Although we have a retro-focus, there are still many original games coming out that have retro sensibilities. Thought we could discuss what we’re looking forward to.
Owlboy - This looks amazing. It’s a Metroidvania/Platformer. It came out on PC this year but it comes out on Switch, PS4, and XB1 next year. I will be getting this on Switch.
I’m perfectly aware it will never happen, but I still wish Super Hydorah will find its way to the 3DS.
And yeah - in spite of having a very bad feeling about it - Paprium on the Mega Drive too.
I loved Owlboy and I’ll buy it again when it comes to consoles. I was able to snag the game + drm free version + soundtrack for $10 earlier this year from Humble.
Of course it’s entirely down to personal tastes, but I’ve never been a huge fan of that kind of graphic style. Something that seems to mimic the NES on the one hand (limited palette, rudimentary sprites and backgrounds…), but at the same time goes way beyond that, with complex animations, higher resolution and a bigger scale in general. I don’t know, it creates a paradox of some sort, in my mind, which prevents me to fully enjoy what is an objectively great spectacle.
Stuff like Owlboy or Fight’n Rage appeals to me so much more.