International Karate + 1987
Why it still holds upA three-way fight with a clear score to chase is an easy thing to share, and it still is.
Action games that still hold up
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International Karate + 1987
Why it still holds upA three-way fight with a clear score to chase is an easy thing to share, and it still is.
God Hand 2006
Why it still holds upEvery fighter you build is still your own, with over a hundred moves to choose from.
Bruce Lee 1984
Why it still holds upLanterns to collect and two guards to dodge are a clear goal that is still easy to share today.
Injustice 2 2017
Why it still holds upGear dropped after every match raises each fighter's stats, so every character is something you build up over time, which still gives you a reason to stay with one.
Pocket Fighter 1998
Why it still holds upBecause each match has plenty to grab, this lighthearted fighter is easy to enjoy even now.
Shadowrun 1993
Why it still holds upJobs you choose and a crew you hire yourself still let every run be planned your own way.
Shadow Fight 2 2014
Why it still holds upThe silhouette still reads at a glance, one demon at a time.
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies 2001
Why it still holds upFlying through 18 missions is still a straightforward run for anyone who likes arcade style flight today.
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood 1993
Why it still holds upAlternate routes and a second hero still give each run through the castle a different shape today.
Def Jam: Fight for NY 2004
Why it still holds upBrawls where the room fights back are an easy pick for a night with friends now.
Fantastic Dizzy 1993
Why it still holds upA puzzle quest with a star hunt is still a good thing to play through.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle 2013
Why it still holds upYou still have plenty of ways to play, since the Styles change what each fighter can do.
Tales of Graces f 2010
Why it still holds upFast and flexible fights are an easy reason to return now.
Mega Man Zero 2002
Why it still holds upEach stage still counts, since you roam a hub and failed missions stay failed.
Crimzon Clover: World Ignition 2011
Why it still holds upEven now, the lock on turns a screen packed with bullets and enemies into targets to choose, and the clutter becomes something to read and plan around.
Ninja Gaiden 2004
Why it still holds upFights that punish careless play still make blocking and evading something you learn today.
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 2001
Why it still holds upA team built from two fighting traditions, balanced by how strong each member is, still gives a reason to try it today.
Donkey Kong 1994
Why it still holds upA key, a door and a clock turn every screen into a small puzzle, and Mario's acrobatics are still the tools you solve it with.
Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension 1992
Why it still holds upHidden minigames still reward a curious player today.
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition 2016
Why it still holds upA long quest through the ancient world is still open to anyone who wants an action role-playing game with that setting.
Soul Edge 1996
Why it still holds upWeapon duels are still worth a go with a friend.
Disney's Aladdin 1993
Why it still holds upQuick jumps and a clear route through each stage make it an easy game to pick up now.
Little Fighter 2 1999
Why it still holds upA free fighting game for four people around one keyboard is still easy to set up today.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle 2018
Why it still holds upWith the same simple options across the roster, a new character costs little to learn, which still makes the whole mixed cast easy to try.
Tapper 1983
Why it still holds upA bartender sliding drinks across four bars is a quick idea that is still easy to follow.
Gunstar Heroes 1993
Why it still holds upStages that switch formats and weapons you can combine are still what keep it varied today.
Ninja Warriors 1994
Why it still holds upThree androids with their own moves and a meter that clears the screen still give each stage a choice of how to fight.
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2001
Why it still holds upFighting through dungeons with a friendly build choice makes for a pleasant evening now.
Killer Instinct 2013
Why it still holds upCombos that can always be broken, and breaks that can be countered, still keep a match changing hands today.
Dead or Alive 4 2005
Why it still holds upGood timing is rewarded in every match, so a quick fight is still easy to enjoy.
Disney's The Jungle Book 1994
Why it still holds upA film-based adventure with its own mix of jumps and projectiles remains a lively choice today.
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate 2017
Why it still holds upWith all your strength coming from what you hunt, each fight still feeds the next today.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 1998
Why it still holds upThree styles to choose from still give a lot of room to experiment today.
Astral Chain 2019
Why it still holds upThe same companion serves investigation, puzzles and combat, so the game stays one idea and not three, and that is why it still hangs together.
Ms. Splosion Man 2011
Why it still holds upOne button and a lot of timing make each room a short test of reflexes.
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs 1993
Why it still holds upThree players side by side is still a lively sight today.
Mega Man Zero 2 2003
Why it still holds upYou can still set up Zero your own way, with buttons you assign and elves that unlock your health tanks.
Ecstatica 1994
Why it still holds upReading each scene for yourself, with nothing to lean on, still makes this cursed and oddly funny town worth exploring now.
Guacamelee! 2 2018
Why it still holds upCombat and platforming share the same moves, so exploring and fighting still feel like one thing today.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny 2002
Why it still holds upAttacking at the exact moment an enemy lunges still makes every duel a matter of timing.
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 2013
Why it still holds upThe Mexican setting still gives the adventure a style of its own.
Rival Schools: United by Fate 1997
Why it still holds upA partner you call in at the right moment still makes every round a decision about when to spend vigor.
Wild Guns 1994
Why it still holds upYou still keep moving every second, dodging in the foreground while you shoot into the background.
The King of Fighters '97 1997
Why it still holds upChoosing a style before a match still makes the fight a matter of how you want to play.
Hyper Light Drifter 2016
Why it still holds upA world told without words still asks you to piece it together as you go.
Mushihimesama 2004
Why it still holds upA range of modes that runs from newcomers to experts still lets anyone find how much bullet hell they can take.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance 2003
Why it still holds upTwo heroes who fight in different ways still give a reason to play it through again today.
Volfied 1989
Why it still holds upCarving up a screen while an alien hunts you is a simple idea, and the tension is still there.