• The Picard ManeuverOPM
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      11 months ago

      I think the type of game really makes a difference. Games with fetch quests, a laundry list of waypoints on a map, and tons of bland cutscenes in between simple gameplay put me to sleep now.

      Challenging games keep me better occupied, because it’s fun to be solving a puzzle of some sort (even if that puzzle is “how to approach this boss”). Strategy and tactics are consistently fun for me too.

      • @[email protected]
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        611 months ago

        This is why I have such a soft spot for From Software games. I don’t care if I have to die 30 times trying to cross a bridge it’ll still keep me engaged trying to figure out a way or just mastering the technique rather than play another Assassin’s Creed tailing mission for 30 minutes following some braindead ai.

        • The Picard ManeuverOPM
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          511 months ago

          FromSoft games are my absolute favorite. Seeing myself getting better and mastering a challenge is peak fun to me.

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          211 months ago

          I have a habit of playing those for a few days and then becoming so enraged I put it down for a year. I actually just picked PS3 Demon’s Souls to finally get platinum.

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            511 months ago

            The frustration is understandable and I don’t blame anyone for rage quitting, on that note I admire your courage to actually pick up Demon’s Souls. May your controller have the fortitude to accept your wrath and remain whole.

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      311 months ago

      I was feeling that way last year for a good 2 months or so, was seriously considering turning in some of my high end gear for cash and getting my streambox upgraded

      Then Battlebit Remastered dropped and I realized I was just really wanting a good Battlefield-style shooter and there wasn’t one to scratch my itch

      It’s started up again recently, and upon further reflection I’m in a driving game mood but all the ones out there RN are fucking oof

      So maybe it’s the type/quality of the games you’re trying out that’s the issue