This is something I wanted to post. Sure, video games have gone a long way. But exactly how far have they gone over the last 20 years or so? I'd like to make a comparison.

This is an 8-bit boss theme from Super Mario Bros. 3

Super Mario Bros. 3


And this is the boss theme from Final Fantasy XII, using actual instruments.

FFXII Boss Battle


They've come a long way, don't ya think?