Old School Gamer counts down the 10 best Game Gear ports.
10: Alien Syndrome: Sega’s underrated Master System shooter is a fun one on the Game Gear.
9: Columns: This does exactly what you’d expect, despite the smaller real estate.
8: Ecco the Dolphin: It’s just as beautiful on the small Game Gear screen.
7: Battletoads: The sprites are much smaller, but this one is a fun beat-em-up on the go.
6: NHL All-Star Hockey: A Game Gear hockey game with real players and teams? That plays solid? Yes. The animations are awful, but it’s all there.
5: Ninja Gaiden: Not as good as the NES version, but again, it’s there and enjoyable.
4: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap: This one is an underrated gem on the Game Gear.
3: Out Run: Sega’s classic racer plays well on the Game Gear and has awesome sound. Could you ask for more back then?
2: Sonic the Hedgehog 2: This bite-sized verson of Sega’s mascot is still enjoyable.
1: Streets of Rage 2: One of the best games on the Genesis is also one of the best on the Game Gear.
Patrick Hickey, Jr., is the founder and editor-in-chief of ReviewFix.com and a lecturer of English and journalism at Kingsborough Community College, in Brooklyn, New York. Over the past decade, his video game coverage has been featured in national ad campaigns by top publishers the likes of Nintendo, Deep Silver, Disney and EA Sports. His book series, "The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult and Classic Game Developers," from McFarland and Company, has earned praise from Forbes, Huffington Post, The New York Daily News and MSG Networks. He is also a former editor at NBC and National Video Games Writer at the late-Examiner.com
I love the Sega Game Gear. Still have one in the box.