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Message: [QUOTE="Yousef, post: 31527, member: 963"] I actually have a general theory as to why games from the 80s to mid 90s are hard at all. Platformers from this particular era, AKA castlevania, ninja gaiden and of course Megaman, wanted to introduce a very subtle element of puzzle solving. Where you bypass an enemy not because of skill, but because of knowledge and understanding! Through this, you create a satisfying perceived sense of accomplishment and progression without necessarily requiring a high degree of skill. Thus making the experience more open to others. This eww vaguely dropped in the late 90s in favor of more action oriented stage designed. The “old” mentality can seem slow and obtuse especially if you just can’t figure out enemy patterns. I believe metal slug (a phenomenal franchise) might be one of the first game platformer series that’s purely skill based and has little elements of puzzle solving. [automerge]1736420639[/automerge] No TLDW cuz it’s just random factoids. Not something you’ll gain much from if you’re comfortable with your knowledge. I just thought this guy had some cool vids. [/QUOTE]

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