Were games better in the old days? Find the true identity of the "disease where games suddenly become unenjoyable"
A disease that suddenly makes the game unenjoyable. Something like a very, very scary disease. I used to love games so much, but at some point I lost interest as if the thread had snapped. I see people like that. That's okay, if you find something else that you enjoy or find challenging, that's great. Games aren't the only way to enjoy life. But sometimes I hear that old games were fun, but modern games are boring. Is it right?
There are several reasons why a game can be boring. Considering the reason, there may be a hint to cure the disease that makes the game unenjoyable.
■The disease that was simpler and more fun in the old days
I hear people say that the old games were simple and easy to enjoy, but today's games are too complicated to keep up with. Certainly, many games tend to become more complex as they introduce new elements each series. If a series you've been playing for a long time starts to feel like you can't keep up at some point, it's no wonder you think modern games are too difficult.
However, all games are complicated and difficult, of course, that's not the case. For example, how about "UNDERTALE" (Nintendo Switch/PS4/PS Vita/Xbox Series S/Xbox Series X/Xbox One/PC)? The graphics drawn with dots have a nostalgic atmosphere, a world that is a little strange and somehow makes you feel kind. Battles don't require advanced strategies at all, you just need to press buttons at the right time and avoid enemy attacks. In other words, you don't necessarily have to fight, you can get to know your opponent well, solve their problems, and let them escape. A simple, nostalgic, yet new RPG.
If you like puzzle games, go ahead! Captain Toad” (Nintendo Switch/Nintendo 3DS) is also recommended. A puzzle action that explores a miniature garden in 3D space. It doesn't mean that you move the toad and run around freely. Captain Toad with a heavy backpack cannot jump. Therefore, we will reach the goal while exploring every corner of the map and looking for items. Aside from using the A button to pull up and throw things on the ground, you basically just walk. Stage gimmicks are also easy to use with screen touches. However, although the game is simple, there are times when it is quite difficult to collect all the items in the stage and defeat all the enemies. The operation is simple, but it is an action puzzle that is challenging.
■The Disease That Takes Too Much Time
Some people say it takes too long to complete the game. As a matter of fact, the amount of time spent playing a single game has probably increased considerably compared to the past. A game that takes 100 hours to clear is not that rare, and with the spread of the Internet, free downloadable content is provided, and the lifespan of games is further extended. You can play one game for hundreds of hours.
However, there are still games that can be played in 10 to 20 hours and are very satisfying. The latest Resident Evil series "Resident Evil Village" (PS5/PS4/Xbox Series X/Xbox One/PC) takes about 10 hours to clear the story. In those 10 hours, set in a mysterious village, there is a survival horror like Resident Evil, flashy gun action, and a shocking and moving story that many people shed tears. It is a work packed with fun in a short time.
Speaking of a game that allows you to have a rich experience in a short time, "Detroit Become Human" (PS4) is also good. If you want to see all of the branching scenarios, it will take a considerable amount of time, but if you clear the story from beginning to end, it is an adventure game that can be completed in about 15 hours. In the near future, when androids are used as a labor force, when the androids begin to have a sense of self...the story is told with three androids as the main characters, going back and forth between each story. What is the ego that resides in the android, what is life? A story depicting conflict with humans or coexistence will change greatly depending on your choices. You can play the game in a short amount of time until the end, and if you like it, you can also watch different endings led by different decisions.
■Even if the screen is clean, it's still the same thing
Some people find the game boring. Game hardware has become more powerful and screens have become more and more beautiful, but there are times when you hear the opinion that you got bored because the contents are exactly the same and not much has changed. Different people have different feelings about it, but when considering a series, the core part of the game may not change that much.
On the other hand, new genres have been born in the last 10 years. It can be said that games using location information are a relatively new field. "Pikmin Bloom", released by Nintendo and Niantic for mobile devices, will add color to your walks to work or school, or walks on your days off, together with Pikmin. It's almost like a pedometer, so there aren't many game-like strategy elements, but it's strange that just giving a little reward or goal makes walking fun.
Battle royale games such as "PUBG" (PS4/Xbox One) and "Fort Knight" (Nintendo Switch/PS4/PS5/Xbox Series S/Xbox Series X/Xbox One/PC/Mobile) used to be There was no. Now, in addition to shooting, "Super Bomberman R Online" (Nintendo Switch / PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X / Xbox One / PC) with up to 64 players, and "TETRIS 99" (Nintendo Switch) where 99 people fight Tetris ) and many other games have been reborn in mass survival battles.
■ It may be difficult to find the perfect game for you. There are so many that I might want two of them myself. The only problem is that there are so many games that some people don't know which one to play. If it becomes difficult to find games, there will probably be more occasions where you will only play series that you have played before, or the big titles that everyone is playing. Before long, you may start to feel like, ``Recent games are so complicated that I can't keep up,'' or, ``All the games take a long time to play and are hard to play.'' Perhaps this is the true identity of the disease that makes games suddenly become unenjoyable.
If you know someone with a disease that makes such games unenjoyable, please let them know that there are more games out there. The cure for this disease is a fresh and interesting game.
When it's hard to find a game you want to play, it might be a good idea to watch the game commentary. Even if you're not a famous streamer, if you have a game genre you like or someone with similar tastes, you can find games that you like that you can't find on your own. As I said at the beginning, if you find something more fun or something you want to do, that's fine. Games aren't the only fun things in the world. However, if you really want to play, but you think that there are no fun games these days, and you have a disease where games suddenly become unenjoyable, you may be able to cure it.
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