Burnout 2: Point of Impact 2002
Why it still holds upToday, boost that comes from risk makes each lap a gamble between speed and safety.
Racing games that still hold up
From the stopwatch to the blue shell
Games
Burnout 2: Point of Impact 2002
Why it still holds upToday, boost that comes from risk makes each lap a gamble between speed and safety.
Race Driver: Grid 2008
Why it still holds upA mistake that can be rewound is a feature that is still worth using.
Ivan ''Ironman'' Stewart's Super Off Road 1989
Why it still holds upThree trucks on one screen with upgrades between races still make a quick game for friends.
MotorStorm 2006
Why it still holds upA mix of heavy trucks and bikes on one track still makes every race a different fight.
On sale
Assetto Corsa 2014
Why it still holds upTuning every setting of a car still lets you chase small gains.
Pure 2008
Why it still holds upFresh tricks still make every jump a decision.
Midnight Club II 2003
Why it still holds upA city to cut through however you like still gives each race many routes.
On sale
Assetto Corsa Competizione 2019
Why it still holds upA single racing class with real teams still gives each race a focused scale.
Wipeout XL 1996
Also known as Wipeout 2097
Why it still holds upFour teams with such different ships still give each run a reason to be repeated.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit 1998
Why it still holds upA siren in the mirror still makes a race tense.
Super Hang-On 1987
Why it still holds upChoosing a continent, a song and a turbo burst is a quick way to start a ride, and that is still true today.
Forza Motorsport 7 2017
Why it still holds upOver 700 cars on 32 locations still give a long list of combinations to try.
Spy Hunter 1983
Why it still holds upA spy car with a machine gun and a gearshift still has its place today.
Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed 2011
Why it still holds upA cockpit view that moves with you still makes night races feel fast.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2010
Why it still holds upA friend's time waiting on the screen is still the rival today.
Dirt 3 2011
Why it still holds upA co driver's notes still make each stage a test of listening.
Twisted Metal 2 1996
Why it still holds upA last driver standing still makes each match a short fight.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity 2001
Why it still holds upSaving a boost for the right moment still makes every lap a decision.
Road Fighter 1984
Why it still holds upRacing a clock and a fuel gauge at once keeps a drive busy, and it still does.
Pole Position 1982
Why it still holds upOne lap to qualify and one race against the clock still make the rules clear at a glance.
Asphalt 8: Airborne 2013
Why it still holds upA racer with four ways to steer is easy to pick up, as it still is.
Need for Speed: High Stakes 1999
Why it still holds upRepairing a car with prize money gives every crash a cost, which still matters.
Mario Kart: Super Circuit 2001
Why it still holds upRandom items keep short races unpredictable, which still suits a quick race today.
Driver 1999
Why it still holds upA car chase through four cities is still a fine way to spend an afternoon.
OutRun 1986
Why it still holds upChoosing your own road at each fork is still a reason to take another drive.
Star Wars: Episode I - Racer 1999
Why it still holds upThe afterburner still makes speed a gamble with the engines.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 2002
Why it still holds upPlaying as the police still turns a race into a chase.
Crazy Taxi 1999
Why it still holds upA simple score chase that takes seconds to learn still suits a quick session.
Need for Speed: Shift 2009
Why it still holds upA cockpit view that moves with every bump still makes each corner feel physical.
Excitebike 1984
Why it still holds upThe engine that overheats keeps every turbo boost a decision, and it still does.