8 old games worth playing again in 2020

Today, in the middle of 2020, game releases are increasingly surprising, both graphically and in gameplay. However, sometimes looking back and retrieving some amazing titles can be just as good an experience, with the addition of a nostalgic charge.

Whether it's games you've played or games you didn't even know existed, getting to know some titles, series and classics is still a very engaging experience for those who really enjoy games. That's why we've curated a selection of iconic titles from different eras and platforms that are still very much worth playing today. Each of them is unique in its own way, whether pixelated or outdated 3D, something interesting to observe in past games is precisely how they can be so engaging and challenging even without current technological resources. The positive side is that the minimum requirements for these games are all very low, that is, practically any computer these days can run these games.

In this list, we put series of games that are at least 10 years old, but are still very much worth playing. Check out 8 heavy names for you to play again or get to know in full today:

Prince of Persia:

Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones, the Playstation 2 trilogy is undoubtedly one of Ubisoft's best works and the best existing titles in the Prince of Persia franchise. The 3 games were also released on PC, Xbox and Gamecube. The easiest way to play these games is to download the PC versions, available on the Ubisoft Store and Steam. These 3 games released between 2001 and 2005 have an epic and exciting narrative, and an action gameplay full of acrobatics and sword strikes that are the hallmark of these titles.

Portal and Portal 2:

A classic puzzle game from Valve that also immerses you in a mysterious story. Portal and its sequel are games published in 2007 and 2011 and that manage to please different types of players. As much as it is not an action game or a game full of emotion, it is an extremely challenging game that has become an icon of the puzzle genre. Both games are available on Steam.

Mass Effect:

BioWare's Mass Effect trilogy is one of the game series that particularly involved me in its narrative, bringing a huge roller coaster of emotions. Published between 2007 and 2012, the third game has numerous DLCs that were released until 2014. As an RPG, Mass Effect gives a lot of weight to the player's trajectory throughout the 3 games, bringing multiple endings, decisions that kill or save characters and even the existence of entire alien races. The ability to import your saves from previous games allows your decisions and character relationships to be passed along in the narrative. The shooter and action gameplay was innovative in combining tools, weapons and biotic powers of the player and his squad, creating many possible strategies that require quick thinking and dynamism. The 3 games are available on the Origin Store, while on Steam only the first two titles are for sale. Mass Effect also has a fourth game, Mass Effect: Andromeda, published in 2017 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

Dragon Age:

The most recent series on this list, published between 2009 and 2014, Bioware's other trilogy remains current to this day. Like Mass Effect, role-playing is very true within games, with important decisions that alter the universe you're in. As much as there are similarities with Mass Effect because it is another RPG trilogy from the same developer, Dragon Age is completely different in universe and mechanics, with another very engaging narrative that greatly values ​​the player's relationships with characters and their decisions. Games are also available on the Origin store, while Steam only offers the first game.

Pokémon Fire Red e Leaf Green:

It's no secret that the Pokémon game franchise is one of the most successful and popular in the world. However, a classic is a classic and it's hard to think of more iconic games than Game Freak's Fire Red and Leaf Green game duo for Game Boy Advanced, released in 2004. They're actually a remake of the Red and Blue games by 1996 and are so iconic precisely because they follow the story of Red, who is referenced in numerous later games as a great coach and champion of Kanto. These are games that essentially take the first generation of Pokémon through the first region. Any Pokemon fan should play one of these classics at least once. However, nowadays it is very difficult to find a working Game Boy Advanced and even more so a cartridge for these games. Therefore, the easiest and most practical way to play them is through emulators for PC or smartphones, I recommend respectively the mGBA and My Boy for Android. It is also necessary to download the ROM of the games that are easily found on the web in an unofficial way.

Metal Gear Solid:

A huge series of games originally from Konami that has amazing games, but particularly the 1998 game for PC and Playstation is one of the great classics and one of the most iconic games ever made. The gameplay of Metal Gear Solid has inspired numerous games over two decades, marked by high difficulty, mixing challenging puzzles with stealth and action. The latest games in the franchise are found on Steam, but Metal Gear Solid is a particularly difficult game to play these days. Finding the original physical CD is an expensive and difficult task that will come to nothing as the game will not run on any modern PC and OS. The game simply doesn't exist on Steam or any online store either. Playing on a working PS1 is also not easy and very accessible. The way is to find the ROM on the web and play it on a PS1 emulator, or luckily a Reddit user has released a version of the classic Metal Gear Solid modified to work on modern PCs, and even adapted to 1080p. You can find it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/metalgearsolid/comments/4qlv1c/final_full_release_metal_gear_solid_1_integral_pc/?sort=new

Age of Empires III:

An iconic series for the strategy game genre. The third Age of Empires, released in 2005 by Ensemble Studios, is a benchmark for tactical troop and castle command games. With a historical theme and with countless cultures, Age of Empires is a fun, challenging game that even today can be played with friends on LAN. The game is easily found on Steam and has a collector's edition that includes all its DLCs (which are very worthwhile).

Devil May Cry:

Devil May Cry is a Capcom game franchise that has become very popular all over the world. With 6 great titles, including the recent Devil May Cry 5 published last year for PS4, Xbox One and PC, playing the complete series is a very nostalgic and very challenging experience. The first 3 games were released for Playstation 2, the first being dated 2001, but the titles were so successful that virtually all multi-generation consoles and PC received the Devil May Cry HD Collection, which is the remastered package of the first 3. games which is also available on Steam. This initial trilogy tells the narrative that is the pillar of the entire franchise and are references to the hack and slash action style. These are games that offer a very considerable difficulty, especially in the iconic boss fights of Devil May Cry 3.