I used to like open world games that would take 50+ hours to beat but I feel like as I get older these games can be intimidating to even start and I often get sidetracked with other games frequently only getting half to three quarters of the way through.

Vanquish took me about six hours to beat and I think that’s what I’m looking for these days. I like games that I can beat in one weekend. Eight hours I think is perfect for me.

It’s led me to playing some GB© and NES games because they often feel a bit more finite.

I don’t think I have a minimum. Little Misfortune and Bright Infinite Memory only took me about three hours to beat but I enjoyed the ride. If a game took under half an hour to beat, like some indie games, I might not be as invested or impacted enough to think about it much afterwards.

Edit: I’m not looking for a definitive answer. Just a ballpark.

  • tsonfeir
    English
    5·
    10 months ago

    I like a game I can keep playing forever. I just want to disappear in it.

    • Corroded@leminal.spaceOPEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      Do you like online games that continuously receive new content? Like subscription based games for example

      • KevonLooneyEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        Why would you get those? Just get a game that never ends, like Factorio. Or a competitive online game with individual servers.

        • Corroded@leminal.spaceOPEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          I mean some people like the comradarie of tackling a story together. I wish I knew enough people to be one of those people at times

      • tsonfeir
        English
        1·
        10 months ago

        Well, I’ve played GTA online for 10 years and not paid a dime, yet get new content every few months.