tastyshovelware on 19 February 2008
Just looking for other peoples opinions, not trying to push my own.
Personally, in retrospect, I don't care (as much) for a large percentage of the fifth generation titles. It was a very important time in gaming, but it also felt like the 3D learning curve era.
Much like everything before the nes merely tested the waters for 2D, the 5th gen consoles did the same for 3D. Yes, I know 3D graphics existed before 1994 (when the saturn released) but this was the first time developers really got to test their chops on a home console.
It was ground breaking in terms of graphics, camera systems, CG, sound, using disks, etc (yes, I also know disks were used before the saturn too). For me though, it's hard to think of 25 games that not only were great when they came out, but also stood the test of time.
With the new sense of speed, it's hard for me to go back to (most) 5th gen racers.
With the improved camera and movement systems, it's hard for me to go back to (most of) the old platformers.
With improved AI and expanded mulitplayer options, (most) old FPS titles don't seem quite as fun.
To be honest, most pre dreamcast titles (that go for that full 3D look), feel like an eyesore.
Anyway, I'm not saying all those old games were bad but a good number of them just don't sit as well as they used to.
To end on a positive note, here are a few games that I do still very much enjoy:
super puzzle fighter 2 turbo, crash bandicoot: warped, space station silicon valley, guardian heroes (despite the insane amount of slow-down), wave race 64, mario tennis, wrestlemania 2000, you don't know jack, castlevania: SotN
