Dec 4 · 34 years ago
In a bundle
Mega Man 5 1992
Why it still holds upEight stages with tricks of their own, such as switching gravity or riding a vehicle, are still there to be picked in any order.
Games released in December that still hold up
Games
Dec 4 · 34 years ago
In a bundle
Mega Man 5 1992
Why it still holds upEight stages with tricks of their own, such as switching gravity or riding a vehicle, are still there to be picked in any order.
Dec 11 · 34 years ago
Mega Man III 1992
Why it still holds upTwo sets of four Robot Masters and E-Tanks to help with the hard parts still make a compact Mega Man game.
Dec 2 · 37 years ago
The Revenge of Shinobi 1989
Why it still holds upA ninja who can throw eight shuriken in the air is still a good reason to play.
Dec 21 · 25 years ago
Tekken Advance 2001
Why it still holds upTwo buttons and a side step still keep its fights quick to learn.
Dec 6 · 35 years ago
In a bundle
Mega Man 4 1991
Why it still holds upEight stages to choose from in any order, each with an obstacle of its own, still leave the route to you.
Dec 2 · 10 years ago
Steep 2016
Why it still holds upDrop zones that open more of the mountain still make exploring part of the game.
Dec 3 · 28 years ago
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 1998
Why it still holds upMissions with different goals and medals to chase still give each flight a purpose.
Dec 22 · 37 years ago
Batman: The Video Game 1989
Why it still holds upWall jumps and three weapons to choose from still make a stage worth planning today.
Dec 10 · 28 years ago
On sale
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil 1998
Why it still holds upThe hub still holds six levels big enough to lose an afternoon in, with a weapon borrowed from a horror film.
Dec 2 · 18 years ago
Prince of Persia 2008
Why it still holds upBecause Elika catches every fall, a missed jump costs a few seconds rather than a reload, and the climbing still flows from one wall to the next.
Dec 7 · 17 years ago
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks 2009
Why it still holds upA quest by train across an overworld is a journey that still invites a ride.
Dec 7 · 15 years ago
On sale
Trine 2 2011
Why it still holds upThe three online still give a puzzle three answers, and three people arguing over which.
Dec 19 · 40 years ago
Kid Icarus 1986
Why it still holds upThe mix of side scrolling, vertical and dungeon levels still varies what each world asks of you.
Dec 18 · 39 years ago
Final Fantasy 1987
Why it still holds upIt is still a good place to see where a long series began.
Dec 5 · 11 years ago
Nuclear Throne 2015
Why it still holds upBecause dying sends you back to the first floor, every run is still a fresh attempt.
Dec 17 · 39 years ago
In a bundle
Mega Man 1987
Why it still holds upChoosing your own order of stages is an idea that is still a good one today.
Dec 1 · 11 years ago
On sale
Just Cause 3 2015
Why it still holds upBlowing things up with the tools you have is still the whole appeal.
Dec 10 · 14 years ago
On sale
Game Dev Tycoon 2012
Why it still holds upEach game you make is a new set of choices about topic, genre, platform and focus, so a new company is still worth starting today.
Dec 20 · 25 years ago
Sonic Advance 2001
Why it still holds upFour sets of moves are still a reason to run each level again today.
Dec 17 · 17 years ago
Final Fantasy XIII 2009
Why it still holds upSwitching roles mid fight still makes the Paradigm system the game's own.
Dec 23 · 28 years ago
Sonic Adventure 1998
Why it still holds upSix characters that each play differently give the one game several ways to play today.
Dec 20 · 9 years ago
PUBG: Battlegrounds 2017
Why it still holds upA shrinking circle still turns every match into a race to the last position.