LocoRoco 2 2008
Why it still holds upMoving by tilting the whole world, rather than steering a character, still gives it a feel of its own today.
Games that still hold up today
Timeless games worth playing today
Games
LocoRoco 2 2008
Why it still holds upMoving by tilting the whole world, rather than steering a character, still gives it a feel of its own today.
Tales of the Abyss 2005
Why it still holds upRoom to run anywhere, and ground that can be turned into an upgrade, still give its battles more to do than trading blows today.
Pillars of Eternity 2015
Why it still holds upReal time with pause still lets you stop a fight to plan each order.
Mario Party 1998
Why it still holds upEach turn still has a chance at a swing, in a board game that ends every turn with a minigame.
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.
Outcast 1999
Why it still holds upA world open in any order, where the locals remember how you behave, still leaves the choices to you today.
PaRappa the Rapper 1996
Why it still holds upEach stage uses a different music genre and is built around one rap, so every song asks for its own timing and still feels distinct today.
Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns 2001
Why it still holds upCommanding companies keeps a large army easy to read, and that clarity still matters.
Rock Band 3 2010
Why it still holds upThe same songs playable at Basic or Pro level, and drop in play mid song, still let a group of mixed skills share one track today.
SpaceChem 2011
Why it still holds upThe two waldos still make the answer a program, and a program can always be made shorter.
Soul Edge 1996
Why it still holds upWeapon duels are still worth a go with a friend.
Disney's Aladdin 1993
Why it still holds upQuick jumps and a clear route through each stage make it an easy game to pick up now.
Little Fighter 2 1999
Why it still holds upA free fighting game for four people around one keyboard is still easy to set up today.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle 2018
Why it still holds upWith the same simple options across the roster, a new character costs little to learn, which still makes the whole mixed cast easy to try.
ISS Pro Evolution 2 2000
Why it still holds upA long league of 25 teams over two divisions still makes for a season worth playing today.
Tapper 1983
Why it still holds upA bartender sliding drinks across four bars is a quick idea that is still easy to follow.
Gunstar Heroes 1993
Why it still holds upStages that switch formats and weapons you can combine are still what keep it varied today.
Ninja Warriors 1994
Why it still holds upThree androids with their own moves and a meter that clears the screen still give each stage a choice of how to fight.
Infinifactory 2015
Why it still holds upThe satisfaction of building a machine that solves a problem is one players can still get here.
Syphon Filter 2 2000
Why it still holds upA 2022 rerelease for PlayStation Plus Premium added trophies, which makes it easy to try today.
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2001
Why it still holds upFighting through dungeons with a friendly build choice makes for a pleasant evening now.
Roll Away 1998
Also known as Kula World
Why it still holds upA ball that turns gravity as it rolls still makes each level a puzzle of its own today.
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins 1992
Why it still holds upIts mix of short levels and a free choice of order suits a quick session now.
Star Fox 64 3D 2011
Why it still holds upEach mission is still a flight to master, steering with the stick or by tilting the console.
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation 2007
Why it still holds upFlying real jets with simplified arcade controls still has its appeal today.
The Dagger of Amon Ra 1992
Why it still holds upA murder you have to solve from your own notes makes each playthrough a careful one.
Turrican 1990
Why it still holds upWide levels that reward exploring over rushing still make it worth a look now.
Killer Instinct 2013
Why it still holds upCombos that can always be broken, and breaks that can be countered, still keep a match changing hands today.
Mad TV 1991
Why it still holds upCulture weighed against ratings is still the puzzle that runs every day today.
DX-Ball 1996
Why it still holds upA single ball and a paddle make the rules clear in a few seconds.
Dead or Alive 4 2005
Why it still holds upGood timing is rewarded in every match, so a quick fight is still easy to enjoy.
Disney's The Jungle Book 1994
Why it still holds upA film-based adventure with its own mix of jumps and projectiles remains a lively choice today.
Mobil 1 Rally Championship 1999
Why it still holds upReal British stages on maps without invisible walls make it a different kind of rally game to drive.
A Plague Tale: Innocence 2019
Why it still holds upEach room is a puzzle of where to stand, since light holds rats back and darkness lets them through, and the tension holds today.
LittleBigPlanet PS Vita 2012
Why it still holds upPushing scenery out from behind with the rear pad is still its own trick today.
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss 1992
Why it still holds upA dungeon you map and annotate yourself still rewards the careful explorer today.
Tales of the Unknown: Volume I - The Bard's Tale 1985
Why it still holds upA party led through a frozen city, built from many classes, is still a quest worth taking on today.
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate 2017
Why it still holds upWith all your strength coming from what you hunt, each fight still feeds the next today.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 1998
Why it still holds upThree styles to choose from still give a lot of room to experiment today.
Shanghai 1986
Why it still holds upMatching tiles one pair at a time is a puzzle that still fits a few minutes today.
Victoria II 2010
Why it still holds upRunning a nation's economy and society, and not only its army, still makes a long campaign worth the time today.
Fight Night Champion 2011
Why it still holds upA story mode built around boxing is a good reason to go a round again today.
Astral Chain 2019
Why it still holds upThe same companion serves investigation, puzzles and combat, so the game stays one idea and not three, and that is why it still hangs together.
Ms. Splosion Man 2011
Why it still holds upOne button and a lot of timing make each room a short test of reflexes.
Hearts of Iron IV 2016
Why it still holds upThe economy that feeds a war is the heart of the game, as it still is.
Project Gotham Racing 2 2003
Why it still holds upReal cities and cars you earn make every race feel like a tour.
Dark Cloud 2000
Why it still holds upA weapon that can break for good still makes every dungeon something you plan.
I Wanna Be the Guy 2007
Why it still holds upLearning each trap makes the challenge fair.