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Metal Gear Solid 1998
Why it still holds upSeeing and being seen are the whole game, and the art style makes use of the hardware's limits instead of fighting them, which is why it still looks and plays well today.
PlayStation third-person shooters that still hold up
First released on the PlayStation
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On sale
Metal Gear Solid 1998
Why it still holds upSeeing and being seen are the whole game, and the art style makes use of the hardware's limits instead of fighting them, which is why it still looks and plays well today.
On sale
Resident Evil 2 1998
Why it still holds upScarce ammo and limited saves force routing decisions, and four scenarios retell one story, which is the reason to play it now.
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Dino Crisis 2 2000
Why it still holds upToday, points that reward fighting without being hit turn every dinosaur into a score to chase.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 1999
Why it still holds upManaging a limited inventory under pressure is a tension that players can still feel.
Mega Man Legends 2 2000
Why it still holds upRuins themed to each island and a lock on that lets you move while aiming still keep the exploring varied.
Tomb Raider 1996
Why it still holds upA tomb that is a puzzle to move through, not a corridor to run down, still makes exploring the point.
Syphon Filter 2 2000
Why it still holds upA 2022 rerelease for PlayStation Plus Premium added trophies, which makes it easy to try today.
Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense 1999
Why it still holds upFor car combat among friends, it is still a good time.
Tomb Raider II 1997
Why it still holds upA trip from the Great Wall to Venice is a tour that still draws a returning player.
Syphon Filter 1999
Why it still holds upA mix of shooting and stealth is a good reason to take a look today.
Fear Effect 2000
Why it still holds upA film like presentation still gives it a style of its own.
Twisted Metal 2 1996
Why it still holds upA last driver standing still makes each match a short fight.
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft 1998
Why it still holds upA world tour with a free choice of order still gives it room to explore.
Vigilante 8 1998
Why it still holds upA car chase with moves like a fighting game still gives each arena its own pace.
Resident Evil 1996
Why it still holds upChoosing between two characters still gives the mansion a second visit.