/vr/ - Retro Games

>>8960302
it's true the shadows in modern games are much more soft and realistic. thus even brightly colored objects will be balanced by more muted shades.
but even colorful games like Fortnite simply have generic style and very safe art direction. they don't do anything daring and don't try to make an artistic statement.
also remember that 90s was peak of oversaturated colors era, so 90s games will naturally try to go for bright palettes.