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Old Games + New Technology = <3
Guest:
I have recently noticed, that playing old games in modern times yields the best of both worlds and that really is what we are aiming for here, isn't it?
We have all the blockbusters of the olden days available for dirt cheap (or free :eyes:smile:, we can play everything on maximum graphics settings and fast loading times due to good hardware, have decades of mods, good Linux gaming support, can take advantage of modern hardware features such as portability (phones, Steam Deck, Switch, ...), touchscreens (I am currently playing Sims on a touchscreen laptop), legacy controllers, ...
Just some things that I can do today that would have blown people's minds a decade or two ago:
* Play modded Sims 2 with all expansion packs (legally for free) on a touchscreen GNU/Linux laptop on the go
* Own a modded PS Vita that plays hundreds of games from all retro consoles up to the PS Vita itself, all in one package that fits on a single SD card
* Have a computer that can fit in my pocket but still play games like Skyrim or Civilization VI
* Get from clicking 'play' to actually playing Sims 3 in ten seconds
Couple that with the ability to play modern games too, and the well-and-alive indie game subculture, and it's really a heaven out here.
It's similar to the retro web really: combine the aesthetics and functionality of the old with the potential of the new.
wris:
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:ozwomp: :ozwomp: H O W ? :ozwomp: :ozwomp:
tarocchilla:
I agree with this so much! my kid self would be so surprised that i can play sim city 4 without waiting half an hour loading time! :loved:
Also, they would think i'm totally cool for having so many indie games :ozwomp:
Guest:
--- Quote from: wris on August 01, 2022 @576.79 ---
--- Quote from: /home/user/ on August 01, 2022 @570.64 ---Play modded Sims 2 with all expansion packs (legally for free)
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:ozwomp: :ozwomp: H O W ? :ozwomp: :ozwomp:
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Teenage me had enough sense to login a few years ago when EA gave away the Ultimate Collection for free on Origin. :tongue:
Guest:
I love retro games, but there are some that can be a pain to get working on modern hardware. GOG generally does a great job of updating games to work on current versions of Windows. For example, the Steam version of Tron 2.0 crashes instantly for a lot of people but the GOG version works flawlessly (at least for me). But I have encountered a few games with compatibility issues, like Sacrifice which doesn't work on high dpi screens so I have to use my laptop if I want to play it.
If you don't want to resort to piracy, licensing can be an issue too. We'll probably never see a legitimate re-release of the No One Lives Forever games because the rights have changed hands so many times that no one knows who owns it. But I'm okay with downloading games that the copyright holders aren't making available themselves for whatever reason.
But aside from those issues, it's nice when you can finally play a game that would have taxed the hell out of an average PC back when it was released. Giants: Citizen Kabuto used to become unplayable at the end of the first campaign because the framerate dropped to a slideshow, but now I can actually finish it. And while a game like Trespasser got criticized at launch for its steep hardware requirements, we can now fully appreciate it. It's still deeply flawed, but I got plenty of enjoyment out of it because Dinosaurs!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=9JY172thVuI
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