For those players who enjoy “nostalgic games,” do you really like the sense of nostalgia? Or do you just find that the games you like have “unknowingly” become old games?

In the bustling world of video games, despite the large number of new releases emerging every day, there is still a group of players who are deeply in love with classic nostalgic games that have a history of several decades.

However, recently in Japan, many enthusiasts of nostalgic games have begun to question themselves: Do they genuinely love these old games, or have they become “nostalgic game enthusiasts” because their favorite games lack updates and they themselves do not chase after new trends?

Next, let’s take a look at the reflections of Japanese retro game enthusiasts on this…

 First, please look at the following short story.

There is a Japanese netizen named “Hanasaki” who recently participated in a retro gaming event called “RETRO GAME SUMMIT.” At one booth, he purchased a keychain that had an inscription saying, “Rather than saying I love retro games, it is more accurate to say that the games I adored have unintentionally become retro.”

 This quote, once shared, immediately sparked widespread discussion.

This sentence resonates with many nostalgic game fans. They express that they did not deliberately choose nostalgia, but rather, because their beloved games have not been updated for a long time, and they do not actively follow new releases, they naturally became “nostalgic game enthusiasts.”

Retro game fair “RETRO GAME SUMMIT” poster

 Netizens have expressed their agreement:

One player exclaimed, “Well said, www.” Another expressed helplessness over the nostalgic labels of “Street Fighter” and “The King of Fighters.”

Some people have expressed that “Fire Emblem if” is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary: “I’m not crying.”

I don’t really like games from 30 years ago; it’s just that my beloved game hasn’t been updated in 30 years.

More players admit that they cannot keep up with trends and are satisfied just playing remastered versions of old games. Some even want to buy a physical Famicom and a CRT television for nostalgia.

A netizen shared his love for nostalgic games: he recently completed a classic game that was released 16 years ago – “Deadly Dimension 1,” and is now preparing to challenge the 13-year-old “Deadly Dimension 2.”

Some players have also noticed that the DS and PSP they once used have now become outdated devices from 20 years ago, turning into nostalgic items.

This sentiment is not limited to games; other netizens pointed out that this statement equally applies to anime and manga, and they all expressed deep nostalgia.

A netizen summarized: “Many people care more about the things they loved when they were young, rather than exploring the beauty of ancient things. So, when you find that you haven’t been moved by new things for a long time, it’s really time to wake up.”

After checking the release dates of their favorite games, many people suddenly realized: it turns out they have also become part of the “nostalgia” series. This new experience not only encourages self-reflection but also triggers profound thoughts about self-awareness.

In short, regardless of nostalgia, the true pleasure of every player lies in games that can ignite the passion in their hearts. This emotion is not just a pursuit of memories, but a fond remembrance and love for beautiful times.