Jump to content

Donkey Kong returns...


tinman

Recommended Posts

Isn't funny how games are going back to old school formats...

Yeah, and I'm glad. It feels to me like games were way off track for a LONG time(like, a decade) and now they're finally getting the right mindset and going back to the original format. I just hope they stick with it. I was looking forward to the future of gaming that I had in mind in the 90s. It just ended up changing and I didn't like how it turned out so much.

I think the whole polygon craze threw everything off.. Everyone started trying their platformers in 3 dimensions instead of two. Sure, some 3 dimensional games were done well and sometimes even RIGHT, but to me they never had the same feeling as the original 2D versions. Of course, I'm talking mainly here about the classic series: Castlevania, Metroid, Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and Sonic type games and their incarnations on the past two generation systems.

Anyways, I've read a few interviews with modern game designers on various internet sites and quite a few are feeling the same as us retro gamers. The reason they got into creating video games is to make the games that they always wanted to play. We're seeing a big boom in retro style games, thankfully, because of this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yeah, and I'm glad. It feels to me like games were way off track for a LONG time(like, a decade) and now they're finally getting the right mindset and going back to the original format. I just hope they stick with it. I was looking forward to the future of gaming that I had in mind in the 90s. It just ended up changing and I didn't like how it turned out so much.

I think the whole polygon craze threw everything off.. Everyone started trying their platformers in 3 dimensions instead of two. Sure, some 3 dimensional games were done well and sometimes even RIGHT, but to me they never had the same feeling as the original 2D versions. Of course, I'm talking mainly here about the classic series: Castlevania, Metroid, Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and Sonic type games and their incarnations on the past two generation systems.

Anyways, I've read a few interviews with modern game designers on various internet sites and quite a few are feeling the same as us retro gamers. The reason they got into creating video games is to make the games that they always wanted to play. We're seeing a big boom in retro style games, thankfully, because of this.

Mortal Kombat is moving on the same direction and I'm glad for that. Too bad I'm no planning to buy a PS3 or a XBOX 360 for the next 2 years (unless they drop to less than 150 dollar a piece, wich I doubt tongue.gif).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My biggest gripe with Wii is you need a box to store all your remotes, paddles and joysticks in. What makes me enjoy older games and especially 2 and 2.5 Dimensional games more is the relaxation level. I can comfortably sit back in my chair with a 90's paddle in my lap and have a good hour of relaxing fun before I feel like getting up and doing chores or something.

I can also think of other fun things to do with a piece of plastic in my lap that so happens to "kick" or "jump" a little.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Recent Achievements

    • yonew84673 earned a badge
      Member for 7 Days
    • cifa earned a badge
      Member for 1 Month
    • cifa earned a badge
      Member for 7 Days
    • cifa earned a badge
      Member for 1 Day
    • CRZYBASTRD earned a badge
      Member for 7 Days
×
×
  • Create New...
Affiliate Disclaimer: Retromags may earn a commission on purchases made through our affiliate links on Retromags.com and social media channels. As an Amazon & Ebay Associate, Retromags earns from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your continued support!