I wouldn't say they are any better, but up until last gen it seemed there were always a decent amount of games with a strange addicting quality to them. This gen the only game that has done that to me is Mirror's Edge. Though the key is for that addiction to last through the generations. I'll give a few examples below
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Burnout 3 & Revenge
Ninja Gaiden (Xbox)
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Series
Tekken 3, TT, 5
Goldeneye & Perfect Dark
Einhander
F-Zero SNES
Doom I & II
Any NES or SNES Mario
Sonic 1-2
Megaman 2
etc...
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These games just keep my interest over the years, I can't put them down. Now certain games keep you interested for a time but aren't timeless I loved GT 1-3, but I readily admit that I stopped playing them as they successors came, even if the newer interactions were missing that special touch.Â
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So, I guess the real test will be what if any games will we all be coming back to over and over again in the future. Meaning it is way too early to really pass judgment on this gen. I loved Mario 1-3 but I don't really remember playing them much in the years after I got my hands on Super Mario World, yet I play them now.
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