Were Video Games Way Better In The Late 80's to early 90's(1985-1990...I was 4 in 1987 by the way)?

Question

Ok, people, if you play video games, I could really use your help on a topic that i've been thinking a lot about lately. Is it just me or do video just unoriginal and sucky now. I think that they are just realistic because they are obligated to be, and sadly the game suffers many casualities. Fun is at the top of that [long] list.
I am 23 now so here me out people. I grew up durring an age where games like Castlevania, Mega Man, and Zelda were just surfacing. These games prove that they have staying power. I mean will we even know what these game are like 10-15 years or even remember them? The reason is that kids don't understand how we got to where we are now in terms of video gaming graphics. It's unfortunate that they missed the evoulution. Although, I missed the evolution of gaming in the 70's. Regaurdless, I wouldn't trade growing up in the late 80's for anything because we that these games had something about them...fun factor. Let me know what you think...

Answer 1

Video games were much better in the 80's through early 90's esp on the super nes and genesis, nes etc. There where more video game companies out and they put out a lot of new ideas and new game play ,sure some of the games sucked but a person could play games on either end of the spectrum. from kiddy games to then hard core like Robocop vs Terminator. Now most of those companies have been bought and the suits dint like risking new ideas they like the tried and true games hence Resident Evil 1-7 Final Fantasy 1-12 Metal Gear 1-4 etc. Not saying those games weren't good but because so much rides on them games like Beyond good and Evil,Ico , Shadow of the colossus falls under the radar and since they aren't big money makers new ideas like those don't see the light of day so easily now.Even in Japan where the games run wild they say original ideas are dying out. Most games are just clones of each other.It can be said that some are better than others , but most either ninja whose clan is killed solo soldier mad at world Prince so and so lost his memory must find bride who was kidnapped etc etc
So yes u did miss some innovative games of the day, like i said not all were gems but some had good story lines and quirky game play

Answer 2

i totally agree- the original nintendo rocked- those were real games- even adults could and would play and enjoy them- today's games are so complicated- i mean who wants to read and memorize a 20 page instruction manual just to learn to use the controller!! nintendo had only 2 buttons and they were simple side scrolling games with great passion! super Mario bros rocks!! I downloaded a wicked emulator and can play all of the old games on my PC- its great!