Why Retro-Style Games Still Matter Today

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Retro-style games have always fascinated me because they prioritize core gameplay over graphics. It’s fun to see how many modern games still use mechanics inspired by older titles.

I’m looking forward to reading discussions here and learning from other gamers who enjoy both classic and modern games.

 

[Zerohour2k12]

Maybe cuz' tried and tested mechanics and gameplay that stood the test of time are still better than modern games at times and oldschool graphics are still appealing. For me, nostalgia is just a bonus.

 

[Not_Red]

Sometimes newer games try too hard and add too many stuff that end up scaring potential players, like QoL stuff is always welcomed but if a game has 10 different systems to keep track of and you actually have to tinker with then I'm probably just playing a menu game when I could just be killing slimes in Dragon Quest just by choosing the attack option.

 

[Jeff]

Retro games have color, imagination, basic and simple gameplay, full of surprises, no DLC, and a challenge than modern games with no color at all with the same boring looking realistic character.

 

[TruxtonTatsujin TruxtonTatsujin]

First off, Welcome! Enjoy your stay.

they prioritize core gameplay over graphics.

I've heard this said many times, but I've never entirely agreed because it downplays just how appealing these games still look, plus there very much where games that existed solely to push the tech for visual spectacle. imo the average retro classic had just as much thought and effort put into the graphics as the gameplay.