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PS1 games have just the right level of detail to allow us to perceive what we are seeing, while subconsciously perceiving the other, missing details. Despite low levels of detail, PS1 games have had bigger impacts on our generation (referring to mine and HolyDivers) of gamers. I'd like to share some games made recently. When I see these games, I feel a lot more atmosphere and interest, in comparison to modern games.

Personally, I couldn't agree with you more. This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. There seems to be a bit of a resurgence in love for PS1 era games. Especially the survival horror genre. Projects like Back in 1995 and the Haunted PS1 Demo Disk. Not to mention the love some people are showing for tank controls in Dreams. This already highlights the soft spot people have for PS1 immersion. Because without it a horror game is doomed.

There's something about the graphics of the PS1 that evokes a kind of magic. I remember the time when the PS1 was king. When games like Silent Hill and Parasite Eve came out. They blew people away. They weren't lookers. They had atmosphere. Unparalleled atmosphere and mood. Probably because we had to use our imagination to fill in the details that weren't there as you say. It works like a book I think. Books are so immersive because we have they rely on our imaginations. Ever read a truly great horror novel? It's terrifying. 

I also feel that something special is missing in modern games. Much of the mystery is gone.

Just my two cents.

Thanks for sharing those vids of Aka Manto and Sauna 2000. Had no idea.