Does This Game Still Hold Up?

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 that reshapes the campaign. We dig into what actually holds up, what feels dated, and why chara...

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 deserve that reputation in 2025? In this episode of Does This Still Hold Up?, we revisit Far...

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, and a surprisingly bleak story, we break down how Far Cry 2 compares to modern open-world shoot...

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 later remaster, we compare visuals, gameplay, AI, difficulty spikes, and the many re-releases and...

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 from the first two games. We also explore the ending, the DLC, the Unitologists, and whether this fi...

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 Nicole, and the escalating influence of The Marker. From the frantic psych ward escape to the return of...

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 game’s eerie atmosphere, claustrophobic design, and innovative HUD made it a sci-fi horror masterpiece....

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 itself. From the breathtaking art design and haunting barbershop quartets to the chaos of the Vox...

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 flying and javelin design to the incredibly dull loot system and clunky combat, this is Lennon's honest...

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 explore how the sequel improves on gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, and whether its emotional...

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? We explore its story, gameplay, plasmids, and one of gaming’s most unforgettable twists: “Would...

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 assassin, Altair. We discuss everything that made Revelations unique, from the new Hookblade and bomb cra...

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 into its iconic gameplay additions, from recruiting assassins and the crossbow to chain kills and the seri...

In today's video, David and Lennon are diving back into Renaissance Italy to revisit Assassin’s Creed 2. The iconic game that introduced Ezio Auditore and cemented Ubisoft’s franchise as a blockbuster. In this episode, we break down the story, gameplay, and modern-day sections with Desmond Miles to see if Assassin’s Creed 2 still holds up in 2025. From Ezio’s revenge-driven journey to the icon...

Does the original Assassin’s Creed still hold up nearly 20 years later? In this video, Lennon and David revisit Ubisoft’s groundbreaking 2007 title and explore whether Altair’s journey (and the modern-day story of Desmond Miles) still stand the test of time. From the parkour mechanics inspired by Prince of Persia, to the repetitive mission structure, to the mysterious Pieces of Eden, we cover what...