Retro games from my formative years:
Newer games:
I realize those are divisive entries in each of their franchises, but they’re the ones that hit for me and just let me wander off and do whatever I feel like.
Here’s hoping I get it before the Steam Machine is released!
I’m too lazy to get off my couch for pictures, but here’s what I currently have and a few I’ve had in the past.
Current
Anbernic RG 40XXV - I stepped up from the 35XXV after giving that to a friend. The 40 is fine, but a little larger than is comfortable for me with a vertical handheld. Mostly just use the stick for Retroarch shortcuts.
Anbernic RG 34XXSP - I had the original Anbernic SP, but it was a little thick and the buttons were SO loud. This is great for a GBA machine. Sadly, I dropped it and the screen has been wonky since.
Previous
Anbernic RG 35XX - I miss it. For me, this is the perfect handheld for retro games. I don’t want or expect anything past the 16-bit / GBA era on it. I should probably pick up a new one.
Miyoo Mini - Amazing entry device and I can understand people keeping it for its portability, but it was just a little TOO mini for my older eyes to play RPGs on.
PowKiddy v90 & v10 - I loved the v90 before Anbernic and Miyoo caught up to the clamshell form factor. Terrible UI and power, but it felt good for what it was. The v10 was nice, but I don’t like the squatness of the control area.
Future
Retroid Pocket 6 - Ordered a month ago, still hasn’t shipped. Really looking forward to some GameCube on the go.
In the late 80s/early 90s, my parents wouldn’t let us have a game console, but somehow trying to bed hookers in Leisure Suit Larry was okay for their pre-teen. IDK.
If it’s the humor that made LSL good for you, the Space Quest series is an easy leap. Or Freddy Pharkas. Plus lots of Lucasarts games like Monkey Island, Indiana Jones, Maniac Mansion…
The Police Quest series is my favorite. PQ1 is easily in my top games of all time. Followed very closely by the first Gabriel Knight game. I went to New Orleans years back for work and the best thing I got to do was look out over Lafayette Park and St Louis Cathedral from the same vantage point as in the game. Maybe silly, but it was a really fulfilling moment.
Oh, I always really liked the Quest for Glory games too, though I don’t think I ever finished any of them. Maybe I should work on that this year.