2016 Throwback | The Games That I Remember
2016. All I had was a hand me down Xbox 360 I bought from a cousin for $50 along with all his games to. He was getting a Xbox one so I just got all his old stuff. I still have some of the games to this day. I remember playing a lot of dragon age inquisition, and Doom. And still to this day I love those genres and games. This throwback feels nostalgic, gruesome, and weirdly comforting all at once.
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My absolute favorite part of revisiting my 2016 gaming memories has to be diving back into Dragon Age Inquisition. It wasn't just a game; it was an entire world to get lost in. I remember spending countless hours exploring Thedas, making difficult choices that felt like they truly mattered, and building relationships with companions who felt like real friends. The sheer scale of the world, from the bustling streets of Val Royeaux to the eerie Frostback Mountains, was breathtaking. Every quest felt like a part of a larger, unfolding narrative, and the lore was so rich I could spend hours just reading codex entries. Thinking about it now, what truly made it special was the sense of history within the game itself. The way the narrative wove together centuries of elven, dwarven, and human conflicts, and how your choices impacted the future of the continent – it was captivating. It makes you wonder about the untold stories and deeper histories within such expansive worlds, almost like peeling back layers of an ancient scroll. That's a huge part of why I still appreciate games that offer so much depth beyond the main storyline; they invite you to discover every hidden secret and lost tale. Then there was Doom. Oh, Doom! It was the perfect contrast to Dragon Age's epic storytelling. Sometimes, you just need pure, unadulterated demon-slaying action, and Doom delivered that in spades. The fast-paced combat, the heavy metal soundtrack, and the sheer satisfaction of ripping and tearing through hordes of enemies was incredibly cathartic. It cemented my love for intense first-person shooters and games that aren’t afraid to be brutally fun. Reflecting on those years, I remember being fascinated by other games that challenged my courage. I even vividly recall seeing the game cover for Resident Evil Zero around that time, with its iconic characters like Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen, and thinking about the intense survival horror experience it promised. The Resident Evil series, with its R.P.D. references and the infamous umbrella logo, always piqued my interest in darker, more atmospheric games. It’s funny how certain game covers or even brief glimpses of a game stick with you, shaping your broader gaming tastes. And who could forget *Overwatch*? That was another massive title in 2016, bringing a whole new level of team-based competitive play. I remember the excitement of picking different heroes, learning their abilities, and coordinating with teammates. It showed how much variety there was in gaming back then, from expansive RPGs to intense shooters and strategic team-based games. All these experiences, from exploring ancient lore in Dragon Age to battling demons in Doom and diving into new competitive scenes with *Overwatch*, really defined that era of my gaming life. That 2016 era, with my trusty Xbox 360, truly solidified my passion for gaming across diverse genres. It wasn't just about playing games; it was about the stories, the challenges, and the sheer joy of discovery. It’s a period I look back on with fondness, realizing how those initial experiences with titles like Dragon Age Inquisition and Doom laid the foundation for the types of games I still seek out today. There’s a unique comfort in revisiting those digital worlds that once felt so new and exciting. What games from that period really stuck with you?
