Party games that still hold up

Mario Kart 8 2014 i Why it still holds upVaried track design, with assists so that players of every level can share a race, still makes it work today.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock 2007 i Why it still holds upStrumming and fretting in time with the notes, with a multiplier that builds on a streak, still makes each song a test of timing today.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014 i Why it still holds upSimple rules, flat stages on request and the controller each player prefers still let any group play together today.

Rock Band 2 2008 i Why it still holds upA No Fail mode and Overdrive rescues still let a group of mixed skills share one song today.

Mario Kart 64 1996 i Why it still holds upFour player split screen in Versus and Battle on one console, with items and drift boosts keeping races open, still makes it easy to start a match today.

Mario Kart DS 2005 i Why it still holds upOn a handheld today you have plenty to do, with courses from earlier games and a Mission mode beside the Grand Prix.

Super Mario Kart 1992 i Why it still holds upItems and power slides still make every lap a mix of speed and risk today, and the two player modes give you a reason to bring a friend.

Rhythm Heaven 2008 i Why it still holds upFifty short games, each built on one rhythm, still suit a short session today.

Guitar Hero 2005 i Why it still holds upA guitar in your hands and four difficulties for every song still let anyone find their level today.

The Beatles: Rock Band 2009 i Why it still holds upEvery song is still a shared performance, with a band playing together in the same room.

Super Smash Bros. 1999 i Why it still holds upKnocking a rival off the stage, rather than wearing down a bar, still shapes how every match unfolds.

WarioWare: Smooth Moves 2006 i Why it still holds upEach tiny challenge is still a physical one, since you hold the controller in odd positions.

Mario Kart 7 2011 i Why it still holds upGliding and underwater parts make the choice of kart parts matter on every track, which gives you reason to keep racing today.

Rock Band 2007 i Why it still holds upA whole band on screen and in the room still makes each song something played together today.

Legend of Legaia 1998 i Why it still holds upPlayers who enjoy planning combos will find in it a game that holds their attention now.

Dragon Warrior IV 1990 Also known as Dragon Quest IV i Why it still holds upFive chapters with different leads still let the story be told from several sides.

Just Dance 2015 2014 i Why it still holds upA phone in place of a controller still makes a living room party easy to start.

Bomberman '94 1993 i Why it still holds upMazes, bombs and a fifth player on the PC Engine still make it a game to play together.

Guitar Hero II 2006 i Why it still holds upA plastic guitar and a rock song still get a room playing along today.

Pocket Fighter 1998 i Why it still holds upBecause each match has plenty to grab, this lighthearted fighter is easy to enjoy even now.

Mario Party 1998 i Why it still holds upEach turn still has a chance at a swing, in a board game that ends every turn with a minigame.

Rock Band 3 2010 i 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.

DJ Hero 2 2010 i Why it still holds upThe samples are tailored to each track, and scratching is graded on how musical and unique it is.

Rhythm Tengoku 2006 i Why it still holds upShort stages that each ask for one clear rhythm are easy to start today.

Amplitude 2003 i Why it still holds upCapturing tracks to free your hands still gives each song a rhythm of its own.

Konami Krazy Racers 2001 i Why it still holds upLicense tests that open tracks, and a shop to spend in, still give single player racing a goal today.

Bomberman Online 2001 i Why it still holds upRules that change every arena still keep the old mazes fresh.

WarioWare: Touched! 2004 i Why it still holds upToday it suits a handheld well, since it plays in quick sessions between other things.

DJ Hero 2009 i Why it still holds upA turntable and a crossfader still turn mixing into a game.

Mario Kart Wii 2008 i Why it still holds upRaces that anyone in the room can join still make it a living room favorite.

Rhythm Heaven Fever 2011 i Why it still holds upA game that asks only for one button and good timing is still easy to pick up and hard to master.

Where's My Water? 2011 i Why it still holds upThe cut still lets you draw a puzzle with a finger and send the water exactly where you let it.

Guitar Hero: Metallica 2009 i Why it still holds upA full band playing one band's songs still fills a living room today.