1987 games that still hold up

Sep 18 Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! 1987 i Why it still holds upSet patterns and a heart meter that punishes missed punches make each bout a lesson in timing today.

Dec 20 Phantasy Star 1987 i Why it still holds upExploring with pencil and paper beside you still gives each trip a puzzle of its own today.

Test Drive 1987 i Why it still holds upA single road with traffic and police to dodge, and a choice of supercars to try, still gives each run its own line to drive today.

Dec 15 Dungeon Master 1987 i Why it still holds upEven now the dungeon rewards the effort of learning the rune system, which is part of the game.

Golvellius: Valley of Doom 1987 i Why it still holds upWith eight environments ruled by bosses and secret chambers to find, it still rewards a curious player.

Oct Blades of Steel 1987 i Why it still holds upA fast game of hockey with fights is still a good pick for two players.

Aug 22 Nemesis 2 1987 i Why it still holds upA sequel with its own ship and weapons gives players a different Gradius to try.

Jun Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh 1987 i Why it still holds upToday the choice of gate gives a level a branch to think about.

Wizball 1987 i Why it still holds upPortals take you between the levels you have opened, so choosing where to go for which colour still makes each run something to plan as well as to shoot through.

Wings of Fury 1987 i Why it still holds upSupplies that run out still turn each mission into a trip planned between the carrier and the target today.

Nebulus 1987 i Why it still holds upA rotating tower is a trick that is still easy to enjoy.

Jun 1943: The Battle of Midway 1987 i Why it still holds upA real battle turned into stages of two kinds still makes it a clear way into the genre today.

Apr 18 Knightmare II: The Maze of Galious 1987 i Why it still holds upThe hub is open from the start and items decide where you can go next, so finding the way still takes exploring.

Nov 16 Faxanadu 1987 i Why it still holds upAn adventure with some role-playing in it still makes a good way to spend an afternoon.

Dec Death Sword 1987 Also known as Barbarian i Why it still holds upA duel to the last life point is still a quick contest to try today.

May 6 The Great Giana Sisters 1987 i Why it still holds upEvery level is still a small dash against a running clock, in plain platforming.

Dec Tecmo Bowl 1987 i Why it still holds upTwo fixed teams, up to four players and tackles to break still make a simple game of football.

Jul R-Type 1987 i Why it still holds upEven now, a charged cannon and an orb you place yourself make each stage a puzzle of positioning.

Apr Super Hang-On 1987 i Why it still holds upChoosing a continent, a song and a turbo burst is a quick way to start a ride, and that is still true today.