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Split-screen games that still hold up

One screen, a second controller, and no looking at the other half

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Ikaruga 2001 Why it still holds upEven now, a single polarity switch that turns bullets from danger into ammunition makes every screen a puzzle of order and timing.
A Hat in Time 2017 Why it still holds upLevels without a timer, and hats that each add a new move, still let you explore each stage at your own pace today.
Super Mario Kart 1992 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.
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 1998 Why it still holds upTwo ways of taking a corner, and cars earned race by race, still give a short championship a reason to be run again today.
Gran Turismo 5 2010 Why it still holds upEven now, physics that ask you to load the outside wheel before turning in make every corner something to learn.
Gran Turismo 1997 Why it still holds upA progression of licenses, credits and tuning, on top of physics built first, still blends arcade and simulation racing today.
NBA Street Vol. 2 2003 Why it still holds upTricks feed a meter that can turn the score around, and that keeps it worth playing today.
Gears of War 3 2011 Why it still holds upCover that can break, and a squad that has to stay together, still make each firefight a question of where to stand today.
Gears of War 2006 Why it still holds upCover, timing and a squad to keep alive still make every firefight tense today.
Forza Motorsport 4 2011 Why it still holds upThere are still many ways to drive the same circuit, with a garage of that size.
Super Smash Bros. 1999 Why it still holds upKnocking a rival off the stage, rather than wearing down a bar, still shapes how every match unfolds.
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror 2004 Why it still holds upA cellphone that calls other Kirbys to help, and a hub that leads to nine areas, make it easy to enjoy with friends today.
Gran Turismo 2 1999 Why it still holds upNearly 650 cars and 27 tracks, from road courses to rally stages, still give a career of licenses and trophies a long road to follow today.
NBA Live 06 2005 Why it still holds upEven now, a franchise you run across many seasons gives a single team a long story.
Virtua Tennis 4 2011 Why it still holds upEvery return is a small test of timing today: you time a first person swing yourself, and it is easy to pick up.
Punch-Out!! 2009 Why it still holds upEvery fight is still a pattern you learn, against boxers with readable tells.
Ignition 1997 Why it still holds upShort races with odd vehicles and open shortcuts are still easy to pick up today.
Mario Kart 7 2011 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.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 2000 Why it still holds upRacing real rally cars through special stages still makes each stage a fight against the clock.
Split/Second 2010 Why it still holds upBecause clean driving fills the meter, every drift you hold is also a trap you are saving for the driver ahead, and it races well today.
Tooth and Tail 2017 Why it still holds upSix units chosen before the match still make each game a bet on one plan today.
Gitaroo Man 2001 Why it still holds upTracing a line to play a riff, with a guard and a solo in each song, still makes every song a short fight.
Top Spin 4 2011 Why it still holds upChoosing which style to level up still gives your player a game of their own.
Conker's Bad Fur Day 2001 Why it still holds upSimple moves and pads that hand you the right tool at the right spot still keep each stretch moving today.
Jet Set Radio Future 2002 Why it still holds upFlow is still a bigger goal than the clock, with skating, tricks and tagging in one run.
Guitar Hero II 2006 Why it still holds upA plastic guitar and a rock song still get a room playing along today.
PowerMonger 1990 Why it still holds upToday a player can still be drawn in by a living map that responds to their choices.
NFL Street 2004 Why it still holds upIts looser street rules make for a quick game today.
NFL Street 2 2004 Why it still holds upStyle points for every juke and hurdle are still a good reason to play on the street.
Gran Turismo 6 2013 Why it still holds upSo many cars and tracks, raced at any hour, still give it plenty to drive today.
Forza Motorsport 2005 Why it still holds upTuning that reaches down to gear ratios and damage that changes handling still make every race a question of setup today.
ToeJam & Earl 1991 Why it still holds upEach escape still has its own route, since the levels are different every time.
Rock n' Roll Racing 1993 Why it still holds upEvery lap is still a fight, in a race where blowing up rivals is part of the point.

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