Sonic the Hedgehog

System: Mega Drive Release date: November 1991 Oi, speed demons! Zoom into blue-blur brilliance with Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive, the June 1991 Sega scorcher that turned a spiky rodent into a mascot mogul, racing through loops and badnik bonfires to nab Chaos Emeralds. This platforming powerhouse set the pace for a generation—but…

ToeJam & Earl

System: Mega Drive Release date: November 1991 Oi, funkadelic explorers! Blast off for a random-planet romp with ToeJam & Earl on the Mega Drive, the November 1991 Sega sidesplitter that drops two rapping aliens into a chaotic Earth full of boogeymen and bizarre bounties. This roguelike lark mixes exploration, loot, and co-op lunacy—but does it…

Strider II

System: Mega Drive Release date: June 1993 Gear up for a cyber-ninja frenzy with Strider II on the Mega Drive, the June 1993 Capcom cracker that flings cyborg Hiryu across the globe to slice up Grand Master Meio’s mad scheme. This sequel’s all flips, lasers, and boss bonanzas—but does it still carve up the competition…