Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! 1987
Why it still holds upSet patterns and a heart meter that punishes missed punches make each bout a lesson in timing today.
1980s sports games that still hold up
Somebody else wrote the rules
Games
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! 1987
Why it still holds upSet patterns and a heart meter that punishes missed punches make each bout a lesson in timing today.
Blades of Steel 1987
Why it still holds upA fast game of hockey with fights is still a good pick for two players.
Super Dodge Ball 1988
Why it still holds upFast, simple matches still suit a game with a friend.
The Chessmaster 2000 1986
Why it still holds upA chess opponent from 1986 is still there to practice against today.
Double Dribble 1986
Why it still holds upA match with a friend and a slam dunk cutscene is still a good time.
Lunar Pool 1985
Why it still holds upTables with odd shapes and adjustable friction are still the twist that defines it today.
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Bases Loaded 1987
Why it still holds upPlay it now and the controls are not hard to learn, with a pitcher whose habits you can read.
Track & Field 1983
Why it still holds upButton mashing to win a race is a rhythm that is still easy to grasp today.
Tecmo Bowl 1987
Why it still holds upTwo fixed teams, up to four players and tackles to break still make a simple game of football.
Tennis 1984
Why it still holds upA set of tennis against the computer or with a partner is easy to start today.
Sports reduced to a few buttons and a lot of personality, mostly on cartridge and in the arcade. They are short, easy to pick up, and still a good way to settle an argument with a friend.