Mega Man III 1992
Why it still holds upTwo sets of four Robot Masters and E-Tanks to help with the hard parts still make a compact Mega Man game.
1990s shooters that still hold up
From cover, from the hip, and from a side-scrolling jet
Games
Mega Man III 1992
Why it still holds upTwo sets of four Robot Masters and E-Tanks to help with the hard parts still make a compact Mega Man game.
Star Wars: Dark Forces 1995
Why it still holds upMissions with their own objectives and puzzles beyond the shooting still give each level a task.
Grand Theft Auto 2 1999
Why it still holds upToday a city to roam and jobs to take are still on offer.
In a bundle
Mega Man 4 1991
Why it still holds upEight stages to choose from in any order, each with an obstacle of its own, still leave the route to you.
Earthworm Jim 2 1995
Why it still holds upMost levels change the rules, so there is still something new to work out in each.
Medal of Honor 1999
Why it still holds upThe war still feels varied, with missions that range from rescue to sabotage and undercover work.
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 1998
Why it still holds upMissions with different goals and medals to chase still give each flight a purpose.
Twisted Metal 2 1996
Why it still holds upA last driver standing still makes each match a short fight.
Descent 1995
Why it still holds upThe six degrees still mean there is no up, and the corridor you came down is also a ceiling.
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft 1998
Why it still holds upA world tour with a free choice of order still gives it room to explore.
On sale
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil 1998
Why it still holds upThe hub still holds six levels big enough to lose an afternoon in, with a weapon borrowed from a horror film.
Earthworm Jim 1994
Why it still holds upUsing a worm as a whip is the idea the game is built on, and it still stands today.
Vigilante 8 1998
Why it still holds upA car chase with moves like a fighting game still gives each arena its own pace.
Resident Evil 1996
Why it still holds upChoosing between two characters still gives the mansion a second visit.