Video Game Mega Trends
Video Game Mega Trends
In my opinion, there are genres in video games that will always be around: scrolling shooters, sports, racing and RPGs. They may become more or less popular at times, but they persist.
Then there are "MEGA TRENDS" where a certain type of game becomes popular and overwhelms the market for a long time. Every game becomes a formulaic clone of whatever is selling. For example, first person shooter seem ubiquitous in contemporary consoles.
I, personally, am fond of the top-down perspective maze game. Most of the games I make are just variations of it. I was annoyed by the side-scrolling platform era of gaming. I wonder what trends you were fond of and which made you sick. If I forgot any, let me know.
Then there are "MEGA TRENDS" where a certain type of game becomes popular and overwhelms the market for a long time. Every game becomes a formulaic clone of whatever is selling. For example, first person shooter seem ubiquitous in contemporary consoles.
I, personally, am fond of the top-down perspective maze game. Most of the games I make are just variations of it. I was annoyed by the side-scrolling platform era of gaming. I wonder what trends you were fond of and which made you sick. If I forgot any, let me know.
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Back in the day, I was mostly into adventure/puzzle games such as the Zork series, I wasn't a big fan of platformers like Mario or Sonic.
I remember when Wolfenstein 3D came out, I was hooked, along with the Doom and Quake series.
The Half-Life series was great, maybe someday they'll finish it. As well as the God of War series.
Lately I'm into Red Dead Redemption/Undead Nightmare, Brutal Legend and the inFAMOUS series on PS3. Sort of free-roam adventure type games.
But I always go back to my VIC, C64 & C128. Love 'em!
I remember when Wolfenstein 3D came out, I was hooked, along with the Doom and Quake series.
The Half-Life series was great, maybe someday they'll finish it. As well as the God of War series.
Lately I'm into Red Dead Redemption/Undead Nightmare, Brutal Legend and the inFAMOUS series on PS3. Sort of free-roam adventure type games.
But I always go back to my VIC, C64 & C128. Love 'em!
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- Vic 20 Scientist
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I used to like the side-scrolling platform games because they were the games that really opened up gaming for me. Prior to that, my family had an Atari 2600 and I longed to experience games that offered more than a single screen and graphics that look like pieces of Lego.
I voted for the side-scrolling genre, but it doesn't really reflect my current taste in games. The platformers I grew up with seem too old hat and I get more enjoyment from the eras/genres that I didn't experience first hand.
I voted for the side-scrolling genre, but it doesn't really reflect my current taste in games. The platformers I grew up with seem too old hat and I get more enjoyment from the eras/genres that I didn't experience first hand.
Like Vic20-Ian I miss the "space shooter" genre or whatever you want to call it (whcih was actually the first major arcade game trend): Galaxians, Galaga (one of my all-time favorite games), Gorf, Omega Race, etc.
I can't vote with a clear concsience on any of the others, but first person shooters or ladder games would be my second choice. Loved Jumpman and Lode Runner!
I can't vote with a clear concsience on any of the others, but first person shooters or ladder games would be my second choice. Loved Jumpman and Lode Runner!
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One genre which I don't think is represented on the VIC-20 is the space fighter 'simulation', such as Star Raiders or Space Spartans.
For a while in the early 90s there were a lot of these: Freelancer, Wing Commander, Xwing/TIE Fighter, Colony Wars, etc. I really enjoyed those, but that genre fell out of favour and you don't see too many of those anymore.
For a while in the early 90s there were a lot of these: Freelancer, Wing Commander, Xwing/TIE Fighter, Colony Wars, etc. I really enjoyed those, but that genre fell out of favour and you don't see too many of those anymore.
I went for puzzle games such as Tetris. I also like things like Spin Dizzy, Gyroscope, W*H*B*,and Stranded 2.5 for the ZX Spectrum.
Unfortunately that is a genre under represented on the VIC. I would love to see some of those titles converted for a 32K VIC 20, it must surely be possible.
I also like beat em ups. Never been a fan of platform games really and these days I find there isn't enough to a space shooter.
I did enjoy a first person shooter that I played (I've only ever played a few). The one I liked was "The Thing" for PC.
Unfortunately that is a genre under represented on the VIC. I would love to see some of those titles converted for a 32K VIC 20, it must surely be possible.
I also like beat em ups. Never been a fan of platform games really and these days I find there isn't enough to a space shooter.
I did enjoy a first person shooter that I played (I've only ever played a few). The one I liked was "The Thing" for PC.