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[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I hear you, but I will say that there's a lot of indy games out that are great but mimic the graphics (and requirements) of old. Crow Country is a good one top of mind.

Point being it's more about what people want to make, IMO.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago

It's also about what people want to buy. If games with that aesthetic reliably sold like gangbusters, AAA would follow.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

You'll have to correct him 500 times for it to stick.

[–] caseyweederman 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm jonesing for that edit

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

They didn't even correct it this time, so I'm not keeping my hopes up.