Jun 25
Day of the Tentacle 1993
Why it still holds upIts comic writing and voice acting are the reason to play it now, since in the CD version every line of dialogue is spoken.
1993 games that still hold up
Games
Jun 25
Day of the Tentacle 1993
Why it still holds upIts comic writing and voice acting are the reason to play it now, since in the CD version every line of dialogue is spoken.
Dec 10
Doom 1993
Why it still holds upIts level design and its atmosphere are why it is worth playing now: each maze is a place you learn, and the claustrophobic rooms keep the pace fast.
Jun 6
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 1993
Why it still holds upIts world still opens as you find items, with dungeons built around them, and that structure keeps it fresh today.
Dec 17
Mega Man X 1993
Why it still holds upPrecise controls and bosses with distinct movement patterns, where beating one changes how you fight the others, make it worth playing now.
Nov
Sam & Max Hit the Road 1993
Why it still holds upPuzzles that ask you to collect items and combine them with scattered objects, in a tourist trap setting that cannot dead end, still let you explore at your own pace today.
Aug 6
Secret of Mana 1993
Why it still holds upA party that fights beside you, alone or with friends, and a menu that pauses the action still keep fights simple to manage today.
Jurassic Park 1993
Why it still holds upA hunt that makes its biggest dinosaur something to dodge, not to shoot, still gives each level some tension today.
Dec 17
Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 1993
Why it still holds upChoosing exactly what to ask each person, one day at a time, still makes the investigation a slow puzzle of listening today.
Dec 17
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 1993
Why it still holds upFights that reward combining a party, and a story told clearly in comic panels, still make it easy to follow today.
Sep
Master of Orion 1993
Why it still holds upA game of conquest is still a puzzle of priorities: every colony is a choice between growth, defense and research on a slider.
Jul
Street Fighter II' Turbo 1993
Why it still holds upThe speed setting still lets you choose the pace you want to play at, and a faster game with more special moves makes each match about timing.
Lemmings 2: The Tribes 1993
Why it still holds upEach level is a puzzle about who to spare, with skills you have to ration and levels that need several lemmings to survive, and it absorbs you today.
Oct 1
Shining Force II 1993
Why it still holds upA lost battle only sends you back to town and one hidden item changes some promotions, so it stays forgiving and worth exploring today.
Feb 21
Star Fox 1993
Why it still holds upEveryone still becomes a careful flyer, since a clipped obstacle can break a wing off your ship.
Jul 2
Syndicate 1993
Why it still holds upEach mission is still a plan, with taxes, research and a small squad of agents to manage.
Aug
Jurassic Park 1993
Why it still holds upPlaying as the raptor still gives the island a second point of view.
Mar 23
Kirby's Adventure 1993
Why it still holds upEvery enemy is still a possible tool, since swallowing one takes its power.
Apr 23
Disney's DuckTales 2 1993
Why it still holds upYou can still plan your own route, tackling levels in any order and revisiting them with new gear.
Pirates! Gold 1993
Why it still holds upA pirate's life, fought three ways and planned between fights, still leaves every voyage open today.
Dec 10
Bomberman '94 1993
Why it still holds upMazes, bombs and a fifth player on the PC Engine still make it a game to play together.
Sep
Zombies Ate My Neighbors 1993
Why it still holds upEach level still has a job to finish, a hunt for neighbors across horror movie settings.
Mar
Shadowrun 1993
Why it still holds upJobs you choose and a crew you hire yourself still let every run be planned your own way.
Oct 29
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood 1993
Why it still holds upAlternate routes and a second hero still give each run through the castle a different shape today.
Jun 4
Rock n' Roll Racing 1993
Why it still holds upEvery lap is still a fight, in a race where blowing up rivals is part of the point.
Sep
Fantastic Dizzy 1993
Why it still holds upA puzzle quest with a star hunt is still a good thing to play through.
May
Shadowrun 1993
Why it still holds upYou still get somewhere by talking, with a bank of words you collect and use in conversation.
Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos 1993
Why it still holds upPatient explorers will still find a dungeon here that rewards the effort.
Mar 1
Space Quest V: The Next Mutation 1993
Why it still holds upA starship captain who gives orders instead of just walking around still gives the point and click a new role.
Nov
Disney's Aladdin 1993
Why it still holds upQuick jumps and a clear route through each stage make it an easy game to pick up now.
Sep 10
Gunstar Heroes 1993
Why it still holds upStages that switch formats and weapons you can combine are still what keep it varied today.
Apr
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs 1993
Why it still holds upThree players side by side is still a lively sight today.
Nov 27
Illusion of Gaia 1993
Why it still holds upExploring is still a team effort, with three characters who open different doors.
Jan
Cannon Fodder 1993
Why it still holds upA squad where every soldier is one round from death still makes each decision tense today.
Jun
Battletoads / Double Dragon 1993
Why it still holds upA cooperative brawl with a crossover cast still gives two players a challenge.
Oct 19
Disney's Aladdin 1993
Why it still holds upDrawn motion that still looks fluid is a good reason to give it a try now.
Dec 17
Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck 1993
Why it still holds upKicking blocks to make bridges or find treasure still gives each stage a little puzzle to solve.
Prehistorik 2 1993
Why it still holds upTen levels full of things to hit and find still reward a second look today.
Jan
Simon the Sorcerer 1993
Why it still holds upA lighthearted evening with a parody of fairy tales is still a fine way to spend a few hours today.
Apr
NBA Jam 1993
Why it still holds upIts exaggerated two on two play is still a good time with a friend today.
Jul
Disney's Goof Troop 1993
Why it still holds upEven now, puzzle stages built for two make an easy game to share with a friend.
Dec
FIFA International Soccer 1993
Why it still holds upUp to four friends can share a match, which still suits a game night.
Apr 22
Strike Commander 1993
Why it still holds upThe contracts are still a flight game run as a business, where the mission you take pays for the missile you fire next.
Feb
Star Wars: X-Wing 1993
Why it still holds upFlying a fighter from the cockpit, through the war around the film, is still a way to take part in the story today.
Apr 2
Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure 1993
Why it still holds upTwo players on one life bar still make it a game to share.
Jul
Tengai Makyou: Fuun Kabuki-den 1993
Why it still holds upA comic hero and bosses who sing still give the series a lighter side.
Aug
Streets of Rage 2 1993
Why it still holds upA brawler cut down to fit a handheld still has its fights.
The Legend of Kyrandia 2: The Hand of Fate 1993
Why it still holds upThe cauldron still makes the answer a potion you have to work out how to brew.