Sega-16 Review Manifest

Sega-16 specializes in reviewing games for the Genesis, Sega CD, and 32X. New reviews are added every Monday and Thursday, usually in the evening (Atlantic time). If you're looking for simple, bulleted reviews of only a few sentences, then look elsewhere. Sega-16 prides itself on its in-depth and comprehensive pieces, giving Genesis gamers all the information they need to decide on whether or not to track down a specific title.

Game Reviews

All games are rated on a scale from one to ten and are strictly the opinion of the writer, so save your hate mail for them. The scale is as follows:

11: Absolute perfection... top of the mountain... the holiest of grails. It doesn't exist folks, so don't look for this one. You'll never see it.

10: A must buy that needs to be in your collection now. This doesn't mean the game is perfect, just that it excels in everything it set out to do. All games scored with a ten will be questioned. You must be prepared to logically justify your score.

9: Excellent on every level, usually only flawed in a single, minor area.

8: Very well polished and a blast to play but with a few minor flaws.

7: Great fun but notably lacking in a few areas (i.e. too short, poor music, etc.)

6: Better than average and a decent game to be had for a cheap price.

5: Strictly average. Nothing spectacular but nothing horrible either.

4: Disappointing and only barely worth playing.

3: Almost a contender; usually a good idea gone very, very wrong.

2: A horrible, horrible game with few (if any) redeeming qualities. Not worth it, even for free.

1: A complete failure that should be avoided at all costs. The absolute bottom of the barrel and an embarrassment to the gaming community overall.

Sega Gear/Hands On

Reviews for products related to anything Genesis, such as newly released compilations of games, sequels, plug-'n-play devices, and accessories are all covered here. The scale is a bit different, going only as high as five.

5: A great purchase that you'll have loads of fun with.

4: Excellent quality and a good investment. Maybe not top of the line but no slouch either.

3: Not the best out there but you at least get your money's worth.

2: Buyer beware. Some redeeming qualities but definitely not worth a purchase.

1: Run away! Leave the store immediately and clasp your wallet closely to your breast like a panicking mother cradling her newborn baby as she flees the Gestapo.