What's with the 80's making a comeback in games?

[AriekB]

you figure that after 4K not interested Steam would learn what my preference in games is, it's Definatly not this new trend of "pixel games" that has flooded the store, if I wanted to play that I would dust off the TRS-80 and put on some bell-bottoms, get out the lava-lamp and enjoy. don't get me wrong, these games probably have great stories to tell, I'm just not interested in them. I
prefer the realistic look and feel of the current day games such as Hellblade, Fallout, Elder scrolls.
Wish that Steam would realize this and not make me slog through 12 selections I'm not interested in.

[Paratech2008]

I'm still playing 80s games. I have over 10 hours on Atari Vault via Steam and over 30 hours on the Atari Collection 1 and 2 (DS) on my 3DS.

I also have retro games on my XBOX 360, some of which can be played on the XBOX ONE via backwards compatibility.

There are people who enjoy those games, sorry you don't.

[Dogui]

Games are designed today in a completely different way than stuff made on 80's, no matter if it's a pixel art thing or next generation polygonal graphics in 4k. Most indies use retro motive as marketing, the same way most things are "inspired" by Dark Souls this days.

Pixel art exists and are popular today because it's cheaper to develop, and really nice all the same, assuming you like it lol

Nobody with a minimal knowledge in game design that actually played some of these "retro" style indie games compare it with real retro lol they're completely different in terms of data storage, art/sound limitation, and know how for it's time

Anyway, every game you are interested are featured in sites like gamespot or ign, since they have mainstream appeal. Why the hell you are looking for games on steam for starters? Just type the name of the next hyped game on ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ search.

[Rio]

80s games? I think you mean 90s

[[wan-clan.org] Gordy Freeman]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Sashie:

80s games? I think you mean 90s

No, he means 80's.

Doom came out in 1993 and quickly gained OpenGL 3D support.

[Unseen]

What an @$$hole this op is...

He reminds me of that guy in santa clause is coming to town, the king who hated all other toys except yoyos, everyone must play with yoyos.

Personally speaking 1983 is an awesome retro nod and one of my fav free games on steam.

[Costarring]

80's are the birthyears of "mainstream" videogaming.
I bet there are lot's of older gamers, on Steam, who appreciate these retro games.
Probably going to get me one of those re-issue Amiga's when they become available here in NL...

You make a good general point though (even though you don't mention it specifically).
The filter system is lacking. And...
Personally I hate seeing games wrongly advertised (every "dungeon crawler" appearantly is a "Rogue Like", every other game is a simulation (even card trading games) etc.).

[riggz666]

i remember the late 80s with a great amount of fondness and happiness. i would save my money and buy pc magazines just for the free disk taped to them, it was the only way we could afford to play games back then and even though most of them were just demos the experience and joy of having something to play was amazing. most of the pixel games nowadays look 'retro' but still take a lot of talent and effort to make (like 'owlboy' for example).

[Unseen]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από riggz666:

i remember the late 80s with a great amount of fondness and happiness. i would save my money and buy pc magazines just for the free disk taped to them, it was the only way we could afford to play games back then and even though most of them were just demos the experience and joy of having something to play was amazing. most of the pixel games nowadays look 'retro' but still take a lot of talent and effort to make (like 'owlboy' for example).

Also the years of the groundbreaking NES.
Still love playing Zelda.

[僕の名前 (仮)]

Not everyone have TRS-80, you know.

[Unseen]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από moistly harmless:

Retro games arn't known for 'great stories'. I would associate a good narrative with the multi-million $ games you choose to exclusively play.

The 'new trend' (is 8 years really 'new'?) of successful retro games are typically based around a great concept and/or great game design.

Also, as Shashie mentioned - many of the top-rated retro games are 16-bit in style, not 8 - so 90's. Doom's release doesnt mean that Sonic or Mario World didnt happen.

Personally speaking I'd rather play mario world or sonic 2, doom gives me a headache.

[shoopy]

Good retro games tend to have good gameplay with quick and tight controls.

Stuff like Luftrausers, Super Crate Box, Rabi Ribi, One Finger Death Punch, Hotline Miami etc. tend to make games like Dark Souls or Skyrim feel slow and clunky.

[G_lad]

Don't you dare trash talk on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.

[Ⓥenom Ⓢnake 🐍]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από slandy:

Good retro games tend to have good gameplay with quick and tight controls.

Stuff like Luftrausers, Super Crate Box, Rabi Ribi, One Finger Death Punch, Hotline Miami etc. tend to make games like Dark Souls or Skyrim feel slow and clunky.

What a weird yet totally true though. I think I'll remember that.

Here's a great way to not see those types of retro games OP. Get to your search filters on the Steam store, and do exactly what all the anime haters do, and instead of putting in "anime" and "visual Novel" in to be blocked, add "retro", "pixel art" and hell, might as well add "2d" to the list just to be sure. Problem solved. The store no longer shows that which you do not wish to see, and you can quit crying like an entitled child over something that has zero impact on you.

As for me, as always, I couldn't give two carts full of dog poo over the appearance of a game. I am there for great gameplay first, great story second, and everything else a FAR distant third.

[Vault Hunter 101]

Those pixel games are usually made by indie developers who don't' have money/skills to make beautiful 3D 16k ultra graphics..

[Rio]

If you don't think pixels can look great, look at the flinthook intro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZRdkasl67Y