/vr/ - Retro Games

>>6133889
You're an idiot, Akarin

>>6133889
Do you at least put on other music? Or just sit in silence like a psycho?

Since retro games rely a lot more on quick control response, audio feedback can be really vital to playing certain games.

>>6133889
>important
I'd say it's pretty important to get a proper feel for a game, but it totally depends on the game. Some game would be unplayable without sound I'm sure, some would play just fine.

>>6133917
>Some game would be unplayable without sound I'm sure
King's Quest 5 CD-ROM version seems to be completely textless, or at least the Windows version of it is. Playing on mute means you won't know what's being said the entire game. Lots of 90's games didn't come with subtitles. Myst has a puzzle that's completely sound-based, and can't be completed without being able to hear. The clues to get through the maze are also audio-based.

>>6133889
Depends on the game. Largely unnecessary for someone who plays translated dating sims and can't understand what the animus are saying.

>>6133889
I like game music. Some games have songs that bring the memories rushing back since I associate the good times with the melodies. The feel of some games are enhanced for me with their soundtracks and unique sound.

>>6133889
incredibly important to me

to the point where I can't and never did enjoy handhelds without headphone jacks

>>6133889
What's wrong with you?

imagine being a deaf vidya-fan...
makes me sad!

>>6135501
Not as bad as being a blind one.

>>6134573
>Chrono Trigger
Oh yeah, baby
https://youtu.be/5ejTIgXexyg

>>6134573
Your handwriting is sexy.

>>6133889
that's kinda sad op

Depends on the game.
You should never play Soul Reaver without audio.
But you can absolutely play Mr. Driller without audio.

>>6133889
Would you rather be blind instead of deaf? I knew a blind dude and he “said” he’d rather be blind. I also fucked a blind chick who said she was ok being blind but being deaf would suck ass

>>6134573
>Ragnarok Online
I used to play it a lot back in the day, but always on mute because I found the sound effects annoying. I feel retarded, this game has so many nice songs

>>6133906
Not OP but I usually listen to an audiobook or something when playing old games especially. Most of the music in them is grating to me. I'll turn effects on and music off if the game allows it though.

>>6139038
RO music was my jam back in college. Shame is I played the game to death and I just can't derive enjoyment from it anymore.

>>6139038
RO did have some kinda cool tunes. Such a shame about that game, it was fun at first.

I played Banjo Kazooie on mute because my assfucker dad had banned me from games. And then I got to the quiz at the end and lost due to questions about music cues

>>6133889
Idiot anime poster

>>6139057
Why not do one or the other?

>>6139409
He really need his senses to be constantly stimulated or else he gets depressed

>>6133889
Oh you are dumb like my sister,she loves watching tv with the sound on mute.

I know this is a thread made by a lonely anon to get replies and attention but it depends on the game

Between having nice music or sound cues I'd say it's rare to find a game that'd be better to play in silence

>>6133889
You're a fucking psychopath. Vidya music is one of the greatest joys a human can experience.

>>6133889
Audio cues can help with reactions.

>>6134120
>Myst has a puzzle that's completely sound-based, and can't be completed without being able to hear.
you dont need to enter selenitic age to beat myst

>not using mono audio on a tv speaker that sounded blown out when it was new

>>6133889
I have lost my hearing as a child, and ever since then I only play videogames with the volume set to maximum, just to annoy the neighbours.

>>6134120
There's a game on Saturn, Kaze no something or other, which has NO VIDEO OUTPUT whatsoever - it is purely audio based.

I always laugh my ass off when I see emulator compatibility lists saying "doesn't work - no image, only audio keeps playing".

>>6134573
Nice handwriting, anon.

>>6141891
>Real Sound: Kaze no Regret
Too bad I'm an EOP.

>>6139018
did the blind chick have big milkers.

>>6133889
Like very.

>>6139409
I listen to audiobooks when I do a lot of things, some because I know I might not get to them otherwise and with some others I just really like the reading, like Ethan Hawke's Slaughterhouse Five. I dunno, most old games didn't have great audio so I'd rather listen to something else if it doesn't make me lose out on gameplay cues.

>>6133889
I still can't listen to this without crying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0fa8L2Ic6o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wka6Zfs0T_I

>>6138091
It's all so good, Wished Fight2 and Singing Mountain made it in.

>>6139038
It was an amazing moment in time. Like PSO, the fondmemories of everyone and the musicjust makes that unique time special to me.

>>6138107
>>6141920
Thanks, please don't reveal my location if you seen my handwriting from my work, I need the job and have little else I can qualify for. It's steady work, but just over minimum wage is the best around.

>>6133889
I grew up playing all my games on a TV with no sound. Really sucked, bros.

>>6133889
Music is usually what gives you nostalgia the most while playing games you loved a long time ago again

I'm playing thru Duke Nukem 3D for the first time and Dukes constant quirps and shitty sound effects annoy me so i muted it and i play listening to Factually with Adam Connover instead. Judge me /vr/

(okay i'm not listening to adam connover its how did it get played instead)

>>6146739
So it's better to turn it off and enjoy the game on it's own merits.

>>6145942
You must be seriously lonely.

>>6133889
I cant stand playing a game without the sound
Its an integral part of the experience imo