Apr 23 · 22 years ago
Mega Man Zero 3 2004
Why it still holds upZero still has a reason to aim in every direction, with a rod that doubles as a pogo stick.
Games released in April that still hold up
Games
Apr 23 · 22 years ago
Mega Man Zero 3 2004
Why it still holds upZero still has a reason to aim in every direction, with a rod that doubles as a pogo stick.
Apr 28 · 9 years ago
On sale
Little Nightmares 2017
Why it still holds upEvery room is a matter of timing and cover, since hide and seek against threats that catch you in a glance is the whole game, and it stays tense today.
Apr 23 · 33 years ago
In a bundle
Disney's DuckTales 2 1993
Why it still holds upYou can still plan your own route, tackling levels in any order and revisiting them with new gear.
Apr 25 · 29 years ago
Tobal 2 1997
Why it still holds upA Quest Mode with dungeons and a town, and a roster that grows with captured monsters, still gives it more to do than the ring fights.
Apr 28 · 10 years ago
Kirby: Planet Robobot 2016
Why it still holds upA mech suit that copies enemies' abilities still gives every stage a second way to play.
Apr 24 · 12 years ago
The Blackwell Epiphany 2014
Why it still holds upThe ending still answers what five games of a medium and her ghost were for.
Apr 7 · 29 years ago
Outlaws 1997
Why it still holds upThe hardest level still forces a different style of play.
Apr 17 · 20 years ago
On sale
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey 2006
Why it still holds upThe story still has more than one point of view, since you switch between characters from two worlds.
Apr 20 · 26 years ago
Mega Man Legends 2 2000
Why it still holds upRuins themed to each island and a lock on that lets you move while aiming still keep the exploring varied.
Apr 5 · 9 years ago
Paradigm 2017
Why it still holds upIt is still easy to play today: the postcard map cuts out the walking between places, and the hints only come when you ask for them.
Apr 30 · 11 years ago
On sale
Chroma Squad 2015
Why it still holds upRunning the studio around the battles still gives every fight a purpose beyond winning it.
Apr 5 · 15 years ago
On sale
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game 2011
Why it still holds upA country of your choice in a world at war gives each campaign a different set of problems.
Apr 26 · 24 years ago
In a bundle
Mega Man Zero 2002
Why it still holds upEach stage still counts, since you roam a hub and failed missions stay failed.
Apr 10 · 17 years ago
On sale
King's Bounty: Armored Princess 2009
Why it still holds upToday a strategy game of this kind, with islands to sail between, still has a place in a collection.
Apr 17 · 30 years ago
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici 1996
Why it still holds upEven now, tending a growing settlement is a patient pleasure that holds up.
Apr 25 · 23 years ago
Summon Night: Swordcraft Story 2003
Why it still holds upForging new weapons from the materials you find still gives each trip into the labyrinth a purpose.
Apr 21 · 25 years ago
On sale
Tropico 2001
Why it still holds upRuling a small island with a sense of humor is a change of pace that still works today.
Apr 9 · 13 years ago
On sale
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 2013
Why it still holds upThe Mexican setting still gives the adventure a style of its own.
Apr 29 · 11 years ago
Xenoblade Chronicles X 2015
Why it still holds upA planet this big has plenty to find, and a player has to explore it to see it all, which still draws players today.
Apr 18 · 25 years ago
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive 2001
Why it still holds upPlayers who like to plan a Western heist themselves will find that it still holds up today.
Apr 22 · 16 years ago
NieR 2010
Why it still holds upA game that changes its camera between styles still has a surprise for a player today.
Apr 7 · 17 years ago
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena 2009
Why it still holds upSlipping through a ship full of guards is still a tense way to spend an evening today.
Apr 17 · 7 years ago
Whispers of a Machine 2019
Why it still holds upThe game can be finished in two to three hours, with little challenge, and it is still worth a second run today to see what another trait would have changed.
Apr 2 · 17 years ago
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2009
Why it still holds upAnyone after a long adventure built on traditional puzzles will find a full one here today.
Apr 25 · 7 years ago
On sale
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech 2019
Why it still holds upBuilding a deck of your own cards makes each fight a small puzzle.
Apr 30 · 6 years ago
On sale
Streets of Rage 4 2020
Why it still holds upThe fights hold up today because the specials and the combos both pay you for hitting without being hit.
Apr 29 · 16 years ago
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker 2010
Why it still holds upToday it is an easy game to dip into for a mission or two between other things.
Apr 22 · 33 years ago
Strike Commander 1993
Why it still holds upThe contracts are still a flight game run as a business, where the mission you take pays for the missile you fire next.
Apr 27 · 26 years ago
In a bundle
Power Stone 2 2000
Why it still holds upIt still carries a group, with four players, stages that change and objects to grab.
Apr 24 · 13 years ago
Sturmwind 2013
Why it still holds upA weapon you can aim backward still gives each stage a puzzle of positions.
Apr 2 · 33 years ago
Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure 1993
Why it still holds upTwo players on one life bar still make it a game to share.
Apr 28 · 32 years ago
In a bundle
Super Bomberman 2 1994
Why it still holds upMatches with friends, with a multitap for four, still give a group of players something to play.
Apr 14 · 40 years ago
The Mysterious Murasame Castle 1986
Why it still holds upEven now, power ups are few, so you rely on your own action skills more than anything else.
Apr 11 · 14 years ago
On sale
Legend of Grimrock 2012
Why it still holds upMapping your own way is a challenge that remains a draw even now for anyone who tries it.
Apr 10 · 18 years ago
Mario Kart Wii 2008
Why it still holds upRaces that anyone in the room can join still make it a living room favorite.
Apr 21 · 21 years ago
In a bundle
Mega Man Zero 4 2005
Why it still holds upChoosing the weather and the order of eight stages still gives you a say in how hard each one is.
Apr 18 · 39 years ago
Knightmare II: The Maze of Galious 1987
Why it still holds upThe hub is open from the start and items decide where you can go next, so finding the way still takes exploring.
Apr 11 · 23 years ago
Ninja Five-O 2003
Why it still holds upA grappling hook and a few hits of health still make each level a careful swing.
Apr 18 · 7 years ago
On sale
Katana Zero 2019
Why it still holds upBecause one hit decides every room, each room is still a short puzzle to plan and then carry out.
Apr 21 · 26 years ago
MediEvil II 2000
Why it still holds upTwo weapons to toggle between still change how each fight is fought.
Apr 27 · 26 years ago
Metal Gear: Ghost Babel 2000
Why it still holds upLeaning on walls and knocking to lure guards still makes each room a small stealth puzzle.
Apr 27 · 25 years ago
Bomberman Tournament 2001
Why it still holds upA handheld battle among friends still needs only a link cable.
Apr 26 · 7 years ago
On sale
Days Gone 2019
Why it still holds upWith hordes that outnumber you, every open stretch of road is still something to plan around.
Apr 12 · 24 years ago
Lunar Legend 2002
Why it still holds upA portable retelling still lets a familiar story fit in the palm of a hand.
Apr 12 · 21 years ago
Jade Empire 2005
Why it still holds upA quest through a world of Chinese myth is a journey still worth making.
Apr 18 · 14 years ago
Trials Evolution 2012
Why it still holds upFaults and medals still turn every track into another try.
Apr 12 · 10 years ago
Ratchet & Clank 2016
Why it still holds upQwark's version of events is still what frames the game today.