Ys Origin 2006
Why it still holds upA run takes roughly six to eight hours, short enough to fit all three characters in now.
Third-person games that still hold up
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Games
Ys Origin 2006
Why it still holds upA run takes roughly six to eight hours, short enough to fit all three characters in now.
Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned 1999
Why it still holds upChapters that let you do the required actions in any order still leave room to look around.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2010
Why it still holds upAlternating healing and attack magic mid fight still makes every combat a balance you choose.
Kid Icarus: Uprising 2012
Why it still holds upEvery mission is still a wager you place yourself, by betting your own hearts to set the difficulty.
Yakuza Kiwami 2016
Why it still holds upSide stories that take up most of the play still make the neighborhood feel worth walking.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed 2012
Why it still holds upA vehicle that keeps changing in mid race still gives every lap three kinds of driving today.
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow 1992
Why it still holds upWith several routes through so much of it, a return trip now can turn up something missed the first time.
Monster Hunter Rise 2021
Why it still holds upThe loop is why it is worth playing now: every monster is a fight of its own, and its parts make the gear for the next one.
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst 2013
Why it still holds upBoss fights that play out as events give the story set pieces.
F-Zero GX 2003
Why it still holds upRacing thirty machines on tracks you learn by heart is still a test of nerve today.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1999
Why it still holds upSwitching between two worlds to find a way forward is a puzzle idea that works as well now as ever.
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West 2010
Why it still holds upA road trip across a ruined world has a pull that is still strong for anyone who likes a journey with company.
Panzer Dragoon Saga 1998
Why it still holds upChoosing among the three bars and a position around the enemy still gives every fight a decision.
SSX Tricky 2001
Why it still holds upThemed tracks and an uber trick system that turns trick chains into boost still give each run something to chase today.
Gravity Rush 2012
Why it still holds upFlipping gravity to cross an open city is the hook, and it is still worth trying.
Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense 1999
Why it still holds upFor car combat among friends, it is still a good time.
Onimusha: Warlords 2001
Why it still holds upAnyone curious about samurai tales with a supernatural twist can still find a distinct one here.
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream 1995
Why it still holds upHaving the author of the story help design the game is a reason it is still worth seeking out.
Shadow Hearts: Covenant 2004
Why it still holds upA journey across a continent at war still gives the road from town to town a flavor of its own today.
Jet Force Gemini 1999
Why it still holds upPlayers who like a lot of shooting spread across varied worlds can still find a good change of pace in it.
Space Quest III: The Pirates Of Pestulon 1989
Why it still holds upHumor that keeps pointing back at the game and its makers is still easy to enjoy today.
Ys: The Oath in Felghana 2005
Why it still holds upThe bosses are still patterns to learn, in fights that are fast.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker 2010
Why it still holds upToday it is an easy game to dip into for a mission or two between other things.
Top Gear 1992
Why it still holds upA split screen race for two across several nations is still easy to set up.
Shin Megami Tensei IV 2013
Why it still holds upPlayers who plan carefully are still rewarded by turn-based tactics built around exploiting weaknesses.
Ghost of a Tale 2018
Why it still holds upToday, because hiding is both your defense and where you save, each stretch of the map is a plan from one hiding spot to the next.
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy 2001
Why it still holds upOne big connected world to explore is still on offer here today.
The Colonel's Bequest 1989
Why it still holds upEven now, each visit to the house can become a different investigation, because the characters keep their own schedules.
Suikoden III 2002
Why it still holds upBecause no recruit can be lost for good, collecting the whole cast is still a calm goal beside the story.
Tony Hawk's Underground 2003
Why it still holds upA trick line you build yourself is still satisfying to land.
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout 2019
Why it still holds upA workshop where you build items from what you gather still rewards patient exploration.
Konami Krazy Racers 2001
Why it still holds upLicense tests that open tracks, and a shop to spend in, still give single player racing a goal today.
Moto Racer Advance 2002
Why it still holds upThree styles of racing still give a handheld game variety.
Frame Gride 1999
Why it still holds upA robot you build and tune yourself still gives each duel your own stamp.
Fur Fighters 2000
Why it still holds upCute animals with big guns still turn a sweet story into a loud fight.
Sega GT 2000
Why it still holds upBuying parts with prize money still gives each race a clear reason.
Wipeout Pure 2005
Why it still holds upFast ships on tracks with a lot of style still give each lap a rush.
MechAssault 2002
Why it still holds upPiloting a giant walking tank still turns each mission into a duel of machines.
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.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner 2003
Why it still holds upFast, furious fights in short stages still make it a game to replay for better ranks.
Final Fantasy Adventure 1991
Also known as Mystic Quest
Why it still holds upFighting, shopping and solving dungeon puzzles, with a save at any point, still make a compact adventure.
Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time 1999
Why it still holds upEras opened by the clocks you find, crossed with a full set of cartoon moves, still make it easy to follow today.
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones 2005
Why it still holds upWall-running through a palace is a movement that is still worth practicing.
Project Gotham Racing 2001
Why it still holds upPoints for style as well as speed still turn each lap into a performance.
Luigi's Mansion 2001
Why it still holds upEvery ghost is still a small two step puzzle, stunned with the flashlight and then sucked up.
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident 2004
Why it still holds upThe handful of ships still makes every hull a name and a crew you cannot replace.
Until Dawn 2015
Why it still holds upChoices that decide who lives still make it worth playing again today.
Dragon Quest Builders 2016
Why it still holds upTowns that grow with every room you add still give each chapter something to build toward.