The combination of the age you are when you played it and the amount of time that has passed since then.

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I would say it's a tone much like dark, or funny.

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I've thought games were charming despite first playing them in my 20s.

gray matter

Areas of a video game where devs thought to put things that really make you think.

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nostalgia

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Example?

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Good aesthetics and music

The little details. Good sound design is important as well for me. Nothing sucks the charm out of a game as horrible sound.

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Good artstyle (anime)
Good music

That's literally all you need

Heart and soul.

Atmosphere, comfiness and fun.

Aesthetics must appeal to a wide array of audience.

Some designs and art styles work, some doesn't.

Just compare A Bug's Life with Antz or Overwatch with Battleborn