May 29
Mario Kart 8 2014
Why it still holds upVaried track design, with assists so that players of every level can share a race, still makes it work today.
2014 games that still hold up
Games
May 29
Mario Kart 8 2014
Why it still holds upVaried track design, with assists so that players of every level can share a race, still makes it work today.
Dec 11
The Talos Principle 2014
Why it still holds upPuzzles that reward finding alternate uses for a small set of tools, with several solutions to many, are the reason to play it now.
Oct 7
Alien: Isolation 2014
Why it still holds upA creature driven by systems rather than scripts still turns every room into a risk today.
Jun 26
Shovel Knight 2014
Why it still holds upEasy to learn platforming with modern ideas of risk and reward, on an 8 bit look, is still why it is worth playing today.
Nov 25
Tales from the Borderlands 2014
Why it still holds upWriting and voice acting that balance comedy against drama in varied scenarios are the reason to play it now.
Nov 4
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 2014
Why it still holds upItem combinations that differ every run, from a large library to unlock, keep giving it new runs today.
Sep 20
Bayonetta 2 2014
Why it still holds upFast combat built on dodging and combos, with varied set pieces and challenge portals, is the reason to play it now.
Dec 15
Lisa: The Painful 2014
Why it still holds upResources and party members are scarce and can be lost, so the systems push the same way as the story, and that is the reason to play it now.
Mar 4
South Park: The Stick of Truth 2014
Why it still holds upIt is built as a playable episode of the show, with the town explored as a real map and every fight framed as the kids' fantasy game, and that is the reason to play it now.
Jan 14
The Banner Saga 2014
Why it still holds upSupplies, morale and renown carry between fights and choices can kill party members for good, so the caravan and the combat still pull on each other today.
Jun 30
Divinity: Original Sin 2014
Why it still holds upProblems with several solutions, in fights and out of them, still make it worth playing today.
Nov 18
Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014
Why it still holds upRegions full of optional content, with the story opened by what you do in them, still let you set your own pace today.
Sep 13
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014
Why it still holds upSimple rules, flat stages on request and the controller each player prefers still let any group play together today.
May 20
Transistor 2014
Why it still holds upWith so many ways to combine functions, the choice of build and of which enemy to hit first still matters today.
Oct
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 2014
Why it still holds upHunts built on learning a monster's patterns and committing to each attack still reward patience today.
May 13
Duck Game 2014
Why it still holds upOne hit kills and simple controls still let a round be learned in seconds today, so it is quick to start.
Apr 30
Child of Light 2014
Why it still holds upA firefly that slows enemies and heals allies, and a surprise strike for whoever reaches an enemy's back first, still give every battle a small tactical choice.
May 20
Wolfenstein: The New Order 2014
Why it still holds upChoosing between silent takedowns and open fights still makes each encounter your own call today.
Jun 5
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth 2014
Why it still holds upFloors where roaming foes have to be dodged still make each one a puzzle of routes and timing today.
Feb 13
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 2014
Why it still holds upPartners with different moves, and help bought in a shop, still let you choose how hard a level is for you today.
Aug 12
P.T. 2014
Nov
Pokémon Omega Ruby 2014
Why it still holds upA region with places you can only reach by flying still gives you a second reason to explore today.
Sep 30
Forza Horizon 2 2014
Why it still holds upAn open festival across France and Italy, with the time of day and the weather changing from one event to the next, still gives each race its own look.
Sep 2
Velocity 2X 2014
Why it still holds upEach level still has two ways to move, with a ship that teleports and ground sections between flights.
Jun 25
Valiant Hearts: The Great War 2014
Why it still holds upToday, a war story told through puzzles and a few short action sections gives each chapter its own mix.
May 9
Fistful of Frags 2014
Jul 24
Gods Will Be Watching 2014
Why it still holds upEach chapter is a hard decision about who and what to save: choices cannot be taken back and every chapter has a time limit, so the dilemmas weigh today.
Oct
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend 2014
Why it still holds upA roster that grew by nine characters and a reworked Overdrive system still give you plenty to learn.
Oct 15
Legend of Grimrock 2 2014
Why it still holds upA grid you cross one step at a time, with puzzles as much as fights, still makes each room something to study.
Oct 21
Just Dance 2015 2014
Why it still holds upA phone in place of a controller still makes a living room party easy to start.
Sep 23
Defense Grid 2 2014
Why it still holds upEvery placement is still a double job, since towers also decide the aliens' route.
Apr 24
The Blackwell Epiphany 2014
Why it still holds upThe ending still answers what five games of a medium and her ghost were for.
Sep 25
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 2014
Why it still holds upThe story starts slowly, and the carried save still lets the sequel remember who you were kind to.
May
The Last Door 2014
Why it still holds upItems with a single use, and a cursor that shows what is possible, still keep the puzzles fair to follow.
Aug 21
Motorsport Manager 2014
Why it still holds upA race you plan from the pit wall makes every decision yours.
May
Shadow Fight 2 2014
Why it still holds upThe silhouette still reads at a glance, one demon at a time.
Aug
Super Time Force Ultra 2014
Why it still holds upBecause every avoided death turns into a power up, mistakes do not stop the action.
Nov 13
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 2014
Why it still holds upEvery ledge is still a puzzle, since the characters cannot jump.
Nov 14
This War of Mine 2014
Why it still holds upHard choices about who to help keep a player's attention today, and that has not worn off.
Feb 6
Threes! 2014
Why it still holds upGames of a few minutes with previewable swipes suit a short break today.
Oct 21
Dreamfall Chapters 2014
Why it still holds upA story that spans two worlds is still worth following to its end today.
Jan 11
Kirby: Triple Deluxe 2014
Why it still holds upEvery enemy is still worth swallowing, since copy abilities change how Kirby moves.
Oct 23
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 2014
Why it still holds upEach new item still opens up parts of the map you could not reach before.
Jun
Sky Force Anniversary 2014
Why it still holds upThe cycle of upgrading and trying again is still the core of the game.
Nov
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 2014
Why it still holds upA region reworked with modern features is still a pleasant trip to take.
May 7
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure 2014
Why it still holds upThe seven years are still a detective solving his own missing time, with the actors back on screen.
Sep 30
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments 2014
Why it still holds upA case that can end in different ways is still a reason to replay a crime scene.