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Does This Game Still Hold Up?
by Heaps Good
Each week, hosts Lennon and David revisit iconic and nostalgic titles from the past to find out whether they’re still worth playing today. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or just curious how your old favourites stack up in 2026, this show gives you honest, funny, and thought-provoking discussions about the games that defined generations.New episodes every week! Available on Spotify and YouTube.
Episodes
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Is Gears of War (2006) Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Gears of War turns twenty this year, and Lennon and David revisit Epic Games’ cover shooter classic to find out if Marcus Fenix and his soul patch still hold up in 2026, covering the cover mechanics that changed an entire genre, the piss filter, brain-dead ally AI, the Berserker that gave David...
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Is Dead Rising 2: Off The Record Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Dead Rising 2 Off the Record swaps Chuck Greene for Frank West in a what-if retelling of Fortune City's zombie outbreak, and Lennon and David break down whether the fan service holds up, covering the photography mechanic returning, the story's plot holes, an absolutely deranged number of looters,...
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Is Dead Rising 2 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Dead Rising 2 drops Frank West's camera and replaces it with Chuck Greene, a motocross dad racing against the clock to keep his zombie-bitten daughter alive across the neon-soaked casino floors of Fortune City, and Lennon and David break down why Blue Castle Games' 2010 sequel still holds up as…
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Is Dead Rising (2006) Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Frank West has covered wars you know, and Lennon and David revisit Dead Rising one across both the 2006 original and the Deluxe Remaster to find out if Capcom's shopping mall zombie survival classic still holds up twenty years later. They cover the survivor AI, the psychopaths, the tonal changes…
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Is Wolfenstein Youngblood Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Wolfenstein Youngblood has the Wolfenstein name, the Paris setting, Nazi-killing gunplay that feels as good as The New Colossus, and almost nothing else that made the previous two games great. Lennon and David break down the bullet sponge enemies, the aimless hub world backtracking, and the twin...
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Is Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Wolfenstein The New Colossus picks up where The New Order left off and improves on it in nearly every way, as Lennon plays it for the first time and David revisits it to find out if Machine Games' 2017 sequel still holds up in 2026.
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Is Wolfenstein The New Order Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Wolfenstein The New Order drops BJ Blazkowicz into an alternate 1960 where the Nazis won World War II, and Lennon plays it for the first time while David revisits it to find out if Machine Games' 2014 FPS revival still holds up in 2026. The dual wield machine guns, the brutal pacing and the...
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Is Prototype 2 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Prototype 2 is bigger, slicker and more fun than the original in pretty much every way, and Lennon plays it for the first time while David revisits it to find out if James Heller's revenge story holds up better than Alex Mercer's edgelord origin in 2026.
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Is Prototype (2009) Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Prototype is a 2009 open world action game where you play as Alex Mercer, an amnesiac shapeshifter tearing through a virus-ravaged New York City, and Lennon plays it for the first time while David revisits it to find out if the chaotic hack and slash still holds up in 2026. The gameplay…
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Is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Lennon plays Metal Gear Solid 2 for the first time while David revisits it, and they break down Kojima's bold bait-and-switch with Raiden, the leap in visual quality from the PS1, and whether a game this dense and dramatic still holds up in 2026.
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Is Metal Gear Solid Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Lennon & David revisit Metal Gear Solid, and they break down whether Hideo Kojima's 1999 stealth classic still holds up in 2026, covering the dense story, iconic boss fights, Psycho Mantis, the codec system, and why the voice acting remains next level for a PlayStation One game.
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Is Jak 3 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Naughty Dog is back again with their epic conclusion , Will Lennon and David survive the brutal wasteland to see if Jak 3 still holds up in 2026.
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Is Jak 2 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Naughty Dog took their charming PS2 platformer and somehow turned it into a kid-friendly GTA with time travel, and Lennon and David think it absolutely works. They cover the tonal shift, the upgraded gunplay and combat, Baron Praxis as a standout villain, the plot twists, and whether Jak 2 still...
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Is Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Naughty Dog's 2001 platformer sits in Crash Bandicoot's shadow, but Lennon and David find out pretty quickly that Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy has more than enough to stand on its own. They cover the seamless open world, the movement, the collectathon design, Easter eggs hiding in the...
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Is Darksiders 3 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
In this week's episode, Lennon & David finally tackle the anticipated sequel Darksiders 3... and boy, do we have our thoughts on this game.#darksiders3
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Is Darksiders 2 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Darksiders 2 was the most expensive game ever made at the time of release, and Lennon and David think the budget shows. They cover the loot system and RPG mechanics, death as the standout horseman, Jesper Kyd's score, and why this game proves the series can stand on its own.
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Is Darksiders Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Darksiders had one of gaming's most interesting premises, a Horseman of the Apocalypse clearing his name across a ruined earth caught between heaven and hell, but does the 2010 cult classic still hold up in 2026? Lennon and David cover the combat, the level design, Mark Hamill as the Watcher, the...
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Is Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Dishonored Death of the Outsider is a short standalone expansion that wraps up the Dishonored story by following Billie Lurk and her mentor Daud on a mission to kill the Outsider himself. Lennon and David cover the removal of the chaos system, Billie as a protagonist, the level design highlights,...
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Is Dishonored 2 Worth Still Playing In 2026?
Dishonored 2 picks up sixteen years after the original, with Empress Emily overthrown and either Emily or Corvo fighting their way back to the throne through the sun-soaked streets of Karnaca. Lennon and David cover the dual protagonist system, the upgraded level design, the chaos system, and...
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Is Dishonored (2012) Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Dishonored came out in 2012 and has been sitting in the backlog ever since. In this episode, Lennon and David kick off their Dishonored series to find out if Arkane Studios' steampunk stealth classic still holds up in 2026. They cover the plague ridden city of Dunwall and why the art style makes…
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Is Batman Arkham Knight Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Batman Arkham Knight is the final chapter of one of gaming's greatest trilogies, but does Rocksteady's 2015 send-off still hold up in 2026? In this episode, Lennon and David close out the Arkham series to find out if the biggest and most ambitious entry in the franchise still delivers over a…
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Is Batman Arkham City Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Batman Arkham City is one of the most beloved sequels in gaming history, but does Rocksteady's 2011 follow-up still hold up in 2026? In this episode, Lennon and David continue their Batman Arkham series with Arkham City to find out if the game that expanded Gotham into an open world super prison...
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Is Batman Arkham Asylum Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Batman Arkham Asylum kicked off one of the greatest trilogies in gaming history, but does Rocksteady's 2009 classic still hold up in 2026? In this episode, Lennon and David kick off their Batman Arkham series with Arkham Asylum to find out if the game that defined the superhero genre still...
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Is Mass Effect 3 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
The Mass Effect trilogy ends here, but does it go out on a high? In this episode, Lennon and David close out their Mass Effect run with Mass Effect 3 to find out if BioWare's galaxy-wide finale still holds up in 2026. They cover the story, the Reaper invasion and why it loses some of its urgency,...
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Is Mass Effect 2 Still Worth Playing In 2026?
Mass Effect 2 is widely considered one of the greatest sequels ever made, but does it still hold up in 2026? In this episode, Lennon and David continue their Mass Effect trilogy playthrough to find out if BioWare's magnum opus still delivers. They cover the story, the overhaul to combat and the...
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Is Mass Effect Still Worth Playing In 2026?
The Mass Effect trilogy begins here, but does the game that started it all still hold up in 2026? In this episode, Lennon and David kick off their Mass Effect series with Commander Shepard's debut to find out if BioWare's landmark space opera is worth your time nearly two decades later. We cover...
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Is Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones Still Worth Playing In 2026?
The Prince of Persia trilogy ends here, but does it go out with a bang or a whimper? In this episode, Lennon & David revisit Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones to find out if the final chapter of the Sands of Time trilogy still holds up in 2026. They cover the story, the return of Farah and the...
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Is Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Still Worth Playing In 2026?
In today's episode, Lennon and David are back on the Sands of Time trilogy and Warrior Within is a different beast entirely. The Dahaka, the dual-wield combat, the past and present time mechanics, two endings, a Monica Bellucci voice credit nobody talks about, and a game that somehow got made in...
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Is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Still Worth Playing In 2026?
In today's episode, Lennon & David revisit the 2003 classic to find out if this PS2 masterpiece still holds up, and the answer might surprise you. From the Dagger of Time's rewind mechanic to the surprisingly seamless parkour and combat, Sands of Time laid the foundation for Assassin's Creed and...
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Assassin's Creed Rogue Review - Does it still hold up today?
Assassin’s Creed Rogue might be the most underrated game in the entire Assassin’s Creed series. In today's episode, Lennon & David have replayed AC Rogue in 2026 to see if it actually holds up or if it was always overshadowed by Assassin’s Creed Unity.We break down Assassin’s Creed Rogue from…
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Review - Does it still hold up today?
Is Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag a better pirate game than an Assassin’s Creed game? In today's episode, Lennon & David dive into Edward Kenway’s character arc, the Assassin vs Templar conflict, the Sage storyline, and the controversial modern day sections. We also unpack the naval combat loop,...
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Assassin's Creed 3 Review - Does it still hold up today?
Does AC3 still hold up in 2026? We revisit Assassin’s Creed 3 and Connor’s divisive story.In this video, we replay Assassin’s Creed 3 to see whether AC3 deserves its reputation or its criticism. From Connor’s monotone rage and the Haytham twist, to the American Revolution setting, naval combat...
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Dead Island 2 Review - Does it still hold up today?
Dead Island 2 drops you into a quarantined Hollywood and asks one question: is it actually good?In this episode, Lennon & David break down Dead Island 2 and whether this zombie sequel delivers on its brutal LA premise. Set in a quarantined, zombie-infested Hollywood, the game trades open-world...
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Dead Island Riptide Review - Does it still hold up today?
In today's video, Lennon & David revisits Dead Island Riptide to see whether it deserves a second chance in 2026. What we found is a game that feels like a glorified expansion: clunky combat, aggressive difficulty spikes, padded mission design, poor navigation, buggy systems, and a paper-thin…
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Dead Island (2011) Review - Does it still hold up today?
Dead Island was a zombie game we all loved back in the Xbox 360 era, especially in co-op. But replaying it now in 2026 tells a very different story. In this episode, David & Lennon revisit Dead Island Definitive Edition to see how it actually feels today, from the clunky combat and awkward…
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Crysis 3 Review - Does it still hold up today?
Crysis 3 still looks incredible in 2026, but does it actually hold up as a game?In this episode of Does This Game Still Hold Up?, we revisit Crysis 3, the final chapter in Crytek’s FPS trilogy, to see how it plays today. From Prophet’s return to a ruined New York trapped under the CELL dome, to…
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Crysis 2 - Does is still hold up today?
In today's episode, Lennon & David revisit Crysis 2 to see if Crytek’s alien invasion, Nanosuit power fantasy, and Prophet’s legacy still land today.Set in a ruined New York City, Crysis 2 drops you into the boots of Alcatraz, fused with Prophet’s Nanosuit and thrown into a war between alien Ceph...
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Crysis (2007) - Does it still hold up today?
In this week's episode, David & Lennon revisit Crysis (2007) to see whether its legendary visuals, sandbox gameplay, and iconic nanosuit still hold up today.We break down our full experience replaying Crysis 1, from its jungle-based open levels and experimental gunplay to the sudden alien twist...
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Far Cry 3 - Does it still hold up today?
Does Far Cry 3 still hold up in 2025? In today's video, Lennon & David revisit Ubisoft’s most iconic open world FPS game featuring complex characters like Vaas, Hoyt, and Jason Brody.Far Cry 3 is often remembered as the moment Ubisoft perfected the open-world formula... but does it actually still...
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Far Cry 2 - Does it still hold up today?
Does Far Cry 2 still hold up today? Well, in today's video Lennon & David revisit Ubisoft’s most unforgiving entry - the brutal, malaria-ridden hunt for the Jackal - to see whether this 2008 classic still works in 2025. From its immersive African setting to jamming weapons, chaotic fire physics,...
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Far Cry (2004) - Does it still hold up today?
Far Cry (2004) was the beginning of one of gaming’s biggest franchises, but does it actually hold up in 2025? In this episode, David & Lennon revisit the original Far Cry and Far Cry Classic games to see how Jack Carver’s first adventure plays today. From Crytek’s tech showcase roots to Ubisoft’s...
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Dead Space 3 - Does it still hold up today?
In today’s video, David & Lennon revisit Dead Space 3 and ask the big question: does it still hold up in 2025? From Isaac Clarke’s journey with John Carver to the icy surface of Tau Volantis, we break down the story, gameplay, co-op design, Brethren Moons, and why this sequel feels so different...
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Dead Space 2 - Does it still hold up today?
In today’s video, David & Lennon head back into deep space to revisit Dead Space 2, the iconic sci-fi horror sequel that drops Isaac Clarke into the chaos of The Sprawl—a living city torn apart by a new Necromorph outbreak. We explore its story, tense set pieces, Isaac’s haunting visions of…
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Dead Space - Does it still hold up today?
It’s time to step aboard the USG Ishimura. In today’s video, Lennon and David revisit Dead Space to see if this survival-horror classic still holds up in 2025. Playing as Isaac Clarke, an engineer trapped aboard the planet-cracking mining ship overrun by grotesque Necromorphs, we explore how the...
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Does Bioshock Infinite still hold up today?
In today’s video, Lennon & David leave the depths of Rapture and take to the skies to find out if BioShock Infinite still holds up in 2025. This time you step into the shoes of Booker DeWitt, sent to the floating city of Columbia to rescue Elizabeth, a girl with the power to tear holes in reality...
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EA is shutting down Anthem, so I finally played it in 2025
EA is shutting down Anthem for good... so Lennon decided to play it for the very first time before it disappears forever. After years sealed away on the shelf, Lennon finally broke open the case to see what BioWare’s most infamous looter-shooter really feels like in 2025.From the incredible…
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Does Bioshock 2 still hold up today?
In today's video, David & Lennon are diving back into Rapture to see if BioShock 2 still holds up in 2025. This time the story has you stepping into the boots of Subject Delta, a prototype Big Daddy searching for his Little Sister, Eleanor, while facing the cult-like rule of Sofia Lamb. We…
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Does Bioshock still hold up today?
In today's video, David & Lennon dive into the depths of the Atlantic ocean and explore BioShock (2007); the iconic underwater dystopia that introduced players to Rapture, the terrifying Big Daddies, and the haunting Little Sisters. Nearly two decades later, does BioShock still hold up in 2025?…
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Does Assassin's Creed Revelations still hold up today?
In today’s video, David and Lennon revisit Assassin’s Creed Revelations, emotional and climactic finale of the Ezio trilogy. Set in the stunning city of Constantinople, the game follows an older, wiser Ezio Auditore as he searches for the Masyaf keys and uncovers the final secrets of legendary...
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Does Assassin's Creed Brotherhood still hold up today?
In today’s video, David and Lennon return to Renaissance Italy to revisit Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Ubisoft’s ambitious follow-up to AC2. Picking up right where Ezio Auditore’s story left off, Brotherhood shifts from revenge to leadership as Ezio battles the Borgia family in Rome. We dive…
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Each week, hosts Lennon and David revisit iconic and nostalgic titles from the past to find out whether they’re still worth playing today. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or just curious how your old favourites stack up in 2026, this show gives you honest, funny, and thought-provoking discussions about the games that defined generations.New episodes every week! Available on Spotify and YouTube.
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