The sixth generation of consoles brought countless games that are considered classics to this day. The Nintendo GameCube is home to many amazing games from franchises including MarioPokémon, and unlikely ones like Resident Evil. The beloved Nintendo console improved immensely from the 3D graphics compared to the Nintendo 64.

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Surprisingly, some of them still hold up, even if they are not entirely polished compared to the current generation of gaming. Mostly looking at these games from a graphical standpoint, some of them may have horrendously outdated graphics, but the games still have a lot to offer in gameplay and concept. Here are 5 GameCube games that still look good today, and 5 that aged a bit poorly.

10 STILL LOOKS GOOD: F-Zero GX (2003)

By all accounts, F-Zero GX had no right to look so good as a GameCube title, but it managed to do so with flying colors. The cutscenes, in particular, look cinematic and magnificent.

It is still one of the most difficult games to play with its crazy increase from normal, hard, and then very hard. We can only imagine how incredible a new F-Zero game would look today, but alas, there has been no sign as of late.

9 DOESN'T LOOK GOOD: Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (2002)

Criminally underrated, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem was truly ahead of its time. The lack of sales really hurt the chances of making a sequel, but it was still critically acclaimed for its tactful usage of the horror genre. Graphics, meanwhile, have caught up with age and some 3D models can look off when playing today.

The game has been cursed from getting any sort of successor, with its developer Silicon Knights going bankrupt and game director/writer Denis Dyack hoping to make a spiritual successor through Kickstarter but failed to reach its campaign goals.

8 STILL LOOKS GOOD: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004)

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Sometimes 3D graphics aren't needed to move on to the next generation of gaming. Regarded as one of the best Paper Mario titles so far, The Thousand-Year Door is a beloved title that features a captivating story and exhilarating gameplay.

Just leave it to Fire Emblem developer Intelligent Systems to make an RPG lighthearted, yet very serious at times. You can make the argument that this Paper Mario title can pass off as a next-generation game due to how similar the graphics are.

7 DOESN'T LOOK GOOD: Fire Emblem: Path Of Radiance (2005)

Fire Emblem's ninth entry has some graphics, particularly 3D models, that look horrendous, but the gameplay, characters, and story are what keep this game at being one of the best entries in the franchise. The character portraits and background accompanying them still look great and adds to the vibrant colors the GameCube offers.

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The game is even a great recommendation for beginners, but good luck on finding Path of Radiance as used copies are sold around $500 on Amazon at most. Due to the mediocre sales and limited availability, the price for this classic title is absurd.

6 STILL LOOKS GOOD: Metroid Prime (2002)

Starting from the typical 2D platformer, Metroid evolved into an immersive franchise with strong world-building thanks to the fifth title Metroid Prime. Taking advantage of the 3D graphics while making the game played from a first-person point of view, the game takes the player on an unforgettable journey that can leave excitement and horror as the player controls Samus throughout the game.

Prime's legacy helped made Metroid an iconic Nintendo franchise while spawning sequels. Let's hope Metroid Prime 4 will bring the nostalgia back to players who have been waiting for so long.

5 DOESN'T LOOK GOOD: TimeSplitters 2 (2002)

As a sequel to TimeSplitters, TimeSplitters 2 is a decent successor. Even by being a good game, it's not hard to see this as an improved version of GoldenEye 007. Even Electronic Gaming Monthly has called this game the "heir apparent" to the critically acclaimed Rare title.

Strangely enough, this game looks better for the PlayStation 2, which (at the time) had the weakest graphic capabilities compared to the GameCube and Xbox.

4 STILL LOOKS GOOD: Star Fox Adventures (2002)

Star Fox Adventures

This game may have gotten backlash for being similar to a Zelda game, but developer Rare really outdid themselves in making Star Fox Adventures look breathtakingly beautiful, as it would be their last game made before being bought by Microsoft.

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It can be argued that this is the best looking game for the GameCube ever. The dedication to the game's development cycle went beyond expectations and it's still impressive that a game that was released in 2002 still looks great.

3 DOESN'T LOOK GOOD: Luigi's Mansion (2001)

Being one of GameCube's launch titles was an important part of Luigi's Mansion for becoming a successful spinoff series. Graphics, on the other hand, have definitely gotten stale, and may as well be one of the reasons this game got a 3DS remake in the first place.

Even if the graphics could have been improved for a GameCube title, it still holds up for its innovative gameplay. After all, it is the fifth-best selling game of all time for the console, so the attention and praises were definitely deserving.

2 STILL LOOKS GOOD: Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)

Super Smash Bros. Melee's legacy is undeniable. It is still played at tournaments for its highly competitive nature and has a decent roster of returning characters and newcomers. For a GameCube fighting game, the graphics were unbelievable with the colors being vibrant and the characters being faithful to their original designs.

Despite being nearly 20 years old, this Smash Bros. title is still regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time.

1 DOESN'T LOOK GOOD: Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life (2003)

Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life may have been an addicting game during its release date, but nowadays it could use an HD remake due to how dated the graphics are. It did, however, take some risks and added some interesting gameplay mechanics, including the ability to divorce your spouse and get a bad ending as a result.

While graphics do not always have to define how good a game is, Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life can look unappealing to newer fans, but it is still one of the best games it has to offer for the series.

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