With its fluorescent characters and ASCII text, Marathon is a masterclass in 90s nostalgia

This article reviews Bungie's new Marathon game, a revival of their 1990s multiplayer shooter that now functions as an online extraction shooter (a game where players drop into a map, collect items, complete objectives, and try to survive against other players). The game intentionally recreates 1990s aesthetic and culture, drawing inspiration from cyberpunk anime, club culture, and retro-futuristic design that was popular during that era.