I play both new and old games - the discussion is like asking which you like better - apples or oranges?
I rate games by length of time I put in (I must really like it if I keep playing!) divided by cost.
Right now I am playing Realms of the Haunting full 4cd version - graphics, controls and video clips are dated but I am having a great time! Glad I paid $10 for the full game used rather then play the free cd rip version.
What I play in new games that I like:
Alice
HL 2 plus mods / add ons but gameplay / length HL 1 still rules!!!! I like Steam for updating the graphics on HL 1 putting new life into a classic. I still go online for Day of Defeat, Deathmatch classice, etc. to get crushed!
Painkiller - I know mindless FPS clone but so much fun!
Doom 3 plus mods / add ons - scary at night.
Unreal tourment - must be my age I prefer less chrome in this older version compare to Unreal 2004, sometimes DM but moslty monster hunt I chuckle at some of the creative levels design by fans.
Alien vs Predator 2 - love the solo missions and last man alive online play
Wargames:
TOAW - COW still play this one via e mail!
Combat Mission BO/Berlin/Ak still via e mail!
All Steel Panthers versions
Some of this titles are "old" but not "old" enough for old games!
Old games:
Realms - noted above
Legacy - realm of terror & Stonekkeep - just started, finally found a walkthru for "tough" spots, next in line to play.
V for Victory series - great wargames!
Conflict Middleeast - play this game to death, seldom "win".
Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe - love this game, graphic sucks today but so much fun just to fly and shoot down stuff! Not abanonware I believe.
Colonial Conquest (Atari ST) love this game, playing via e mail right now.
Dungeon Master (ST and PC - PC version rewrittin by a big fan)) First RPG that made me play to the end, want to play the squels.
So I think there are plenty of good stuff coming out along with the junk, just read reviews and try the demo's out or (like me) wait a year or two to get them at bargin bin - half price or less!
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