Flashback (US Gold/Delphine) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

It's the best arcade adventure since Ecco The Dolphin... Sprite animation is smooth, fluid and ultra-realistic and the backgrounds are outstanding and evoke a wonderful atmosphere.

Jaguar XJ220 (JVC) (Mega CD (EU Version))

Truly excellent... A really neat, no-nonsense driving game to give Mega-CD owners a clear edge over their Megadrive-owning inferiors.

Fatal Fury (Takara) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A good conversion that fairs well despite relying on three buttons. The controls seem unresponsive on occasions, but the game is highly playable and worth considering.

Spider-Man (Acclaim) (Sega Game Gear (EU Version))

An enjoyable, if not fantastic, platform game.

Batman: Revenge Of The Joker (Sunsoft) (Sega Genesis)

The best adaptation of Batman ever... Although the infinite continues mean you can sail through it with only a few sessions' play.

Rainbow Islands (Taito) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A brilliant conversion of the classic coin-op that retains most of its original features without sacrificing the time-honoured gameplay. Only problem is that the boss characters are far too easily defeated.

Night Trap (Digital Pictures) (Mega CD (EU Version))

The most advanced and innovative Mega-CD game seen yet.

Tiny Toon Adventures (Konami) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

One of the best examples of the platform game on the Megadrive and certainly the finest example of the machine's abilities.

Sunset Riders (Konami) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A surprisingly good blast out of a lacklustre coin-op, which should merit an inspection at least. But you'll have seen all the game has to offer within the week.

Renegade (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A yawn-inducing disappointment due to the undemanding nature of the gameplay.

Mutant League Football (Electronic Arts) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

Sewer Shark (Sony) (Mega CD (EU Version))

Krusty's Fun House (Acclaim) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

An absolutely topper puzzle game which will have your brain tied up in knots but will still drag you back for more.

Cyborg Justice (Novotrade) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A superb beat-'em-up, with tons of extra weaponry, superb moves and addictive gameplay - for one or two players!

Dick Tracy (Sega) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

It's quite fun and pretty difficult, but it does get dull after a while.

Pro Tour Golf (Electronic Arts) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A golf sim... but the greatest available by any stretch of the imagination... I have played this more than any other Megadrive game!

Heavyweight Championship Boxing (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Booooooooooooring. There are only five opponents to beat and the distinct lack of options seriously damages the game's long term prospects.

Golden Axe Warrior (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Pathetic. What could have been a skill Zelda-lookalike remains a gibbering retard of a cart, not worth the effort of playing at all.

Joe Montana Football (Sega) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

Although it's quite a jolly little game, it's sadness in cartridge form when compared to its sequels and the entire Madden catalogue of games.

Super Real Basketball (Tiertex) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

I don't like basketball games much, and playing this old fossil wasn't exactly a heap o' laffs. It's pretty slick I'll admit, but new EA games are miles better.

Ghouls 'N Ghosts (Sega) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A very playable and enjoyable game.

Final Fight (Sega/Capcom) (Mega CD (EU Version))

Move over Streets Of Rage II! Final Fight CD rules supreme as the ultimate combat game available for any Sega console. It's just like having the arcade machine at home!