I am beginning to feel like I only play video games because it feels less lazy than watching tv.
It’s like I’ve just been doing it too long. I don’t even see the game anymore I just see “fetch quest” “grind” “xp rate tuned to encourage microtransactions”.
Even leveling up is like, why? To what end? To face a “harder” enemy, to level up, to face a harder enemy, to level up…
I can’t think of a game I want to play for even an hour.
Legit y’all I wish I didn’t feel like this. Should I take some time off from it or are there any games that aren’t just literally the same thing I’ve been playing since 1993?
Unfortunately the limitations of my pathetic meat suit mean I can only play factorio effectively for about 32hrs straight before needing to power down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I am beginning to feel like I only play video games because it feels less lazy than watching tv.
It’s like I’ve just been doing it too long. I don’t even see the game anymore I just see “fetch quest” “grind” “xp rate tuned to encourage microtransactions”.
Even leveling up is like, why? To what end? To face a “harder” enemy, to level up, to face a harder enemy, to level up…
I can’t think of a game I want to play for even an hour.
Legit y’all I wish I didn’t feel like this. Should I take some time off from it or are there any games that aren’t just literally the same thing I’ve been playing since 1993?
Join the Factiorio cult
Unfortunately the limitations of my pathetic meat suit mean I can only play factorio effectively for about 32hrs straight before needing to power down.
A cult I will shamelessly declare I am a member of!
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.
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.
FromSoft games are my absolute favorite. Seeing myself getting better and mastering a challenge is peak fun to me.
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.
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.
May I introduce: War Gaming :)
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