Dec 20 · 24 years ago
Karnaaj Rally 2002
Why it still holds upUpgrades between seasons still give a handheld racer a sense of growth.
Games released in December that still hold up
Games
Dec 20 · 24 years ago
Karnaaj Rally 2002
Why it still holds upUpgrades between seasons still give a handheld racer a sense of growth.
Dec 14 · 15 years ago
Avernum: Escape from the Pit 2011
Why it still holds upThe freedom still lets you take a cavern nation's quests in whatever order you find them.
Dec 22 · 37 years ago
Space Manbow 1989
Why it still holds upAn energy bar that survives a death still keeps a run going after a mistake.
Dec 15 · 37 years ago
Last Alert 1989
Why it still holds upAreas in any order and objectives beyond the exit still give its missions some variety.
Dec 29 · 35 years ago
GG Aleste 1991
Why it still holds upA ship that clears the screen when it dies still turns every loss into a last shot.
Dec 6 · 34 years ago
Final Fantasy V 1992
Why it still holds upChoosing a job for each member is part of the fun even today.
Dec 19 · 29 years ago
Harvest Moon GB 1997
Why it still holds upA small farm and a simple daily routine still make a relaxed, short session.
Dec 10 · 14 years ago
Mad Father 2012
Why it still holds upA girl alone in a house of secrets still gives the horror a personal angle.
Dec 15 · 37 years ago
Herzog Zwei 1989
Why it still holds upThe mech is both your weapon and your only way of commanding, so each battle mixes arcade flying with strategy, and that blend is still its character.
Dec 1 · 21 years ago
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones 2005
Why it still holds upWall-running through a palace is a movement that is still worth practicing.
Dec 22 · 31 years ago
Final Fight 3 1995
Why it still holds upSpecial moves, a super gauge and branching paths still give each of the four fighters something to learn.
Dec 2 · 22 years ago
WarioWare: Touched! 2004
Why it still holds upToday it suits a handheld well, since it plays in quick sessions between other things.
Dec 4 · 27 years ago
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure 1999
Why it still holds upLayouts built for the handheld and the extra modes still give it things to do.
Dec 14 · 9 years ago
On sale
Finding Paradise 2017
Why it still holds upA story led game that asks for patience still rewards it with feeling.
Dec 7 · 36 years ago
Bomberman 1990
Also known as Dyna Blaster
Why it still holds upA maze, a bomb and four friends are still all it takes.
Dec 22 · 27 years ago
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium 1999
Why it still holds upTwo companies' fighters in one pocket game still make it easy to start a match.
Dec 10 · 17 years ago
On sale
PixelJunk Shooter 2009
Why it still holds upA shooter where liquids are the puzzle still gives each cavern its own problem.
Dec 8 · 37 years ago
Toki 1989
Why it still holds upA spitting ape with a helmet has a charm that is still worth a look.
Dec 10 · 33 years ago
In a bundle
Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 1993
Why it still holds upTwo players who can throw each other and bosses with hazards of their own still make it a game to share.
Dec 14 · 36 years ago
Final Fantasy Legend II 1990
Also known as SaGa 2
Why it still holds upA journal that records what you learn and a save anywhere outside combat still make it easy to pick up.
Dec 6 · 19 years ago
No More Heroes 2007
Why it still holds upA hack and slash game with odd jobs on the side is still a combination worth trying today.
Dec 10 · 11 years ago
On sale
SteamWorld Heist 2015
Why it still holds upThe ricochet still makes the clever shot the one you aimed, not the one the dice gave you.
Dec 13 · 35 years ago
In a bundle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project 1991
Why it still holds upFour turtles with four weapons are still a good way to bring friends together.
Dec 18 · 23 years ago
Astro Boy: Omega Factor 2003
Why it still holds upMeeting characters that upgrade your stats and a second run with new stages still give you reasons to replay it.
Dec 11 · 18 years ago
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars 2008
Why it still holds upThree buttons still keep a deep crossover welcoming.
Dec 20 · 35 years ago
Popful Mail: Magical Fantasy Adventure 1991
Why it still holds upThree heroes to switch between at any time still give each world its own way through.
Dec 16 · 36 years ago
ActRaiser 1990
Why it still holds upPopulation growth in the building stages makes the Master stronger for the fighting, a link between the two halves that is still there today.
Dec 21 · 26 years ago
Phantasy Star Online 2000
Dec 20 · 19 years ago
Patapon 2007
Why it still holds upKeeping the beat still decides how hard the tribe fights.
Dec 7 · 8 years ago
On sale
Ashen 2018
Why it still holds upA quiet, empty world still makes each meeting with another traveler matter.
Dec 17 · 17 years ago
N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance 2009
Why it still holds upA short campaign with a console feel still makes a quick shooter for a phone.
Dec 16 · 27 years ago
Parasite Eve II 1999
Why it still holds upEnemies in plain view still let a player plan a fight.
Dec 17 · 13 years ago
On sale
The Walking Dead: Season Two 2013
Why it still holds upClementine is still the character you spent a season keeping alive, now the one who has to do it.
Dec 20 · 8 years ago
Dragon Quest Builders 2 2018
Why it still holds upBuilding and exploring with friends in one world is still the draw today.
Dec 14 · 31 years ago
Kirby's Block Ball 1995
Why it still holds upA ball with Kirby's powers is easy to understand and still gives each round something to aim at.
Dec 12 · 13 years ago
The Room Two 2013
Why it still holds upThe room is still a puzzle box the size of a space you can walk around in.
Dec 22 · 34 years ago
In a bundle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist 1992
Why it still holds upFive long levels and a run of bosses still make a full afternoon for two.
Dec 1 · 31 years ago
In a bundle
Mega Man X3 1995
Why it still holds upClinging to walls while charging a shot is still a way of fighting worth trying.
Dec 14 · 20 years ago
MotorStorm 2006
Why it still holds upA mix of heavy trucks and bikes on one track still makes every race a different fight.
Dec 14 · 9 years ago
On sale
Gorogoa 2017
Why it still holds upWith no language to read, every image is still something to study.
Dec 19 · 12 years ago
On sale
Assetto Corsa 2014
Why it still holds upTuning every setting of a car still lets you chase small gains.
Dec 18 · 29 years ago
Grandia 1997
Why it still holds upTrying new gear is still a reason to explore, since skills grow with use.
Dec 27 · 35 years ago
Golden Axe II 1991
Why it still holds upThree fighters with their own magic still make each run a choice.
Dec 17 · 27 years ago
Mario Party 2 1999
Why it still holds upIt is still a game made for several people on one couch.
Dec 25 · 29 years ago
Tomba! 1997
Also known as Tombi!
Why it still holds upThe tasks handed out as you go still give the island a reason to keep exploring.
Dec 16 · 27 years ago
Space Channel 5 1999
Why it still holds upCopying dance moves in time with the music is still easy to start now.
