Are Retro Games Worth playing? What are the Best retro games to purchase in 2023/2024

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Yes, retro games are still worth playing for several reasons:

  1. Nostalgia factor: Many people enjoy playing games they remember from their childhood.
  2. Timeless gameplay: Classic games often have simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics that still hold up today.
  3. Historical significance: Retro games provide insight into the evolution of the gaming industry and its history.
  4. Affordable and accessible: Retro games are often easily accessible and can be purchased for a low price.
  5. Unique experiences: Retro games offer unique experiences and perspectives that cannot be found in modern games.
Here are the best retro games to purchase in 2023/2024:

Abathor: Abathor surely deserves to be at the top of the list. Known for its adventurous gameplay, Abathor contains 12 totally different zones with five levels each and 12 final bosses. Lives are shared between players, so if one survives, the level is finished, but only the best player gets an equitable item as a reward. The game saves itself after passing each zone. A hard difficulty level aimed at the most daring players is required in order to reach the final boss, for a total game duration of about 10 hours. The game has no bureaucracy, no exhausting conversations, and no equipment menus. It is dynamic and agile and very rich in content, but it avoids everything that is not purely classic arcade.

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Takeshi and Hiroshi:
Takeshi and Hiroshi, a game about two brothers, explores the relationship between the two as one brother makes a video game for the other. The game features charming pixel art and an engaging storyline that will have players exploring different game worlds and solving puzzles. Expect a touching and heartwarming experience as you delve into the lives of the two brothers.

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Gods Will Fall: Gods Will Fall is an action RPG set in a Celtic world. It puts players in control of a group of warriors seeking to defeat the gods and save humanity. With challenging battles, a rich world filled with mythical creatures, and an epic storyline, Gods Will Fall offers an exciting gaming experience for players looking for a blend of action and RPG elements.
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Nothing like the classics really.
 
I think this is advertising or self promotion! These are not retro games by any stretch of imagination and am prepared to remove this topic from public view the game listings and move this topic to a more appropriate forum if Demon_Skeith agrees!
 
I feel retro games are worth playing because some retro games have good storylines, fun gameplay, and nostalgic graphics. My favorite retro games are Super Mario, Final Fantasy 1 and 2, and Golden Sun.
 
Yes, retro games are still worth playing for several reasons:

  1. Nostalgia factor: Many people enjoy playing games they remember from their childhood.
  2. Timeless gameplay: Classic games often have simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics that still hold up today.
  3. Historical significance: Retro games provide insight into the evolution of the gaming industry and its history.
  4. Affordable and accessible: Retro games are often easily accessible and can be purchased for a low price.
  5. Unique experiences: Retro games offer unique experiences and perspectives that cannot be found in modern games.
Here are the best retro games to purchase in 2023/2024:

Abathor: Abathor surely deserves to be at the top of the list. Known for its adventurous gameplay, Abathor contains 12 totally different zones with five levels each and 12 final bosses. Lives are shared between players, so if one survives, the level is finished, but only the best player gets an equitable item as a reward. The game saves itself after passing each zone. A hard difficulty level aimed at the most daring players is required in order to reach the final boss, for a total game duration of about 10 hours. The game has no bureaucracy, no exhausting conversations, and no equipment menus. It is dynamic and agile and very rich in content, but it avoids everything that is not purely classic arcade.

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Takeshi and Hiroshi: Takeshi and Hiroshi, a game about two brothers, explores the relationship between the two as one brother makes a video game for the other. The game features charming pixel art and an engaging storyline that will have players exploring different game worlds and solving puzzles. Expect a touching and heartwarming experience as you delve into the lives of the two brothers.

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Gods Will Fall: Gods Will Fall is an action RPG set in a Celtic world. It puts players in control of a group of warriors seeking to defeat the gods and save humanity. With challenging battles, a rich world filled with mythical creatures, and an epic storyline, Gods Will Fall offers an exciting gaming experience for players looking for a blend of action and RPG elements.
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I think the closest thing to a retro I’ve played recently that holds very worthy status is Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines (2003?) It’s long in the tooth now, but it can be purchased on Steam with the caveat you look at the pinned thread that tells you where and how to install a patch that makes it run on todays PC hardware. It’s a game I’m still in love with. Outstanding story, still playable and a simply great moody Los Angeles environment, accompanied by wonderfully atmospheric music. If you play, pick Malkavian first. You should love the dialog choices. :grin:

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Jeanette Voerman’s (my single favorite character in this story) her boyfriend looks like Kevin Bacon :)

I longed for a sequel, but by reports I think I’ll be disappointed in Bloodlines2. :(
 
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