of Rune has slumbered in peace for 50 generations. A horde of invaders swarm across the border, while a dragon that has slept for centuries stirs in its tomb. Only the King’s youngest swordsman and his war party can defy the Dark Dragon’s evil power and crush the mighty army! Control up to 10 different characters at once. Increase their skills and attributes through strategy, combat and exploration. Search through 8 brilliant scenarios. Sub-quests and imaginative sequences make every game a new adventure!

ladyjuice’s Pick – Blue Sky Software’s Disney’s Ariel: The Little Mermaid (1992)

King Triton and his daughter Ariel battle the dangers of the deep to save the kingdom. As Triton, you must rescue Ariel and break Ursula’s curse. As Ariel, the little mermaid, you must battle bewitched sea creatures and defeat Ursula to save Triton and the kidnapped merpeople. Dodge angry sharks, sword-wielding skeletons, and falling boulders. Battle the Molten Lava monster and slimy, stinging eels. And if you dare, brave the snake-infested locks of The Medusa. Navigate through undersea mazes, avoiding traps. Pals Sebastian and Flounder rush to the rescue in tight spots. Open sunken treasure chests loaded with booty. Consult maps which lead to your imprisoned friends. Then come face to face with Ursula the Sea Witch, and battle her in a final showdown!

Rawk & Mock’s Pick – SEGA’s Streets of Rage II (1992)

Original rumblers Axel and Blaze slam the asphalt with bigger, better, totally devastating attacks! Skull-crushing ex-wrestler Max Thunder joins up with earth-shattering body slams and spinning fist attacks. New thrasher Skate slices punks with high speed in-line skate attacks and spinning jump kicks. Go maniac with jaw-shattering, bone-busting punches, head-cracking jump kicks and secret weapons. Gangs of dirt bikers dive into you from every side. Smash ’em with a pipe as they speed by. 16 gigantic megs of compound fractures! All new moves, and more of ’em! Bust knuckles with a friend in an all-new 2-player head-to-head mode!

kuro’s Pick – Blue Sky Software’s Shadowrun (1994)

The year is 2050 and the megacorps rule by the power of information. everyone is on file in the global mainframe… everyone but you and a handful of “invisible” outlaws called shadowrunners. Move through the grim and magical realities of futuristic Seattle and uncover a diabolical plot that could destroy the world. Team up with spell casting mages, wire-headed deckers, or mythic orcs and trolls of the distant past. Take on a variety of shadowruns including: Cleaning up the streets, jacking into the Matrix for a big time cyber-heist or pulling off a risky “Corporate Extraction.” Stalk the cities in real-time combat and glide through the virtual battlefield of the Matrix, where an encounter with Black ICE may be your last!

Brad’s Pick – Sonic Team’s Sonic the Hedghog 3 (1994)

Swing from vines, launch new attacks, survive deadly traps and summon Tails to airlift Sonic out of danger. Discover hidden rooms and passageways in the mega-sized Zones. Transform into Super Sonic and experience the ultimate in speed and ultra-sonic power. Save your progress using the new Game Save Feature.

prg’s Pick – Compile’s MUSHA: Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor (1990)

Our Solar System is under siege from Dire 51 – the MUSHA Team is the ONLY hope we’ve got! In the ultimate battle, you must blast the controlling Intellicomputer Dire 51 and regain control of the planets. You’ll earn special weapons like the Vanishing Buster, Blazing Beam, and Defensive Detonator. Change weapons fast, or you’ll be blown to oblivion. On the MUSHA Team, skill alone won’t cut it. Your existence depends on quick reflexes and instincts! Do you have what it takes? Blazing features include 4 Mbit ROM, 7 levels, Weapon options and Selectable Firing Direction, Multiple Endings and 16-Bit Graphics!

Barbaloot’s Pick – Treasure’s Dynamite Headdy (1994)

Hot-headed Headdy gets into some real head-banging to thwart the Dark Demon’s devious deeds. This wacky headcase is up to his neck in surprises! Switch heads to match the job! Over 15 heads to choose from! Bash heavy objects with Slammer Head! Suck up foes with Vacuum Head! Stick it to your enemies with Spike Head! Headdy’s spring-loaded head gets him where he’s gotta go! Use it to swing over ledges, grab onto objects and shoot hoops in the basketball bonus round. Use your head to whiz through a radical variety of play! Action, shooting and strategy speed you on to a surprise ending!

gamma’s Pick – Camelot Software Planning’s Shining Force II (1994)

In the eerie Cave of the Past, a mischievous thief tampers with the mystical Stones of Light and Dark. The Stones once imprisoned the Evil of All Ages. Now the deadly Zeon is unleashed. His rage will hurl the galaxy into eternal darkness – unless the Shining Force can stop him! The legendary epic resumes with an entirely new story, awesome cinematic battle sequences and incredible monsters! Build an awesome 12-member strike force from over 20 characters and develop them into fiercer, stronger, more magical warriors!