/vr/ - Retro Games

>>4018303
>>4019276
>original is their favorite
Same for me. You observed it pretty nicely:
>but there's really nothing else like it in the 8-bit world so I kinda get it.

Metroid did not have the most refined gameplay for it's time, sure. Neither was it the most graphically appealing, nor had the most interesting story, nor the catchiest music. But think of the way all those elements play into each other meticulously, the overall design concept and how boldly they pulled through with this game, which was so unlike the games that came before it. That, to me, is exceptional. It makes for a staggeringly immersive experience for something which is "merely" 8 bit. It manages to create an atmosphere that feels just so much... bigger.

Man, even Nintendo wasn't sure if people were ready for this and grossly underestimated its impact, opting for the cheaper password system instead of the battery save feature for the US/PAL release to minimize financial risks (mind you, this was a couple of months after the original Zelda with a SRAM save feature shipped and it sold like hot buns).

japanese-prints-by-ukiyo-e-heroes.myshopify.com

I love these. Handmade in Tokyo I think