Good Mega CD games

[lithho]

So i decided to buy a mega cd as it was cheap and came with a import mega drive. Its no super nes beater thats for sure. Any one got any games they recommend i try, so far tried batman returns and starwars rebel assault, both are terrible to play and tbh ive seen better games on cart. Sega must of made some thing good for this thing

[wakadoo]

I never really got much out of the mega cd, although the 32X did give me hours of fun with doom, VR deluxe and star wars.

I seem to remember the cd games were loaded with too much fmv and sonic was the only one I really played a lot.

[wakadoo]

quick google and here are the top 25 CD games.

The Sega CD was largely viewed as a commercial failure, but it did stay around long enough to amass a relatively sizable library of games. Most of the Sega CD's games were just CD-based rehashes of existing games or dull full-motion video (FMV) titles. However, over the system's lifespan its library did acquire some truly memorable titles that made proper use of the CD medium and eventually came to define the Sega CD experience.25) Earthworm Jim: Special Edition
This iteration of Earthworm Jim made use of the Sega CD's storage capacity by including all of the original levels plus adding some extended variations as well as giving the player alternate endings based on the level of difficulty selected.
24) Ground Zero: Texas
Ground Zero Texas was noteworthy for its solid production values, stemming from the fact that this FMV game was actually created by a legitimate Hollywood film crew.
23) Road Rash CD
While the Sega CD version of Road Rash did not add anything to the gameplay of Sega Genesis version, there was no need to alter anything since the combat racing mechanics were already intense and well-tuned. The Sega CD did add a full-out rock soundtrack which added some much needed atmosphere to the game experience.
22) Lords of Thunder
Lords of Thunder was one of the Sega CD's standout titles due to its meticulously developed shoot 'em up gameplay. The lush colors, big sprites, and stellar two-player mode helped, too.
21) AH-3 Thunderstrike
This helicopter combat sim pushed the limits of the gaming world upon its release. The experience was as engaging as possible given the technical limitations of the 16-bit era, but it is the thought that went into the game engine that has made this title endure well into the 21^st century.
20) Wirehead
While the graphics and sound of Wirehead were even seen as dated at the time of its release in 1995, the sheer quirkiness of this title is what really made it stand out. Quirkiness is a reoccurring theme with Sega CD titles and Wirehead surely excelled at that metric.
19) Android Assault
Android Assault brought tons of action to the horizontal scrolling shooter genre, and the addictive gameplay gave it more replay value than many of its peers.
18) Dungeon Explorer
The Sega CD version of the TurboGrafx-16 original raises the bar with tweaked gameplay and increased visual appeal. The more detailed graphics provide an initial draw, but you better come ready to play as this was one of the most challenging titles to ever grace the Sega CD console.
17) Heart of the Alien
A sequel to Another World, Heart of the Alien provided some of the most memorable cinematic platform gaming available on any console. This was the type of title that made use of the Sega CD's storage capacity, even if the use was applied to a quirky niche genre of game.
16) Jaguar XJ220
The gameplay was based around the same game engine as the Genesis Lotus series, but with some mild tweaks that made it more intuitive. The in-game CD player may seem a bit gimmicky, but it shows the focus put forth by the develops on subtle details such as the soundtrack.
15) Flashback: The Quest for Identity
This title showed what the CD medium could do to advance storytelling in video games. The level of interactivity may not have been as engaging as today's sandbox style video games, but the experience foreshadowed things to come.
14) Amazing Spiderman vs. The Kingpin
The Sega CD version of this game retained the heralded gameplay mechanics of the Sega Genesis original, while utilizing the extra storage space provided to add to the experience. Animated sequences were added to further develop the game's story, while new levels and added character moves brought depth to the already solid combat sequences.
13) Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side
Sega sent the Sega CD out with a solid knock-out release when they released this quasi-sequel to the critically acclaimed Eternal Champions. The increased importance of special moves, introduction of combos, and extra finishing moves made this the premier fighting game on the Sega CD and one of the best of the 16-bit era.
12) Panic
Panic was a puzzle game that was panned by a majority of American game critics, but the reality is that this game was just too far ahead of its time. The trial-and-error style of puzzle gameplay combined with surreal humor to create a gameplay experience whose time had not yet come. Had this been released on the Dreamcast or PlayStation 2, it would have been a cult-classic and praised for not relying on derivative game elements.
11) Secret of Monkey Island
The cinematic experience and deep storyline elements that had long embodied the PC gaming experience for many had finally found a gateway to home console gamers. The Sega CD brought this classic title to a new audience, allowing many to experience this form of methodical gameplay for the first time.
10) Snatcher
A cyber-punk graphic adventure video game, you ask? That sounds kind of hipster, doesn't it? Well, this iconic title graced the Sega CD before 91-percent of hipsters were born. How is that for being ahead of the game?
9) Soul Star
This behind-the-spaceship style faux-3D shooter shared the same basic gameplay ideals with Nintendo's StarFox, albeit this was a more mature version with slightly less well-defined game mechanics. The smooth sprite scaling and pseudo-3D effects gave the game tons of visual appeal and pop.
8) Robo Aleste
While Robo Aleste will never be called a groundbreaking title in terms of innovative gameplay, every element of the game is developed to perfection, making it one of the best vertical scrolling shooters ever made.
7) Final Fight CD
Final Fight CD was the best home conversion of this iconic beat 'em up game. The two-player mode, Industrial Area level, and Guy were all present on this stellar port; the Super NES version simply pales in comparison once you fire up Final Fight CD. Final Fight's action was non-stop and the fluid game mechanics made this one of the most enduring brawlers ever made.
6) Popful Mail
The attention to detail that went into every element of Sega CD's Popful Mail made it one of the most heralded games on the console. The solid blend of platform and RPG elements made for a memorable and engrossing experience.
5) Shining Force
Shining Force garnered attention for its solid tactical role playing game elements and the strongly formed storyline. The massive size of the game provided hours of entertainment and the captivating characters made sure that player engagement was always at a maximum.
4) Vay
Working Designs focused on a broad cast of characters and a large world when developing Vay. Not only did they provide lots of identities to interact with in this RPG, but they also gave each of them a very dynamic quality that keeps the endeavors intriguing. The huge world that you navigate only adds to the depth.
3) Lunar: Eternal Blue
The term epic has been watered down in recent years, but it seems like the only term that can aptly describe this iconic RPG. The characters were enchanting, the game mechanics rewarded methodical and intelligent play, the storyline was masterfully crafted, and the atmosphere was thick.
2) Lunar: The Silver Star

The first installment of the legendary Lunar series laid the groundwork for what would become one of the capstones of the RPG genre. This game was complete in every aspect and elevated an entire genre upon release.
1) Sonic CD

Sonic CD took the proven Sonic the Hedgehog formula and added an innovative time-travel system, a system which added a well-received layer of depth to the gameplay. The overall presentation was slick, as would be expected from the franchise, and the game is widely considered one of the best installments of the classic platform series.
The contributor's face still beams with joy when he sees the start-up screen from the original Sega CD console.

[pickie]

depends what games your into, I had a mega cd and the games I had were

Snatcher ( best with gun )
Night trap
Road avenger
Ground zero texas
lethal enforcers ( best with the Guns )
night trap
Brutal Paws of Fury
Eternal champions
Final fight

All were good at the time

I now have them on my pc to play with an emulator, although I do still have my mega cd in the loft

[lithho]

thank you for your replys, final fight is next on the list

[ace5]

i whould say sonic cd,flashback were my best games on cd