No one seems to respect the old games anymore.
I recently read a post that went similar to this -
"The original Mario and Sonic games are both horribly boring and very primitive. With only one unchanging objective and 2d graphics. They are nothing compared to the games of this Era"
This got me thinking about the lack of respect we have for old games. This same person had been dissing pong earlier, the grandfather of all games. They compared a game to it, and then said both were horrible ( I agree with the one being compared to it, but I love Pong). 2d graphics? Bad? These were some of the most visually stunning games of the time, and of course they're nothing like modern games. It's been over twenty-five years since the first Mario game was released, we've came a long way in many things, including gaming technology.
One must always remember that these games are groundbreaking classics. They showed that games could grab the attention of the public, and were financially feasible. Before game like Mario many people saw games as a mere triviality, as a passing fad. Where would this persons Modern Warfare be, without the creation of Pong? Mario created a franchise that has inspired others, and continues to inspire others. Sonic introduced some interesting speed mechanics that have been it's trademark to this day.
Bottom line here - Respect these games. You don't have to like them, but don't trash them. They did extremely well, and have each revolutionized the game industry. You can play your modern games, as much as you want, but remember the first was Pong. Remember the contributions of Mario and Sonic. Remember everything had a humble beginning, and the game industry was no different.
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