Why do people still play classic video games? I’ll tell you why. It is because classic video games have a certain charm to them that make them stand the test of time.  Let me tell you why I love playing classic video games.

First of all, classic video games are very nostalgic. A lot of people played video games when they were younger and still enjoy playing those same games because it brings back good memories.

For example, when I was little and my siblings and I were fighting over something, we would settle it over a virtual brawl. We would play games such as “Super Smash Bros”, “Street Fighter”, or “Pokémon Stadium,” and to this day, playing those games remind me of getting served by my brother, who is 10 years older than me, because I wanted the last brownie.

Some people might complain that the graphics are unrealistic and outdated, and to those people I say boo. I think 8-bit games are beautiful and are really interesting. It is pretty complicated to make a goblin out of differently colored squares. So if you want to give pixel art a try, go for it, and you may just appreciate it a little more.

Also an 8-bit character is more iconic. The very first “Legend of Zelda” and “Super Mario Bros.” were released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, which played 8-bit games, both of these franchises are still at large today.

Think about that next time you give a classic video game a try.