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Why are younger generations embracing the retro game revival?
- mattbrewsbytes 3y agoRetro games have a lot going for them. You're not going to find people trashing or bad mouthing these games because the ones that have survived to be re-playable are generally loved and any misgivings in game mechanics or robotic NPC's, etc. are charming and funny these days. Pick any new game launch and you'll find a bunch of internet trolls picking it apart, noticing crashes, etc. Retro games won't catch any of that hate these days. There's also no micro-transactions.
- Dalewyn 3y agoGames in ye olde days were fun.
- veunes 3y agoAnd most of them are more meaningful
- Qem 3y agoMicrotransactions ruined the experience of the current crop of games. Also DRM and shenanigans like not allowing an offline mode.
- veunes 3y agoThe balance between monetization and player experience in the gaming industry is ruined
- veunes 3y agoRetro games often have straightforward gameplay mechanics and unique gameplay elements. I haven't seen any unique and revolutionary gameplay in modern games for a long time...