在眾多《聖鬥士星矢》改編遊戲之中，評價最高的作品幾乎都有一個共通點：是否真正理解並尊重原作精神。也正因如此，那些角色陣容完整、必殺技表現華麗、聖衣設定嚴謹，同時又能讓玩家「玩出小宇宙燃燒感」的作品，往往能在粉絲之間留下最深刻的印象。

在家用主機與PC平台中，最常被視為代表作的，無疑是《聖鬥士星矢：魂之戰士》（Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul）。延續PS2世代《聖鬥士星矢》動作遊戲的血脈，將系列累積多年的人氣角色一次集大成。從青銅、白銀到黃金聖鬥士，甚至包含冥王篇與部分原創要素，角色數量與完整度都相當驚人。戰鬥系統屬於偏向自由的3D格鬥，但並非單純亂打，而是強調小宇宙爆發、必殺技時機與連段節奏。當角色進入覺醒狀態、聖衣碎裂、必殺技全畫面演出時，那種高度還原動畫的震撼感，正是這款作品獲得高評價的關鍵原因。對許多老粉絲而言，《魂之戰士》是最接近「親手操作動畫」的體驗。

另一方面，若從近年影響力與玩家人數來看，《聖鬥士星矢：EX》（又名《聖鬥士星矢覺醒 / Saint Seiya Awakening》）則是另一種意義上的成功典範。雖然它是手機平台的策略卡牌RPG，與傳統格鬥玩法完全不同，但在角色建模、技能動畫與劇情還原度上，卻展現極高的完成度。遊戲中大量重現原作經典橋段，例如銀河戰爭、十二宮之戰、冥王篇等，並以高品質CG動畫穿插敘事，使玩家即使只是觀看劇情，也能感受到強烈的原作情懷。再加上角色技能高度貼合原作設定，像是星矢的天馬流星拳、撒加的銀河星爆，都不只是視覺特效，而是與戰略搭配息息相關，因此也獲得不少核心粉絲的肯定。

若談到黃金聖鬥士的人氣，那麼以《聖鬥士星矢：黃金魂（Soul of Gold）》為核心延伸的遊戲內容，同樣在粉絲圈中享有極高地位。雖然《黃金魂》本身是動畫企劃，但其角色與設定大量被納入《魂之戰士》等作品之中。黃金聖衣的細節刻畫、神聖衣形態的光效，以及每位黃金聖鬥士獨立鮮明的戰鬥風格，都讓這一系列成為「視覺黨」與角色粉絲的最愛。

此外，在官方作品之外，PC平台的MUGEN社群也誕生不少高品質的《聖鬥士星矢》同人遊戲，其中《Saint Seiya: Ultimate Cosmo》經常被玩家點名為最出色的代表。雖然屬於粉絲自製，但在操作手感、角色平衡與必殺技還原度上，展現出對原作極深的理解。對喜歡2D格鬥、又追求濃厚懷舊感的玩家而言，這類作品反而能帶來不同於商業遊戲的驚喜。

整體而言，如果偏好主機或PC上節奏爽快、畫面震撼、角色齊全的動作格鬥體驗，《聖鬥士星矢：魂之戰士》幾乎是公認的首選；若更在意劇情重現、角色收集與策略搭配，《聖鬥士星矢：EX》則提供長期遊玩的深度；而對於老派格鬥迷與硬核粉絲來說，MUGEN社群中的優秀作品，依然是不可忽視的隱藏寶藏。這些不同類型的高評價遊戲，也正好反映《聖鬥士星矢》這個IP跨世代、跨平台的持久魅力。

Among the many video game adaptations of Saint Seiya, the highest-rated titles tend to share one crucial trait: they truly understand and respect the spirit of the original work. For this reason, games that feature a complete and faithful character roster, spectacular special moves, rigorously designed Cloth systems, and that allow players to genuinely “feel the burning of the Cosmo” are often the ones that leave the deepest impression on fans.

On home consoles and PC platforms, the title most often regarded as the definitive representative is Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul. Building upon the legacy of the PS2-era Saint Seiya action games, it brings together years of accumulated popularity into a single, comprehensive package. Characters range from Bronze and Silver Saints to the Gold Saints, and even include the Hades arc along with some original elements, resulting in an impressive level of both quantity and completeness. The combat system leans toward free-form 3D fighting, but it is far from button-mashing; instead, it emphasizes Cosmo bursts, precise timing of special moves, and the rhythm of combos. When characters enter awakening states, their Cloths shatter, and full-screen ultimate attacks are unleashed, the sense of spectacle and fidelity to the anime reaches its peak. For many long-time fans, Soldiers’ Soul is the closest experience to “directly controlling the anime itself.”

From another perspective, considering recent influence and player numbers, Saint Seiya: EX—also known as Saint Seiya Awakening—represents a different but equally meaningful form of success. Although it is a strategy-based card RPG on mobile platforms, entirely unlike traditional fighting games, it demonstrates exceptionally high quality in character modeling, skill animations, and story adaptation. The game faithfully recreates many iconic arcs from the original series, such as the Galaxian Wars, the Twelve Temples battle, and the Hades saga, weaving them together with high-quality CG cutscenes. Even players who simply follow the story can strongly feel the emotional pull of the original work. Moreover, character skills closely adhere to established lore—techniques like Seiya’s Pegasus Meteor Fist or Saga’s Galaxian Explosion are not merely visual spectacles but are deeply integrated into strategic gameplay—earning the recognition of many core fans.

When it comes to the popularity of the Gold Saints, game content derived from Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold also holds a very high status among fans. Although Soul of Gold itself originated as an anime project, its characters and settings have been extensively incorporated into games such as Soldiers’ Soul. The meticulous detailing of the Gold Cloths, the radiant effects of the God Cloth forms, and the distinct combat styles of each Gold Saint have made this branch especially appealing to visually oriented players and devoted character fans alike.

Beyond official releases, the PC-based MUGEN community has also produced a number of high-quality fan-made Saint Seiya games. Among them, Saint Seiya: Ultimate Cosmo is frequently cited by players as the finest example. Despite being a fan project, it demonstrates a deep understanding of the source material through its gameplay feel, character balance, and faithful recreation of signature techniques. For players who enjoy 2D fighting games and seek a strong sense of nostalgia, these titles often provide surprises that differ markedly from commercial releases.

Overall, for those who prefer fast-paced, visually stunning, and character-rich action fighting experiences on consoles or PC, Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul is widely considered the top choice. For players who value story reproduction, character collection, and strategic depth, Saint Seiya: EX offers long-term engagement. Meanwhile, for old-school fighting game enthusiasts and hardcore fans, standout titles from the MUGEN community remain hidden gems well worth exploring. Together, these highly regarded games reflect the enduring, cross-generational and cross-platform appeal of the Saint Seiya franchise.