Jun 13
Carmageddon 1997
Why it still holds upNow, three ways to win a race still give a player a choice of play.
1997 games that still hold up
Games
Jun 13
Carmageddon 1997
Why it still holds upNow, three ways to win a race still give a player a choice of play.
Sep
On sale
Total Annihilation 1997
Why it still holds upA galactic war fought across planets and moons has a scale that is still worth a try.
Oct
Donkey Kong Land III 1997
Why it still holds upTwo Kongs with different abilities and hidden bonuses give each stage reasons to look around today.
Aug 1
Moto Racer 1997
Why it still holds upThe two bikes still change the machine with the ground under it.
Nov 7
Myth: The Fallen Lords 1997
Why it still holds upThe army you start with is still the army you have, so each battle comes down to keeping it alive.
Apr
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter 1997
Why it still holds upThe eight players still fly dogfights against people, on whichever side you choose.
Jun
On sale
X-COM: Apocalypse 1997
Why it still holds upThe city is still ground you defend that has landlords, and they have opinions.
Oct
Colony Wars 1997
Why it still holds upA campaign that branches after a lost mission still gives a reason to try it again.
Jan 7
Tibia 1997
Nov 21
Diddy Kong Racing 1997
Why it still holds upRacing in three kinds of vehicle across five worlds is a reason to try it again now.
Nov 20
Einhänder 1997
Why it still holds upToday, weapons taken from defeated enemies make each wave a choice of what to carry.
May 13
Shadow Warrior 1997
Why it still holds upVehicles to drive, ladders to climb and a katana or a sticky bomb to choose from still give each level things to try.
Dec 18
Grandia 1997
Why it still holds upTrying new gear is still a reason to explore, since skills grow with use.
Dec 25
Tomba! 1997
Also known as Tombi!
Why it still holds upThe tasks handed out as you go still give the island a reason to keep exploring.
Apr 11
Alundra 1997
Why it still holds upThere is no fixed path from one dungeon to the next, so you still never know what you will be asked to do next.
Mar 21
Blast Corps 1997
Why it still holds upEvery stage still asks you to work out which machine to use and when to swap it.
MDK 1997
Why it still holds upEach level has its own enemies, layout and way of beating the pilot, which still keeps the run varied.
Jul 3
Disney's Hercules Action Game 1997
Why it still holds upA short set of levels with varied weapons still makes it quick to try.
Sep 11
On sale
Mortal Kombat 4 1997
Why it still holds upThe weapons still put something sharp in every fighter's hands, in a fight that stays on a line.