1990s sports games that still hold up

Somebody else wrote the rules

11 games

Games

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1999 Why it still holds upTwo minute runs with several goals each, and scores you keep trying to beat, still make it easy to say one more run today.
Sensible World of Soccer 1994 Why it still holds upA pitch game and a manager game that feed each other still give a career twenty seasons of goals today.
Virtua Tennis 1999 Why it still holds upControls that a joystick and buttons keep simple, and a ranking you climb match by match, make a game of tennis easy to pick up today.
World Cup 98 1998 Why it still holds upPlaying through the real groups and stadiums still makes each match feel part of a bigger event.
Windjammers 1994 Why it still holds upEach point is still a test of reflexes, in a rally that speeds up with every throw.
NBA Jam 1993 Why it still holds upIts exaggerated two on two play is still a good time with a friend today.
FIFA 99 1998 Why it still holds upA football game with its own cups and an elite league is still a good one to bring out today.
Super Punch-Out!! 1994 Why it still holds upEach opponent has a style and weaknesses you learn by watching, so patience still pays off today.

Soccer seen from above and from the side, tennis, basketball played above the rim and a skateboard. Some aim for the real thing, others for the version that is more fun with a friend.

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