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Risk of Rain 2013
Why it still holds upA ticking clock still turns every stage into a decision about greed.
Action games that still hold up
Brawling, fighting, and never quite standing still
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Risk of Rain 2013
Why it still holds upA ticking clock still turns every stage into a decision about greed.
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Missile Command 1980
Why it still holds upEvery shot is a choice about where to place a fireball with limited missiles, which gives each level a clear problem to solve even now.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 2016
Why it still holds upSwitching between three fighters still keeps each duel moving.
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SpeedRunners 2016
Why it still holds upShort rounds still make a game for friends easy to start.
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Super Contra 1988
Why it still holds upCommitting to one gun is still rewarded, since you upgrade a weapon by taking the same pickup again.
Castle Crashers 2008
Why it still holds upFour knights in a cooperative brawl are still an easy game to share.
Risen 2009
Why it still holds upThe island is still small enough to know, with a faction that decides who you become.
Battletoads 1991
Why it still holds upEach level brings new enemies, hazards and rules, and the game still avoids repeating itself.
Road Fighter 1984
Why it still holds upRacing a clock and a fuel gauge at once keeps a drive busy, and it still does.
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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger 2013
Why it still holds upEvery shootout still has a surprise of its own, with a narrator who rewrites the level around you.
Darksiders II 2012
Why it still holds upA horseman with a world to ride across is still a lively way to explore.
Galaxian 1979
Why it still holds upOne shot at a time makes every miss count, and that is still true.
Street Fighter X Tekken 2012
Why it still holds upMixing two casts into a tag game still gives every team a different shape.
Diablo III 2012
Why it still holds upAdventure mode and the reworked loot still give a lot to come back to.
Tekken 2 1995
Why it still holds upFour buttons for four limbs make a system that is easy to learn, which is still true today.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning 2012
Why it still holds upA skill tree you can rebuild still gives each hero room to change.
God of War: Chains of Olympus 2008
Why it still holds upA combo-based fight against myths is still a clear reason to play on a handheld.
Spider-Man 2000
Why it still holds upCrawling across ceilings in a city of villains is still a lively way to play.
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Asteroids 1979
Why it still holds upDrifting and shooting at once is still a plan worth learning.
Dust: An Elysian Tail 2012
Why it still holds upMoves that chain into each other still make the fighting flow from one move to the next.
Streets of Rage 1991
Why it still holds upTwo players can play together, and that is still the way to play it.
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LEGO City Undercover 2013
Why it still holds upEach outfit still gives a different way to play the same city.
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 2017
Why it still holds upCharacters from many eras still make every level a new mix of powers.
SoulCalibur IV 2008
Why it still holds upArmor that breaks still keeps a defensive player from hiding behind a guard.
Donkey Kong Junior 1982
Why it still holds upDodging enemies from vine to vine still holds the attention.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 2014
Why it still holds upSmash Run is still the one Smash mode where the fight starts after five minutes of scavenging, which is its draw today.
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Downwell 2015
Why it still holds upEach descent is short, so it is still easy to try again right away.
Disney's Hercules Action Game 1997
Why it still holds upA short set of levels with varied weapons still makes it quick to try.
Circus Charlie 1984
Why it still holds upEach act asks for one clear task, which makes it simple to pick up today.
Ghosts 'n Goblins 1985
Why it still holds upA knight who loses his armor in two hits still keeps every fight tense.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003
Why it still holds upFacing a horde with a fierce attack in hand is still worth trying today.
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars 2011
Why it still holds upThe battles still stop to command an army, between the puzzles.
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Lollipop Chainsaw 2012
Why it still holds upPop music and comic book colors still give a brief game a strong identity.
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Double Dragon 1987
Why it still holds upGrabbing an enemy while a friend does the punching is still a teamwork move worth trying.
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Mortal Kombat II 1994
Why it still holds upA fight that ends with a finishing move still gives two players a reason to rematch.
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Enter the Gungeon 2016
Why it still holds upThe roll still makes the way through a wall of fire into it.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2002
Why it still holds upA familiar story told with three different fighters still gives it a reason to play again.
Nuclear Throne 2015
Why it still holds upBecause dying sends you back to the first floor, every run is still a fresh attempt.
Spider-Man 2 2004
Why it still holds upWeb swinging across an open Manhattan is still the reason to play.
Golden Axe 1989
Why it still holds upMagic that clears the screen is still a good reason to brawl on.
Kingdom Hearts III 2019
Why it still holds upWorlds from so many films still make each stop a different adventure.
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Dead Rising 2006
Why it still holds upSurviving a mall full of zombies against the clock is still a very particular challenge.
Galaga 1981
Why it still holds upEven now, rescuing a captured ship for double the firepower is a goal worth chasing.
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Broforce 2015
Why it still holds upA level that falls apart as you shoot is still a lively sight.
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LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes 2012
Why it still holds upIts Gotham is the reason to come back today, an open city full of characters to unlock and bricks to find.
Jetpack Joyride 2011
Why it still holds upA one tap run that ends in seconds is still easy to pick up.
God of War: Ascension 2013
Why it still holds upBig boss fights and quick combat still give it plenty of spectacle.