Fully Immersive Gaming Experiences
Added 2024-04-19 11:11:34 +0000 UTCSome thoughts on reading game manuals, couch co-op and gaming in a pre-internet world.
It will hit the Youtubes on 1st May, but you guys get it now :D
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Thank you so much - I took a bit of a gamble with this one so I'm glad you liked it! And man, you're right on the money there - I've recently started playing Frogun which is a newish game with Megaman Legends aesthetics and N64/PS1 type platforming, but the controls are tighter and more modern... actually, I used a bit of it in this video! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts as always; I love to get your take on these. I have a vaguely related video lined up for later in the year all about low-poly aesthetics, and I'll be talking about some oldies (MM Legends, Ape Escape, Sengoku Turb) as well as some of the indies that nail the vibe
Alex Hayden
2024-04-19 17:54:23 +0000 UTCWow! Great video! My favorite one in awhile. I think you're right on the money with most of it. "Immersion" is a key factor for me, which is part of why I violently reject things like real money shops in games with banner ads and limited crystal chest starter packs. The way we consumed videogame media certainly was a lot different and more deliberate back then. It's weird, but I've started doing the same thing when it comes to limiting the number of games I play. I'm learning to not play every game that looks interesting in an endless attempt to keep up with the deluge of new releases. I'm playing a handful of games every month that look REALLY good. Getting pickier has definitely helped my enjoyment, even if I end up missing some games that are really neat. I will say though, there was definitely a difference in game design philosophies as well back in the day and depending on a person's taste they may prefer the old school design over the new, not just the ceremony surrounding it. The best though? When a modern indie nails old school game design and aesthetic, but adds modern quality of life improvements with a dash of modern game design. Then the whole amazing package is like $20-30. Despite all the crap in AAA development, this is truly a great age for gaming.
Travis Plank
2024-04-19 17:11:53 +0000 UTC
