Play Blockbuster World Video Game Championship II Online

Blockbuster World Video Game Championship II came out for the Sega Genesis in 1995, published by GameTek. It was a follow-up to the first tournament cartridge, released around the time when Blockbuster Video stores were still a major part of weekend routines. The game was built around a specific event, the real-world video game competition Blockbuster ran, so it has that distinct mid-90s promotional feel.

You control an on-screen character through a series of rapid mini-games, each testing a different skill like reflexes, timing, or memory. The main objective is to achieve the highest score possible across these short challenges, which include tasks like breaking targets, navigating simple obstacle courses, or matching patterns. The pacing is relentless; you jump from one game to the next with barely a pause, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly. It feels like being put through a gauntlet of arcade-style tests, and finishing a run leaves you wired and ready to try for a better time.