/vr/ - Retro Games

>>5193350
> Why do you guys think this genre died out?
Because FPS became more popular on consoles after Goldeneye and Halo, and that severely limits how you can make an FPS
>What was your favorite arena shooter?
Quake 3, the GOAT
>What is your favorite Doom or Doom clone type game?
Probably Duke 3D if that counts as a DOOM clone
>Are there any more unconventional unique retro FPS games you feel deserve more attention?
Strife. One of the best and most interesting FPS of the 90s but not many people have played it. It came out in '96 and ran on the DOOM engine so it was overshadowed by Duke and Quake when it came out
>- Does an arena shooter have to play like Quake or Unreal to be considered good?
To be good arena shooters, yes.
>- What is your opinion on modern games that claim to be like retro FPS games? Do they actually do a good job of emulating them or no?
It's very rare they do a good job of it. Ion Maiden actually looks pretty good though.
>Do you think the genre could ever truly make a comeback?
If it does, it will remain very niche. Today's video game market rewards a certain play style, and games that focus purely on gameplay and challenge don't sell well compared to cinematic movie-based games and whack-a-mole multiplayer.