The Enduring Charm of Pre-Rendered Game Graphics 🎮

Some PC games in the late 90s and early 2000s had a particular look that I think stands the test of time. Join me as I investigate why that is and take a look at it's legacy.

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Youtube footage referenced:
https://youtu.be/LstabiSxbto?si=tzTalF_CpZd9gw2C
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdPHFx3rLCg
https://youtu.be/H7VloCaipZM?si=GOQOzSch01hZhO4N
https://youtu.be/RjaJ4hVSwQU?si=kP_Us0d3bjNFIRTo
https://youtu.be/ZL5UlMPaiwA?si=YYbkHF8mv8B4sbwm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak52BLOFyuo
https://youtu.be/26DPpaG5haE?si=zakstSE0I1Y_hrvJ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDhe3LHOPds
https://youtu.be/AUIN8YV3-9A?si=OvHUStec-0qbrksh
https://youtu.be/S3F1vZYpH8c?si=t4dcky9KwDMtr-DP

Music in order of appearance:
Sim City 4 OST - By The Bay
Sim City 4 OST - Epicenter
June - Bobby Richards
Fingerprint - Mini Vandals
Swimming Lessons - Bail Bonds

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Timeless Beauty
01:05 The Golden Age
02:33 The Rise of Real-time 3D
03:29 The Comeback
04:32 Closing Thoughts & Recommendations