Nov 21
Super Mario World 1990
Why it still holds upExploring the world map pays off as much as the levels, with red spots that lead to secret routes, so it is still worth playing today.
1990 games that still hold up
Games
Nov 21
Super Mario World 1990
Why it still holds upExploring the world map pays off as much as the levels, with red spots that lead to secret routes, so it is still worth playing today.
Oct
The Secret of Monkey Island 1990
Why it still holds upIt stays playable because its puzzles avoid dead ends and deaths, and because the dialogue is still witty.
May
Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge 1990
Why it still holds upEleven races and fourteen professions still let a party be built in many ways today, which gives a long dungeon crawl its replay.
Apr 20
Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi 1990
Also known as Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Why it still holds upEven now, a cast of 52 units with fixed classes gives each choice of who to send a clear logic.
Dec 26
StarTropics 1990
Why it still holds upEach chapter ends on a solved local trouble, which still keeps the quest easy to follow.
Feb 11
Dragon Warrior IV 1990
Also known as Dragon Quest IV
Why it still holds upFive chapters with different leads still let the story be told from several sides.
Stunts 1990
Also known as 4D Sports Driving
Why it still holds upThe laps still have endless variety, with a track editor that lets you build your own loops.
Centurion: Defender of Rome 1990
Why it still holds upBuilding up an empire with these side shows remains a reason to give it a go now.
PowerMonger 1990
Why it still holds upToday a player can still be drawn in by a living map that responds to their choices.
Red Baron 1990
Why it still holds upFlying biplanes against an ace is still a good chase.
Jun
Ultima VI: The False Prophet 1990
Why it still holds upA whole world on one seamless map still makes every town part of the same journey.
Turrican 1990
Why it still holds upWide levels that reward exploring over rushing still make it worth a look now.
Sep 26
Wing Commander 1990
Why it still holds upA story that bends with your missions and wingmen who can die still make every sortie matter.
Sep 7
Legendary Axe II 1990
Why it still holds upSwapping between a sword, a morning star and an axe, each with its own reach and power, still gives every fight a choice.
Apr
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos 1990
Why it still holds upWalls to climb, clones to call and attacks to throw still give each stage a few tools to work with today.
Dec 7
Bomberman 1990
Also known as Dyna Blaster
Why it still holds upA maze, a bomb and four friends are still all it takes.
Jul 20
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake 1990
Why it still holds upSneaking past guards who listen is a test of care, and it remains one now.
Dec 14
Final Fantasy Legend II 1990
Also known as SaGa 2
Why it still holds upThree kinds of party member, each growing by its own rules, still make putting the party together the heart of the game.
Dec 16
ActRaiser 1990
Why it still holds upPopulation growth in the building stages makes the Master stronger for the fighting, a link between the two halves that is still there today.
Loom 1990
Why it still holds upAn adventure played by humming spells is still a distinct way to play today.
Jun
Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 1990
Why it still holds upA pair of chipmunks throwing crates is a game for two players that is still easy to share.
Sep 28
Mega Man 3 1990
Why it still holds upThe order of stages is yours to choose, which is still a reason to keep returning.
Nov 21
F-Zero 1990
Why it still holds upEvery race still asks when to use a saved boost and how much damage to risk.
Sep
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World 1990
Why it still holds upA parody of a ninja game still keeps the pace light.