I've noticed many games these days trying to emulate the original success that Pong had in its prime. Red Dead Redemption 2, Spider-Man PS4, and GTA are all titles that are thrown around, hilariously attempting to compare themselves to the unwavering nostalgia of Pong. Who can blame them for trying to usurp the master of all gaming? It is only in their mortal nature to attempt becoming something greater than themselves, to reach the status that is Pong.
However, I have found these titles fail to encompass the immersive experience that Pong perfected decades ago. While I can barely interact with these other worlds for more than 10 minutes at a time, I cannot breathe if I am without Pong for more than an hour. I have a greater commit to the world of Pong than with actual reality, for how do the joys of my temporary experience on this planet compare to the heightened thrill of this masterpiece?
Pong is the Alpha and the Omega