Aug 16
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1999
Why it still holds upSwitching between two worlds to find a way forward is a puzzle idea that works as well now as ever.
1999 games that still hold up
Games
Aug 16
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1999
Why it still holds upSwitching between two worlds to find a way forward is a puzzle idea that works as well now as ever.
Dec 1
Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense 1999
Why it still holds upFor car combat among friends, it is still a good time.
Nov 23
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle 1999
Why it still holds upThe arrest still makes the win a suspect alive on the floor and your weapon unfired.
Jul 15
Legend of Mana 1999
Why it still holds upBuilding the map to your liking is still a good reason to take a look today.
Oct 11
Jet Force Gemini 1999
Why it still holds upPlayers who like a lot of shooting spread across varied worlds can still find a good change of pace in it.
Oct
King of Dragon Pass 1999
Why it still holds upThe ring still runs a clan by seven voices, in a year of five seasons that remembers every one of them.
Sep
Wipeout 3 1999
Why it still holds upWith one shield paying for both speed and survival, every lap is still a choice between pushing and staying in the race, which keeps it worth playing today.
Jul 15
Frame Gride 1999
Why it still holds upA robot you build and tune yourself still gives each duel your own stamp.
Apr
Imperialism II: Age of Exploration 1999
Why it still holds upThe New World is still a blank continent at the edge of the economy, and a race to be the one who fills it in.
Dec
Faselei! 1999
Why it still holds upProgramming a few moves ahead still makes each turn a small puzzle.
Mar 19
King of Fighters R-2 1999
Why it still holds upShort fights and a mode for building your own fighter still give a portable game plenty to try.
Jul 29
Seaman 1999
Why it still holds upA pet that talks back still keeps every visit different.
Nov 2
Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! 1999
Also known as Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer
Why it still holds upCollecting talismans and orbs keeps its goals clear, which still helps today.
May
Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time 1999
Why it still holds upEras opened by the clocks you find, crossed with a full set of cartoon moves, still make it easy to follow today.
Jun 17
Survival Kids 1999
Why it still holds upMaking what you need from what you find, and learning what lasts, still gives the island its pace today.
Dec 4
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure 1999
Why it still holds upLayouts built for the handheld and the extra modes still give it things to do.
Sep 30
Freespace 2 1999
Why it still holds upDogfights flown by the cockpit view are still a reason to give it a try.
Dec 22
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium 1999
Why it still holds upTwo companies' fighters in one pocket game still make it easy to start a match.
Jun 17
Descent 3 1999
Why it still holds upEach tunnel is still a question of orientation as well as combat, with movement in every direction.
Oct 29
Rayman 2: The Great Escape 1999
Why it still holds upThe story behind each world, gathered lum by lum, is still part of the game today.
Jul
Tekken Tag Tournament 1999
Why it still holds upSwitching fighters mid-combo is still a good reason to pick up two characters.
Jun 24
Persona 2: Innocent Sin 1999
Why it still holds upRumors that change events and talks that form contracts still give each fight more than one outcome.
Feb
Syphon Filter 1999
Why it still holds upA mix of shooting and stealth, across missions that keep changing, still makes it worth a look today.
Mar 18
Silver 1999
Why it still holds upA quest across so many places, told in full voice and fought in real time, still makes an adventure worth sitting down with today.
Oct 15
Pac-Man World 1999
Why it still holds upA familiar hero in a short run of themed worlds is still easy to get into.
Dec 16
Parasite Eve II 1999
Why it still holds upEnemies in plain view still let a player plan a fight.
Nov 26
Garou: Mark of the Wolves 1999
Why it still holds upJust Defend and a life bar that unlocks moves still give each round its own decisions.
Nov 11
Age of Wonders 1999
Why it still holds upThe choice in every battle, to place the units yourself or let the game decide, is still its draw today.
Nov 11
ChuChu Rocket! 1999
Why it still holds upA short round of arrows and panic is still easy to start with friends.
Feb
Beetle Adventure Racing! 1999
Why it still holds upThere is still a reason to come back to the tracks, with a secret circuit and cars unlocked by finishing others.
Jul 1
Dino Crisis 1999
Why it still holds upA facility where every locked door and every bullet counts still keeps a night of it tense today.
Oct 14
Toy Commander 1999
Why it still holds upA house full of toys still turns every room into a different mission.
Jun 22
Ape Escape 1999
Why it still holds upEvery capture is still a small physical act, with gadgets on the right stick.
Dec 17
Mario Party 2 1999
Why it still holds upIt is still a game made for several people on one couch.
Dec 16
Space Channel 5 1999
Why it still holds upCopying dance moves in time with the music is still easy to start now.
May 13
Aliens versus Predator 1999
Why it still holds upThree campaigns that play this differently still give three reasons to start over today.
Oct 22
Grand Theft Auto 2 1999
Why it still holds upA city to roam, with jobs from several gangs and a score to reach, still leaves it open to play your way today.
Aug 18
Re-Volt 1999
Why it still holds upToy cars racing through rooms built at their scale, with weapons to throw, still make a good party game today.
Nov 16
Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! 1999
Why it still holds upFive tokens in every level still give each area more than one goal today.
Nov 10
Medal of Honor 1999
Why it still holds upThe war still feels varied, with missions that range from rescue to sabotage and undercover work.
Mar 24
Need for Speed: High Stakes 1999
Why it still holds upRepairing a car with prize money gives every crash a cost, which still matters.
Jun 25
Driver 1999
Why it still holds upA car chase through four cities is still a fine way to spend an afternoon.
Mar 21
Pokémon Snap 1999
Why it still holds upPhotographing every Pokémon you find is still a good reason to take another ride today.
May 18
Star Wars: Episode I - Racer 1999
Why it still holds upThe afterburner still makes speed a gamble with the engines.
Nov 22
Donkey Kong 64 1999
Why it still holds upFive Kongs and so much to collect still make it a big island to explore today.
Feb
Crazy Taxi 1999
Why it still holds upA simple score chase that takes seconds to learn still suits a quick session.