In 1989, the Sega Genesis entered the gaming scene as a formidable system. With popular franchises like Sonic and Mortal Kombat, the console rivaled even the best SNES games. Exclusive titles like Streets of Rage 2 and Altered Beast set the Genesis apart, and the innovative Sega Channel subscription service offered rotating access to top-quality games.
Although Sega has shifted away from hardware development, it remains a leading game developer and publisher, with some of its games earning spots on the list of the 50 best video games of all time. Let’s explore the finest Sega Genesis games ever made.
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