Classic Games Nostalgia

Users reminisce about beloved classic video games like Space Quest, Ultima, Wizardry, Mass Effect, and others, recommending similar titles and lamenting the lack of modern equivalents with strong stories and gameplay.

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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
127
2013
179
2014
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2015
169
2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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dragonfax β€’ Nov 28, 2017 β€’ View on HN

Loved that game. Dark souls is the spiritual successor to me.

timwiseman β€’ Oct 9, 2009 β€’ View on HN

I was a huge fan of that entire series (though 4 was kind of buggy).It is hard to find games in that same vein anymore. Planescape:Torment and KOTOR came close, but even those are several years old now.

narven β€’ May 18, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Love games that mimic real life. Best thing after Doom Game.

justinchen β€’ Jun 6, 2009 β€’ View on HN

Tis hard to beat Roger Wilco. Quest for Glory was pretty fun also.

flashgordon β€’ Oct 3, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Please just give me back my OG mass effect, og warcraft, StarCraft, monkey islands, kings quests that I can play on my own and has a good story. I don't want of the crappy mmo nonsense. One can dream!

nothercastle β€’ Jan 2, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Best game ever. Nothing really has scratched the itch since but endless sky was close

indigodaddy β€’ Jan 31, 2022 β€’ View on HN

It’s Wizards and Warriors for me.. loved that game.

throwaway29812 β€’ Feb 8, 2024 β€’ View on HN

That game was so, so good. Do you know any others that feel the same way? (doesn't have to be about hacking)

qwertyuiop924 β€’ Oct 8, 2016 β€’ View on HN

Probably my favorite Zachtronics game. Although I haven't had a chance to play IF or SIO yet.

stavros β€’ Sep 20, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Try Songs of Conquest. It captures the original feel 100% for me, and is a game I really enjoy.