• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Gameranx

Gameranx

Video Game News, Lists & Guides

  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides

Video Games Graphics Evolution: Then And Now

April 19, 2013 by Ian Miles Cheong

We take a look at what decades-old games looked like back then and what they’re like today.

#20 Metroid

video games then and now

Video games have come a long way over the past two decades. 

Despite being as old as the hills, some of the game series that won the hearts and minds of gamers of young gamers way back in the day are still around today in all new incarnations that leverage the latest graphics technology, AI, and controls. 

In this series, we take a look at some of the most iconic games of yesteryear and compare them to what they look like in their latest versions today. 

There's everything from horror games and action to sports—because what would gaming be like without soccer games to tide us over, right?

Pages: Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20

Share this post:

FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Recent Videos

10 Recent AAA Games That SUCKED

10 Recent AAA Games That SUCKED

Pokémon Pokopia - Before You Buy

Pokémon Pokopia - Before You Buy

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH XBOX & SONY, NEW GAME REVEALS & MORE

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH XBOX & SONY, NEW GAME REVEALS & MORE

Marathon - Before You Buy

Marathon - Before You Buy

Top 20 NEW Horror Games of 2026

Top 20 NEW Horror Games of 2026

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered - Before You Buy

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered - Before You Buy

10 Games Where You Leave EVERYTHING BEHIND

10 Games Where You Leave EVERYTHING BEHIND

20 Games That DESERVE To Be On Your WISHLIST

20 Games That DESERVE To Be On Your WISHLIST

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of February 2026

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of February 2026

Category: Features

Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Capcom Reveals The Basics Of Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
  • Rumor: Lego Pokemon Is Getting An Elaborate – And Expensive – Poke Ball Diorama Set
  • Jason Schreier Does Not Know Why FromSoftware Said No To New Bloodborne Projects
  • Pragmata Release Date Moved Up To April 17
  • ARC Raiders Was Secretly Collecting User Discord Data, Players Need To Update Their Game Now

Copyright © 2026 · Gameranx · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme