For me, I'd have to say Old School X-COM (UFO Defense, TFTD, X-COM Apocalypse to an extent). I love them in a way that I just do not enjoy NewCOM, but the interface was quite possibly based on the recovered works of a 13th century scribe, and is very difficult to get used to for an unfamiliar player.

    • Owl [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      Check out PK Scramble if you haven't. Very nice way to re-play the game over and over.

        • Owl [he/him]
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          1 year ago

          Instant text speed, run button, and you knowing the game already to some extent.

          Also the speedrunners can do the full 8-sanc run in under 2 hours.

    • kidleviathan [he/him, they/them]
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      1 year ago

      The inventory system is maddening at times and the battles are slow but idk if anything else about earthbound really aged poorly. I'm probably being too generous tho