Yesterday's classics still outperform and out do today's major leagues.

[GameMaster]

It seems like I don't enjoy video games as much these days as I used too. Could it be that I have matured and the simple things of life don't pleasure me as much as they once did? Have I outgrown my fun, childish hobbies? Maybe. Could it be something else though? Could SNES, Genesis, and Playstation along with their predecessors be system to some of the best games ever made? Classic legends that will live on forever in VG history and still in some respects beat out even today's state of the art games. In trade for the eye popping potential now availble to games, have they let run dry other fields of content such as storyline, music, and character development? It seems that way to me. When I look back at the games of my childhood, I remember so much more feeling and familiarization with the live's of those who I controlled. I remembered having more fun. Have the many years of playing taken it's toll. Have I become a drone to simply the objective? I'm not sure. I believe focus for the ingredients of a good game has become unbalanced. Some factors have been left on autopilot while others have been monitored too closley. Will you offer your opinions on the issue? What have your experiences been? Getting better. Becoming less. Am I just losing connection with a once enjoyed pastime. Or is it losing itself? Why is such an old game like the original Sonic the Hedgehog (1, 2, and 3) still my favorite game of all time? Why does Streets of Rage seem better than Super Smash Bros Melee? Was it being able to play main game mode co-op as opposed to all the multiplayer side attractions found in today's games? Why is Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine more enjoyable than today's puzzlers? I don't know. I am not sure anymore. It's late and I sence that I am rambling so now I will conclude. Thanks for help.

[Angrist]

I sometimes feel that way.

Me and my brother always thought that A Link to the Past was THE PERFECT Zelda game. That it was so much better and longer and bigger than Ocarina of Time. Untill we bought ALttP again for our SNES. Then we realised that the game was actually very short, simple and not as great as OoT.

So my conclusion is that WE change, not the games. At least not always.

[Mushlafa]

Yeah.... I remember when i was really lil like 7 or maybe less that i use to love the game Marios's missing and i had just downloaded it on an emulator and played it for about an hour. I then realized how biring and repetetive the game is. Its us that change... not the games.

I think if we were to play a game like SSB in the days of nes... after learning the controls we would fall in love with this game and uhh... i dont really know what my point is..

[Jason1]

sometimes I feel that way, yes. That is, until a game sucks me in like OOT did years ago

Every so often, a game comes along that is so damn good, all of a sudden you forget the bad games and bad experiences with videogames and remember this is what its all about. A game like that hasnt come for gamecube yet, but im sure it will, and everything will be OK again.

I also think the internet has actually made us appreciate games less. We can know all the plot, gameplay, and we sometimes lose our sense of surprise after reading all about the game on the internet and knowing whats its all about and what it looks like.

[Ginkasa]

You know... it could be that you've just forgotten about the bad games on the NES and SNES and only remember the good games and base all video games from that era on the good games....

[Angrist]

Originally posted by Jason1
I also think the internet has actually made us appreciate games less. We can know all the plot, gameplay, and we sometimes lose our sense of surprise after reading all about the game on the internet and knowing whats its all about and what it looks like.

I think that's true. Like with OoT, I had no idea what to expect. But now with Celda, the surprise factor is gone.

And no, there hasn't been released a 'magic' game on the GC. Closest one was Rogue Leader, but even that one isn't as cool as the original.

Let's just wait for ED and SFA.


EDIT: I think GM's post is worth some doubloons.

[GameMaster]

I agree that the internet has definatley had an impact on video games. Whether it's effect has been negative or positive depends on the player I guess? I could watch several movies of a game, read the reviews, learn all the secrets and how to access them, read strategy guides all before a game is even released. I bet if I tried I could even download a game before it's official release. There's just no surprise or puzzlement anymore. I already know everything.

[Jin]

I know how you feel. A few years ago when Zelda:OoT came out I not only played it, but I beat it about 10 times. Now a days it's hard for me to even play a game once. In my case I think it's not because video games are becoming worst, but because I'm maturing. I just don't enjoy playing as much as I used to, kind of like how playing with action figures died away. Even when I'm old I think I'll be playing my kid's console occasionally, but I know I'll probably never enjoy playing as much as I did when I was 7-13 years old, even if video games themselves get better.

[mickydaniels]

Another thing is that some games are made to be too realistic.
I don't play games to experience reality.
I play them to escape it.
That's why I still enjoy my old Genesis the most.

I don't know but that's just me.

[Nine Inch Nail]

Halo (Xbox) is probably the best game I have played since Ocarina of Time (N64).

GTA3, MGS2, FFX, and the RE remake for Cube are all freaking amazing games not easily forgotten.

The N64 had its moments--Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Goldeneye 007, Turok, Wave Race, Ocarina of Time, Donkey Kong, Banjo, WrestleMania 2000, No Mercy, Perfect Dark, Conker's Bad Fur Day, and etc.

The PSX also had its moments--Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX, Chrono Cross, Gran Turismo, Gran Turismo 2, and etc.

The greatest game ever: Super Metroid (SNES)

[Jason1]

sometimes I think to myself I will stop looking at game screenshots before I have played it(with hightly anticipated games, anyways), but that never happens. You want to know what the game is all about so much, that you cant help but read download, and download some more. bah...its useless...give me my Zelda info so you can ruin the game experience, thanks a lot internet.

*bitchslaps the internet*

that should do it...

[Nine Inch Nail]

Originally posted by Jason1
sometimes I think to myself I will stop looking at game screenshots before I have played it(with hightly anticipated games, anyways), but that never happens. You want to know what the game is all about so much, that you cant help but read download, and download some more. bah...its useless...give me my Zelda info so you can ruin the game experience, thanks a lot internet.

*bitchslaps the internet*

that should do it...

Exactly. You read up on a game week after week in anticpation, and then it ruins your game experience, because you already know everything about the game.

It's the worse when you watch trailer after trailer of the same game, and then when you play it, and some of the areas look familiar.

[yes_yes i am]

yeah, u know what u guys should do instead of reading about games.

go outside.

[Ginkasa]

Originally posted by yes_yes i am
yeah, u know what u guys should do instead of reading about games.

go outside.

No. Sun too bright. Hurt eyes. Burn skin.



Inside safe.

[Nine Inch Nail]

Originally posted by yes_yes i am
yeah, u know what u guys should do instead of reading about games.

go outside.

I'm outside more than I'm inside; I only spend about three hours on the Net a day (not as bad as some people)...