We all love retro games but let’s face it: Objectively some modern games are simply better. For example I’d argue that Pokémon Crystal is brilliant and one of the best GBC games but BW and BW2 are simply better in pretty much every way.
However the opposite can also be true. Which retro games are just better than their newer equivalents?
It’s possible Heroes of Might and Magic III perfected the formula and every sequel misses something, though I would argue 5 is good enough.
TIE Fighter is the perfected Star Wars space sim. I do like Squadrons but TF is just that good.