Are the Older games better than the Present Day games?

I'm referring about going back to the NES days or maybe before. I spoke with a coworker who finds himself doing the same. I'm spending more and more time with these older games. Particularly the Turbo Grafx 16 and NES 8-bit gaming with also a leaning toward 16-bit. And I know that it is not for nostalgic reasons, I never had an NES back then. There is just something there about the gameplay that grabs me. I have been seeking out and purchasing TG16 and NES games lately. The Turbo Grafx I did have back then and that game system has always been a favorite. The NGCD has only been for the last couple of years in my possession, but it has already become an obsession. My PS2 and Game Cube continues to gather dust. And I have no interest in the present day systems, Wii, PS3, or 360. There is just something there about the older games, for me, that just endures the test of time. They are still fun and addictive. I get so involved with these systems that I suddenly find myself thinking, “Man when was the last time I took my PS2 for a spin? I can't remember.” When it comes to any CD gaming, my NGCD and Dreamcast pulls harder on me than my PS2 or Game Cube.

Is there a particular past gaming system that still pulls hard on any of you? Pulling you away from the present day Gaming Era? Do you suddenly find yourself waking up in front of you old NES, pad in hand, while you look over and find your Wii, 360, or PS3 sets there with a layer of dust?

If so, why is this? What is it about those games? Was it because those systems had such limitations that there was a total focus on the gameplay elements? Or am I just a twisted gamer?

well i really enjoy old school RPGs (earthbound zero, final fantasy 1-6, dragon quest) and sometimes i find myself playing them because they are very simplistic, i also have a ton of Virtual console games for my Wii most of them being N64 games but i still have my share of NES games, i also enjoy older megaman games more than their X counter parts....

however i still enjoy present day gaming just because i enjoy playing new experiences and games, is not about the graphics, new controlers and stuff is about the new ways to play for me....however even if a game lacks innovation and has dated gameplay, if the game is still fun i'll play it. I guess you could say i am the kind of gamer that just enjoys to play games regardless of their age.

Wow! That's a tough one Retro,but also a pretty cool topic.

I'm not a "Graphics Junkie" like my brother and some the other cats I know.

Although there is certainly a fair share of awesome present day titles,sadly,there are just as many "Rip Offs".I would have to say that for me,the older games were superior and brilliant in their simplicity,especially "Kung Fu Master".wuuddAAHHH!!


God Bless,
MR.KAZ