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What are your favorite 1000+ hour games? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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One thing I have struggled with lately is finding good games to play. I bounce around from game to game trying to enjoy it but it just doesn't scratch the itch like it used to. For example, one of my favorites was old school RuneScape, but it hasn't really been giving me the same enjoyment that it used to. So then I would open up World of Warcraft, Destiny 2, just playing a little bit of each game. Think maybe I need some new games to play but it's tough to find them these days.

So what are your favorite 1000+ hour games?

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There was a moment in my life when I thought that perhaps I was outgrowing games... that they were just not really designed for the entertainment of adult human beings in a way that could satisfy me. Not one of my old stand-bys could, as you said, "scratch the itch" or provide "the same enjoyment that it used to." I found myself spending more time with films and books.

Then I got into FromSoft games and indie titles, and within a year I realized games still held incredible experiences for me. I hadn't outgrown games. I had only outgrown the bland slop represented by most AAA releases, and especially by online multiplayer releases. Personally, I'd recommend giving up on looking for a new 1000+ hour obsession. Instead I'd recommend seeking a broad array of 10-100 hour loves. If you haven't already tried them, for me a love of gaming was saved primarily by: Dark Souls, FTL, Spelunky, and Hollow Knight.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There was a moment in my life when I thought that perhaps I was outgrowing games

My exact thought earlier this year, honestly. I'm right there with you

Personally, I'd recommend giving up on looking for a new 1000+ hour obsession. Instead I'd recommend seeking a broad array of 10-100 hour loves.

This is exactly what I've been doing for the past 6 months. I've discovered some pretty crazy and amazing titles. Played Everything from BG3 to No Man's sky, lots of indie titles my favorites being Boomer shooters and new up and coming titles. I tried Stardew Valley for the first time since everyone seems to be raving about that one, and a couple similar ones like my time at Sand Rock, Valheim was awesome. Guess I feel like I'm running out of stuff to play lately

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you still haven't tried anything FromSoft has made in the past decade, please do.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I've played dark souls remastered.... It's hard as hell man. Haven't tried Ellen ring yet but it's on my list