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From: Zaghadka <zaghadka@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: "Sierra made the games of my childhood. Are they still fun to play?"
Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 11:41:02 -0500
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On Sun, 18 May 2025 10:12:17 -0400, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.adventure,
Mike S. wrote: 

>On Sat, 17 May 2025 18:53:58 -0000 (UTC), ant@zimage.comANT (Ant)
>wrote:
>
>>https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/05/sierra-made-the-games-of-my-childhood-are-they-still-fun-to-play/
>
>For some, yes, as they have youtube channels dedicated to the genre.
>That includes playing these old Sierra games and it is obvious to me
>that they are enjoying them.
>
>As for me, my teen years were spent mostly playing Sierra titles. I
>loved them. I own almost all of their games. And all of their hint
>books as well as there is no way I could finish them without help. 
>
>But at some point, I lost interest in adventure games. It was likely
>due to my growing interest in strategy games and RPGs. I go back to
>playing those old Sierra adventure games once in awhile but they will
>never hold the same fascination for me as they once did.

I'm playing the current crop of LSL games (the 2 "Wet Dreams" games) and
it's been a blast.

First time I've enjoyed a point-and-click adventure in years. Lots of
jokes about a "strawberry bush."

-- 
Zag

What's the point of growing up 
if you can't be childish sometimes? ...Terrance Dicks, BBC