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When I was a child I thought as a child... (lemmy.world)

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[–] justsomeguy@lemmy.world 86 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's like a rewiring through new experience. Back in the day games were improving in looks and gameplay rapidly. Then the latter started deteriorating for many big studio titles.

You tell me some new AAAA Ubisoft game is coming out and my gag reflex starts to tingle.

A new pixel graphic indie title with great reviews? Sign me up.

The fruit that was once sweet has become poison.

[–] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I’m there with you, but a little worried that AI pixel slop is coming to ruin it.

Retro gaming has become my jam, but I’m also rapidly approaching 50 and have an 8y/o that likes to learn my old games with me for now. So I’m gonna enjoy that while we can.

[–] justsomeguy@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

My nieces' favorite video game of all time is dead or alive 3 on the original Xbox. There's a switch with new games and fancier graphics connected to an OLED tv but at the end of the day they just want to kick people as simply as possible. Old ass console connected to an old tv in a guest room.

Nobody is better at sniffing out what's actually fun than kids. They might get tricked by marketing here and there but once they get their hands on things it's a simple process for them. Does this spark joy?