'new' retro style games? suggestions? - General Discussion

#1 Posted by spyder335 (141 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

really enjoyed hotline miami and retro city rampage can anyone suggest any other games along the same line?

#2 Posted by believer258 (7843 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac.

#3 Posted by Napalm (9020 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

@believer258 said:

Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac.

You should know what The Binding Of Isaac is about before playing. Because of the themes and ideas it deals with, I can't play it specifically because of those.

#4 Posted by believer258 (7843 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

@Napalm said:

@believer258 said:
Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac.
You should know what The Binding Of Isaac is about before playing. Because of the themes and ideas it deals with, I can't play it specifically because of those.

I can't say that I expected to see that warning from someone on this site.

But yes, The Binding of Isaac has some potentially offensive material in it just from what I know about it. I got it in an indie bundle but I have not played it yet.

#5 Posted by Little_Socrates (5436 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

Super Meat Boy.

Fez.

Cave Story.

Spelunky.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2.

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX.

Galaga Legions DX.

The Binding of Isaac.

Bionic Commando: Rearmed.

Trials Evolution.

FTL: Faster Than Light.

Cthulhu Saves The World.

3D Dot Game Heroes.

That should make for a pretty decent start.

#6 Posted by Tanikaze (68 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

As long as old school spirit is what you want and not just visuals or genre, check out Tokyo Jungle.

#7 Edited by Lagaroth (168 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

I've seen Legend of Grimrock compared to lots of old dungeon crawlers, I haven't played any of those old games so I can't personally compare them.

Edit: LoG is 'retro' in content/mechanics. The graphics are modern.)

#8 Posted by Napalm (9020 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

@believer258 said:

@Napalm said:
@believer258 said:
Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac.
You should know what The Binding Of Isaac is about before playing. Because of the themes and ideas it deals with, I can't play it specifically because of those.
I can't say that I expected to see that warning from someone on this site.
But yes, The Binding of Isaac has some potentially offensive material in it just from what I know about it. I got it in an indie bundle but I have not played it yet.

Err... I didn't mean offensive. I meant a little too emotionally close to home for me.

#9 Posted by Getz (2893 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

McPixel.

#10 Posted by believer258 (7843 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

@Napalm said:

@believer258 said:
@Napalm said:
@believer258 said:
Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac.
You should know what The Binding Of Isaac is about before playing. Because of the themes and ideas it deals with, I can't play it specifically because of those.
I can't say that I expected to see that warning from someone on this site.
But yes, The Binding of Isaac has some potentially offensive material in it just from what I know about it. I got it in an indie bundle but I have not played it yet.
Err... I didn't mean offensive. I meant a little too emotionally close to home for me.

Oh... sorry.

#11 Posted by Rainbowkisses (382 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

I just started playing Binding of Isaac today and was interested in the ideas behind it, so I looked up an interview.It's all really interesting and it's a really fun game to boot. I clocked in 90 minutes, just today.

It's also only $1.24 right now.

#12 Posted by SiMMENS (6 posts) - 4 months, 19 days ago

I would have to say Gemini Rue is a great retro style adventure game, FTL for the strategist, and Fez for an amazing new experience