So, as I mentioned my PS Store thread, I saw Chrono Cross available and jumped on it. It's a game that's haunted me for years because I never finished it. I was a teenager when it came out and so was my sister. I did something - neither of us can remember what - and to retaliate, she snapped my disc in two.
Anyway, now that I've got it again I obviously started playing it. I've always been of the mind that "they don't make them like they used to" and I've supported this belief through emulators and memories. Now, though, with a game that most people I know never heard of, it's really sinking in.
I really don't think they make them like they used to.
Sure, the graphics are insanely better and the processing power of consoles and computers has made it so hundreds of players can be on screen and working at the same time. However, it feels like most companies haven't really used this power to their advantage. Game designs today feel... lazy. Stories in RPGs are almost trivial. I mean, we have voice actors in all of our games, now, but I'm not sold on their plight like I was with simple text and appropriate background music.
Of course there are still gems out there and companies that strive to make first-rate games. Of course Chrono Cross was made by Squaresoft when they were still in their prime. However, I just feel like there were more of these "OMG I MUST HAVE IT" games - especially RPGs - back on the older systems.
I know the conversation's been had before, just thought I'd poll it now to see if anyone's changed their minds.
