1988 games that still hold up

Oct 23 Super Mario Bros. 3 1988 i Why it still holds upIts level design holds up today because the power-ups change how each level can be crossed, and the difficulty rises gradually toward the eighth world.

Dec Ghouls 'n Ghosts 1988 i 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.

Sep 16 Track & Field II 1988

Treasure Island Dizzy 1988 i Why it still holds upCollecting items and thinking about where to use them is the heart of it, and it is still a good puzzle to try.

Sep 23 The Legendary Axe 1988 i Why it still holds upThe choice between swinging at once and waiting for a full charge still gives every fight a small decision today.

Xenon 1988 i Why it still holds upChoosing between plane and tank to fit each enemy still makes every level a plan today.

Oct Ninja Gaiden 1988 i Why it still holds upA two-ninja brawl that uses bars and ropes is easy to pick up with a friend, and it still plays that way.

Jun 17 Blaster Master 1988 i Why it still holds upExploring in two perspectives keeps its variety up, as it still does for players who try it.

Nov 26 Snatcher 1988 i Why it still holds upAt about six hours, with very few puzzles in the way, it is still a story you can follow from start to end today.

Silk Worm 1988 i Why it still holds upTwo different vehicles to share still make it a natural game for two players on one screen.

Sep 14 Alien Crush 1988 i Why it still holds upTwo flippers on each screen, a choice of ball speed and secret tables to find are still all there is to learn.

Oct Super Mario Bros. 2 1988 i Why it still holds upChoosing a character with its own strengths gives each stage a second way to be played, even today.