Also, don't forget 256 color + dithering. AAALLSO don't forget the CRT and line-by-line image loading. Or wonder at the genius of progressive JPG that could ren

Also, don't forget 256 color + dithering. AAALLSO don't forget the CRT and line-by-line image loading. Or wonder at the genius of progressive JPG that could render from blurry to clear instead. In some ways it's like the "sega sonic games needed crt-glow to look better". I distinctly remember the "dithered sky-cloud" background aesthetic, and in many ways you couldn't see or didn't notice the banding and dots as much because it wasn't 4K 80" TV's for $1000.