Why do so many games revisit neon arcade vibes? It’s not just nostalgia....

https://freeyork.org/technology/why-game-designers-keep-returning-to-the-same-visual-worlds/

Why do so many games revisit neon arcade vibes? It’s not just nostalgia. Reusing familiar visual worlds helps players quickly understand the game’s feel. But art direction tweaks the colors, shapes, and lighting to create something fresh