# Modern Game Retrofications This '8-bit Assassin's Creed' Video Reimagines the 3-D Game in 2-D By Jason Soy | Published 2011-07-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-bit-assassins-creed References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/07/29/8-bit-assassins-creed/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/MajamiHiroz) Modern games have some pretty realistic and technology-pushing graphics, but this '8-bit Assassin's Creed' video does away with all that and depicts the popular video game as it would look on an [older console](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro). After all, it's the gameplay that matters, and if a game isn't fun without the stellar graphics, then it probably isn't that great to begin with. The '8-bit Assassin's Creed' video comes courtesy of Balazs Kalocsai, who also has many other 8-bitifications on his [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-fizzookas-rocket) channel. Sure, he may have taken some liberties with this Assassin's Creed reimagining to make things prettier, but it's still quite amusing to see Ezio Auditore as nothing more than a series of squares. **Implications** - As consumers continue to age, they're turning to products that remind them of their youth. Corporations looking to appeal to the aging demographic may consider using decade-specific aesthetics in product designs to capitalize on [nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Decade-specific Nostalgia:** Using decade-specific aesthetics in product designs to appeal to the aging demographic and capitalize on nostalgia. - **Retro Gaming:** Creating 8-bit versions of popular modern video games to appeal to gamers looking for a nostalgic gaming experience. - **Simplistic Visuals:** Exploring the use of simple graphics and pixel art to create visually appealing and engaging experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game Industry:** Developing and marketing retro versions of popular modern video games to cater to nostalgic gamers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Designing products with decade-specific aesthetics to target the aging demographic and evoke feelings of nostalgia. - **Digital Marketing:** Utilizing simplistic visuals and pixel art in marketing campaigns to appeal to consumers seeking an authentic, retro experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-console.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md)