The Death of Game Manuals – What We Lost Forever

The death of game manuals marks the end of a special era in gaming history. From detailed artwork to lore-filled pages and handwritten cheat codes in the margins, these booklets were more than just instructions—they were part of the experience. In this video, we take a heartfelt look back at what made game manuals so magical and why modern gaming feels a little emptier without them. From NES and SNES classics to the thick guides of PS1 and PS2 days, we explore how manuals connected us to the games we loved and why digital convenience just doesn’t hit the same. RIP to a lost piece of gamer culture.