Submitted 1 year ago by ISMETA@lemmy.zip to [deleted]
We all love retro games but let’s face it: Objectively some modern games are simply better. For example I’d argue that Pokémon Crystal is brilliant and one of the best GBC games but BW and BW2 are simply better in pretty much every way.
However the opposite can also be true. Which retro games are just better than their newer equivalents?
PacMan
For me, Sonic 3 & Knuckles. It supossed the pinacle of Sonic the Hedgehog 2D games for many many years.
An atemporal classic that took more than 20 years to be replicated (by Sonic Mania).
It’s possible Heroes of Might and Magic III perfected the formula and every sequel misses something, though I would argue 5 is good enough.
TIE Fighter is the perfected Star Wars space sim. I do like Squadrons but TF is just that good.
I have a big soft spot for the PS1 games. Especially Resident Evil 1 & 2, CTR and Gran Turismo 1 & 2.
Sure they’ve all got sequels and/or remakes that are technically superior but I’d much rather spend my time with the originals.
Bubble Bobble
I love Bubble Bobble!
I am of the opinion that most retro games have never been outdone in anything other than graphics.
For me it’s a three-way tie: Galaga, Millipede, and Pac-Man World 2. I love other genres, such as RPG, FPS, and ARPG. For me, games in those genres get outdone constantly because of better graphics and special effects. I might lean towards The Bard’s Tale, simply because the story is really fun, but I think there are modern games that could be better.
Growlanser1@lemmy.zip 1 year ago
For me, F.E.A.R. and Ninja Gaiden Black. I always go back to these games and nothing I’ve played has quite topped them yet in terms of visceral gameplay.