That was a bit before my time. I started playing computer games in 96 with Simcity 2000, although the Amiga scene at the time sounded like a lot of fun (and you could still see the Amiga influence even in the mid 90s).

I think it depends on the remake and how it is done.

It’s still very playable even today. The HD version has support for modern resolutions and modding (the scene is relatively active for a somewhat niche game from 2000).

Sure, I meant that computers offered an open platform, be it for violent games or games with sexual themes.

A very console focused perspective.

80s/90s console games (and in some way even today) were much more vanilla and restricted in their perspective.

This was never an issue with computer games. 80s/90s PC games had a broad spectrum of presentation.

The original Leisure Suit Larry was released in 1987.

What?

I do know that he provides PR cover for oligarch interests, perhaps in a genuine manner, but the fact remains.

although my neighbor/crush liked to come to my place to play it so that’s mostly how I got to know it.

That’s funny!

I am more into the indie side with psychological/existential horror and horror RPGs, but I do like the early Silent Hill and Resident Evil releases.

I’ve only played Port Royal 2 and this looks different to PR2, but that being said, I haven’t played it.

Thanks for sharing, interesting article.