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The only real difference between a (decent) late 90s MTB and a modern rigid bike is worse tyre clearance and lighter weight. Put some decent rubber and gearing on them and they're plenty of fun in your average woods. Really depends on your aspirations.
Rode this for years as my only MTB
Mid 2000s is betterer though. You get disc brakes and room for a decent 100m fork if you so wish.
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This maybe an odd question but does anyone on here use their retro MTB in it's intended use? I'm wondering how well something from the 90's holds up now and whether its viable to use a retro mountain bike instead of buying something more modern.