The Aesthetics of the Sega Saturn, PlayStation and Nintendo 64
Have you ever wondered - why do old video games look the way they do? In this video, we explore the aesthetics of the fifth generation of gaming —the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and Nintendo 64 — and how early 3D technology, cultural shifts, and artistic intent created some of the most unique atmospheres in gaming history. From the dreamlike surrealism of NiGHTS into Dreams, to the moody realism of Metal Gear Solid, to the colorful, toy-like worlds of Super Mario 64, this is a deep dive into the “Low Poly Dreamscape and Surrealism” era of video games. This is Part 1 of a series exploring the history of video game aesthetics (hopefully). Part 2 is in the works. Music • Zeus - Carnage Heart Second - BGM 08 Blue Dreams by Cheel is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... • Donkey Kong Country OST (Super Nintendo) -... Enable the Tiger by JAde Wii is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... • Paternal Horn : Complete Ver. • Panzer Dragoon - 03 Flight • Tekken 3 - Jin Kazama Theme Song • final fantasy 7 - shinra theme • Tekken 1 Soundtrack - Kyoto, Japan • Resident Evil Director's Cut DualShock OST... • 01. Silent Hill - Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hi... • Resident Evil 1 OST - Save Room Anxious by Sextile is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... • Metal gear solid Alert Theme • Goldeneye 007 (Music) - Facility • Perfect Dark Menu Screen • Valve Theme (Extended) • Spyro the Dragon - Artisan's Home Music • Spyro the Dragon - Artisan's Home Music • Vamo'alla flamenco • Super Mario 64 Soundtrack - Dire, Dire Docks • Final Destination - Super Smash Bros. Music • Mario Kart 64 Music - Main Menu / Select • Pokemon Stadium Soundtrack - #06 - Profess... • Super Mario 64 Soundtrack - File Select • Super Mario 64 - Inside Peachs Castle Music • Super Mario 64 Music- Bowser's Theme • Donkey Kong 64: Jungle Madness (Jungle Jap... • Ancient Lake - Diddy Kong Racing • Spiral Mountain - Banjo Kazooie • Conker’s Bad Fur Day: Windy & Co. HD • The Great Mighty Poo Full Instrumental • Temple of Time - The Legend of Zelda: Ocar... • Lost Woods - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina ... • Majora's Mask - Final Hours w/ Bells • Glover Soundtrack Training Crazy by Patrick Patrikios is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... • [FREE] Play Station 2 - Startup sound Trap... Timestamps 0:00 Intro 5:14 Gaming History 8:04 Console Designs 11:43 Sega Saturn 15:37 PlayStation 31:00 N64 47:10 Graphics and Outro And no, the Atari Jaguar is not featured in this video
