They’re like classic movies. Mario 64 pioneered 3d platform in a similar way that Casablanca forged the tropes prevalent in modern romance movies. Or like how mgs opening the door for a new kind of 4th wall break isn’t dissimilar to Ferris Bueller bringing 4th wall breaks to the mainstream. Gotta find the pop culture equivalent and hope for the best honestly
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Reply to How to explain classic games’ significance to my wife (a non-gamer)? by cetaceanbiologist
They’re like classic movies. Mario 64 pioneered 3d platform in a similar way that Casablanca forged the tropes prevalent in modern romance movies. Or like how mgs opening the door for a new kind of 4th wall break isn’t dissimilar to Ferris Bueller bringing 4th wall breaks to the mainstream. Gotta find the pop culture equivalent and hope for the best honestly