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[rubik's dude]

I dunno what it is, but there's something super nostalgic about that era. It was slightly before my time, I actually grew up with SM64 and OoT/MM, and while those are nostalgic in their own way, I find the late 80s/early 90s era to be more charming.

I love how the creatures in Mario at around this time were basically just dinosaurs, and how the setting of LoZ felt very Jim Henson dark fantasy-esque. It's the same type of nostalgia I feel for the old, original TMNT movie. I really wish Nintendo would do a modern spinoff for both in those styles.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Love the 80s and 90s Nintendo. In fact, I love almost everything about 90s gaming. PS1, Saturn and N64 were a force to be reckoned with. So many great and genre defining games were created during this era. It was like a new genre was born every week and developers constantly pushed the envelope.

 

[kunonabi]

Definitely for Zelda. I'm really not a fan of the increasing amount of Sci-fi stuff the new Zelda games have been using.

 

[DGrayson]

The fact that they seemed to have abandoned traditional zeldas is a shame.

 

[chlorate]

Peak late ‘80s nostalgia occurred around 2008 with AVGN and other content creators

 

[Codes 208]

i mean arguably if they went back to the old NES zelda games (specifically 1) then you’s actually just be getting botw again minus the sheikah tech and added proper dungeons since the original was open world too technically.

A modern adaptation of ALttP in the style of the traditional 3D games would be amazing though

 

[West Texas CEO]

80s Nintendo, yes.
90s Nintendo, hell no.

 

[rubik's dude]

i mean arguably if they went back to the old NES zelda games (specifically 1) then you’s actually just be getting botw again minus the sheikah tech and added proper dungeons since the original was open world too technically.

A modern adaptation of ALttP in the style of the traditional 3D games would be amazing though

I'd freaking love a modern adaptation of ALttP with the artstyle and character designs from that time period. It doesn't need to be as open-world as BotW or Totk, it can be smaller in scale, but modern graphics with that retro aesthetic would be awesome.

Same with Mario, a modern adaptation of the older sidescrollers with that 80s/90s aesthetic.

 

[Danknugz]

who doesn't

 

[Danknugz]

Love the 80s and 90s Nintendo. In fact, I love almost everything about 90s gaming. PS1, Saturn and N64 were a force to be reckoned with. So many great and genre defining games were created during this era. It was like a new genre was born every week and developers constantly pushed the envelope.

same but for me I also add the arcade machines. mame for me is probably my most respected video game software.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Yes, the art design of that era is super cool. Especially Zelda NES and SNES, Mario 3 and Mario World

 

[cireza]

I am nostalgic for the 90s in their entirety. But don't get me wrong, this doesn't mean I don't fully enjoy current times to the fullest.

 

[El Muerto]

Absolutely. I owned all the games, Link to the Past 2 and SMB3 were my favorites on NES. I used to watch the cartoons religiously when i was a kid, currently have both the Super Mario Bros. Super Show and TLOZ sets on dvd and some on VHS. Used to by Mario and Zelda comic books when i was a kid too. But Nintendo kinda lost me when the N64 came out. Wasnt a fan after Majora's mask and SM64, dont really care much for them now.

 

[amigastar]

I am, i love the old Zelda and Mario games.
I'm planning to make a playthrough through Zelda The Minish Cap. I remember it fondly.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

They really need to make a team that appeals to Boomer Zelda fans. Nintendo DEFINITELY has the staff for it.

 

[rubik's dude]

Absolutely. I owned all the games, Link to the Past 2 and SMB3 were my favorites on NES. I used to watch the cartoons religiously when i was a kid, currently have both the Super Mario Bros. Super Show and TLOZ sets on dvd and some on VHS. Used to by Mario and Zelda comic books when i was a kid too. But Nintendo kinda lost me when the N64 came out. Wasnt a fan after Majora's mask and SM64, dont really care much for them now.

I started watching the old Mario and LoZ cartoon shows, which is what inspired me to make the thread. As cheesy as they are, the nostalgia/atmosphere/aesthetic makes them so enjoyable to watch.

 

[BennyBlanco]

It’s crazy to me how good all those old Nintendo games still feel to play.

 

[amigastar]

It’s crazy to me how good all those old Nintendo games still feel to play.

Typical Masterpieces, simply. Never gets old.

 

[Shut0wen]

The fact that they seemed to have abandoned traditional zeldas is a shame.

I wouldnt be surprised if they go back to it in the next 5 years, i can definitely see them making a smaller zelda project when the main entry is in development

 

[simpatico]

I played SMW and LTTP last year on a CRT and original hardware. It was pretty great.

 

[cartman414]

They really need to make a team that appeals to Gen X Zelda fans. Nintendo DEFINITELY has the staff for it.

Fixed.

 

[daffyduck]

Can’t imagine there to be many Boomer Zelda fans, other than those employed by Nintendo in the ’80s and ‘90s.

 

[existensmaximum]

Yeah, both Zelda and Mario were WAY better before ca 1995. I hate SM64 and OoT.

 

[Ozzie666]

Zelda a Link to the Past transends time and space, it will forever be a master piece in game design. Suitable for any generation. I'm super nostalgic for the 16bit era of 2D pixel arts games in general. The NES is a bit more difficult to go back too, but for anyone who lived through the 80's. Everything gaming was reffered to as Nintendo. The mayhem around Super Mario 3 was just insane, which was also a great game.

It's really amazing to see Nintendo's evolution from early NES to late SNES, let's not discuss Mario 2 or Zelda 2 (I think it was).

 

[amigastar]

Yeah, both Zelda and Mario were WAY better before ca 1995. I hate SM64 and OoT.

Why the hate, child?
No, but seriously why didn't you like SM64 andOoT?

 

[StereoVsn]

I love late 80s through 90s in both culture and gaming. Gen X reporting.

Also, 90s CES and E3 later on were amazing.

 

[Nok Su Kow]

Yeah totally, more to that point I have a huge fondness for the promo art they did for Mario and Zelda from that era

 

[NikuNashi]

i mean arguably if they went back to the old NES zelda games (specifically 1) then you’s actually just be getting botw again minus the sheikah tech and added proper dungeons since the original was open world too technically.

Add proper varied bosses to that and I am there. Day 1.

 

[Schmendrick]

Nostalgia is just self inflicted falsified memory. You're not missing the old comparatively primitive and restrictive games, u miss being a child.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Nostalgia is just self inflicted falsified memory. You're not missing the old comparatively primitive and restricted games, u miss being a child.

Mario 3 is still great to this day.

 

[K' Dash]

The fact that they seemed to have abandoned traditional zeldas is a shame.

I think they can still do new 2D games. Ocarina of Time was basically a trimmed down ALTTP in 3D.

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

Nostalgia is just self inflicted falsified memory. You're not missing the old comparatively primitive and restrictive games, u miss being a child.

Maybe being primitive and restrictive is part of the draw. Now it seems every other game is a 50 hour bloatfest with tons of gameplay options to learn. Better visuals and performance now are nice but I miss when games were simple, linear, and got to the point.

 

[kiphalfton]

The fact that they seemed to have abandoned traditional zeldas is a shame.

It all went down hill... with Skyward Sword. The irony.

 

[Schmendrick]

Maybe being primitive and restrictive is part of the draw. Now it seems every other game is a 50 hour bloatfest with tons of gameplay options to learn. Better visuals and performance now are nice but I miss when games were simple, linear, and got to the point.

There are tons and tons of games of that category out there, the tech has just evolved to the point that game designers actually have a choice.
If you decide to overlook these... Well that's on you.

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

There are more than enough games of that category out there. If you choose to overlook them that's on you.

Okay? Was just pointing out why your armchair diagnosis is wrong.

 

[Hemingwayoffbase]

Do a Link to the Past remake like how they did Links Awakening, except instead of using the Links Awakening art style, they make new character models based on the instruction manual art of ALTTP. You know what I’m talking about, right?

 

[Schmendrick]

Okay? Was just pointing out why your armchair diagnosis is wrong.

By giving a completely wrong armchair description of the current state of things?
K.....

 

[Torrent of Pork]

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

By giving a completely wrong armchair description of the current state of things?
K.....

Except I didn't. And the current state of things isn't even the point, it's why people liked these old games which you're wrong about.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Great games for the era, but compared to now they would be considered $10-15 pixel retro indie games made by no-name developer X.

These kinds of games should take a fraction of the time and money to make compared to AAA budget games, so you'd think Nintendo, Sony and MS would have some studios cranking out these games even if the revenue and profits arent sky high. It's probably why a good portion of gamers stay on PC because you get the most of those kids of games there to go along with all the higher budget PC games.

But the console makers probably think it's a waste of time and it looks bad if a console promotes first party retro kinds of games.

 

[existensmaximum]

Why the hate, child?
No, but seriously why didn't you like SM64 andOoT?

I don't think the jump from 2D to 3D worked. Believe me, I've tried so many times during years to like them but I just don't. Very boring games, ugly as sin, mediocre and unmemorable music.

I think the 2D games on the SNES (and NES) were timeless and beautiful and then they transitioned to primitive low-polygon 3D.. Just no. To me it was a downgrade in every possible way. They lost all the Mario/Zelda feeling because the concept was so vastly different.

Especially Zelda, suddenly the game felt too Japanese to me as well. When the N64 was released I quit console gaming for quite a few years, it just wasn't the same anymore. Worst console ever.

I know I'm pretty much alone with these opinions but I really thought the games sucked when they were released and have aged like sour milk. Gross.

I do like some more modern 3D iterations of Mario and Zelda but it's never been even close to the same greatness as the pre-1995 2D games for me.

 

[EDMIX]

Me.

I've accepted that the series has moved on and we are never going to get this classic concepts, so I'm pretty much done with both IP.

It all went down hill... with Skyward Sword. The irony.

^ This.

I believe once Wii came in, they pretty much fucking killed those IP to seek mediocrity. It was like 1 by 1 those IP got nerfed to death and now seem to be only those IP by name alone.

 

[Quantum253]

I was saying the other day, I wanted a re master of the NES Dragon Warrior. My friend said they were making Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. It looks pretty cool. I'd like to see the old Zeldas made in similar fashion or bring the handheld versions to console in similar remakes

 

[cartman414]

Zelda a Link to the Past transends time and space, it will forever be a master piece in game design. Suitable for any generation. I'm super nostalgic for the 16bit era of 2D pixel arts games in general. The NES is a bit more difficult to go back too, but for anyone who lived through the 80's. Everything gaming was reffered to as Nintendo. The mayhem around Super Mario 3 was just insane, which was also a great game.

It's really amazing to see Nintendo's evolution from early NES to late SNES, let's not discuss Mario 2 or Zelda 2 (I think it was).

You. Take. That. Back.

 

[Paltheos]

Not particularly.
I've played enough games recently that have iterated on the popular genres of that period that I've come to appreciate the new stuff more (for the most part).

 

[Emedan]

Yeah but I'm an absolute sucker for nostalgia so. Many Nintendo games of the era still holds up though, I play and finish them through out the year, playing Super Mario World right now.

 

[rubik's dude]

I was saying the other day, I wanted a re master of the NES Dragon Warrior. My friend said they were making Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. It looks pretty cool. I'd like to see the old Zeldas made in similar fashion or bring the handheld versions to console in similar remakes

That looks really cool, I'll have to check that out. I think that would be great for the older Zelda games, or something like those "Let's Go" Pokemon games. If they did it in the style of the latter, I'd love it if they made all the character models in the style of the 90s designs: https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Gallery:A_Link_to_the_Past

 

[Randall365]

It was the peak of sharp, detailed, pretty 2D gaming before the fuzzy, basic, messy birth of 3D gaming.

 

[ReBurn]

I'm not nostalgic for the old school Mario games. Wonder really scratched my itch for that. I do miss old school Zelda games. The Legend of Zelda on NES was my favorite one, followed by A Link to the Past on SNES. I haven't enjoyed a single 3D Zelda.

 

[Papa_Wisdom]

I miss 90s sega more