Shots Fired: The Best of Game Industry Trash Talk

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archbrix said:

Corey said:

the_dengle said:

Corey said:
Graphics, sound and epic stories are what make games a truly amazing, interesting and immersive experience and often the sales of such products reflects their quality. ( Eg: Uncharted, Mass Effect, God of War)

Maybe you can explain to me why none of the games you mentioned have managed to come close to selling as well as this game released over 26 years ago, which had awful graphics, chiptune music, and a barebones story, if you can even call it a story.

 

I'm sure that game was great for it's time, but I'm talking about modern titles.

That game is still great, IMHO.  Still plays excellent today, even if the aesthetics have aged.

How much of that is nostalgia though? If a 10 yr old was to pick up and play that now would the effect be the same? I doubt it considering the sheer quantity of competition now.