Simon the Sorcerer II: The Lion, the Wizard and the Wardrobe 1995
Why it still holds upPicture icons for every action still make the commands easy to learn.
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Simon the Sorcerer II: The Lion, the Wizard and the Wardrobe 1995
Why it still holds upPicture icons for every action still make the commands easy to learn.
Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension 1992
Why it still holds upHidden minigames still reward a curious player today.
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.
Little Fighter 2 1999
Why it still holds upA free fighting game for four people around one keyboard is still easy to set up today.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle 2018
Why it still holds upWith the same simple options across the roster, a new character costs little to learn, which still makes the whole mixed cast easy to try.
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.
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins 1992
Why it still holds upIts mix of short levels and a free choice of order suits a quick session now.
The Dagger of Amon Ra 1992
Why it still holds upA murder you have to solve from your own notes makes each playthrough a careful one.
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.
Disney's The Jungle Book 1994
Why it still holds upA film-based adventure with its own mix of jumps and projectiles remains a lively choice today.
LittleBigPlanet PS Vita 2012
Why it still holds upPushing scenery out from behind with the rear pad is still its own trick today.
Street Fighter Alpha 3 1998
Why it still holds upThree styles to choose from still give a lot of room to experiment today.
Ms. Splosion Man 2011
Why it still holds upOne button and a lot of timing make each room a short test of reflexes.
I Wanna Be the Guy 2007
Why it still holds upLearning each trap makes the challenge fair.
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.
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs 1993
Why it still holds upThree players side by side is still a lively sight today.
Mega Man Zero 2 2003
Why it still holds upYou can still set up Zero your own way, with buttons you assign and elves that unlock your health tanks.
Guacamelee! 2 2018
Why it still holds upCombat and platforming share the same moves, so exploring and fighting still feel like one thing today.
Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth 2017
Why it still holds upA story told in three books is still a good fit for a patient player.
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 2013
Why it still holds upThe Mexican setting still gives the adventure a style of its own.
Rival Schools: United by Fate 1997
Why it still holds upA partner you call in at the right moment still makes every round a decision about when to spend vigor.
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.
This War of Mine 2014
Why it still holds upHard choices about who to help keep a player's attention today, and that has not worn off.
The King of Fighters '97 1997
Why it still holds upChoosing a style before a match still makes the fight a matter of how you want to play.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero 2016
Why it still holds upStages that hold more each time you return with a new form still give a reason to replay them today.
The Blackwell Legacy 2006
Why it still holds upA small, character driven mystery is still a good way to spend an evening.
Whispers of a Machine 2019
Why it still holds upThe game can be finished in two to three hours, with little challenge, and it is still worth a second run today to see what another trait would have changed.
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.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe 2014
Why it still holds upEvery enemy is still worth swallowing, since copy abilities change how Kirby moves.
Salt and Sanctuary 2016
Why it still holds upWith so many ways to build a character, a second run can feel new now.
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.
Battletoads / Double Dragon 1993
Why it still holds upA cooperative brawl with a crossover cast still gives two players a challenge.
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.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 2014
Why it still holds upEach new item still opens up parts of the map you could not reach before.
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.
Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck 1993
Why it still holds upKicking blocks to make bridges or find treasure still gives each stage a little puzzle to solve.
Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse 1994
Why it still holds upCartoon settings from across Mickey's career are still an inviting place to spend an afternoon.
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2009
Why it still holds upAnyone after a long adventure built on traditional puzzles will find a full one here today.
Saboteur! 1986
Why it still holds upA ninja sneaking through a warehouse is a premise that still carries.
Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara 1996
Why it still holds upFor friends who want to brawl in a fantasy world, the game is still a fine fit.