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The Black Mirror 2003 Why it still holds upA dark mystery with a manor to search is still a good fit for a long evening.
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.
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.
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.
Ms. Splosion Man 2011 Why it still holds upOne button and a lot of timing make each room a short test of reflexes.
Shantae: Risky's Revenge 2010 Why it still holds upEvery gated door is still a question of which animal to be, with transformations that open new areas.
Mega Man Xtreme 2 2001 Why it still holds upTwo heroes with their own stages and bosses still give a second run a reason to start again today.
Puppeteer 2013 Why it still holds upHeads with abilities of their own, and scissors that cut through the scenery, still keep each curtain varied today.
Meteos 2005 Why it still holds upBlocks launched before the stack fills the screen still make every round a test of speed today.
Chuckie Egg 1983 Why it still holds upA clock and patrolling hens, in a henhouse built of ladders and lifts, still make a good test today.
Disney's Aladdin 1993 Why it still holds upDrawn motion that still looks fluid is a good reason to give it a try now.
Ghouls 'n Ghosts 1988 Why it still holds upIt still asks for more than getting through once, with a second pass through the same stages and a new weapon.
Imperium Galactica 1997 Why it still holds upRanks that unlock new functions one by one still introduce a strategy game with a large set of units gently.

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