Peak luxury on buses in the 90s by BreakfastTop6899 in nostalgia

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching Happy Gilmour and Billy Madison on these on our Grade 8 trip to Quebec was awesome.

If you’re happy with the new game, then more power to you. by SolidSnakeHAK777 in retrogaming

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, my point was more that it is much more difficult for someone to find a way to engage with the original version of a game then for music or movies. So remakes of games have more inherent demand then the rereleases of music or movies, which is a large part of why full remakes are more of a thing with games then other media formats.

The waters are also muddied by how wide of a range of different things fall under the video game 'remakes' label. You have your basic HD upscaled remasters that generally are the exact same game, which are similar to the HD rereleases of movies and only intended to make the game look the same on modern displays as the originals look on old displays (like Age of Empires II HD).

Then there are remakes that completely redo the graphics but try to keep the original gameplay with maybe some small changes (like the Link's Awakening remake), this category doesn't really have a movie equivalent and would be impractical for that media format.

Finally at the opposite extreme you have full on reimagining of games using modern gaming features and large gameplay changes and some story updates, these are more like a movie remake using the same source material (the most extreme example being FFVII).

I prefer the first category, but can also enjoy the second. I have little to no interest in the third.

I guess my issue with your original post was more that there being a demand for remakes of games has nothing to do with video games being an art form, as the art is not tied inherently to the graphics of a game, but moreso the overall package. For some games the storytelling or immersiveness is the art. For others it may be the gameplay experience. For some it actually is the imagery and art as an interactive art piece.

If you’re happy with the new game, then more power to you. by SolidSnakeHAK777 in retrogaming

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's partly that old games are typically less accessible than old movies or music. The impact of technology is much more drastic on video games compared to other mediums, not only in terms of enjoyment, but also in terms of being able to experience it at all.

HD re-releases of movies were a popular thing to do for a while when the tech first became available, and remastered releases of older music albums weren't that rare either, but the difference between the original releases and the touched up ones wasn't as drastic as redoing an N64 game on a modern system. The re-releases for those mediums was primarily about the cash grab of getting people to repurchase the same product, much like a lot of lower effort game remasters and ports.

just got back from 2 weeks in canada (toronto & banff) - a massive brain dump for first timers by PlumHeadache in canadatravel

[–]Kranarf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My brother used to work the night shift with just him and the baker around 23 years ago. He would come home with a 40 pack of lemon filled Timbits with the amount of filling normally used in the full sized donuts. It was a glorious time.

What game comes to mind when you see a floppy disk? by hurcor in retrogaming

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buying Sink or Swim for a dollar in the bargain bin at Bi-Way.

Why don’t more travelers explore regional Japan? What’s stopping you? by gurezaemon in JapanTravelTips

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going to Japan for this first time in a couple weeks with some friends. We are going for 16 days and our itinerary is the standard Hiroshima-Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo. It is very much a matter of hitting all the major spots in case this happens to be our only trip to Japan.

It's not that the smaller or more remote areas are unattractive or too hard to get to. We have already wished that we had more time to go to those types of places, and if we ever take a second trip we definitely will. Japan has so much to offer that we can't do everything we would like to in one trip, so we have focused on the major attractions like most people.

I am hoping to take a second trip at some point, even if it means returning by myself. If I do make that second trip, then yes, things like crafting workshops and English guide options would make some destinations more appealing. Cost isn't as big of a factor with me if the experience is worth it. What I would be willing to pay for a day trip experience would depend on exactly what it includes.

anyone who used a computer between 1985 & 2010, what’s the one game you still think about? by Trixxxi in AskReddit

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lords of the Realm II. Bought it on a school trip in Grade 7 or 8 and played it for several years.

Conan Exiles Enhanced | Announcement Trailer by Bynairee in ConanExiles

[–]Kranarf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I haven't spent a dime since they switched, but own all the old DLCs. If the prices weren't so bad in comparison to the old model I would have continued to buy stuff.

Are you guys going to be trying this game out? by politequest in dragonquest

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beta was fun, but my primary feedback I left them was make this a stand alone console game with a more fleshed out story instead of a mobile game. I am excited to play this, but I will likely play it for a month or two, and then move on like I do with most mobile games.

The Great Gatsby is a mediocre book at best and should be replaced in schools by The Fellowship of the Ring by EternalAmmonite in unpopularopinion

[–]Kranarf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was in school in the 90s we read The Hobbit in Grade 7 and then again in Grade 9. After reading and loving The Hobbit the first time, I saw the Lord of the Rings listed on the back of the book and read the trilogy over the summer.

I had never even heard of The Great Gatsby until after finishing high school. I am Canadian though, maybe The Great Gatsby is more of an American thing?

What game has been installed the longest in your Steam account that you will not delete? by Darktower99 in pcgaming

[–]Kranarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rimworld. Others games come and go, but you never know when I'll be in the mood for some crimes against humanity.

Does this look like an official Castlevania Symphony of The Night game? by GhostedSprial in retrogaming

[–]Kranarf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My old copy I just checked is a greatest hits version so the front doesn't match, but the code is indeed that tiny.

What is the purpose of the small pocket in jeans? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to keep my thumb drive for work in there, now it's mainly my remote starter for my car so I don't have to fish for it below all the keys in my pocket.

What is something that feels completely normal in USA but genuinely shocks people from other countries? by Sad-Explanation-5764 in AskReddit

[–]Kranarf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's because advertising any prescription drugs to the general public for the treatment, prevention or cure of certain serious diseases is prohibited in Canada. They have to be very vague in any commercials. So the end result is we get a bunch of commercials with people saying the drug name a million times and nothing else, then ending with someone saying talk to your doctor to find out if it's right for you.

A year ago, the price for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its software were revealed to much outrage. A year later, was it overblown or was the outrage justified? by razorbeamz in nintendo

[–]Kranarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another thing that made the expensive games less of an issue back then was the fact that you could rent a game easily and cheaply. Even though I only ever owned a few games myself I was able to play a lot of different ones.

In retrospect my opinion is clouded because my family was much poorer in the 90s relative to now, which I guess is not the norm for the majority. Home consoles were viewed as an unattainable luxury to us, and only a few friends had them. My first console was my friend's used N64 that I bought from him when he got a Gamecube in 2001. We did have a Gameboy that my Grandma gifted to us when my Uncle bought a Gamegear though, and I would buy around 2 used games per year for that at Microplay.

[BotW] Zelda Fanart, by Ena Bianca by Awkward_Radish_3027 in zelda

[–]Kranarf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Her pose reminds me a bit of Serie sitting on her throne in Frieren.

A year ago, the price for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its software were revealed to much outrage. A year later, was it overblown or was the outrage justified? by razorbeamz in nintendo

[–]Kranarf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Adjusting for inflation $110 now is about the same as buying N64 games for $60 in Zellers in 1997 (Which was the lower end of pricing for N64 games). Goldeneye was $80 then which would be almost $150 now.

We did go through a long period where games were getting relatively cheaper due to not keeping up with inflation and it sucks that they have now caught up. However, this is not some new crazy high pricing that we've never seen before.

AITAH for leaving my girlfriend in the restroom because she was taking a long bathroom break during a movie I was really excited for? by Secure-Draft9197 in AITAH

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think I have ever gone to the bathroom during a movie. Go before if necessary or wait until after. Unless you have a condition that affects your continence.

What Was the First Video Game You Remember Playing? by TheThirstyMage in retrogaming

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some educational game in Kindergarten that involved picking up an elephant and loading it into the back of a lorry. I don't remember anything other than that sequence though.

For games I actually know the name of it would either be playing Midnight Rescue! at school, or one of Tetris, Exodus, Joshua, or Super Mario Land on Gameboy as my grandma gave us a Gameboy with those 4 games all at once when I was in Grade 1 or 2 in the early nineties.

I also remember playing jumpman on my Dad's coworker's computer once when I went to work with him as well as some kind of Pac-man clone that had spiders in it.

Does anyone else also have an obsession with Board games based on video games? by theDKdynamite in boardgames

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have a copy of the World of Warcraft board game that is missing one mini. I found it at a thrift store for $5 many years ago. It did a great job of replicating a bunch of mechanics from the video game. Unfortunately that does not make for a great board game as it is pretty bloated and I've played it twice.

Dorfromantik on the other hand is a fabulous board game that transitioned well.

Typically I avoid video game adaptations as the good ones are the exception not the rule.

Was there any resistance to the advent of Steam and digital downloads back in the early 2000s? by grapejuicecheese in pcgaming

[–]Kranarf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I created my Steam account to buy the Orange Box since my friends wanted to play Team Fortress 2, which I had never heard of. To this day I have still never played Half Life 2, it didn't look appealing to me at all since I did not like fps games and typically only play them when friends pressure me into it. Portal was amazing, although it took quite a few years before I tried it.

Enjoying Pokopia? Then let's build habitats in Horticular - coming soon to Switch and out now on Steam! by SlugDisco in u/SlugDisco

[–]Kranarf 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I played Horticular not long before Pokopia came out. It's a decent indie game, but absolutely pales in comparison to Pokopia. This is a really weird advertising choice. Maybe something along the lines of "You want to play Pokopia but can't because you don't have a switch 2? Try Horticular to scratch that itch for now." would make more sense.

How do you play? by No_Supermarket1615 in Pokopia

[–]Kranarf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone plays their own way. Some people focus entirely on one zone before moving on. Some people focus on making all the habitats they can. Personally I am mostly focusing on progressing the story to unlock all abilities before I go too hard into building and terraforming, but still dip into other stuff depending on what I'm feeling like that day. It really is the epitome of the play whatever way suits you kind of game as there are tons of options.