Q: What are the five (5) video games from the 20th Century that you want to be able to play again today? And why?
* Maybe you no longer have time, or, there are no modern ports or adaptation.
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I’ll start with mine.
(in no particular order)
It seems easier to play than #SimCity, but as you progress, it is actually challenging. I love the challenge.
- #Empire / #EmpireClassic (DOS version specifically).
If I am not mistaken, before there was the #Civilization franchise, there was “Empire”. It was a fun game. There is #EmpireDeluxe available on #Steam, but I miss the DOS version that I played a lot.
A very fun game. Once I start playing this, time flies fast. I miss this game.
Here’s a video of it, it’s hard to explain this game as there are many features/gameplay “modes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBJ0q52bXJM
Modern games today are usually limited to certain themes. If it’s flight, it’s flight. If it’s tank, it’s tank. If it’s strategy, that’s it. Carrier Command have it all.
- #Hyperspeed / #Lightspeed (DOS)
Years before the era of #EVEonline came. RPG-ish space game that made me felt exploring space. This was new to me then and I enjoyed it.
- #StarControl / #StarControl2 (DOS)
I know, we can still play this today, however, what I miss with this game is the 2 player mode.
You just play with your friend and blast each other to friendly matches and laughter.
Being able to play 2P mode, face-to-face, is something that we have taken for granted, and now we’re all just virtual avatars in online games (even online multiplayer games).
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So, how about you?
Q: What are the five (5) video games from the 20th Century that you want to be able to play again today? And why?
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I really wish there was a better modern version of Mac Syndicate.
There is a PC remake but it misses the spirit of what was so great about the original game, which was that your agents were largely autonomous (or at least could be) by idk, 1994 standards. It didn’t add anything to their autonomy.
As a kid it felt like you were working with your agents as if they were intelligent to accomplish the missions. investing in their upgrades made them make better decisions.
I’d love a remake or reimagining where you are literally training AI agents do so these missions, maybe go against other players AIs, copy and sell your own. It could be super cool.
@TropicalDingdong That’s true. When a modern remake is made, it misses the feel of the original that made it popular.
The remakes usually focus on the gameplay and graphics, forgetting that there are other factors which made the original so awesome to play.
I have Syndicate on my Steam Deck and have played a few missions. Fun nostalgia.
Old or new?
I bought the new on and didnt get into it. Controls on the steam deck were bad.
The original one, not Syndicate Wars. I have it through the Origin Store. You’ll want an external mouse.
Did it stand up to a replay?
It’s as I remember it - somewhat simplistic vs games of today. I enjoyed it for the nostalgia, but have been spending the little gaming time I have on Oxygen Not Included and Dead Cells.
Interesting you ask the question - now critically thinking about it - it’s one of the nostalgia moments for me that I’m surprised didn’t differ from memory. I recall trying to watch Star Wars (take your pick of the original three) and found them unwatchable, which was sad and unexpected. I loved those movies as a kid.
Oh I’m sure. I think I might download it and give it a spin. it might be passable on a steam deck.