SimCity 1989
Why it still holds upAn open ended toy with no end state, where the city responds to zoning, taxes and infrastructure, still leaves you to set your own goals today.
1980s simulation games that still hold up
A world with rules underneath, and time to learn them
Games
SimCity 1989
Why it still holds upAn open ended toy with no end state, where the city responds to zoning, taxes and infrastructure, still leaves you to set your own goals today.
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation 1989
Why it still holds upSince setup changes how the car handles, each lap still tests what you changed.
Starflight 1986
Why it still holds upYou still pick your own route through the galaxy, so every captain's journey differs.
Elite 1984
Why it still holds upAn open-ended universe still invites a player to set their own course.
Battlezone 1980
Why it still holds upSteering a tank with two sticks is still a distinct way to play today.
Populous 1989
Why it still holds upEach level is still a matter of changing the land, with powers that reshape the world and no units to order.