/vr/ - Retro Games

>>10541217
what do you mean RE4 is not a retro game in the true retro spirit?

Our rationale for choosing the fifth-generation systems as a cut-off is not based on age, but instead on what we deem to be particular technical attributes of these consoles compared to the sixth-generation and subsequent consoles. Specifically, we believe that there is enough of a style difference between the fifth- and sixth-generation consoles in a way we do not believe exists to the same extent for the sixth- and seventh-generation consoles or beyond that there is a benefit to focusing on the former (and earlier).

The sixth generation was the first full generation of consoles where the use of bitmap-based 2D in games was purely for the purposes of style rather than technological expedience. The sixth generation also saw the rise of certain styles of games which still dictate the games we play today, including Halo, which presaged an era where first-person shooters would be designed with consoles as first-class citizens, changing from Quake-influenced twitch shooters to slower games with limited weapon carrying and also popularising the use of vehicles in FPS games beyond just replicating rail shooter mechanics; Grand Theft Auto III and its sequels, which crystallised the attributes of the open-world third-person action-adventure; The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, which saw the first signs of the series becoming a mainstream success, with a tighter scope over its sprawling predecessor; RE4 set the standard for all modern third person shooters, along with the start of what have become gargantuan series such as Call of Duty and Battlefield. There are precedents in other fields in maintaining strict characterisation based on style that does not progress simply because of age.

Our rationale for choosing the fifth-generation systems as a cut-off is not based on age, but instead on what we deem to be particular technical attributes of these consoles compared to the sixth-generation and subsequent consoles. Specifically, we believe that there is enough of a style difference between the fifth- and sixth-generation consoles in a way we do not believe exists to the same extent for the sixth- and seventh-generation consoles or beyond that there is a benefit to focusing on the former (and earlier).

The sixth generation was the first full generation of consoles where the use of bitmap-based 2D in games was purely for the purposes of style rather than technological expedience. The sixth generation also saw the rise of certain styles of games which still dictate the games we play today, including Halo, which presaged an era where first-person shooters would be designed with consoles as first-class citizens, changing from Quake-influenced twitch shooters to slower games with limited weapon carrying and also popularising the use of vehicles in FPS games beyond just replicating rail shooter mechanics; Grand Theft Auto III and its sequels, which crystallised the attributes of the open-world third-person action-adventure; The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, which saw the first signs of the series becoming a mainstream success, with a tighter scope over its sprawling predecessor; RE4 set the standard for all modern third person shooters, along with the start of what have become gargantuan series such as Call of Duty and Battlefield. There are precedents in other fields in maintaining strict characterisation based on style that does not progress simply because of age.

Refute this if you can. It has never been about age.

What is your favorite retro game?

Not sure why the janny deleted my thread, but which retro game do you like more?

Which retro game do you like more?

To me, SMW and RE4 are quintessential retro.

Which is the better retro game?

You have to be legitimately retarded to think that 6th gen should be discussed on this board. If time is the determining factor then 7th+ gen will be "retro" one day and we will need a new board for the actual retro games.

Do you prefer SMW or RE4?

>there are people on here who really think that 6th gen is retro
Mindblowing how far this board has fallen.

Which is the better retro game?

6th gen is not retro

>>7399501
>brag about now trying to ruin the board
That's literally me. I only post stuff like this and vague threads about actual retro games to increase the ratio. Soijak spam is /v/ kids who are only here because of the rule change.

Which is the better retro game?

Banned within minutes for posting this, but this thread is still up. Where do we go now?

Which is the better retro game?

Which is the better retro game?

Which is the better retro game?

When one attempts to point out the glaring differences between < 6th gen and >= 6th gen, the mods and jannies just delete threads rather than attempt to defend their own retarded decisions. Fuck this board and fuck this website. Enjoy your lost ad revenue.

Which game do you like more?