However, one company managed to knock it out of the park with their debut effort.
The company in question wasSony, and their classic home entertainment system was thePlayStation.
The PlayStation produced dozens of all time classics whose influences are still being felt today.
The introduction of 3D graphics presented new possibilities for developers to push the medium forward in unexpected ways.
The maps aren’t as sprawling as they are in memory.
The result was a revolution in game design.
7Aged Poorly: Tomb Raider
Lara Croft has been a gaming icon since her 1996 debut.
The exploration and puzzle solving in one of the first fully 3D titles grabbed players' attention.
Thankfully, there are contemporaryTomb Raidertitles that play better.
The side scrolling gameplay has only helped it stand the test of time.
For proof of this, look no further than the 2017 remake of the PS1 trilogy.
3Aged Poorly: PaRappa The Rapper
Some PS1 games were truly far out.
This rhythm game’s art and characters were unlike anything seen in the medium before.
The aesthetic are still as charming as ever, but the gameplay itself lacks substance and replayability.
If it isn’t, good luck finding the rhythm.
While the remake isfast approaching, it is more than worth it to experience the original masterpiece.
Action adventure games have come along way since then, and Gabe Logan’s heyday has long since passed.
The auto aim mechanic feels archaic, and the stealth segments are enraging.
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