Survival Kids 1999
Why it still holds upMaking what you need from what you find, and learning what lasts, still gives the island its pace today.
Games that still hold up today
Timeless games worth playing today
Games
Survival Kids 1999
Why it still holds upMaking what you need from what you find, and learning what lasts, still gives the island its pace today.
Final Fight 3 1995
Why it still holds upFour fighters with their own moves, a super gauge and branching paths still give each run something to learn today.
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance 1988
Why it still holds upExploring screen by screen in an isometric view is still a distinct way to play now.
Ninja Gaiden 1992
Why it still holds upA short run of eight stages with a new jump to learn still makes it easy to try.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble 1994
Why it still holds upThe pace is slower than on the 16 bit consoles, which leaves time to look for hidden areas today.
Metal Slug 6 2006
Why it still holds upCarrying two weapons still gives every shootout more tactical choices.
Monster Max 1994
Why it still holds upRooms that reset when you leave still make each puzzle a matter of trying again today.
VectorMan 1995
Why it still holds upLevels with several paths and secret passages still reward looking around.
Shogo: Mobile Armor Division 1998
Why it still holds upIt is still easy to pick up, since two kinds of combat share one set of controls.
Luigi's Mansion 2001
Why it still holds upEvery ghost is still a small two step puzzle, stunned with the flashlight and then sucked up.
Moon Patrol 1982
Why it still holds upWith only speed, two cannons and a jump to manage, a short session still gets you a full run today.
Astérix 1991
Why it still holds upTwo heroes with their own strengths, and hidden corners to find, still give it room for a second run.
Sally Face 2016
Why it still holds upGoing back to a place in a later timeline to see what changed gives each location a story of its own today.
WarioWare: Touched! 2004
Why it still holds upToday it suits a handheld well, since it plays in quick sessions between other things.
Wings of Fury 1987
Why it still holds upSupplies that run out still turn each mission into a trip planned between the carrier and the target today.
Ys: Wanderers from Ys 1989
Why it still holds upA side-scrolling quest with Adol is still worth a look today.
Shining Soul II 2003
Why it still holds upClasses that fight differently still give each run its own flavor.
Wasteland 1988
Why it still holds upA visit to its ruined America is worth making, and the trip holds up today.
Xybots 1987
Why it still holds upLearning to read each maze, alone or with a second player, still keeps each level worth playing today.
Golf Story 2017
Why it still holds upSide quests on every course and a swing you tune with experience still keep each round varied.
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.
Streets of Rage 2 1993
Why it still holds upA brawler cut down to fit a handheld still has its fights.
Crack Down 1989
Why it still holds upYou still get a countdown, bombs to plant and a way out to reach, and together they turn each level into a route you plan and shorten.
Boulderdash 1984
Why it still holds upDigging out diamonds while the rocks wait above is a puzzle that is still a challenge.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield 2003
Why it still holds upPlanning a raid on the map before you play it still makes each mission two jobs in one.
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos 1990
Why it still holds upWalls to climb, clones to call and attacks to throw still give each stage a few tools to work with today.
Freespace 2 1999
Why it still holds upDogfights flown by the cockpit view are still a reason to give it a try.
Bonk's Revenge 1991
Why it still holds upSmileys that decide the bonus at the end of every stage still give the levels a reason to be searched.
Legend of Grimrock 2012
Why it still holds upA dungeon you can choose to map by hand still rewards anyone who tries it today.
Finding Paradise 2017
Why it still holds upA story led game that asks for patience still rewards it with feeling.
Yakuza 3 2009
Why it still holds upOver 600 substories beside a main story of about twelve hours still give it a lot to wander off into.
DJ Hero 2009
Why it still holds upA turntable and a crossfader still turn mixing into a game.
Nebulus 1987
Why it still holds upA rotating tower is a trick that is still easy to enjoy.
2064: Read Only Memories 2015
Why it still holds upA robot friend who learns to feel still gives the mystery its heart today.
Bomberman 1990
Also known as Dyna Blaster
Why it still holds upA maze, a bomb and four friends are still all it takes.
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident 2004
Why it still holds upThe handful of ships still makes every hull a name and a crew you cannot replace.
Until Dawn 2015
Why it still holds upChoices that decide who lives still make it worth playing again today.
Dune 1992
Why it still holds upA planet to manage and a story to follow still make it an unusual game to explore.
Midnight Resistance 1989
Why it still holds upChoosing which gun to buy before every stage still gives each run a plan to make and revise.
Dragon Quest Builders 2016
Why it still holds upTowns that grow with every room you add still give each chapter something to build toward.
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor 2009
Why it still holds upYou are still making a choice every moment, with aim, dodge and sword all in play.
Heart of Darkness 1998
Why it still holds upA fable with a handmade look has a place in any collection today.
The Legend of Kyrandia 2: The Hand of Fate 1993
Why it still holds upThe cauldron still makes the answer a potion you have to work out how to brew.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 2004
Why it still holds upA fighter who can power up mid-fight still keeps every round lively.
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! 1996
Why it still holds upTwo Kongs who can throw each other around still give a level plenty to find.
Fight'N Rage 2017
Why it still holds upRoutes that branch still send a second run through different stages today.
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake 1990
Why it still holds upSneaking past guards who listen is a test of care, and it remains one now.
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure 2014
Why it still holds upThe seven years are still a detective solving his own missing time, with the actors back on screen.