m76 Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 I often find myself struggling with a lack of willpower when it comes to starting a new game for the first time. I couldn't tell you why, it's just that sometimes it takes me days to work up to just install the game, and then it can take any amount of time before I decide to actually play them. After that first session however getting back to the game is not a problem, if the game is actually good. Maybe it is the fear of being disappointed in the game that keeps me away for so long. Do you install and play new games instantly as you purchase them, if not how long does it take you usually to get from purchase to playing the game?
killamch89 Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Not really - as a matter of fact, I'm usually always excited. The only thing is that if I'm playing a new game and it seems like a grindfest to me, most times I'll never play it again past that gaming session.
Family sedan Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 I'll usually play a game right when I get it home, unless a relative is visiting or chores need to get done.
killamch89 Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 23 hours ago, Family sedan said: I'll usually play a game right when I get it home, unless a relative is visiting or chores need to get done. Same here - I find that it helps me to unwind when I get home and it also makes the perfect time to start a brand new game. Family sedan 1
m76 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 3:14 AM, Family sedan said: I'll usually play a game right when I get it home, unless a relative is visiting or chores need to get done. That implies having to leave the house to buy games. I don't even remember the time when I last went out specifically to buy a game. Most PC games are digital, and the few console games I bought were delivered to my doorstep.
Family sedan Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 I think the last game I bought was from a used bookstore in Manassas, VA.
The Blackangel Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Yes, it's extremely difficult for me. I still have several PS3 games that I have never played even once. I just can't get around to playing them for some reason. I don't know why. Fear of the unknown maybe. Like an inmate having a fear of freedom. I know some are awesome titles, but I just can't bring myself to play them. Like I said, I honestly don't know why.
The Blackangel Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 The only racing game I play is Mario Kart.
Heatman Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 My experience with playing Dark Souls for the very first time is something that I can't ever forget or get over because it was one hellish hard experience for me.
killamch89 Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 10:16 AM, The Blackangel said: Yes, it's extremely difficult for me. I still have several PS3 games that I have never played even once. I just can't get around to playing them for some reason. I don't know why. Fear of the unknown maybe. Like an inmate having a fear of freedom. I know some are awesome titles, but I just can't bring myself to play them. Like I said, I honestly don't know why. I don't know - you could just be a hoarder. I have several games on Steam that I have yet to even make an attempt at playing and I've bought them for years. Yet I play a new game almost every week. Heatman 1
Heatman Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 2:14 AM, Family sedan said: I'll usually play a game right when I get it home, unless a relative is visiting or chores need to get done. My playing of a new game immediately is completely dependent on how my schedule was immediately after getting it. If it's free, I'm getting into the game ASAP. Family sedan 1
The Blackangel Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 11 hours ago, killamch89 said: I don't know - you could just be a hoarder. I have several games on Steam that I have yet to even make an attempt at playing and I've bought them for years. Yet I play a new game almost every week. I don't think it's a hoarder issue. I have 10 times as many games on NES as I do on PS3, and have no issue getting around to playing them. I think the issues is just how new of a system the PS3 is, and that I'm a classic gamer. It's just too new for me to fully get into. Sure there are games that I enjoy, like GoW and Dante's Inferno. I love those. But I just can't get around to playing them.
Heatman Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Blackangel said: I don't think it's a hoarder issue. I have 10 times as many games on NES as I do on PS3, and have no issue getting around to playing them. I think the issues is just how new of a system the PS3 is, and that I'm a classic gamer. It's just too new for me to fully get into. Sure there are games that I enjoy, like GoW and Dante's Inferno. I love those. But I just can't get around to playing them. Yeah - I get that which is more like not being able to adapt to the new gaming system easily with the games you really enjoyed playing in your old system. It's happened to me a few times moving from my retro game system to the recent system.
