Sep 9 · 18 years ago
NHL 09 2008
Why it still holds upA created player who levels up across online games, and tournaments with brackets, give each season a path to climb today.
Games released in September that still hold up
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Sep 9 · 18 years ago
NHL 09 2008
Why it still holds upA created player who levels up across online games, and tournaments with brackets, give each season a path to climb today.
Sep 30 · 31 years ago
Trials of Mana 1995
Why it still holds upThere is still more than one way to play through it, with six characters and class changes that split into light or dark paths.
Sep 20 · 15 years ago
Gears of War 3 2011
Why it still holds upEach firefight is a decision about where to stand, since an active reload rewards timing and cover can be destroyed, and the tension is there today.
Sep 30 · 24 years ago
Unreal Tournament 2003 2002
Why it still holds upWith friends or bots, a quick match is easy to set up, and that is still the case.
Sep 21 · 9 years ago
On sale
SteamWorld Dig 2 2017
Why it still holds upDigging down for resources and coming back to spend them makes every trip a loop of risk and reward today, with a choice of how far to go each time.
Sep 16 · 41 years ago
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar 1985
Why it still holds upVirtues that follow what you actually do keep every choice in a town a matter of character today.
Sep 14 · 22 years ago
Sly 2: Band of Thieves 2004
Why it still holds upEvery job still has more than one way in, because three thieves with different skills let you pick the one that suits each heist.
Sep 28 · 20 years ago
Pokémon Pearl Version 2006
Why it still holds upEven now, battles that depend on each move's type and category reward planning a team on the climb to the Champion.
Sep 18 · 28 years ago
On sale
Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom 1998
Why it still holds upAnyone who likes managing details can still find plenty to manage in a medieval economy of roads and sausages.
Sep 27 · 8 years ago
Wandersong 2018
Why it still holds upIt is easy to pick up now: you sing with a wheel of eight notes and every puzzle is a small piece of music you play.
Sep 18 · 39 years ago
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.
Sep 1 · 27 years ago
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 1999
Why it still holds upScouting is still part of the tactics, with fog that hides the map until a unit advances.
Sep 9 · 17 years ago
The Beatles: Rock Band 2009
Why it still holds upEvery song is still a shared performance, with a band playing together in the same room.
Sep 13 · 26 years ago
On sale
Dino Crisis 2 2000
Why it still holds upToday, points that reward fighting without being hit turn every dinosaur into a score to chase.
Sep 28 · 27 years ago
In a bundle
Homeworld 1999
Why it still holds upA fleet that carries over from level to level, free 3D movement and a single resource economy still make every battle in space worth planning today.
Sep 30 · 12 years ago
Forza Horizon 2 2014
Why it still holds upAn open festival across France and Italy, with the time of day and the weather changing from one event to the next, still gives each race its own look.
Sep 18 · 16 years ago
Pokémon White Version 2010
Why it still holds upEven now, a party of six chosen from hundreds you have caught gives every team a different shape.
Sep 10 · 24 years ago
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom 2002
Why it still holds upBuilding a city up through the dynasties is a patient project that is still worth starting.
Sep 26 · 21 years ago
NBA Live 06 2005
Why it still holds upEven now, a franchise you run across many seasons gives a single team a long story.
Sep 2 · 12 years ago
Velocity 2X 2014
Why it still holds upEach level still has two ways to move, with a ship that teleports and ground sections between flights.
Sep 15 · 9 years ago
Metroid: Samus Returns 2017
Why it still holds upExploring the planet is a matter of watching closely, since you time a counter against each enemy and a scan shows hidden paths, and it stays tense today.
Sep 12 · 9 years ago
Tooth and Tail 2017
Why it still holds upEach game is a bet on one plan, since the six units you pick before the match cannot be changed, and matches end decisively today.
Sep 28 · 9 years ago
On sale
Total War: Warhammer II 2017
Why it still holds upEach campaign has a reason of its own, as four factions have opposite aims for the same event, and that is still worth replaying.
Sep 6 · 25 years ago
In a bundle
Shenmue II 2001
Why it still holds upA world where people keep schedules and the weather changes still makes waiting and looking part of the game.
Sep 16 · 18 years ago
Peggle Nights 2008
Why it still holds upBecause one shot can clear a board, each launch is still a small gamble today.
Sep 13 · 19 years ago
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII 2007
Why it still holds upFusing materia and equipping what you fuse still makes building Zack a puzzle of its own.
Sep 14 · 9 years ago
Hiveswap: Act 1 2017
Why it still holds upIt gives you a place of its own to start in that universe today, as its story is separate and has a new cast.
Sep 5 · 7 years ago
On sale
Green Hell 2019
Why it still holds upSurvival here is still a matter of planning, because a watch tells you what your diet lacks and every meal becomes a decision.
Sep 13 · 21 years ago
Mario Tennis: Power Tour 2005
Why it still holds upToday, a tennis game with a role playing climb through the ranks gives every match a reason beyond the score.
Sep 27 · 8 years ago
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV 2018
Why it still holds upNobody should start the series here, since it closes a story that began long before.
Sep 14 · 31 years ago
Mario's Super Picross 1995
Why it still holds upYou still slow down and check each clue, because mistakes cost double time.
Sep 16 · 23 years ago
In a bundle
Homeworld 2 2003
Why it still holds upA fleet built around a Mothership you cannot afford to lose still puts every battle at risk.
Sep 23 · 12 years ago
On sale
Defense Grid 2 2014
Why it still holds upEvery placement is still a double job, since towers also decide the aliens' route.
Sep 12 · 23 years ago
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life 2003
Why it still holds upA life with a deadline for settling down still gives every season a reason to hurry.
Sep 25 · 12 years ago
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 2014
Why it still holds upThe story starts slowly, and the carried save still lets the sequel remember who you were kind to.
Sep 28 · 9 years ago
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III 2017
Why it still holds upYou empty a Break Gauge to weaken an enemy and spend Brave Points on buffs, which is worth working through today.
Sep 14 · 20 years ago
God Hand 2006
Why it still holds upEvery fighter you build is still your own, with over a hundred moves to choose from.
Sep 10 · 11 years ago
Super Mario Maker 2015
Why it still holds upBuilding a course and having to beat it is still what defines it today.
Sep 22 · 18 years ago
Kirby Super Star Ultra 2008
Why it still holds upThere are still plenty of ways to play, with many different games on one cartridge.
Sep 22 · 27 years ago
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 1999
Why it still holds upManaging a limited inventory under pressure is a tension that players can still feel.
Sep 13 · 25 years ago
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies 2001
Why it still holds upFlying through 18 missions is still a straightforward run for anyone who likes arcade style flight today.
Sep 21 · 22 years ago
Def Jam: Fight for NY 2004
Why it still holds upBrawls where the room fights back are an easy pick for a night with friends now.
Sep 2 · 27 years ago
Front Mission 3 1999
Why it still holds upEvery attack still has a second target, since a mecha's pilot can be hit as well.
Sep 22 · 18 years ago
On sale
Mega Man 9 2008
Why it still holds upChoosing the order of the stages still lets you plan around each boss's weakness.
Sep 9 · 30 years ago
Crash Bandicoot 1996
Why it still holds upThere is still a reason to look beyond the path, with crates to smash in every level.