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[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@startrek.website 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] omnomed@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

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_Maneuver@startrek.website 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] justabigemptyhole@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] omnomed@lemmy.world 5 points 10 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.