2000 games that still hold up

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Jun Diablo II 2000 Why it still holds upThe item system keeps it worth replaying now: tiers, sockets and the Cube allow so many builds that two characters are rarely built alike.
Apr 27 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 2000 Why it still holds upThe three day cycle keeps it worth playing today: you plan your days around what people need, and the world changes with the clock, with the music growing more menacing toward the end.
Jun 23 Deus Ex 2000 Why it still holds upWith several routes to every objective, both a pacifist and a combat approach work, and that freedom in level design is the reason to play it today.
Aug 11 Paper Mario 2000 Why it still holds upPartner choice and timing keep every battle engaged in a streamlined role playing formula, and that is why it is worth playing now.
Sep 19 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 2000 Why it still holds upA focused score chase of two minute runs and chained tricks, with parks of your own to build, is still the reason to play it today.
May 22 Perfect Dark 2000 Why it still holds upMissions built on objectives, and a large multiplayer toolkit, still give it more depth than a straight shooter today.
Nov 20 Banjo-Tooie 2000 Why it still holds upJiggies unlock new worlds, so backtracking is a major part of the challenge, and a duo that can split up still makes that backtracking its main puzzle today.
Nov 9 Counter-Strike 2000 Why it still holds upWith no respawn and weapons bought with money from wins, losses and kills, each round is still a team decision about what to buy today.
Oct 16 Zeus: Master of Olympus 2000 Why it still holds upA city where the disasters are monsters, and heroes are hired against them, still gives city building a story of its own today.
Oct 5 Skies of Arcadia 2000 Why it still holds upA blank sky map that you fill in by flying between islands still gives exploration a sense of discovery today.
Feb 10 Vagrant Story 2000 Why it still holds upChains that raise your risk, and gear that counts for more than levels, still make each fight a trade between risk and reward today.
Apr 20 Mega Man Legends 2 2000 Why it still holds upRuins themed to each island, and a lock on that keeps you moving while aiming, still keep the exploring varied today.
Nov Sacrifice 2000 Why it still holds upA strategy game where you are the wizard on the field still puts you in the middle of every fight today.
Nov 3 Metropolis Street Racer 2000 Why it still holds upKudos come from Skill and from Style, so how you take a corner counts as much as how fast, which still gives each lap a point beyond the clock.
Mar 14 Syphon Filter 2 2000 Why it still holds upA 2022 rerelease for PlayStation Plus Premium added trophies, which makes it easy to try today.
Dec 14 Dark Cloud 2000 Why it still holds upA weapon that can break for good still makes every dungeon something you plan.
Jun 29 Icewind Dale 2000 Why it still holds upThere is still room to plan every battle, with a party of six you build yourself and fights you can pause.
Feb 17 Sega GT 2000 Why it still holds upBuying parts with prize money still gives each race a clear reason.

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