#game design

Should modern sequels ignore classic game mechanics entirely?

Are remakes with modern controls just cheating, or do you secretly prefer them over the original clunk?

Real question: is modern gaming actually better than retro games, or did we just fall for better graphics?

Does anyone else find classic platformers way more relaxing than new triple-A titles?

Why do indie pixel-art games still feel more creative than most AAA titles?

Do graphics make a game good or is it all about gameplay?

Are old Final Fantasy games way too slow for today?

Does pixel art really hold up, or is it just an excuse for lazy game design?

Were graphics in old games better than gameplay?

Should modern remakes of classic games use the exact same gameplay?

Is AI making modern games less fun than old classics?

Has pixel art become a crutch for indie devs hiding weak gameplay, or is it the most pure form of visual storytelling we’ve abandoned too soon?

What's your take on retro gaming being the only authentic gaming experience?

Is a game too hard a legitimate reason to give up on it?

Is it okay to skip a game’s tutorial if you know the genre?

Is a game still fun if you never beat it?

Is gaming better now, or did retro games actually have more soul?

Are modern graphics killing the soul of game design, or just hiding bad gameplay?

Is skill-based matchmaking killing the fun for casual players for the sake of "fairness"?

Is the “git gud” culture in retro games toxic gatekeeping or the only thing stopping the industry from dumbing everything down?