Fired up some old classics lately, Deus Ex and Homeworld, though I guess the remaster isn’t an “old” classic but a classic nonetheless.
Last time I played Deus Ex I was a kid and all the stellar writing, worldbuilding and lore went right over my head, but plating it now as a crotchety 31 y.o man, I really appreciate it.
As for Homeworld, I played the original homeworld when I was about 12 or so and didn’t get far, but again, amazing story, good game play, it’s a damn shape it isn’t more popular.
DeusEx was janky even when it came out, don’t worry it’s not just you. I remember playing it back in the day and it definitely took getting used to. It was one of a kind. That’s part of it’s charm though I think.
Homeworld wins so much on it’s presentation and gameplay, sound, everything… And then there’s a difficulty wall in it that smacks you in the face. It’s one of those “I love that game but could never beat it” games.