This is an interesting concept to me, but it's a point I've heard a few people express.
The best example to use is Goldeneye, which is undoubtedly an influential game and one of the best multiplayer experiences of a generation full of great multiplayer experiences, but is the game still a fun game to play in 2017?
Is Goldeneye, played in 2017, with it's awkward controls and poor framerate still an enjoyable game?
You can find counter examples of great games that I think most people would say are just as playable now as they were when they were released, Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger etc
For me personally, I think a great game is always a great game, though at the same time I can see how those used to modern conveniences wouldn't be able to enjoy older games that don't look or run as well as more modern titles
But that said, I don't think a great game is no longer a great game because it uses a save system or has an archaic inventory management system or runs at 20fps
What do you think, GAF? Is there such a thing as a great game that is no longer fun to play?
The best example to use is Goldeneye, which is undoubtedly an influential game and one of the best multiplayer experiences of a generation full of great multiplayer experiences, but is the game still a fun game to play in 2017?
Is Goldeneye, played in 2017, with it's awkward controls and poor framerate still an enjoyable game?
You can find counter examples of great games that I think most people would say are just as playable now as they were when they were released, Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger etc
For me personally, I think a great game is always a great game, though at the same time I can see how those used to modern conveniences wouldn't be able to enjoy older games that don't look or run as well as more modern titles
But that said, I don't think a great game is no longer a great game because it uses a save system or has an archaic inventory management system or runs at 20fps
What do you think, GAF? Is there such a thing as a great game that is no longer fun to play?