Nov 21
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1991
Why it still holds upPlayed now, each item you win opens parts of the map you have already seen, and the second world reuses the first to give you more of it.
1991 games that still hold up
Games
Nov 21
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1991
Why it still holds upPlayed now, each item you win opens parts of the map you have already seen, and the second world reuses the first to give you more of it.
Dec
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge 1991
Why it still holds upThe humour and the dialogue are the reason to play it now, with a lot of people to talk to and puzzles spread over a set of islands.
Sep
Sid Meier's Civilization 1991
Why it still holds upEvery turn is still a small decision about research, building or war today, and the order you choose shapes the whole run.
Nov
Out of This World 1991
Also known as Another World
Why it still holds upBecause everything is learned from the world, with checkpoints close together to keep instant deaths manageable, it still teaches itself as you play today.
Jul 19
Final Fantasy IV 1991
Why it still holds upCharacters with fixed roles who join and leave the party make the story and the combat change together, and that still shapes every battle today.
Mar 7
Street Fighter II 1991
Why it still holds upEach match still comes down today to special moves and spacing between two people.
Jun
Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Why it still holds upEvery run is a mix of momentum and caution, with rings that protect you from one hit and slopes that carry your speed, and it plays that way still.
Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers 1991
Why it still holds upIt still has a lively look, from hand painted scenes and a click that tastes or smells things.
Turrican II: The Final Fight 1991
Why it still holds upEvery world is still a place to explore and to listen to, with big labyrinth levels and a score of their own.
Jun 21
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom 1991
Why it still holds upWalls to climb and pipes to hang from still make every level a space to move through vertically today.
Dec
Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon 1991
Why it still holds upPuzzles that send you back for the right item still reward remembering where you have been today.
Mar
ToeJam & Earl 1991
Why it still holds upEach escape still has its own route, since the levels are different every time.
Nov 8
Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Why it still holds upZones built for looking around as well as running still make it worth a try today.
Dec
Mad TV 1991
Why it still holds upCulture weighed against ratings is still the puzzle that runs every day today.
Eye of the Beholder 1991
Why it still holds upIt is a dungeon where finding the way is the game, an idea that works as well now as it ever did.
Super R.C. Pro-Am 1991
Why it still holds upFour players racing small cars on a handheld still make a short, lively game with friends.
Feb
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse 1991
Why it still holds upJumping on enemies, and throwing what lies around, still keep every screen simple and playful today.
Aug 23
Valis IV 1991
Why it still holds upThree characters with their own moves and spells still give the acts several ways to be played.
Jul
Seirei Senshi Spriggan 1991
Why it still holds upA weapon system you can only half predict still gives each run its own surprises.
Nov 15
Magical Chase 1991
Why it still holds upShops that sell health and a choice of weapons still give each run decisions to make.
Dec 29
GG Aleste 1991
Why it still holds upA ship that clears the screen when it dies still turns every loss into a last shot.
Sep
QuackShot Starring Donald Duck 1991
Why it still holds upBecause items found in one place open the way in another, working out where to go next still takes some thinking.
Jun 28
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.
Dec
Astérix 1991
Why it still holds upTwo heroes with their own strengths, and hidden corners to find, still give it room for a second run.
Jul 19
Bonk's Revenge 1991
Why it still holds upSmileys that decide the bonus at the end of every stage still give the levels a reason to be searched.
Gobliiins 1991
Why it still holds upWorking out what each odd talent will do in a cartoon world with its own logic still turns every screen into a small puzzle box.
Nov
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters 1991
Why it still holds upLevels that scroll every way and doors hiding shops still give each level places to look today.
Dec 13
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project 1991
Why it still holds upFour turtles with four weapons are still a good way to bring friends together.
Dec 20
Popful Mail: Magical Fantasy Adventure 1991
Why it still holds upThree heroes to switch between at any time still give each world its own way through.
Jan 8
Operation C 1991
Why it still holds upAlternating side and top views over five stages still makes a compact run and gun.
Micro Machines 1991
Why it still holds upSimple arcade controls and a head to head mode make it easy to start today.
Sep
Sunset Riders 1991
Why it still holds upA shootout with a poster for a target is still a fine game for a group.
Dec
The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck 1991
Why it still holds upA hammer, a thrown disc and a choice of level order still give the trip something to do.
Oct 31
Super Castlevania IV 1991
Why it still holds upA whip aimed in eight directions and swung from rings still gives every room plenty to do today.
Dec 27
Golden Axe II 1991
Why it still holds upThree fighters with their own magic still make each run a choice.
Dec 6
Mega Man 4 1991
Why it still holds upEight stages to choose from in any order, each with an obstacle of its own, still leave the route to you.
Jun
Battletoads 1991
Why it still holds upEach level brings new enemies, hazards and rules, and the game still avoids repeating itself.
Feb 14
Lemmings 1991
Why it still holds upEvery level is still a problem of which skill to give to which lemming.
Aug 2
Streets of Rage 1991
Why it still holds upTwo players can play together, and that is still the way to play it.