cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13809164
Ignoring the lack of updates if the game is buggy, games back then were also more focused on quality and make gamers replay the game with unlockable features based on skills, not money. I can't count the number of times I played Metal Gear Solid games over and over to unlock new features playing the hardest difficulty and with handicap features, and also to find Easter eggs. Speaking of Easter eggs, you'd lose a number of hours exploring every nook and cranny finding them!
I really miss the old days — now we even need to pay to progress in games. Mobile game devs are just craving money
I have been gaming for decades, I haven't paid to progress since Street Fighter II in arcade! what the fuck are you playing?
There is no such things as a mobile game. Only addictions apps
There are still decent pay-upfront mobile games. Unfortunately, they are drowned out by F2P slop with colossal marketing budgets.
Could you never one?
I only know 2 are then are both ports and worse
Stardew
Balatro