I think certain games lose their appeal as they get older. I don't think many people want to relive a PS1 Madden for instance. I think games that only had appeal because of advancements in technology, like say the original GTA for sandbox gaming, don't really add up too much anymore since the formulas been improved 10x over. Something like Metal Gear Solid however broke grounds in storytelling, and I still don't feel it's been topped by many games, if at all. Castlevania was the epitome of 2D gaming, so as that continues to die, it will look better and better. If 2D gaming were still prominent, I don't think we would be selling as many praises for SOTN anymore. Light gun shooters age well because they don't advance much. Side scrolling shooters like Einhander havent aged a day because the genre is near death. Gunstar Heroes will always measure up because Treasure is legendary and what they create defies time and age. 2D fighters have advanced slightly since those days.
I think ChichiriMuyo nailed it better however. You're going to see these games for what they meant to you at the time. I look at No Mercy(my fav game ever) and I don't see horrible collision detection, an outdated roster, bland visuals, horrible sound, etc etc. I go back to 2000 mentally and the game feels as fresh as ever. Your mind is funny that way. This is also the reason why we can stand to look at DS graphics and say we're getting something great even up against the HD consoles. It's all about perception.
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