6 Classic PC Games That Still Hold Up
Written by: Bassel Awwad Sheikh Hasan
PC gaming has witnessed a lot of development and creativity, especially during the 80s and 90s’.
Video games are like any sort of video, some age like fine wine but others don’t hold up to today’s standards whether graphically, stylistically, or mechanics-wise.
In this article, I will be talking about 6 classic PC games that have aged gracefully across multiple systems such as Windows, DOS, and Amiga.
I have chosen these titles based on how strongly they still hold up and how much I personally like them.
DOOM (1993)
There’s no way you can talk about FPS games without mentioning the game that popularized and defined the First Person Shooter genre worldwide with its pioneered online distribution and technologies including 3D graphics, networked multiplayer gaming, and support for custom modifications via packaged WAD files.
Even after 28 years of its release, the gameplay, the soundtrack, and the atmosphere that were catalyzed by Id Software still feel fresh and intriguing to experience.
You can get the game nowadays on every major gaming platform from Nintendo Switch to Smartphones.
2. The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
The Curse of Monkey Island is an adventure Point and Click game developed and published by LucasArts, and the third game in the Monkey Island series.
What makes this game ahead of its time is the sleek and intelligent dialogue amongst the characters which keeps you engaged throughout the story.
The point-and-click genre craze was already dying out when it came out, but thanks to its well-crafted pirate tale, a handful of memorable jokes, and catchy songs, they went out in style.
3. Age of Empires 2 (1999)
As a sequel to the well-received predecessor Age of Empires, Age of Empires 2 managed to improve upon the original's features and craft a brand new strategic experience that captivated fans.
Set in the medieval period with diverse scenarios based on historical figures, Age of Empires 2 captured the player's attention with an environment extremely rich in detail. Even more than the original, details on buildings are captured right down to the dead leaves resting on the rooftops.
A remake of this masterpiece can be found on Steam.
4. IK+ (1988)
It is considered one of the most well-known Amiga games and arguably one of the best fighting games during that era.
What makes it stand the test of time is the fluid action-based combat, the dynamic background, and the amazing soundtrack that keeps you engaged while gaming solo or with a friend.
After revisiting it, I can honestly say it’s not only one of the best games that Amiga had offered but also one of the best fighting games in the 80s’.
5. Speedball 2 (1990)
Speedball 2 is a futuristic sports game that combines elements of handball and ice hockey and rewards violent play and goals.
What makes it worth playing today, in addition to the brutally fun gameplay, you have RPG elements to enhance the players in your time, the classic soundtrack is very reminiscent of the cult classic 1975 film Rollerball.
6. F.E.A.R. (2005)
Usually, the FPS and Horror combination doesn’t work out efficiently, but in F.E.A.R., the formula just works.
It puts you in the shoes of a soldier in the Assault Recon Task Force that investigates and deals with paranormal phenomenons and you’re in for a fight with a madman named Paxton Fettel, who has taken over a huge building complex and sicced super-soldiers on its hapless occupants.
The game excels in drawing an incredibly cinematic atmosphere like the highly accurate gun sounds, how the enemy soldiers can get decapitated by gunfire, and especially in the later part of the game when the action slows down a bit and you start hearing the haunting random voice of the psychic girl that’s controlled by Paxton.
The game is still incredibly fun to play especially with the lack of the perfect FPS, Action, and Horror combination nowadays.
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