Released 13 sept 2013, $11.99 It is strange how games have developed over the years. They have become more complex and better; or have they? They have better graphics, but does that include better game play? Does that mean better story? I would say no to both of these. Also they pamper, except a noticeable few, to make games easier and allow our grey mass upstairs to go unchallenged. I can say this for a few reasons. 1, Old school games did not really have save points in action platformers and ALL were unforgivably hard. Though they helped you with set patterns. They allowed you to memorize the major problems to try and get over them. This helped you to work that grey matter - alot. Modern games like Volgarr the Viking, Super Meatboy, Dark Souls and Mr Bree. From the old school of games you had Might and Magic (ALL or really any CRPG [Computer Roleplay Game), and adventure game text or graphic based, a a LOT of platformers like Batman the Movie, Robocop, Rystan Saga and Dynatron Mission for the ZX Spectrum. 2, They were MORE complex as you had to remember a lot of strange keypresses, there were no context or redial menu's and the learning curve was so steep you HAD to dig in a learn or you'd never get far. Examples of these are Civilization, again any CRPG. 3, You had to map everything yourself, nothing was handed to you on a silver platter like today's mini maps and such. Mapping helped you write, read, spell and draw complex layouts without much corrections and attempt to remember the layouts as you played, especially with platformers. Some games, today like the ones noted above, or the adventure games you find littering the charity shops and second hand game stores. though they tend to be independent game studios not the main stream as they always play it safe with this formula and that "correct" way for doing things. Again there are some exceptions to the rule as Volgarr the Viking reminds me of Rastan Saga for the difficulty and game play. If you go look at the game developments on kickstarter or the humble bundle web site you'll see old game remade in the modern image. They are great, but they do lack something. The complexity to keep your mind working. I still find I can get quickly back into Might and Magic I and cast either a heal OR a Flame Arrow with pressing C, 1, 4, Target number/letter on either the cleric or mage. I also find after a week of playing on that game my mind is sharper. I'm sure you would find it beneficial too. Put down that xbox controller and use a keyboard that did not have arrow keys or w,a,s & d to move. Sharpen your pencil and keep your mind healthy. I believe these games can help us help our minds for the future. They say gaming is bad for you... well with my brain being worked so hard playing these old games I hope your as sharp as I'l be in our 90's! So help your reflexes and brain power and get old DOS games using emulators like DosBox, or ZX Spectrum Project. We can learn a lot from the past and keep the gaming word fresh too.
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