Games that make getting a Genesis worthwhile?

[VenomMacbeth]

So I bought Battletech about a month ago & I'm just now getting around to playing it.  I cannot believe nobody has recommended it here yet...it is an AWESOME game! 

[Xious]

Sorry, the more you press into the 16-bit era, the slimmer my repertoire of game-knowledge will get.  The 'Shining Force' titles are also amongst my top choices for the system. In truth, they are two of the titles for the Genesis/MD that I have played repeatedly and constantly over the years. 

[pirate]

Earthworm Jim

[Xious]

Just wonder, why Dune not on the list?

Was that actually based on the Herbert novels? 

[MaxXimus]

I wasn't aware there was a genesis release. I didn't have a genesis until I was 19.

[Cheetahmen]

I forget if anyone else mentioned this, but I'd say Lemmings is another game.

[makaveli]

Some games not mentioned
Dynamyte Headdy is a good platformer....

streets of rage series obviously other than that i prefer double dragon, Alien Storm is a great one
Maximum Carnage. Punisher, Alien Soldier

Musha is one of my top shooters tho its very expensive i may be able to get a boot cart of that

[Xious]

I forget if anyone else mentioned this, but I'd say Lemmings is another game.

If you honestly want to play 'Lemmings', you should try a computer version. 

[Neko]

I'd say for STG/shmup players, Raiden Trad is awesome for its sheer difficulty and the extra bonus stage alone.

[Cheetahmen]

I forget if anyone else mentioned this, but I'd say Lemmings is another game.

If you honestly want to play 'Lemmings', you should try a computer version. 

Yeah, but given what computers are like you'd probably have to arse around with DosBox for it to work.

[VenomMacbeth]

I got Ecco the Dolphin a couple days ago...really interesting & pretty, but difficult and frustrating at times.

[DowntimeinJapan]

Did I properly read through everything and see no mention of Toe Jam and Earl? Aladdin was a good game on the genesis as well. Most disney games are fun platformers. Mickey Mania is a definite pick up.

[Jedi Master Baiter]

Did I properly read through everything and see no mention of Toe Jam and Earl? Aladdin was a good game on the genesis as well. Most disney games are fun platformers. Mickey Mania is a definite pick up.

See, there's another one!

I'll just add that to my list:

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[VenomMacbeth]

Okay, so here's all the games I've got for my Genesis, and (nearly) every one of them is awesome:

After Burner II
Battletech
Desert Strike
Ecco the Dolphin
Out Run
Raiden Trad
Ranger X
Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Thunder Blade (not that great.)
Thunder Force II

Musha is one of my top shooters tho its very expensive i may be able to get a boot cart of that

I want one! 

[nerdygrrl]

Toe Jam & Earl
Toe Jam&Earl Funkatron
Decap Attack
Aladdin
Quackshot