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Old and out of the loop gamer here - used to love FPS games but quit playing them when Counterstrike was new.
What’s uh… what’s going on? I keep seeing trailers for new FPS games that look like they’re running the original Doom or Rise of the Triad engines.
Somebody help me understand.
3D Realms, today a publishing label by Embracer Group, focuses on retro games. Just like 10 or so years ago pixel art games had a resurgence, since about 5 years old school FPS games came back as well. This is both a path to reduce workload as well as a gameplay design choice.
3D Realms’ annual event, Realms Deep, is the biggest showcase for such games.
There’s been a resurgence of retro throwback shooters. The first one I noticed was with STRAFE, which released (to a rocky start) back in 2017. It’s a brilliant game now, mind you.
You may also want to check out:
DUSK
Turbo Overkill
GTTOD
SPRAWL
Prodeus
Ion Fury
Selaco
Ultrakill
I’m sure I’m missing some great ones from this list.
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Old and out of the loop gamer here - used to love FPS games but quit playing them when Counterstrike was new.
What’s uh… what’s going on? I keep seeing trailers for new FPS games that look like they’re running the original Doom or Rise of the Triad engines. Somebody help me understand.
these graphics seem like Quake 1 to me. Maybe the focus is on fun?
This one literally runs on Quake 1 engine (albeit improved)
That’s crazy to me, but badass. Interested to check it out.
It looks like a good time
3D Realms, today a publishing label by Embracer Group, focuses on retro games. Just like 10 or so years ago pixel art games had a resurgence, since about 5 years old school FPS games came back as well. This is both a path to reduce workload as well as a gameplay design choice.
3D Realms’ annual event, Realms Deep, is the biggest showcase for such games.
There’s been a resurgence of retro throwback shooters. The first one I noticed was with STRAFE, which released (to a rocky start) back in 2017. It’s a brilliant game now, mind you.
You may also want to check out:
I’m sure I’m missing some great ones from this list.
Gonna check out this whole list. Thanks!
have a lovely time
Don’t forget Amid Evil and Cultic, they’re probably the 2 best boomer shooters.
Cultic. GOTY 2022.
Agreed
HROT Zortch
These two are excellent games worthy of being on this list.