Are there too many "retro-style" indie games being released today?

[killamch89]

Lately, it feels like a huge chunk of indie games are embracing a retro aesthetic, whether it’s pixel art, 8-bit soundtracks, or platformer mechanics straight out of the '80s and '90s. While I love the nostalgia, I’m starting to wonder if it’s becoming overdone. Do you think the "retro-style" trend is reaching oversaturation, or is it just a fun, creative avenue for developers?

[Scorpion]

I appreciate the nostalgic feel of retro aesthetics, but I agree it's becoming oversaturated. While it offers charm, I'd love to see more innovation and diverse art styles in indie games.

[killamch89]

I think the retro-style trend is more about creative expression and honoring the roots of gaming. Each game brings its own unique twist to the retro aesthetic, and for many players, it's a beloved genre. As long as the games are fun and innovative in their own right, I don't see the issue.

[The Blackangel]

One that I got on my Switch is like this. It’s called Goblin Sword, and the graphics are a dead-on match to the graphics on Sega Genesis. They’re not like anything on Nintendo, only Sega. The game is fun, but its downfall is that it doesn’t end. It just stops. So it’s more of a time killer than anything, instead of a real game.

 

 

Edited February 1 by The Blackangel

[Shagger]

If your question is "Do you suspect that that so many indie games utilse retro style graphics because they can't produce more modern graphics?", I have to say yes.  It's not that these games look bad or anything, I just find it a little embarrassing when indie game developers insist that retro style graphics are a stylistic choice when, at least some of the time, it clearly wasn't.