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What up guys!
So basically this is something i have been wanting to do for a long time and now i have some decent capture equipment i’m finally able to do it.
In this thread i’ll be talking about the games from years gone by that i used to love.
I’ll post videogame footage, talk about why i liked them and how they still hold up today.If ya’ll want to participate and post up memories of your favourite retro games then you are more than welcome.
Hope you all like it :^:
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The original Tomb Raider is the game that introduced the world to Lara Croft, a high class, well spoken, sexy action heroine.
She became a phenomenon around the world. A dozen videogames and 2 hollywood movies under her belt she has remained an Icon of the Playstation brand even though the series is multiplatform.I always regard the first Tomb Raider as the best, basically because i prefer it’s design.
The game focused more on platforming, puzzle solving and exploration, unlike the most recent games which tend to be more action orientated.At the time of release in the mid 90’s this was a fantastic looking game. The world, the character models, it really was top draw, i mean come on, CONE SHAPED TITTIES!!!!!
The controls also felt good, bearing in mind the game was released before Sony came out with Dualshock controllers, so all movement was done through the Dpad.
It really was a fantasic game, who can forget running out into the valley in the 3rd level only to be confronted by the giant T-Rex? Brilliant, it was edge of your seat stuff, and the soundtrack is still some of the best i have ever heard in a videogame.
So how does the game hold up today?
Well games have come a long way since Tomb Raider, graphically, control wise, sound and sheer scope.
Looking at this game now, it’s horrendous, and it’s hard to think that at one time these were some of the best around. I suppose that’s a testament really to how far the technology has come now.
Lara moves like a tank due to the Dpad controls, you are forever running into walls or falling off ledges because you didn’t time that jump correctly, but it doesn’t take any of the fun out of this game for me, because i when i play it it takes me back to all those hours of fun i had with it when i was a child. I bathe in the nostalgia lol.
I think it’s definately worth playing this game again to discover Lara’s roots and re-experience her greatest adventure.
If not, then you can always try Tomb Raider Anniversery, which is a remake of the original game, complete with HD graphics.Lara has stepped out of the limelight now that Nathan Drake has arrived, but i think it’s safe to say that without Lara, there would be no Drake, but she will always be at the forefront of some of my best gaming memories.
For now though, please enjoy the 2 videos below which i made that showcase the first 2 levels.
This video has been removed from YouTube: Tomb Raider (Part 1) Scatigno's Retro Corner.
This video has been removed from YouTube: Tomb Raider (Part 2) Scatigno's Retro Corner.
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Thanks to Brook’s request, i’m going to be looking at the original Resident Evil, which in my opinion is by far the best in the entire series.
Orignally released in 1996, Resident Evil was a landmark release for the Playstation. It was one of the first titles that proved videogames could be more than childrens toys. This was solely aimed at the older gamer, due to it’s horror, strong violence and gore. You had the choice to play the role of either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, Jill being the character first times should use as she comes equipped with a pistol and is able to carry more items, whereas Chris only comes equipped with the Knife.
It wasn’t however the first time we had seen these kind of games. It’s argued that ‘Alone in the Dark’ is the daddy of survival horror, but Resident Evil took it to the next level with a genuinely terrifying experience, at the time.
The graphics were great, interesting characters, an intriguing plot and some of the most creepy and suspenseful music ever put to a videogame.
This is what survival horror is all about, being alone surrounded by monsters, limited ammo and health. It provided a tense strategic element to the gameplay as it was essential to learn to conserve the items you had and killing only when necessery.
The puzzles were satisfying, as some were real brain teasers, but at the same time not overly-frustrating.
Playing the game today it’s easy to laugh at the horrendous dialogue, i think we all remember the infamous line,
“you, the master of unlocking, take it with you”The controls are clunky, you will spend alot of time running into walls and it’s not the terrifying experience it once was, but that’s only because we have been accustomed to several other Resident Evil games, and other survival horror games in general.
It’s important to remember though that without Resident Evil, even though AITD came before it, we wouldn’t have games like Silent Hill, Konami’s take on the survival horror genre and Dead Space, EA’s fantastic reinvention.
It’s a shame the series has moved into a more action orienated game, as we seen with the awful Resident Evil 5, but with 6 pretty much confirmed Capcom have another chance to take back the crown that Dead Space stole.
I definately recommend trying this game out as i do stand by what i say about it being the best in the series.
The Director’s Cut version can be downloaded from the Playstation Store or it’s possible to find the incredible remake that was exclusive to the Gamecube online on sites like Amazon or Ebay.If you do play this game, i suggest putting it on to your PSP, providing you have one, as it looks alot better on the smaller screen, than it does a huge LCD HD TV, plug in some good headphones and switch off the lights. I believe that’s how to get the best out of this game.
You can’t call yourself a fan of Resident Evil until you experience where it all began.
Check out my videos below and let me know what you think.
This video has been removed from YouTube: Resident Evil (Part 1) – Scatigno's Retro Corner.
This video has been removed from YouTube: Resident Evil (Part 2) – Scatigno's Retro Corner.
This video has been removed from YouTube: Resident Evil (Part 3) – Scatigno's Retro Corner.
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Following on with the Survival-Horror genre, we arrive at Silent Hill. A genuine rival to Capcom’s Resident Evil series, Konami upped the ante with their first offering and provided an intense and psychological experience that some say actually stands tall and proud above the Resi games.
It certainly is a great game, and playing it again for the purpose of this thread after all these years it has lost none of it’s creepiness. Yes we can laugh at the outdated graphics now, but beneath it all there is a genuinely terrifying story to behold within Silent Hill, and one that any fan of survival-horror should experience.
Konami’s engine in the beginning was not really up to the job which is why they created the mist filled world of Silent Hill. Luckily it actually worked in their favour and the mist lent its self to the isolation and disorientation the player was to feel when traversing the world.
This is without a doubt one of my favourite games of all time, and if the upcoming Silent Hill: Downpour can take the game back to it’s roots, it will potentially be able to dethrone the new King of Survival-Horror in Dead Space.
Check out my videos below, but pay no attention to my commentary at the beginning. That was for somebody else’s benefit lol.
This video has been removed from YouTube: Silent Hill (Part 1) Scatigno's Retro Corner.
This video has been removed from YouTube: Silent Hill (Part 2) Scatigno's Retro Corner.
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