Maniac Mansion 1987
Why it still holds upParties that change which puzzles can be solved make a second run different today.
Commodore 64 games that still hold up
First released on the Commodore 64
Games
Maniac Mansion 1987
Why it still holds upParties that change which puzzles can be solved make a second run different today.
Test Drive 1987
Why it still holds upA single road with traffic and police to dodge, and a choice of supercars to try, still gives each run its own line to drive today.
Turrican II: The Final Fight 1991
Why it still holds upEvery world is still a place to explore and to listen to, with big labyrinth levels and a score of their own.
The Duel: Test Drive II 1989
Why it still holds upRacing exotic cars against the clock or a rival is easy to share, and it still is.
Auf Wiedersehen Monty 1987
Why it still holds upEach screen of the tour still has something small to find.
International Karate + 1987
Why it still holds upA three-way fight with a clear score to chase is an easy thing to share, and it still is.
Turrican 1990
Why it still holds upWide levels that reward exploring over rushing still make it worth a look now.
Shanghai 1986
Why it still holds upMatching tiles one pair at a time is a puzzle that still fits a few minutes today.
On sale
Saboteur! 1986
Why it still holds upA ninja sneaking through a warehouse is a premise that still carries.
Batman 1989
Why it still holds upA restart that keeps your progress still makes the search for the next part easy to resume after a failure.
Curse of the Azure Bonds 1989
Why it still holds upBringing characters over from earlier games still keeps a long campaign personal.
Treasure Island Dizzy 1988
Why it still holds upCollecting items and thinking about where to use them is the heart of it, and it is still a good puzzle to try.
On sale
M.U.L.E. 1983
Why it still holds upEvery trade is still a two sided decision, with rivals who depend on each other.
In a bundle
The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight 1986
Why it still holds upCombat that changes with distance and with the party's growth still makes each fight a question of who stands where.
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.
On sale
Wasteland 1988
Why it still holds upA visit to its ruined America is worth making, and the trip holds up today.
Boulderdash 1984
Why it still holds upDigging out diamonds while the rocks wait above is a puzzle that is still a challenge.
Nebulus 1987
Why it still holds upA rotating tower is a trick that is still easy to enjoy.
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance 1988
Why it still holds upBuilding a party from scratch is still a draw now.
Deadline 1982
Why it still holds upA cast that acts on its own makes it feel like an investigation in progress, and that atmosphere is still what it offers.
The Way of the Exploding Fist 1985
Why it still holds upA match decided by two clean strikes is still a simple contest to follow today.
Raid over Moscow 1984
Why it still holds upA race against a missile launch clock is still a tense goal.
The Chessmaster 2000 1986
Why it still holds upA chess opponent from 1986 is still there to practice against today.
Rick Dangerous 1989
Why it still holds upTrial and error with hidden traps is still how a player learns it today.
Death Sword 1987
Also known as Barbarian
Why it still holds upA duel to the last life point is still a quick contest to try today.
The Great Giana Sisters 1987
Why it still holds upEvery level is still a small dash against a running clock, in plain platforming.
North & South 1989
Why it still holds upOne map is still playable two ways, as an action fight or a board game.
On sale
Sid Meier's Pirates! 1987
Why it still holds upWith no end set in advance, each voyage still takes a course of its own.
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders 1988
Why it still holds upIt is still an adventure played as a team, with the world's oddest places to send them.
Ghostbusters 1984
Why it still holds upRunning the business instead of starring in the film still gives it a flavor of its own.