Fifteen years ago, the gaming industry wasn't as prosperous as it is now, there weren't so many bells and whistles of virtual reality, and there weren't so many young novices. At that time, we only pursued the resonance of the heart and the emotion of the game, unlike now, we always stared at the details of that frame by frame.
I'm talking about a classic, The Rise of the Argonauts. Heck, this game has a bit of a melancholy feel, a bit like when you were a kid catching fireflies in the summer dusk. Well, maybe you kids are playing hyper-realistic games in VR these days, but in my heart, this game is a legend.
First of all, the background of this game is in Greek mythology, and at that time, heroic stories were passed down in everyone's mouths, all of which were the deeds of Super Bull X. This game is based on one of the stories called "The Golden Fleece of Iason", isn't it a bit of a literary flavor? Don't worry, the game is not as complicated as it is now, and storytelling is about telling the legend of a hero, and it is not muddy at all.
Dude, when it comes to the graphics of this game, it's so beautiful that you want to cry. Although the level of technology at that time was not as high as it is now, the picture was definitely excellent. At that time, the game designers seemed to be artists, and every temple, every village, every splendid building was simply amazing. Even the protagonist Iason, just the muscle lines on his body and the huge Trojan shield, make people sigh that the designer is really fighting.
Of course, don't think that this game is a picture party, and the music is also a must. Soundtrack maestro Taylor Baez is a great player in this game, using orchestral, percussion, and vocal vocals to create a strong Greek style. When we play this game, we can be fascinated for a long time just listening to music.
But to be honest, this game is not like the bells and whistles of today, when it was not so much about eyeballs. At that time, we were in the game for a kind of emotional sustenance, a spiritual adventure. The protagonist Iason, who is burdened with the responsibility of a king, also has to face the protection of the gods but also has to fight the test of mythical monsters, which is simply immersive and feels the ups and downs of the story.
And the type of game is even more different from now. It's not a simple action game, it's a bit like an ARPG. In this game, you'll have to talk to NPCs and travel between villages to experience all aspects of the game. This design makes the game more narrative, unlike today's games that are all about instant pleasure.
But don't get me wrong, the game isn't flawless. You have to see that there was a world of difference between the game 15 years ago and the present. The game's plot dialogue can be relatively thin and slightly empty. If you treat it as an action game, the combat aspect is not very interesting either. Such a dilemma may have prevented the game from being too successful at the time.
However, don't underestimate this game. The game market 15 years ago was full of curiosity and exploration of the unknown, and every game was an adventure. Rise of the Argonauts may not have been the highest-grossing game of its time, but it offered players an unusual experience. The games of that era were like adventures one after another, and every detail became a pearl in memory.
Now, when we look back at this action game masterpiece from 15 years ago, it may have been blurred by time, but it still exudes a unique charm. In the context of the rapid development of game technology today, we may sigh at the simplicity and simplicity of that time, and better understand the players' love for the games of that era.
Perhaps, Rise of the Argonauts is not the focus of the gaming market today, but it was a shining jewel in the gaming world 15 years ago. For true veteran players, this is not only a game, but also an unforgettable memory. The masterpiece of the game 15 years ago, only real veteran players can truly appreciate its uniqueness. This game is simply a gem in our gaming history, and it makes us nostalgic for those adventurous years.