games better if coded like in the 80's 90's ? - Page 3

TCD · 30 August 2010, 22:24

Not sure that's really the reason why 2D aren't made anymore (and I would surely like 'new' 2D platform or shoot 'em ups

). I was quite impressed by early 'pseudo' 3D games on the PSX like Loaded and Crash Bandicoot as they added a bit over a plain 2D game with the presentation and gameplay elements. Still it's more about a good idea and gameplay, than just the way it's coded or the perspective its presented in

gimbal · 31 August 2010, 09:28

Games like this:

http://www.boostertrooper.com/

That's what I like to see: 2d gameplay with 'simple' and effective 3D graphics and modern additions like a multiplayer mode. The best kind of games IMO.

Jonathan Drain · 31 August 2010, 20:59

Lately I played a PC game called Trine. It's a side-scrolling Lost Vikings type puzzle platformer, but with modern 3D graphics and a physics engine. Lots of fun!

Some elements of Trine remind me of Amiga games. There are parts where you have to block regularly-timed fireballs with the warrior character's shield before quickly switching, like the [ Show youtube player ], and some of the trapped corridors remind me of the [ Show youtube player ].

gimbal · 01 September 2010, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan Drain

Lately I played a PC game called Trine. It's a side-scrolling Lost Vikings type puzzle platformer, but with modern 3D graphics and a physics engine. Lots of fun!

It was already in my Steam wish list, but thanks for confirming the game is cool!

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30 August 2010, 22:24	#41
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,733	Not sure that's really the reason why 2D aren't made anymore (and I would surely like 'new' 2D platform or shoot 'em ups ). I was quite impressed by early 'pseudo' 3D games on the PSX like Loaded and Crash Bandicoot as they added a bit over a plain 2D game with the presentation and gameplay elements. Still it's more about a good idea and gameplay, than just the way it's coded or the perspective its presented in

31 August 2010, 09:28	#42
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,946	Games like this: http://www.boostertrooper.com/ That's what I like to see: 2d gameplay with 'simple' and effective 3D graphics and modern additions like a multiplayer mode. The best kind of games IMO.

31 August 2010, 20:59	#43
Jonathan Drain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sector K240 Posts: 338	Lately I played a PC game called Trine. It's a side-scrolling Lost Vikings type puzzle platformer, but with modern 3D graphics and a physics engine. Lots of fun! Some elements of Trine remind me of Amiga games. There are parts where you have to block regularly-timed fireballs with the warrior character's shield before quickly switching, like the [ Show youtube player ], and some of the trapped corridors remind me of the [ Show youtube player ].

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