Neither of them look good to me ;) (Gaming)

by ManKitten, The Stugotz is strong in me., Thursday, May 04, 2017, 18:11 (2549 days ago) @ CruelLEGACEY

I still love my old games. Similar arguments from the "Do stories make games better" thread, games of old were just so simple and basic...yet so challenging! Having a notebook to keep notes during games...instead of having the internet.

The challenge of Contra. You and a buddy in the same room slowly progressing through levels trying to remember that trap that last killed you and with each run making it a bit further than before.
Learning the habits of opponents in Punch Out.
Yelling out of joyous frustration at your buddy that killed two virus' in Dr. Mario.
Your friend coming over and showing you a new hidden secret in Mario 3.
Not being able to see your Ninja Turtle on screen because the clipping glitch was so bad!
Chasing your friend in a circle, not realizing he was chasing you in a circle in Twisted Metal.
Goldeneye - nuff said.
When Sonic and Tails could play at the same time.

Games back then just had more joy to them. Games now are too serious and have changed the way we interact with them and each other.

I've never met any of you. Don't know what you look like. You guys & gals are my primary gaming friends and I have no idea who you are. As much as I like you all...I miss my buddy on the couch shoulder checking me and swatting at my hands so I don't make that catch in Madden.

Viva pre 32 bit!