[STEAM] Xbox packs Game Pass with 50 retro classics—these are the ones you should try first

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This is what a real racing game looks and plays like. Screenshot by Destructoid Many of the games in the Retro Classics bundle come with their own set of challenges, including Enduro, an old but incredibly fun racing game from the early 1980s. One challenge, Full Speed Overtake, sees you having to navigate the tracks to overtake as many cars as possible without being able to slow down. Though it's an ancient title by video game standards, this challenge was so unexpectedly fun, especially because

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arranged a whole leaderboard to see who's the best at retro racing. You can also challenge others, including your friends, which adds a lot to the experience.

1. Caesar II

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Caesar II is no exception. This DOS city-builder puts you in the shoes of a Roman imperator raising a new city from the ground up. You can place housing districts, ****** colosseums and forums, provide the town with water via aqueducts, and just generally vibe with the ancient Roman vibes.

Though it's nothing in comparison to the upcoming Anno 117: Pax Romana or other newer games following a similar concept, it's a classic that paved the way for all these greats to exist. Keep in mind that I did run into some issues (it seems like Xbox streams these games to each player), and input lag is quite noticeable in all the DOS games, including the point-and-click ones.

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