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The list would go on and on. So to keep it concise:
Action & Platformers
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Contra Hard Corps
Kid Chameleon
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja
Sunset Riders
Vectorman 1 & 2
Beat 'Em Ups
Alien Storm
Golden Axe Trilogy
Streets of Rage Trilogy
Role-Playing
Beyond Oasis
Crusader of Centy
Phantasy Star series
Shadowrun
Sports & Racing
NBA Jam
OutRun
Road Rash
I could keep naming games, but that should be enough to give you a taste of what made the Genesis unique, as well as some spins on franchises that dominated the NES.
Oh, check out Toejam and Earl as well.