tgirlschierkeGames indrulestry
Not_mikeyIt’s just like the old “music sucks now, it was best in (insert decade of your late teens, early twenties)” argument. It’s a combination of
Survivorship bias, you only remember the good music, movies, games of the time and forget all the trash and dumb trends happening.
It’s when key parts of your identity are forming and you develop strong bonds with the media of the time.
And for games it’s also when your playing them the most. When you get older and get a job, partner, children and other responsibilities you tend not to have as much time for games . You can’t put hundreds of hours into a game to fully appreciate all the story and content it can provide.
And for games it’s also when your playing them the most. When you get older and get a job, partner, children and other responsibilities you tend not to have as much time for games . You can’t put hundreds of hours into a game to fully appreciate all the story and content it can provide.
I think many people also just generally appreciate entertainment media less as they get older, especially if they pick up some depression along the way. They might remember that they really like a game or music album from their formative years, but they don’t actually enjoy it as much as they did when they were 20. Novelty is a big factor when you’re young that tends to not have as much draw when you’re older, but nostalgia by nature isn’t exciting.