I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of its 1989 game Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. It was too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Lost Stars where the Punk Naked Guy's presence became more apparent. I think Miracle World is the softhouse's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three games. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing... You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In this game, Alex addresses the problems of abusive political authority. The game is extremely uplifting. The story is as positive and affirmative. Alex's solo career seems to be more commercial, and therefore more satisfying in a narrower way.
They're early work was a little too new wave for my taste. But when Sonic came out in '91, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole game has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the game a big boost. He's been compared to Super Mario, but I think Sonic has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '91 Sega released this -- Sonic The Hedgehog, their most accomplished game. I think the undisputed masterpiece is "Green Hill Zone". The song's so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends. It's also a personal statement about the game itself.
and Sega will be dead by the end of 1992." - Troy Saville, 22/03/1989