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Gameplay mechanics were also a lot better with more replayability. (infosec.pub)

submitted 6 days ago by FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works to c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

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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!

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[–] Decq@lemmy.world 10 points 6 days ago (2 children)

This reminds me so much of that time I got Red Alert from my parents. I was so happy, until I figured out it was the expansion Red Alert: The Aftermath. I had to wait so long before I got the base game I probably read the instruction manual and cover 10 times over. But that was enough to keep me happy till I got the original.

[–] scops@reddthat.com 5 points 6 days ago

Reminds of asking for Final Fantasy Tactics for Christmas. I didn't realize the game was almost impossible to find until the Greatest Hits reprint.

My parents misunderstood and got me the strategy guide for Final Fantasy VIII. I think I was disappointed at the time, but I still got their money's worth out of that book.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 4 points 6 days ago

Shady computer stores used to do this shit on purpose knowing that the clueless parent they sold the expansion to would probably come back to get the base game.