variety teaches you how to think about and enjoy things laterally; having your hands in every pie will satiate your appetite no matter what kinda vibe you want
My friend, you are a true gamer. That is why you are able to see things the way you do. You appreciate and love the hobby. You enjoy games for what they really are. Many people just play games whiles skipping all cutscenes or just play it because that’s what everyone is playing or play only multiplayer competitive games. Most gamers are missing out on what video games can truly offer us. An adventure that helps you escape from this world’s problems and enjoy the simple form of just playing a fun game. You, my friend, are a true gamer that appreciates the hobby. A very welcomed sight. Thank you for the video!
Really appreciate the kind comment! :) But yes, that's all it is. I always loved videogames, but after actually expanding and trying various different styles and genres...? I can't deny that my enjoyment of games just skyrocketed! There is so much cool stuff that people overlook. And it is part of the reason why I created this channel in the first place. Encouraging people to expand the library of games they play and also share my own experiences with games. And I think over those 2 years, even if not much... I was still able to do a little difference. And I'm already happy about that :) Thank you for being here!
I think many people are too close minded when it comes to games. It’s fine to stick to what you know you love, but I can say from experience that branching out and discovering new things is a lot of fun. I used to think that I could only enjoy Nintendo games, but now I own multiple PlayStation consoles and a I play a lot of games on PC. I used to think traditional fighting games were too hard and complicated for me, but now I love games like Tekken and Street Fighter a lot. I used to think that I couldn’t get into games where the story is a main focus, but now Xenoblade is my favorite series. I used to think that I couldn’t enjoy turn based games that didn’t play like the Mario RPGs of my childhood, but now I’ve finished and loved all of the old Xeno games and I’m excited to check out more games that play like them. TLDR: Games are good, don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
@KaizoKitsune625 That's not a good mentality to have. Never keep yourself beholden to one company or their games. You can still love nintendo. Or you cannot and realize that someone else out there has learned and made something you're looking for better than nintendo did. We should be championing competition to get the best games possible.
@KaizoKitsune625 There's so many games i want to try. Currently getting over my own hurdle of personal bias, as well as partaking in other forms of media. Play what you want to, don't be discouraged. The moment you let people sway or discourage you is the moment the unhappiness with gaming sets in.
All gamers should become variety gamers. Unfortunately most gamers are the actual opposite. They only play on one console, one franchise, or one game or one genre.
I was literally just having a back and forth in the comments of a video Arlo made about echoes of Wisdom. I and someone else had agreed that its pretty frustrating that people will complain about the relative simplicity of Zelda or Mario or Pokemon stories, while refusing to play any of Nintendo's huge narrative games like Xenobalde or Fire Emblem. Its so frustrating that people are clearly craving larger deeper stories from first party Nintendo, but are too stuck in their comfort zones to actually play the Nintendo games that actually have them, and instead just pointlessly complain about games like Zelda which aren't designed around huge complex narratives. It's like adults who watch kids shows, and rather than just watch shows meant for older audiences, insist that the kid's show should somehow meet their adult tastes and expectations. And that isn't to say Zelda stories shouldn't be viewed critically, but I just hate this narrative that it's a bad thing that Zelda games retell the same basic narrative with the same characters. Thats the whole point of Zelda. I like when Zelda does new things with its stories, but I don't expect it, nor do I think other people should. Zelda's core focus is and should be gameplay. If you want huge Zelda stories, the mangas are all right there and all flesh out the game's stories in incredible ways. If you want to play games with new characters and deep, rich narratives, Xenoblade has been sitting there for over a decade, but the larger Nintendo community just scoffs at it. Nintendo fans always complain about how the larger gaming sphere doesn't take Nintendo seriously, but then they refuse to take any of Nintendo seriously that isn't Mario or Pokemon.
I love me a Zelda game with a good story and don't think they should half ass them cause "game play first" tbh, but otherwise agree with your general comment. Im never gonna expect Zelda to be like an rpg or visual novel plotwise. It already has its own standards for storytelling and should stick to doing that well. As for folks that want stories on those grander levels, if only from Nintendo for some reason, then yeah. I'm not a xenoblade fan, only played a bit of a couple fire emblems and not for the plot really, but they are indeed there. Nintendo is now delving into their visual novel/adventure game (not the Zelda kind) library with Another Code Recollection, Emio and the other famicom detective games that got remade. For folks that want more, it is there but as you said they're too scared or i guess too stubborn to look at anything that's not Mario or doesn't have a character in the smash roster with any genuine interest
I nean 'deeper story' and fire emblem dont really go together Theres MORE story, but its about as shallow as your average Zelda game Ane Xenoblade has a plethora of issues to itself Things like the Live a Live remake, Bravely Default 2, and other 3rd party jrpgs are the best youll get for writing quality on the switch On older Nintendo systems you had Radiant Historia, Strange Journey, Devil Survivor, and much more that you couldnt get somewhere else That isnt a thing these days
If they are anything like my brothers they assume everything colorful or simple as childish. My brothers assume all nintendo games have no stories, are for kids, are extremely easy, and are all just platformers or zelda games. Meanwhile they think Playstation is the best thing sense sliced bread. P.S. These same brothers ( 2 of them ) 1 of them only plays COD, that's it, for years now. The other does not play games at all but does call himself a gamer cause he has a PS5 he uses for movies. Both of them never heard of Black Myth BTW
I don't know of its age, work or internet culture. But it seems nowadays with both movies and games that people (me too) can't see a game as a game but they SEE IT AS A PRODUCT, judge the playtime, if it was worth the time and money, AS IF IT WERE AN INVESTMENT. Or not able to watch/immerse into a movie because you are thinking: now we are in the 3rd act, this character lacks development, this part was rushed, that although it can be true, I miss watching movies with the eyes of a kid instead of a critic, like if I was always a food critic whenever I have a meal.
I think it's okay to be critical. The people mentioned in the video aren't critical, they're unhappy and don't understand why. They stick to what they know despite their boredom of it, while good Critics play Indie games and titles others wouldn't play. It's not wrong to be critical of flaws, it's wrong to expect no flaws at all and to judge something while not really knowing what you expect. Children aren't uncritical, they're unbiased. That's a differences in my opinion.
I think a lot of people confuse "criticism" with "critiquing"; "critiquing" is probably the best way to truly enjoy something, if for example you want to critique a cup of coffee you would before even drinking it start looking at it's colour and smell it's aroma then drink it slowly sip by sip with clear intent every step of the way, this sip is focused on the sweetness and this one it's acidity and so on. In other words the problem is not being a critic it's being a cynical pessimist; far too often people put too much value exclusively on the destructive side of "criticism". Now don't get me wrong knowing when something isn't worth your time is an important skill to have however it's more important to actually use said skill when you start thinking "this character lacks development, this part was rushed" it's probably time to stop playing or watching whatever you are doing and move onto something else, not doing so would be considered a sunk cost fallacy. The abundance of "stuff" has mad it an important skill to manage your time but if you are only spending it on further managing time it becomes a bit pointless. People have indeed become too focused on the negative but the problem happens on both ends being a critic has become a toxic term and rejecting criticism/critiquing outright has caused people to not be able to think about what they are "enjoying". I remember seeing this existential critique of "Fortnite" where the critic said he "intentionally allowed the game to destroy his ability to think critically as a means of escaping the stress of reality only receiving a small shallow joy and days passing in return" I think we can all relate to that, it's a difficult thing to get out of and it's ok to do so every now and then but we always have to find our passion once again. Enjoy your meal.
I have started my gaming journey on the DS and wii. Considering how much variety and hidden gems like "The world ends with you" and "Castlevania order of ecclesia" existed back then, my gaming pallete was always varied and mostly open to different experiences. It is important to give experiences a chance. If not for Chuggaconroy's lets play, I'd never have started Xenoblade on the wii. Im still thankful for him to this day
The best gaming experiences I've had was playing games I never heard about on a whim, and then finding an absolute gem that blew me away. For example, I played Xenoblade and Baldur's Gate 3 without knowing anything about them besides the basic premise that they were RPGs. And they both blew me away.
Me with Persona, my only experience with JRPGs at that point was Pokemon and Paper Mario 64 and TTYD. Persona kind of opened my eyes to how different games can be and I loved everything about it
If anything playing nothing but M rated or whatever the German equivalent (graphic violence, sexual content) is more a sign of insecurity and immaturity than playing good old Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and Kirby.
@@kocant1274Ehhh, thats a bit of a stretch to be honest. Spongebob roller coaster vibes. That said, yeah some M rated games aren't exploring "mature" thenes but that's also not why theyre rated M and not why adults play them.
When M means anything short of pure smut, it covers anything that an E/E-10/T game could and anything else, with the added maturity that is adulthood (people dying and the emotion that can come with it, not allowed in E or R-10 games). So, no, not insecure...
@@kocant1274As an adult trying to find myself, a mix of both is important. It shows just as much insecurity to act like your Zeldas are simply superior. M-rated games aren't just the modern AAA blockbusters, they're classics like Metal Gear Solid, they're artistic stuff like OMORI. Often you do need a mature rating to really thoroughly explore mature themes. At the very least it makes things much easier. It's good if Zelda games spoke to you, but don't trash other stuff just because of that. Real maturity is recognizing the value in everything.
I can say as someone who grew up playing Nintendo games, I really resonated with this video. In 2023 I myself started to get less excited for games, or games didn't show enough in their trailers and I never bothered picking them up. And that was mainly because the new games were boring me, I never bothered picking up Mario Wonder because I knew I was gonna have a good time anyways and wanted to spice things up with my gaming experiences. And so far during this year of 2024 I have done exactly that, I picked up several games- albeit older titles from a generation or two older, and I ended up loving the games. I started playing Metal Gear Rising and it went from a top 50 games of mine to a top 10 in just a few months the more I played. I also finally tried Portal 2, Hi-Fi Rush, Jet Set Radio, and etc that ended up reminding me that I still do love games, to where- it was nice to have a break from Nintendo games for a bit as I constantly swapped between the consoles. Since I only really owned a PS5 for Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart. There is one quote about someone from Reddit that really stuck with me, it was them describing the recent Yakuza games and how often people complained on how goofy they were: "I'm tired of people missing the point of Yakuza's goofiness. Like, why is Ichiban so goofy? Is it because it's "quirky" and "fun", which is what these new-fangled redditors like? No. Ichiban is goofy because he's an embodiment of the sentiment "No matter how old you are, you can always be a child at heart." It's never too late to play hero, go on wild quests, and just enjoy life.- Yakuza isn't goofy for goofiness's sake. Even when they cranked it up to 11 in IW, the goofiness was still used to tell serious messages, like how a dying man can still find a glimmer of hope at the end of his life. It's a beautiful message and I wish more people saw it."
Great comment. Maybe it's besides the point, but you mentioned that you couldn't get excited for Nintendo games like Mario Wonder, but the video did mention that the bigger titles don't necessarily need to be the be-all-end-all of publishers, especially Nintendo. Have you considered M&L Brothership, Echoes of Wisdom, Astral Chain, ARMS, Boxboy, Game Builder Garage, Splatoon (maybe wait for the next one though), Xenoblade 1/2/3, or any of the random NSO titles like M&L Superstar Saga or F-Zero 99? Like what was mentioned in the video, it's a shame a lot of this gets downplayed for some reason; well-polished regular releases are just tossed aside, even completely ignored just because they're not big-budget AAA. I actually saw Echoes of Wisdom referred to as "a forgettable spinoff" on an unrelated PC Gamer article the other day; even if it's not my thing since I'm not a fan of open worlds or Link's Awakening, I can still appreciate what it innovates and builds on.
Yeah as someone who plays literally any genre of game by any company its tiring seeing people put themselves in bubbles. I try so hard to convince playstation players who play final fantasy for example that they would love Xenoblade. Then I have a hard time convincing Nintendo fans that games like The Last Of Us are more than just good graphics. People miss out on so much because they just want to play the same thing over and over.
@@AGZhark They never seem to be having fun. People raging at the same multiplayer game or getting burnt out only playing one game for years. Its like they cannot fathom they can go play a different game.
I wonder if the people who cry about how there is literally nothing for them in the direct have too much money? Like, if you want everything at once you wont have time to play in between these releases. Why do people want to hoard so much? I have such a massive backlog due to hearing these games are cool. But due to school and RL, work, playtime is limited. Have people no life? Are they so unhappy? Must wverything be made for them? That is not how the world works. Nah leaving the hype trsin and play how and what I want is the best thing I ever did for this hobby. And I can only recommend this for everyone. There are so many games out there just on Steam. There is the retro market. Emulators exist. Dont wait. Search. You will find something for you!
As a former multiplayer fps sweat, I played MOTHER3 for the first time and it is now the 1# best game I have ever played. Hands down (pls localize it officially Nintendo)
When I hear "games are dead now" or "there's nothing good out now" I think about how basically every month there are multiple games every month that would absolutely be down my street, but time or money constrain me. I picked up Persona 3 Reload on a sale and I doubt I'll have time for it until next year because there's a lot of other things to play right now. Like, I get not everything is to everybody's taste and all, but I'm sure that scratching just beyond the surface would help a lot of people feeling burnout with their current comfort zone games. But hey, even if they don't... if they think old games are so much better, the old games are Right There to play, go nuts.
Started the Metal Gear series after years of hating stealth games. I used to always think they were too slow paced and would make me want to take a nap. I cant believe how naive i was... And now Metal Gear is one of my favorite franchises in all of gaming.
God, I can't hear "there are no good games" anymore. My wishlist is growing faster than I ever could catch up playing those games. The last two years alone I got to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3 + DLC, Persona 4G and 5R, Monster Hunter World, Zelda TotK, Elden Ring, the Kingdom Hearts series, Animal Well, Cassette Beasts, TUNIC, Ori, Tales of Arise, FFXV, NFS Heat, Devil May Cry V, Fire Emblem Three Houses, Super Mario Wonder, Metal Hellsinger and some more I can't remember. Right now I'm playing the Metaphor prologue demo and I already know I have to get the full game, then there's still Persona 3 Reload, Ghost of Tsushima, Wukong, Sonic x Shadow, FFXVI and Shadow of the Erdtree on my list. Then Constance and Monster Hunter Wilds are coming out... there are so many genres missing on my list and yet I don't have enough time to play more games.
@@KairiKey989 appearently KH3 actually was in a not so good state when it released, but with the patches it's a great game, would recommend. I also get the critizism of TotK, but it's so overblown. In my opinion it's overall better than BotW and I tried to replay both, only BotW got boring after a while.
@@killaknight12 Yeah, kh3 is a lot better now after the remind dlc and patches, but people still hate on the game for not meeting the unreasonably high expectations they had formed for it. I've also had a lot more fun with totk lately, but you'll get dog-piled these days if you imply in any way that you like totk more than botw.
Even though it lacks Final Fantasy (and reps from other Square IPs) characters, I thought the scenarios for each Disney world was great. For me it was the last world that was trash due to the ultra cringe dialogue anime bs. KH4 has so much potential though
When I was young in the 90s (yes I'm old) we'd have to learn new controls for each game and engage with the game when it was challenging. I imagine a lot of younger people who grew up with easy games and phone games don't understand difficulty.
I remember playing Prince of Persia on the SNES as a kid. This game was brutal and unforgiving. But I was kinda enjoying my time with it. Getting further and further in with every playthrough I had. Writing down codes on a piece of paper to have checkpoints available to me :D Fun times!
I feel the opposite honestly, I feel like I have a hard time getting into a lot of modern games because they follow the Dark Souls hard = good while when I play something from like 20 years ago it feels a lot more natural and fair.
Underrated stuff. I only own a switch currently but just playing games not made from Nintendo is cool. Persona 5 Royal, Cuphead, Octopath… yeah, they’re still relatively popular and I wouldn’t have known about them otherwise, but it still feels like I’m broadening my horizons beyond a couple IP’s
@@stangreener1704 Does anyone have a gross oversimplification on what it’s about? For reference since I’m assuming it’s an rpg of some kind I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with persona and octopath
@@lemonquacklol yeah it has some rpg elements such as leveling up, crafting mods/skills to make your character strong, fast, or however you like (theres a good amount of mods to play around which hopefully matches your playstyle), collecting weapons and leveling them up by getting the necessary materials, unlocking some special moves, fishing, and much more. The story is about you playing as an android, fighting machines because they took over Earth. The characters are amazing and the side quests are worth doing because they add a lot to the world and story. Also NieR:Automata is a sequel to NieR:Replicant ver.122 but it shouldn't ruined your experience since I also played Automata first and had a great time.
People are close minded with music genres they can’t fathom listening to another genres song for like a few minutes so trying to convince people to do that with games is the same impossible task but times a million.
Franchise familiarity is the biggest barrier for indie games. These games are designed to appeal to the fans of those franchises but people don't buy them because they want the characters they know, they want to play as Sonic they don't want to be playing a game that replaces Sonic with a female dragon with similar speed powers. They want to play Zelda, they don't want to be playing Tunic. So many people just use social discourse to tell them what to play instead of trying to go out there and discover games for themselves.
Some people play games as an escape and the Comfort Zone is exactly how they are able to escape. You like what you like. I'm in my 40's (an elder Gamer) and I stopped trying to force myself to play games that were trending or "New" if they didn't interest me. I know exactly what I want in a game just like I know how to order a Pizza, Burger etc etc I learned long ago that just because a game exists and I'm a "gamer" doesn't mean I have to try it. Same with Music, Food etc
Recently I went through the effort of noting down every game I can remember playing. The list already sits at over 150 entries, and I have to say, most of my favorite experiences have come from the niche titles and hidden gems among them. Absolutely loving a game that barely anyone even knows exists is a special kind of pain.
Also, imo, also play ""bad games"" I've had as much as interesting experiences from "well-reguarded games"' than "weird" or "misjudged" games In our current world, it feels like everyone is so focused on playing "quality games" or "well-regarded games" and I personally find "flawed" games just as fasinating. And who knows, you might be passing up a game that might define you, you might find a game only you yourself loves! Or it just might be an interest case study that helps you find new, refreshing, interesting ideas or makes you understand what makes other games tick! But in the end, just play what peaks your interest! Don't just play the "hottest games", also find your own path as well!
I played a game called "Pineapple on Pizza" not too long ago and had a blast. 100% it even. And I'm sure that most people don't know this game, which is free on Steam afaik. I guess the game would be considered "bad", but it was a funny experience that I recommend to everyone. Truly life changing haha
Consuming "mid" media has become a social faux pas of sorts. You have to play what people are saying is "peak" or else you're dumb and wasting your life (unless you're making some huge display of being "ironic"), is unfortunately how some think. So restrictive and punishing for something that's supposed to be a fun hobby
@@robbiekop7That doesn't change the fact that there are literally 1000s of good-amazing games to play. People have even forgotten how to enjoy average games nowadays. Those games that would be 6 or 7s in the ps2 and ps3 days, cult classics.
@@robbiekop7 majority is the casual dude who only buys 4 titles per year at best. one shooter that he likes, that one sports game he likes and 2 AAA blockbusters (your god of war or zelda). and next year he will buy a new version of the first 2 and maybe consider picking up some older ubisoft title for cheap.
As someone who lives "across the pond" in the US, I can confirm that the discourse here is the same. There's also the issue that most people are even more unwilling to play old and obscure retro games. I'm continuously finding great old titles I've never played before thanks to emulation and archival projects like eXoDOS and Flashpoint, but good luck trying to persuade others to give them a go. Even most "retro gamers" prefer to stick to the same handful of nostalgic titles they played during their youth rather than try something different once in a while.
This is why I've always thought the "games are so bad now" crowd was so blatantly stupid. Of course art looks bad when you stick to the swamp of popularity, and never go deeper than call of duty, my wishlist is 3x bigger than my library, games are objectively getting better, same with music, and all art. I dont need to spend 60 hours on a game to justify 60 dollars, a 3 hour game can change your life.
this video is really good, I must admit I have a bad habit of following a hype train but I've been experimenting more with games I never thought I'd like and it usually turns out to be a great new experience!!
I haven’t watched the whole thing as of writing this comment, and I had a similar epiphany lately. Part of it was me being pissed with nintendo, but part of it was because the games I enjoyed aren’t enjoyable for me anymore. I’ve only just started my journey outside of mainstream nintendo, and it’s not like I haven’t tried other games before, but games like smash or mario kart (which I’ve put hundreds, if not thousands of hours into by this point) have always been a go-to for me whenever I couldn’t think of something to play, and the worst part is that I don’t even remember what map I played or what place I got. Just playing mindlessly for hours until I moved on to the next thing. It’s not a great feeling lol. Now, I’ve decided that I would explore a realm of game I had not touched since I was very little; and that’s the Playstation 2. I had one growing up, but sadly the only actual game I remember playing on it was pacman world 2, since it was mostly a dvd player at the time, and just about every other kid friendly game that was a “safe pick” was more relevant on the gamecube. I thought I would attempt to try and play a game that would help me bridge the gap between Nintendo and playstation, and the game I chose was Xenosaga. I’ve loved Xenoblade since I played the new3DS port back in 2015, and an experience that has stuck with me since. I’ve played all the other Xenoblade games, but never touched any of the Xeno games before Monolith was aquired by Nintendo, and frankly it’s been quite the trip, and I’m only 15 or so hours in. I won’t spoil much as I think it’s better to experience this type of game for yourself assuming you’re already a fan of Xenoblade, but I haven’t stopped noticing similarities in story elements and plot devices, and honest to god it’s been a treat. The gameplay system is reminiscent of what Xenoblade 2 tried to do with move combos/chain attacks, there’s literally a line where someone says “Get back here and engage the enemy!”, and not to mention how the “Zohar” appears to be a very similar artifact to pieces of a certain spoiler object. I could go on for hours. Xenoblade feels like very focused renditions of previous ideas split into parts with very finished stories, where Xenosaga feels like that one episode of Family Guy where Brian tries to come up with his own book series where it needs to have its own languages, politics, world building, etc etc. and it all just ends up feeling like a mess. I’m not saying Xenosaga is bad by any means, but it surely is a product of it’s time, and there’s been like 3 instances so far where Namco (the publisher at that time) was trying to advertise their own ips through a niche jrpg where used copies are probably well over $100 USD at this point (I haven’t checked), BUT- Video games! They sure do exist, and this is only the beginning of my journey outside my immediate comfort zone. I plan to play lots of other games, but I’ll get there when I get there I’m sure. Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about games, maybe I’ll make a video on my experience one of these days.
I definitely agree, that it's always good to try a lot of different games and not only listen to things that are said online, but to build your own opinion. But the problem I have are mostly timely constraints. I can't bring up the time to check out every game that seems a bit interesting. so I'm a bit dependent on what other people say. but in this regard I'm definitely open for every kind of genre.
Really liked your video essay here. There are so many points I totally agree on, like when people call specific types of games "good games", which are just one sided opinions. Even though there are so many other great made games that aren't triple A games, and just because they aren't triple A or 1080p (60 frames per second) doesn't make them bad games.
*I was mostly a sports and GTA guy until I played Fable in like 2007 and fuhking loved it 😍 since then, I've made it a point to branch out and try new genres and its been a hell of a ride* 🙌
One last quick comment, its really annoying watching Nintendo direct reactions and seeing folks have such a visceral reaction to games with an anime artstyle. I'm not talking "this just doesnt appeal to me" I've seen some reactions from folks i follow that just come off as being them being offended the Japanese game company dare remind them that its Japanese and makes games that might primarily appeal to a Japanese audience and folks that may like that style worldwide. Like everything from Nintendo and who they associate with has to remind them of Mario or something or its trash
I got recommended this video despite being cut off from console gaming at this point, but im glad to hear more people talk about this and consider reaching out to more titles. I remember really being a joycon boy watching more gaming news and hopping on direct livestream reactions, but nowadays i don't even pay attention to big game announcements like these and am more excited to stumble across trailers or development posts of individual games. It's not like i just suddenly stopped having a nintendo itch, but i found indie games inspired by classic titles that scratched that same itch for me while being able to do cool new things i wouldn't expect from nintendo. My switch kinda become just a smash box and i still had a wii u handy for mario kart 8, still had a soft spot for those 2 but then rivals of aether (with character mods tbf) and srb2k/Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers felt straight up better to me respectively, and i didnt feel the need to pay for nintendo's online service anymore. Try new areas of gaming ya'll, whereever you decide to look, there's more quality suppliers than you think
I experienced the exact same thing last year when I was a huge Splatoon fan. Because of how close minded I was back then I thought no other game in the world could top it and I was only playing a few games (mostly Spyro, Mario and of course Splatoon). Games I was already familiar with and if in a Nintendo direct they didn't mention Splatoon 3 I would always be hella dissatisfied. Even when I was getting interested in another game from a franchise I never played/heard of in my mind I would always say to myself "It's not better than Splatoon I can tell" without ever trying that game myself. I thought the same thing when I stumbled upon Parappa the Rapper as well, but then I had the idea to pay attention to other stuff and pay attention only to Splatoon on summer this year. By this strategy I gave Parappa one more chance and thank God I did the right thing, cause not only Parappa replaced Splatoon as my favourite gaming franchise of all time, but also it gave me courage to try other games from franchises I previously wasn't interested in like Uncharted; Jak and Daxter; Ratchet and Clank; Klonoa; TLOU; Ape Escape; Tomb Raider; Sly Cooper; Tony Hawk Pro Skater; Guitar Hero; DDR; more Project Diva games; Friday Night Funkin' etc. If I didn't give Parappa a second chance it wouldn't have been the same😊
Excellent video! As a game developer in the making, I'm reminded of the importance of variety; that’s what a games instructor made sure to drive the point on, and this video is spot-on to cultivate this!
I’ve never seen any of your vids but my gosh I just had to leave my opinions on this amazing video. My opinion being: thank you so much for inspiring me to just love what I love, and respect what others enjoy too
Loved your take on this topic man. Recently I got back into playing videogames (I didnt play anything since 2019, just mario kart and smash bros ocasionally with my brother) and last year I bought a PS5 and played so many games that I have never played, also played all Xenoblade Chronicles (now my favorite videogame saga of all time), and recently I have been playing games that I have never even think that I would get into it (like RE, SMT, yakuza, persona) but i gave them a try and falled in love with them. Trying new gaming experiences is something that changed my point of view regarding the video game industry, and this wouldn’t have been possible if I keep a close mind like before.
I greatly appreciate this video and the work you put behind it. I have recently started playing a greater variety of games because I wanted to talk about them/play them with my friends, and I can say that my gaming experience has been greatly improved by discovering and enjoying these games for what they are rather than what I might "want" from them. You are 100% correct on the point that maybe something else like the music, art style, etc. might pique your interest and grab you instead of just focusing on the gameplay by itself. However, I feel like my friends have not been as open-minded and no one really wants to try the games that I have been recommending them to try, even if we could play together as a result. At least I am trying though!
Unfortunately there’re still a lot of people stuck in their ways who make videos like “every game is a hero shooter now and it sucks” and “Nintendo has lost their creativity” those people really just need to step outside of their comfort zone and try new games.
100% agree. i think this a big part of why i love gams like Xenoblade, Metroid and Pikmin. they are underdog franchise's. i still love Zelda and Mario games but these other Nintendo Games were so good too. i do also need to try and branch out more though. i find these days i'll start a new game, like Fire Emblem Three House's and i liked what i played, but my attention was never held long enough to finish the game and i got distracted by other games coming out. same situation with Luigi;s Mansion 3, i need to finish that game as well, i loved and played through the first 2 games entirely but i never got around to finish playing LM3. i recognise i need to finish my own backlog better and also not just stick to my comfort zone myself. i can be just as guilty for sticking to my own comfort zone when i get annoyed when others stick their comfort of only playing stuff like mario kart. i need to not be a hypocrite myself as well and be better at not only playing new games, but finishin games i start as well.
I thought I hated Tactical RPGs until a friend convinced me to play Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. Loved it so much that I bought Three Houses on the spot when I saw it at a game store at the mall. And then proceeded to "acquire" copies of The Sacred Stones and Thracia 776. I also used to think I could never like gacha games until I played Blue Archive... which is now one of my all-time favorite games.
Hahaha I think this happens to everyone at some point. Growing up I was a Nintendo kid, but like even more picky than usual. I'd only play Mario, Sonic, and Kirby (not even Zelda so you know shit was dire). Then I got a Switch on launch day 1, and that's when I was really forced to expand my horizons. I remember games on Switch during year 1 were basically slim pickings, so I started playing a few oddball indie games, that weren't even the popular ones mind you, but I would have otherwise not played them if I wasn't in that circumstance. Then I got a PC a few years ago, and combined with Steam Sales + Emulation, I can basically try and play anything I want, and that's what I've done. The only problem here is not enough time, so I still prioritize a few games over others. Funny thing now is that my friends are the ones that don't play a variety of games, as in they like when I play a game THEY recommend, but when I recommend them a games they just dismiss it with no further thoughts. I don't blame em though, at the risk of sounding gatekeepy "there are actually different levels of gamer 🤓" They're a little more of the "surface level gamer", as in, they haven't even played indie games, so I understand where they're coming from. It's just kinda frustrating since I had that same mindset at one point, so I KNOW what they're missing out on.
Great video. I think part of the problem is how popular streaming has become. I think a lot of people watch people play games rather than playing them themselves, or worse they only like a game if streamers are raving about it. We also live in a world where every game has to be universally loved or universally hated. There is no real opinions anymore. People make up their mind and look for opinions that reinforce their bias (ie PlayStation 4 Pro announcement and imminent release).
There's lots of dumb dorks who compalined about What Remains of Edith Finch winning the BAFTA awards. And that game makes a better narrative experiences way better than others like The Last of Us cause this indie game allows you to take part of each momment at your pace interacting instead of having to sit down and watch uninteractive cutscenes
DÖNER MENTIONED!! (Wo ist mein Kid Icarus though?) Aber ernsthaft, es kommt mir vor allem so vor als würden deutsche RUclipsr immer die Meinung der amerikanischen kopieren und bringen kaum was neues und eigenes. Und halten sie sich immer “Safe” damit, so dass sogar ein Spiel wie Splatoon 3 fast wie ein Indie hier behandelt wird, aber am schlimmsten wie ein “reines Kinderspiel” nur weil sie den FSK 6 sehen (ich hatte diesen Fehler am Anfang auch begangen doch zum Glück bin ich jetzt ein Megafan davon) Auch nervt es dass einige so sehr auf Grafik setzen und weniger auf Artstyle, diese Einstellung(en) hilft nicht damit mit anderen Ländern im Sachen Games mitzuhalten, sei es als Content Creator, Gamedev/Artist usw. Wir müssen und sollten viel mehr experimentieren (dass gilt für jede Form von deutschen Medien tbh) Spielt und kauft “Signalis” Leute!
This must one of the most well constructed videos i have seen on this topic. I grew up playing nintendo and branched out to PC gaming and the variety of games is what makes the hobby the most enjoyable for me. which does sometimes makes me dissapointed that not every game is available on PC as well but i digress. I always got looked down upon the fact that i still play pokemon and mario when i am an adult. which has always come from people who only play the most recent COD or FIFA games. But the time i sit down on a couch or behind my desk and just relax with a controller in my hand enjoying what i can be it a platformer, strategy, RPG, FPS or any other game is my time spent being happy i feel like we are losing sight of that part, the games being fun and enjoyable and played to be enjoyed. anyway seriously great video you got yourself a subscriber
Recently, I started persona 5 royal. I've played jrpgs for a long time, particularly fire emblem and xenoblade. Persona 5 royal was my first turn based rpg...and it has been amazing! It had been a fantastic reward for venturing outside my usual games.
Good video, I think exactly the same as you, I made a similar video a while ago. But at the same time I think that the players comfort zone is created because of the companies. For example, Ubisoft mostly makes open worlds with a realistic visual style, when they make something different like Prince of Persia TLC or Rayman Legends, some players don't want to buy them because those are "mobile games". Nintendo focused so much on more "casual" games in the Wii era, that now a part of their audience is afraid to play Metroid, Xenoblade, Fire Emblem, FDC, etc. for being more niche and having a more "complex" gameplay, in other cases there are other more popular IP's in the same genre, like F Zero and Mario Kart as you said, or Mario and Kirby. At the same time, as you said, some people complain about Pokémon, making them think that the console is bad, when they aren't really looking to try new games, find solutions to their lack of quality, simply complaining on the internet is fun for them. Sony does the same with games that seek to have the most realistic graphics possible, open worlds and mature stories, then games like Ratchet, Gravity Rush or a hypothetical new Patapon achieve/would achieve infinitely lower sales compared to those other games, because a big part of their fanbase are accustomed to think that the first style is the best and the others are "cheap." Etc.
I feel like people are never satisfied. I am pretty open minded when it comes to games. I remember asking my mother to buy me a random game that people say it’s good or not. For example I never played monster hunter until a few years ago, I never heard of monster hunter. But ever since that day I loved playing it and I have kept the tradition of taking a random game. This year I want to try Metroid, never tried it but it looks interesting.
(Just a fair warning, there is a ton of rambling here) In some ways, I think this is a problem for me, however, in other ways I think it's something I've over come. There was definitely a pretty definitive point in my past when I broke out of my shell and started playing completely random stuff I never would have previously, mainly when I was given access to a "gaming" PC (which was pretty damn weak, though much more powerful than any computer we had ever owned at that point circa like 2013 or so). I was able to play some older PC titles in genres I'd never experienced, and really, the rest is history, I've been much more receptive to trying new stuff in the past 13ish years (Jesus Christ, it's just dawning on me how long it's been since then, I really hope my estimation was wrong lmao). However, I can't lie it can definitely be argued that even though I try new stuff, I get caught up hard focusing on one group or genre of games. Like, it's been probably four years I think since I first tried a Dark Souls game? And I fell in love with that entire series and genre, but as a result, I've spent the last 4 years focusing in on those games and dedicating more time to them than any other kind of game. Could definitely be argued that I should put more focus on other genres at this point, but there's that part of you that's like, alright, I've got some free time, do I want to use it doing something I know that I already like or experiment with something else? It's not that I don't do that too, but a lot of that time is spent on that one type of thing. I don't know. But there is another way to look at it I guess. There are certain games that I admittedly don't even entertain the idea of playing (even if it might seem tempting) just because they are so far away from the type of stuff I like. Some examples are arcade style fighting games, or a lot of strategy/turn based JRPGs (yeah, big surprise, guy with a Link profile picture is falling into the stereotype of Nintendo fan that doesn't like turn based games, I know, I know.) With the first genre, it is legit something I wish I could get into. I'm a big proponent of games where you press a button, and the guy does an action. Seemingly, those kinds of games would be up my ally. But it just falls through for me because it's something that I have never figured out how to improve at, it's just too complicated for my simple brain. Reaction based interactions are a big part of those kinds of games once you break through the learning curve, but that's the problem for me, I've just never been able to. There are so many different potential options at anytime and tons of combinations to memorize, which results in me just button mashing. Which, is fun for a bit I suppose, but it eventually become irritating for me because I want to be able to know how and what to improve or it falls through. But is that fair? Would I actually be a huge fan of say Street Fighter 6 if I gave up those preconceived notions preventing me from picking up the game and trying it for a substantial amount of time? Honestly, it's really hard for me to say that I would. And thus, it becomes another game where I go "nah, no way I could like that." I don't really know what my goal here was in this wall of text, I just wanted to somewhat explain my experience I guess. I can't really say whether that this is a good or bad thing, but I will say that I am willing to try a lot of things besides a few specific genres. Maybe that's dumb, maybe it's not, idk.
You're not dumb for trying different genres and maybe sticking to them for a while :) And I appreciate your effort put into this comment! Hope you enjoyed this video :D
my father says hollowknight and astralchain are "ugly" and dismisses them entirely while saying assasin creed greece is a way better his old ass even says he just finds xenoblade to complicated, doesen't understand when im playing it and doesent ask what is happening and scofs at it
I've been thinking about getting xenoblade recently and this video definitely furthered my desire to play it. Part of what made the landscape of the games that I play was the smash bros series introducing me to all these different IP's and treating them all with such respect and care, which ultimately made me curious to try all their games out.
Smash 4 also introduced me to Xenoblade with Shulk. And I'm really glad I gave this series a chance! I'd just give the first game a shot and see if you like it :) Important is to keep yourself spoiler free, for the absolute best experience. If you get the game, I wish you a lot of fun with it!
Great video! I've been saying this for a long time. There are so many amazing games outside the praised AAA games bubble. My favorite recent games are basically JRPG, AA titles, and indie games. I love Alien Isolation too. It's one of my favorite horror games. Another one that I think is criminally underrated and ironically takes place in a space station too, is Prey. That game is amazing, and the majority of people I know never played it.
On the topic of underrated games, I highly recommend Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon. It’s an absolutely beautiful and incredible game, and you don’t need to know anything about Bayonetta to enjoy it. I even know someone who has it as their favorite game of all time.
A while ago when people were still discussing why classic Paper Mario formula has to return i encountered an oddly disgusting argument in a video full of pretty good reasons, the guy was saying how despite having really good indie games those reusw said formula and bring lots of creativity "none of them have this cool plumber and his world"... Dude? Are you telling me the main reason why yoj want a return is because of the IP and not because of the quakity it had? Bug Fables may be among my too 10 favorite indie games ever and i wouldnt know it if i was still stuck with the same childhood IPs i used to love, heck, i wouldnt love videogames if i didnt move on from movie/cartoon IPs being poorly adapted into games. People needs to try new faces, im not even asking for new genres, at least start playing a shooter that isnt COD or Doom, or play a platformer that isnt Mario or Kirby, or an RPG that isnt Pokemon or Final Fantasy.
I just play what looks cool at the time not caring about genre or how well it is received. I always mix up what i play and i think everyone else should do that too. Because just being hyperfocused on one series makes you miss so much great gaming content.
Growing up as a gamer in the late 80s and 90s you had to take chances. Game magazines and the teens working at Blockbuster was the only pre buying knowledge you got. Minus the bigger budget games that had TV commercials. Found many gems that way from smaller companies.
Great video! I also think that most gamers would benefit a lot from trying other stuff, or maybe just actually researching good games instead of sticking to safe but samey bets. There was a time I got bored from the mainstream games halfway through ps3/x360 era, by that time I almost stopped playing anything, but eventually I got sick of waiting and started to hunt games that I could like, and I will say that when you get better at research, this will pay off so much! I think the actual problem is that people don't actually know what they like in games. Like, what mechanics, structure, presentation, etc, that gives them the best experience. That combined with the complete refusal to experiment makes most people, even experienced gamers, as informed as your average mother buying a game for her child. Anyways, my tips if you want to find actual enjoyment on gaming, when it is overrun with mid/bland games or worse: - Try to think what EXACTLY makes you like your favorite games. Mechanics, structure, etc - Research, from your favorite games, who is the dev tem (not publisher). If the actual people are still on the team, try their other games, otherwise, find if they still release games on other studio and if yes, try the games from this other studio - Research games that do well the points that you listed that you like. For any games that you find, research multiple opinions, including negative ones, take special attention to the differing opinions because social media usually is an echo chamber - Research similar/clones/spiritual sucessors of your favorite games, sometimes they can be even more fun than the original - Find reviewers with tastes that are similar to yours. Research your favorite games, and follow reviewers that you agree with I won't lie, it can take some effort, but I found that I actually like doing these once in a while, and when you do find a gem it is so rewarding! Doing these also made it easier for me to find creators that venture outside of the echo chamber, so as a bonus point: - If you want to find an authentic reviewer/critic, research an hidden gem (the ones that are not well known). These games don't generate a lot of views, and if someone is speaking about them, it is from the heart
Fellow German here, gotta say your video was pretty good. My own experience with games is that I grew up with an Xbox 360 thanks to my dad. (I was born 2004 for context). So a lot of the games I played were those we owned, that being mostly Sonic Generations and Sonic Adventure 2. Also some other games I barely remember. I then branched out to Nintendo after I visited a friend who had a Wii and 3DS. (This was 2012-2013). I then had a Wii U and a 3DS and basically just played your typical Nintendo games (wasn't that big into Zelda tho). I only started going out of my comfort zone when my dad brought a PS4 and I just decided to buy Persona 5. It basically changed me. And now I play games from many a genre, Indies and AAA alike. Also since you asked for hidden gems: I've been playing the Trails / Kiseki series for like this entire year. It's a rather niche JRPG series, but unlike a Final Fantasy game all of the games take place in the same world and timeline. You might have seen the Trails in the Sky Remake that they showed in the last Nintendo Direct (although they shoved it into the sizzle reel...) It's a daunting franchise, slow burner JRPG, lots of text, currently 13 games with 11 of them having an official translation. But they kept me engaged throughout the entire year, they're also very accessible nowadays. On PC you can play the entire series, on PS4/PS5 you can play everything except the Sky trilogy, and on Switch you're a bit more limited. It's kinda hard to explain the series and what makes it special, but there's usually a point in the series were it just clicks with you. If you're interested Sky First Chapter is usually on sale on steam but in general it's not expensive. Or alternatively wait for the Remake next year. The games are all in release order so you don't have to do weird jumps: 1-3: Sky trilogy 4-5: Zero and Azure 6-9: Cold Steel 1 - 4 10: Reverie 11-13: Daybreak I and II as well as the newest game Kai no Kiseki
I discovered my favorite game genre (JRPGs) completely by accident, because a familiar game I wanted on my new GameBoy (Zelda) was out of stock at Wal-Mart so I just picked the next thing on the shelf with interesting box art showing a hero with a sword. A lot of the elements were familiar between Zelda and Dragon Warrior - quiet heroes who explore the world, fight monsters, collect money, do small tasks to help the civilians with their chores, equipment upgrades, consumable healing items - and even the experience points and leveling up weren't TOO new to me since I'd played Zelda 2. I love turn based RPGs and tile based exploration. I've found few games that feel as open and exploration worthy as the first Dragon Quest, few games that let me feel like I'm the one actually finding the secret passages and the like. I develop this type of game, but don't get along well with other indie JRPG devs because I don't like signboarding every passage or interaction as telegraphically but like there to be a lot of mystery and because I like to punish intentionally bad play, particularly casual disregard of enemies. I like exploring unfamiliar game types, and genre fusions like the numerous roguelike platformers, less common RPG platformers, and so on. 2D platformers are a top contender for my second favorite gameplay mode. I don't often like new and strange things, but I like giving them a try, and sometimes a specific combination becomes one of my new favorites.
You’re making a great point. I really struggle getting outside my bubble containing the Nintendo exclusive franchises and Sega nostalgia games. Anything more involved, especially the big triple a titles just seems like too much of a demand on my time and I revert to playing the same old games (and types of games) as usual.
Plenty smaller titles out there. Sega in particular has a ton of arcade or arcade like gems to try out that are also simple to emulate if need be (coming from someone that took a while to understand how to enulate anything beyond gba, psp and ds stuff). My recommendations are Top Skater, Sega Water Ski, Last Bronx, pretty much anything by Sega AM2. If not, plenty good short stuff on Steam like Nights into Dreams or Space Channel 5. If you got a ps4/5 there's also the new Sakura Taisen (idk if it's safe to use the English title on RUclips comments). Its basically playing a romcom mecha anime lol. Great time. And there's plenty great small indies out there of course, generally available on everything. Favorites off the top of my head are Battle Chef Brigade, Double Cross and Omega Strikers
For me, it's more like. "I've spent so long in my comfort zone that I have to actually learn to play different games, which should be fun, yet it's more intimidating than it should be."
There's an old game called Freelancer from 2003, it's a space combat video game that is very arcade. Even if I disagree with some aspects of the game, once you master it you feel like a Macross pilot and that's where the fun begins ! You should take a look at this gem !
The best game I've played recently is Shadow Man Remastered. My mind was blown of how massive, labyrinthine, immersive, dark, creepy, and badass the game was. It's a game from 1999 and criminally underrated and overlooked. If I would've just stayed on my comfort zone, I would've not found this game. There's so many great games that people, including me, are not even aware of. I find it so exiting to find a game like that.
I always look around for stuff. I remember when I got Xenoblade Chronicles X. No one really cared about it. I loved that game so much, it had been years since I had so much raw fun.
I played a lot of 6th (and a few 5th) gen games this year. If you absolutely can not love indies for some reason there is always a ton of old AAA games.
Damn, i felt good and bad watching this video. Good, because i completely agree with you and i share your frustration reading those comments online. And bad..... because i kinda do the same.....n-not those comments, but i'm talking about trying other games (well, at least i don't talk bad about them, but still). So....bruh momento 💀 Anyway. Excellent video! I've just discovered this channel and i like your point of view.
I’m so done with the online world. I’m slowly going more and more offline. Online Gaming is so toxic nowadays, you almost need chemo after a match of LoL/CS.2/Dota/Valorant.
This video is awesome I've have always tried to Branch out and try different things I know there's a lot of people are resistant to that but I believe variety is the spice of life
So ... I feel I'm the opposite. I try out indies and I like about 50% of the ones I try even though I'm picky in choosing, I still get disappointed. But since they are cheaper it's not a big deal. I still have my favourite genres but I can try almost anything. And why do I say I'm the opposite? Well every once in a while, I indulge in my favorite game (Zelda) whenever it comes out and I always love it, and appreciate the polish and fun-ness.
Great video, very nice! A game in a genre I thought I’d never would get into, ‘Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon’ is relentless but amazing… the traditional Japanese art style, the music, gameplay is all truly great.
Thank you for covering Xenoblade 2. The game was awesome. X3 was not my kind of game. I suppose they changed many aspects because of negative opinions about X2. I personally didn't enjoy games like The Witcher 3 or Mass Effect and I prefer Tears of the Kingdom over Breath of the Wild. Not the most popular opinions. 😂 I think, games should be fun and what to pick up should be based on interest and not on critics and reviews.
100% agree with you on everything here. Over the last 2+ years ive been doing my best to play new things and get new experinces through gaming and its been amazing. Through doing this i found games i LOVE: Bug Fables Xenoblade Persona Smt Bayonetta Metroid Ace Attorney etc: The only game out of the last 2 years i didnt enjoy was the Nier series and that was only a few months ago. And even then, i wouldnt say Nier was a waste because all i did was try something new. To say trying nier wasnt worth it means the same for all the games i listed above and more. So yeah, make sure to play games you arent familiar with. If you arent someone who plays many games outside your comfort zone then i recommend looking at some games that have come out last month (last month from when your reading this) and just pick one. Just pick it, just based on the cover and dive in and see what you think. If you dont want to spend £50 then get something thats less pricey. The price doesn't dictate quality for most games imo.
Expanding your horizon is a risk. Most people are not first movers/Innovators; most people are the early/late majority. They don't have the money/time to take the risk, so they stick to what they know, and to expand requires a strong recommendation from someone they trust. And to get get those recommendations, the games need to stand out in some way for word of mouth publicity. I find new media through friends, top 10 lists, hidden gems, or randomly stumbled upon. All I ask for is something that makes me feel like my time spent was worthwhile.
Yes the german gaming scene is something else. German youtuber often seem to just copy their opinion of games from the bigger US creators to the point were i avoid german channels all together. There are so stuck inside their "graphic driven" or "mature" bubble that it almost seems they are affraid to experience or have to learn something new. Or being judged for it. Me a 28 y grown up man bought the new princess peach game because (let that sink in) seemed fun to me. It fitted right in besides all the darks souls an assasins creed games I played becaus it was a differen take on a few hours of fun gaming. But yes it is becoming an universal problem. I too had that problem to an extend but branching out towards other genres made it a lot more fun for me to persuit my hobby. Btw I would be really interested to hear you speak german at some point since you have a really thicc accent. Just out of pure curiousity 😅
Variety is the spice of life Of course I play Zelda Mario but this year I played mostly big JRPGS and I have too much to play lol 😅 I have the opposite problem of “there’s nothing to play” and it’s great It’s not just trying new things but also taking risk of buying something unfamiliar and also putting in efforts to learn the gameplay of unfamiliar genre. I’m going through metaphor rn it’s peak
It feels like there's also this tendency for legacy franchises like Mario, Zelda, etc. to have a perceived increase in importance. Sure, you could try to get Zelda fans to play Tunic, a game very similar to Zelda with its own unique ideas, but it won't feel the same to them because it doesn't have "Zelda" in the title. Same with Cassette Beasts vs Pokemon or... I don't know what would be analogous to Mario. Any platformer? Let's say Demon Turf for 3D Mario and Celeste for 2D Mario.
My first game where I could say that I came out of my bubble was Okami HD and I can say that it is one of those gems that I don't think anyone talks about and I think it's a shame because it gave me the motivation to play other games besides Nintendo games.
Im only halfway through your video, and I understand you completely. I would have appreciated a second half of the video where you suggested "underrated" games for people to try. (I don't even play the common online service games any more instead switching over to indie, story and platforming games.)
those best rpgs/games list are as you say really useless. that is why i recomend channels like "that video game show". most of their videos are about hidden gems and really unknown games on different systems. i usually watch a few, write a few standouts down and either buy or emulate them. there are also a ton of reviewers like SsethTzeentach that covers weirder titles as well as more well known indies. he got me into elona and kenshi and those are some of my favorite games. personally i play a lot of different genres of games and consoles. that constant switching prevents any burnout and keeps the hobby fresh. i just like to see people come up with creative interesting ideas and that can happens across any genre. there are also all of these janky AA games that just ooze "soul" then you play them that i just can't bring myself to hate them. yes they are clunky and lack polish, but i will always still enjoy something like deadly preminition, killer 7 and wanted:dead over the new assassin creed. you can just tell that someone really wanted a certain feature because they thought it would be cool as hell and not because of some focus-group. that all being said(or rather written), you can't change someone's mind that easly. even with all those resources around them plenty of people are fine with just consuming the generic popular stuff. that in itself honestly is fine as well, even if they are missing out on some cool stuff. plenty of people just want something to relax with after work or school. they are not looking for something new and bizzare. that's fine too.
I agreed with pretty much everything you said (also really happy for you about isolation 2!) but I do have a couple points of critique i want to share because i think it's important. 1. I dont think you're really effectively reaching your intended / target audience in this video. If your intent here was to preach to the choir, then mission accomplished seeing as I'm here but i dont think this video is going to reach the people that really need to hear it the most. I won't tell you to change your style or anything, do what works for you. But as much as i agree with your points, i don't think the longer runtime, rant-y feel, etc. are going to be as effective as a video like this could be, if that was your intent. That said, im not the video maker here, you are. 2. Somewhat in line with the first point, i agreed with everything you said here but the opening portion about bland-tasted fandoms REALLY resonated with me and was hoping to get more on that because i think it's a somewhat under discussed topic and i would love to see more content creators call it out. Maybe you could make another video that more directly puts a spotlight on this issue? I know that was kind of the point here but i think it got a little lost when the video started to expand its scope. I'm not posting this trying to police or anything, just wanted to share my thoughts because i think you have strong potential.
Hey there :) Towards your first point, I honestly don't even think that I'll be able to change much. I've talked with people IRL about those things, stating the opinions I have. But at the end, I was always the weird one. So yes, maybe this video is more on the ranty side of things, pointing out the issues I have with "gamers" nowadays. Honestly, I'm just really happy to see that most people in the comments seem to agree. Which is something I'm not exactly used to tbh. Also, could you name a timestamp on the second point? And what exactly you meant? I do have a long list of topics for future videos, but I'd gladly add it to the list of mine for the future :D Thank you for giving this video a watch and leaving a comment!
For reference, when I'm talking about when the video really resonated with me, I mean opinions like 0:48 whereas the video started expanding to slightly separate topics at around 8:29 . If you feel though that the video has properly done everything you wanted then I understand. I just think that topic is very underdiscussed and could really merit tackling how it happens, how to prevent and avoid it yourself, questioning the fundamental logic of its, etc. etc. in a future video sometime down the line. Also I completely understand how you feel about feeling like the weird one in a crowd of ignorance. I'm glad that this comments section has been better for you, though. I think topics like these that express frustrations / disappointments with gaming discourse without turning into rage bait would do really well for you. I hope I've properly communicated to you what I'd like to see from a future video, let me know if anything isn't clear. And good luck with your channel!
Both games and movies are having the same problem of being infected by the “everything sucks now” crowd. Just because a handful of companies are horrible does not mean the entire industry is dead. It’s okay to not like anything Disney has done recently, just move on. Yeah we all know Ubisoft, Activision and EA are greedy, that’s why I don’t support them. Concord turned out to be a flaming turd but I don’t care because I had an awesome time playing Echoes of Wisdom. I feel like multi-console and/or PC owners understand to branch out but it never silences the crowd who are constantly rage farming yet still willingly get burned by the same practises year after year
I feel like people need to also understand that bad stuff has always existed in the gaming landscape. There were always companies willing to released half-baked products made for a quick buck or just games that suffer from a lot of flaws and/or a lack of polish in general. It's not like back then was this practically perfect golden age where about 90% of games were considered good.
Glad I saw this video.❤ You are absolutely right. This should have been obvious to me since the concept of stepping outside of your comfort zone applies to all aspects of life😂 How much are we actually depriving ourselves of because we are afraid of going beyond what we're used to?
We have gotten F-Zero 99, so that's that :D I do believe that we'll get a new one eventually. Considering that Nintendo started reviving quite a few old IP's with the Switch, it's not unlikely imo.
I have a friend that tell me is stupid to liked Digimon. But Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition has been my compilation game on Switch that I put more time than any of the recent Pokémon titles. And as for my indie recommendation will be Monster Sanctuary, if you enjoy monster taming genre like Pokémon, and Metroidvania then that game I happily recommend.
This year has been great for me so far since I've been mixing in familiar and new titles. Chrono Ark is an amazing deckbuilder with a storyline. I finally finished Pikmin 1 and 2 and Link's Awakening on Switch. Everspace 2 got me some of the feeling Freelancer had two decades ago. Granblue Fantasy Relink and Sword Art Online Fatal Bullet satisfied my anime game hunger. My favorite genre will always be RPGs but I am always willing to try out something new and it feels liberating.
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variety teaches you how to think about and enjoy things laterally; having your hands in every pie will satiate your appetite no matter what kinda vibe you want
My friend, you are a true gamer. That is why you are able to see things the way you do. You appreciate and love the hobby. You enjoy games for what they really are.
Many people just play games whiles skipping all cutscenes or just play it because that’s what everyone is playing or play only multiplayer competitive games. Most gamers are missing out on what video games can truly offer us. An adventure that helps you escape from this world’s problems and enjoy the simple form of just playing a fun game.
You, my friend, are a true gamer that appreciates the hobby. A very welcomed sight. Thank you for the video!
Really appreciate the kind comment! :)
But yes, that's all it is. I always loved videogames, but after actually expanding and trying various different styles and genres...? I can't deny that my enjoyment of games just skyrocketed! There is so much cool stuff that people overlook. And it is part of the reason why I created this channel in the first place. Encouraging people to expand the library of games they play and also share my own experiences with games.
And I think over those 2 years, even if not much... I was still able to do a little difference. And I'm already happy about that :)
Thank you for being here!
I think many people are too close minded when it comes to games. It’s fine to stick to what you know you love, but I can say from experience that branching out and discovering new things is a lot of fun.
I used to think that I could only enjoy Nintendo games, but now I own multiple PlayStation consoles and a I play a lot of games on PC. I used to think traditional fighting games were too hard and complicated for me, but now I love games like Tekken and Street Fighter a lot. I used to think that I couldn’t get into games where the story is a main focus, but now Xenoblade is my favorite series. I used to think that I couldn’t enjoy turn based games that didn’t play like the Mario RPGs of my childhood, but now I’ve finished and loved all of the old Xeno games and I’m excited to check out more games that play like them.
TLDR: Games are good, don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
I feel like if I play anything out of Nintendo my love for Nintendo and Pokemon will die
@KaizoKitsune625 That's not a good mentality to have. Never keep yourself beholden to one company or their games. You can still love nintendo. Or you cannot and realize that someone else out there has learned and made something you're looking for better than nintendo did. We should be championing competition to get the best games possible.
@@chozochiefxiii3298 I love Persona, Yakuza, Sonic, and I wanna get into Ghost of Tsushima
@KaizoKitsune625 There's so many games i want to try. Currently getting over my own hurdle of personal bias, as well as partaking in other forms of media. Play what you want to, don't be discouraged. The moment you let people sway or discourage you is the moment the unhappiness with gaming sets in.
All gamers should become variety gamers. Unfortunately most gamers are the actual opposite. They only play on one console, one franchise, or one game or one genre.
I was literally just having a back and forth in the comments of a video Arlo made about echoes of Wisdom. I and someone else had agreed that its pretty frustrating that people will complain about the relative simplicity of Zelda or Mario or Pokemon stories, while refusing to play any of Nintendo's huge narrative games like Xenobalde or Fire Emblem. Its so frustrating that people are clearly craving larger deeper stories from first party Nintendo, but are too stuck in their comfort zones to actually play the Nintendo games that actually have them, and instead just pointlessly complain about games like Zelda which aren't designed around huge complex narratives. It's like adults who watch kids shows, and rather than just watch shows meant for older audiences, insist that the kid's show should somehow meet their adult tastes and expectations. And that isn't to say Zelda stories shouldn't be viewed critically, but I just hate this narrative that it's a bad thing that Zelda games retell the same basic narrative with the same characters. Thats the whole point of Zelda. I like when Zelda does new things with its stories, but I don't expect it, nor do I think other people should. Zelda's core focus is and should be gameplay. If you want huge Zelda stories, the mangas are all right there and all flesh out the game's stories in incredible ways. If you want to play games with new characters and deep, rich narratives, Xenoblade has been sitting there for over a decade, but the larger Nintendo community just scoffs at it. Nintendo fans always complain about how the larger gaming sphere doesn't take Nintendo seriously, but then they refuse to take any of Nintendo seriously that isn't Mario or Pokemon.
Yes, yes, yes...👏👏👏
@@MaxM210 I could not agree with this comment more.
I love me a Zelda game with a good story and don't think they should half ass them cause "game play first" tbh, but otherwise agree with your general comment. Im never gonna expect Zelda to be like an rpg or visual novel plotwise. It already has its own standards for storytelling and should stick to doing that well. As for folks that want stories on those grander levels, if only from Nintendo for some reason, then yeah. I'm not a xenoblade fan, only played a bit of a couple fire emblems and not for the plot really, but they are indeed there. Nintendo is now delving into their visual novel/adventure game (not the Zelda kind) library with Another Code Recollection, Emio and the other famicom detective games that got remade. For folks that want more, it is there but as you said they're too scared or i guess too stubborn to look at anything that's not Mario or doesn't have a character in the smash roster with any genuine interest
I nean 'deeper story' and fire emblem dont really go together
Theres MORE story, but its about as shallow as your average Zelda game
Ane Xenoblade has a plethora of issues to itself
Things like the Live a Live remake, Bravely Default 2, and other 3rd party jrpgs are the best youll get for writing quality on the switch
On older Nintendo systems you had Radiant Historia, Strange Journey, Devil Survivor, and much more that you couldnt get somewhere else
That isnt a thing these days
If they are anything like my brothers they assume everything colorful or simple as childish. My brothers assume all nintendo games have no stories, are for kids, are extremely easy, and are all just platformers or zelda games. Meanwhile they think Playstation is the best thing sense sliced bread.
P.S. These same brothers ( 2 of them ) 1 of them only plays COD, that's it, for years now. The other does not play games at all but does call himself a gamer cause he has a PS5 he uses for movies. Both of them never heard of Black Myth BTW
I don't know of its age, work or internet culture. But it seems nowadays with both movies and games that people (me too) can't see a game as a game but they SEE IT AS A PRODUCT, judge the playtime, if it was worth the time and money, AS IF IT WERE AN INVESTMENT. Or not able to watch/immerse into a movie because you are thinking: now we are in the 3rd act, this character lacks development, this part was rushed, that although it can be true, I miss watching movies with the eyes of a kid instead of a critic, like if I was always a food critic whenever I have a meal.
Entertainment media has been on a downfall lately. Could be that.
@@Xoulrath_ Wise words.
I think it's okay to be critical. The people mentioned in the video aren't critical, they're unhappy and don't understand why. They stick to what they know despite their boredom of it, while good Critics play Indie games and titles others wouldn't play. It's not wrong to be critical of flaws, it's wrong to expect no flaws at all and to judge something while not really knowing what you expect.
Children aren't uncritical, they're unbiased. That's a differences in my opinion.
so you miss just being ignorant and not thinking about things very much?
I think a lot of people confuse "criticism" with "critiquing"; "critiquing" is probably the best way to truly enjoy something, if for example you want to critique a cup of coffee you would before even drinking it start looking at it's colour and smell it's aroma then drink it slowly sip by sip with clear intent every step of the way, this sip is focused on the sweetness and this one it's acidity and so on.
In other words the problem is not being a critic it's being a cynical pessimist; far too often people put too much value exclusively on the destructive side of "criticism". Now don't get me wrong knowing when something isn't worth your time is an important skill to have however it's more important to actually use said skill when you start thinking "this character lacks development, this part was rushed" it's probably time to stop playing or watching whatever you are doing and move onto something else, not doing so would be considered a sunk cost fallacy.
The abundance of "stuff" has mad it an important skill to manage your time but if you are only spending it on further managing time it becomes a bit pointless.
People have indeed become too focused on the negative but the problem happens on both ends being a critic has become a toxic term and rejecting criticism/critiquing outright has caused people to not be able to think about what they are "enjoying". I remember seeing this existential critique of "Fortnite" where the critic said he "intentionally allowed the game to destroy his ability to think critically as a means of escaping the stress of reality only receiving a small shallow joy and days passing in return" I think we can all relate to that, it's a difficult thing to get out of and it's ok to do so every now and then but we always have to find our passion once again.
Enjoy your meal.
I have started my gaming journey on the DS and wii. Considering how much variety and hidden gems like "The world ends with you" and "Castlevania order of ecclesia" existed back then, my gaming pallete was always varied and mostly open to different experiences.
It is important to give experiences a chance. If not for Chuggaconroy's lets play, I'd never have started Xenoblade on the wii.
Im still thankful for him to this day
The best gaming experiences I've had was playing games I never heard about on a whim, and then finding an absolute gem that blew me away. For example, I played Xenoblade and Baldur's Gate 3 without knowing anything about them besides the basic premise that they were RPGs. And they both blew me away.
please try the Xenosaga trilogy and the first Xeno game, Xenogears! Dark Cloud and Dark Cloud 2 too.
@@felldoh9271 I beat all the Xenosaga games. Love them.
Me with Persona, my only experience with JRPGs at that point was Pokemon and Paper Mario 64 and TTYD.
Persona kind of opened my eyes to how different games can be and I loved everything about it
My exact story with Yakuza/Like a Dragon around 3 years ago
If anything playing nothing but M rated or whatever the German equivalent (graphic violence, sexual content) is more a sign of insecurity and immaturity than playing good old Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and Kirby.
Games like Zelda have more mature stories and themes than a lot of m rated games. Take OOT, Wind Waker and BOTW for example
@@kocant1274Ehhh, thats a bit of a stretch to be honest. Spongebob roller coaster vibes. That said, yeah some M rated games aren't exploring "mature" thenes but that's also not why theyre rated M and not why adults play them.
When M means anything short of pure smut, it covers anything that an E/E-10/T game could and anything else, with the added maturity that is adulthood (people dying and the emotion that can come with it, not allowed in E or R-10 games).
So, no, not insecure...
@@kocant1274As an adult trying to find myself, a mix of both is important. It shows just as much insecurity to act like your Zeldas are simply superior. M-rated games aren't just the modern AAA blockbusters, they're classics like Metal Gear Solid, they're artistic stuff like OMORI. Often you do need a mature rating to really thoroughly explore mature themes. At the very least it makes things much easier. It's good if Zelda games spoke to you, but don't trash other stuff just because of that. Real maturity is recognizing the value in everything.
I can say as someone who grew up playing Nintendo games, I really resonated with this video.
In 2023 I myself started to get less excited for games, or games didn't show enough in their trailers and I never bothered picking them up. And that was mainly because the new games were boring me, I never bothered picking up Mario Wonder because I knew I was gonna have a good time anyways and wanted to spice things up with my gaming experiences.
And so far during this year of 2024 I have done exactly that, I picked up several games- albeit older titles from a generation or two older, and I ended up loving the games. I started playing Metal Gear Rising and it went from a top 50 games of mine to a top 10 in just a few months the more I played. I also finally tried Portal 2, Hi-Fi Rush, Jet Set Radio, and etc that ended up reminding me that I still do love games, to where- it was nice to have a break from Nintendo games for a bit as I constantly swapped between the consoles. Since I only really owned a PS5 for Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart.
There is one quote about someone from Reddit that really stuck with me, it was them describing the recent Yakuza games and how often people complained on how goofy they were:
"I'm tired of people missing the point of Yakuza's goofiness. Like, why is Ichiban so goofy? Is it because it's "quirky" and "fun", which is what these new-fangled redditors like? No. Ichiban is goofy because he's an embodiment of the sentiment "No matter how old you are, you can always be a child at heart." It's never too late to play hero, go on wild quests, and just enjoy life.- Yakuza isn't goofy for goofiness's sake. Even when they cranked it up to 11 in IW, the goofiness was still used to tell serious messages, like how a dying man can still find a glimmer of hope at the end of his life. It's a beautiful message and I wish more people saw it."
Great comment. Maybe it's besides the point, but you mentioned that you couldn't get excited for Nintendo games like Mario Wonder, but the video did mention that the bigger titles don't necessarily need to be the be-all-end-all of publishers, especially Nintendo. Have you considered M&L Brothership, Echoes of Wisdom, Astral Chain, ARMS, Boxboy, Game Builder Garage, Splatoon (maybe wait for the next one though), Xenoblade 1/2/3, or any of the random NSO titles like M&L Superstar Saga or F-Zero 99? Like what was mentioned in the video, it's a shame a lot of this gets downplayed for some reason; well-polished regular releases are just tossed aside, even completely ignored just because they're not big-budget AAA. I actually saw Echoes of Wisdom referred to as "a forgettable spinoff" on an unrelated PC Gamer article the other day; even if it's not my thing since I'm not a fan of open worlds or Link's Awakening, I can still appreciate what it innovates and builds on.
Yeah as someone who plays literally any genre of game by any company its tiring seeing people put themselves in bubbles. I try so hard to convince playstation players who play final fantasy for example that they would love Xenoblade. Then I have a hard time convincing Nintendo fans that games like The Last Of Us are more than just good graphics. People miss out on so much because they just want to play the same thing over and over.
You are surrounded by casuals who only plays the big titles everybody knows
@@AGZhark They never seem to be having fun. People raging at the same multiplayer game or getting burnt out only playing one game for years. Its like they cannot fathom they can go play a different game.
I wonder if the people who cry about how there is literally nothing for them in the direct have too much money? Like, if you want everything at once you wont have time to play in between these releases. Why do people want to hoard so much? I have such a massive backlog due to hearing these games are cool. But due to school and RL, work, playtime is limited. Have people no life? Are they so unhappy? Must wverything be made for them? That is not how the world works.
Nah leaving the hype trsin and play how and what I want is the best thing I ever did for this hobby. And I can only recommend this for everyone. There are so many games out there just on Steam. There is the retro market. Emulators exist. Dont wait. Search. You will find something for you!
As a former multiplayer fps sweat, I played MOTHER3 for the first time and it is now the 1# best game I have ever played. Hands down
(pls localize it officially Nintendo)
When I hear "games are dead now" or "there's nothing good out now" I think about how basically every month there are multiple games every month that would absolutely be down my street, but time or money constrain me. I picked up Persona 3 Reload on a sale and I doubt I'll have time for it until next year because there's a lot of other things to play right now.
Like, I get not everything is to everybody's taste and all, but I'm sure that scratching just beyond the surface would help a lot of people feeling burnout with their current comfort zone games. But hey, even if they don't... if they think old games are so much better, the old games are Right There to play, go nuts.
Started the Metal Gear series after years of hating stealth games. I used to always think they were too slow paced and would make me want to take a nap. I cant believe how naive i was...
And now Metal Gear is one of my favorite franchises in all of gaming.
❤ absolutely love this.
So glad the algorithm recommended this video to me :)
God, I can't hear "there are no good games" anymore. My wishlist is growing faster than I ever could catch up playing those games. The last two years alone I got to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3 + DLC, Persona 4G and 5R, Monster Hunter World, Zelda TotK, Elden Ring, the Kingdom Hearts series, Animal Well, Cassette Beasts, TUNIC, Ori, Tales of Arise, FFXV, NFS Heat, Devil May Cry V, Fire Emblem Three Houses, Super Mario Wonder, Metal Hellsinger and some more I can't remember. Right now I'm playing the Metaphor prologue demo and I already know I have to get the full game, then there's still Persona 3 Reload, Ghost of Tsushima, Wukong, Sonic x Shadow, FFXVI and Shadow of the Erdtree on my list. Then Constance and Monster Hunter Wilds are coming out... there are so many genres missing on my list and yet I don't have enough time to play more games.
Apparently totk and kh3 were the worst thing ever and killed everyone's grandma and you aren't allowed to like those games
@@KairiKey989 appearently KH3 actually was in a not so good state when it released, but with the patches it's a great game, would recommend.
I also get the critizism of TotK, but it's so overblown. In my opinion it's overall better than BotW and I tried to replay both, only BotW got boring after a while.
Me two my gaming wish list is growing and I cant buy them all.
@@killaknight12 Yeah, kh3 is a lot better now after the remind dlc and patches, but people still hate on the game for not meeting the unreasonably high expectations they had formed for it.
I've also had a lot more fun with totk lately, but you'll get dog-piled these days if you imply in any way that you like totk more than botw.
Even though it lacks Final Fantasy (and reps from other Square IPs) characters, I thought the scenarios for each Disney world was great. For me it was the last world that was trash due to the ultra cringe dialogue anime bs. KH4 has so much potential though
When I was young in the 90s (yes I'm old) we'd have to learn new controls for each game and engage with the game when it was challenging. I imagine a lot of younger people who grew up with easy games and phone games don't understand difficulty.
I remember playing Prince of Persia on the SNES as a kid. This game was brutal and unforgiving. But I was kinda enjoying my time with it. Getting further and further in with every playthrough I had. Writing down codes on a piece of paper to have checkpoints available to me :D Fun times!
I feel the opposite honestly, I feel like I have a hard time getting into a lot of modern games because they follow the Dark Souls hard = good while when I play something from like 20 years ago it feels a lot more natural and fair.
Underrated stuff. I only own a switch currently but just playing games not made from Nintendo is cool. Persona 5 Royal, Cuphead, Octopath… yeah, they’re still relatively popular and I wouldn’t have known about them otherwise, but it still feels like I’m broadening my horizons beyond a couple IP’s
Add Nier automata too since now the physical cartridge copies have already stopped in production. The digital code version of games are coming soon.
Like the other person said, NieR:Automata is a must play game and the switch port runs well. Try it when you get the chance 🙏
@@stangreener1704 Does anyone have a gross oversimplification on what it’s about? For reference since I’m assuming it’s an rpg of some kind I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with persona and octopath
@@lemonquacklol yeah it has some rpg elements such as leveling up, crafting mods/skills to make your character strong, fast, or however you like (theres a good amount of mods to play around which hopefully matches your playstyle), collecting weapons and leveling them up by getting the necessary materials, unlocking some special moves, fishing, and much more.
The story is about you playing as an android, fighting machines because they took over Earth. The characters are amazing and the side quests are worth doing because they add a lot to the world and story.
Also NieR:Automata is a sequel to NieR:Replicant ver.122 but it shouldn't ruined your experience since I also played Automata first and had a great time.
People are close minded with music genres they can’t fathom listening to another genres song for like a few minutes so trying to convince people to do that with games is the same impossible task but times a million.
Franchise familiarity is the biggest barrier for indie games. These games are designed to appeal to the fans of those franchises but people don't buy them because they want the characters they know, they want to play as Sonic they don't want to be playing a game that replaces Sonic with a female dragon with similar speed powers. They want to play Zelda, they don't want to be playing Tunic.
So many people just use social discourse to tell them what to play instead of trying to go out there and discover games for themselves.
Some people play games as an escape and the Comfort Zone is exactly how they are able to escape. You like what you like.
I'm in my 40's (an elder Gamer) and I stopped trying to force myself to play games that were trending or "New" if they didn't interest me. I know exactly what I want in a game just like I know how to order a Pizza, Burger etc etc
I learned long ago that just because a game exists and I'm a "gamer" doesn't mean I have to try it. Same with Music, Food etc
Recently I went through the effort of noting down every game I can remember playing. The list already sits at over 150 entries, and I have to say, most of my favorite experiences have come from the niche titles and hidden gems among them.
Absolutely loving a game that barely anyone even knows exists is a special kind of pain.
Also, imo, also play ""bad games""
I've had as much as interesting experiences from "well-reguarded games"' than "weird" or "misjudged" games
In our current world, it feels like everyone is so focused on playing "quality games" or "well-regarded games" and I personally find "flawed" games just as fasinating.
And who knows, you might be passing up a game that might define you, you might find a game only you yourself loves! Or it just might be an interest case study that helps you find new, refreshing, interesting ideas or makes you understand what makes other games tick!
But in the end, just play what peaks your interest! Don't just play the "hottest games", also find your own path as well!
I played a game called "Pineapple on Pizza" not too long ago and had a blast. 100% it even. And I'm sure that most people don't know this game, which is free on Steam afaik. I guess the game would be considered "bad", but it was a funny experience that I recommend to everyone. Truly life changing haha
Consuming "mid" media has become a social faux pas of sorts. You have to play what people are saying is "peak" or else you're dumb and wasting your life (unless you're making some huge display of being "ironic"), is unfortunately how some think. So restrictive and punishing for something that's supposed to be a fun hobby
Finally a video spitting straight FACTS. So tired of seeing "no good games" on the internet. It's sucks that a majority of gamers are casual gamers
The majority of gamers 🎮 have families, jobs a mortgage and utility bills to pay 😖
@@robbiekop7That doesn't change the fact that there are literally 1000s of good-amazing games to play. People have even forgotten how to enjoy average games nowadays. Those games that would be 6 or 7s in the ps2 and ps3 days, cult classics.
@@robbiekop7 majority is the casual dude who only buys 4 titles per year at best. one shooter that he likes, that one sports game he likes and 2 AAA blockbusters (your god of war or zelda).
and next year he will buy a new version of the first 2 and maybe consider picking up some older ubisoft title for cheap.
Maybe these older titles that your describing the player has played before on an earlier console.
People don't want it to be true but they need to get into "Dark and Darker"
As someone who lives "across the pond" in the US, I can confirm that the discourse here is the same. There's also the issue that most people are even more unwilling to play old and obscure retro games. I'm continuously finding great old titles I've never played before thanks to emulation and archival projects like eXoDOS and Flashpoint, but good luck trying to persuade others to give them a go. Even most "retro gamers" prefer to stick to the same handful of nostalgic titles they played during their youth rather than try something different once in a while.
This is why I've always thought the "games are so bad now" crowd was so blatantly stupid. Of course art looks bad when you stick to the swamp of popularity, and never go deeper than call of duty, my wishlist is 3x bigger than my library, games are objectively getting better, same with music, and all art. I dont need to spend 60 hours on a game to justify 60 dollars, a 3 hour game can change your life.
Every videos like that on the subject are only talking about western gaming is bad
this video is really good, I must admit I have a bad habit of following a hype train but I've been experimenting more with games I never thought I'd like and it usually turns out to be a great new experience!!
I miss the random picks my mom used to bring home as a kid for cheap with the random masterpiece.
I haven’t watched the whole thing as of writing this comment, and I had a similar epiphany lately.
Part of it was me being pissed with nintendo, but part of it was because the games I enjoyed aren’t enjoyable for me anymore. I’ve only just started my journey outside of mainstream nintendo, and it’s not like I haven’t tried other games before, but games like smash or mario kart (which I’ve put hundreds, if not thousands of hours into by this point) have always been a go-to for me whenever I couldn’t think of something to play, and the worst part is that I don’t even remember what map I played or what place I got. Just playing mindlessly for hours until I moved on to the next thing. It’s not a great feeling lol.
Now, I’ve decided that I would explore a realm of game I had not touched since I was very little; and that’s the Playstation 2. I had one growing up, but sadly the only actual game I remember playing on it was pacman world 2, since it was mostly a dvd player at the time, and just about every other kid friendly game that was a “safe pick” was more relevant on the gamecube. I thought I would attempt to try and play a game that would help me bridge the gap between Nintendo and playstation, and the game I chose was Xenosaga.
I’ve loved Xenoblade since I played the new3DS port back in 2015, and an experience that has stuck with me since. I’ve played all the other Xenoblade games, but never touched any of the Xeno games before Monolith was aquired by Nintendo, and frankly it’s been quite the trip, and I’m only 15 or so hours in. I won’t spoil much as I think it’s better to experience this type of game for yourself assuming you’re already a fan of Xenoblade, but I haven’t stopped noticing similarities in story elements and plot devices, and honest to god it’s been a treat. The gameplay system is reminiscent of what Xenoblade 2 tried to do with move combos/chain attacks, there’s literally a line where someone says “Get back here and engage the enemy!”, and not to mention how the “Zohar” appears to be a very similar artifact to pieces of a certain spoiler object. I could go on for hours.
Xenoblade feels like very focused renditions of previous ideas split into parts with very finished stories, where Xenosaga feels like that one episode of Family Guy where Brian tries to come up with his own book series where it needs to have its own languages, politics, world building, etc etc. and it all just ends up feeling like a mess. I’m not saying Xenosaga is bad by any means, but it surely is a product of it’s time, and there’s been like 3 instances so far where Namco (the publisher at that time) was trying to advertise their own ips through a niche jrpg where used copies are probably well over $100 USD at this point (I haven’t checked), BUT-
Video games! They sure do exist, and this is only the beginning of my journey outside my immediate comfort zone. I plan to play lots of other games, but I’ll get there when I get there I’m sure.
Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about games, maybe I’ll make a video on my experience one of these days.
Feel free to do so :D
The comment was a great read! Wish you a lot of fun with your journey!
if you are into ps2 games check out godhand. it's one of the best brawlers on the system with some real depth to it.
I definitely agree, that it's always good to try a lot of different games and not only listen to things that are said online, but to build your own opinion. But the problem I have are mostly timely constraints. I can't bring up the time to check out every game that seems a bit interesting. so I'm a bit dependent on what other people say. but in this regard I'm definitely open for every kind of genre.
Really liked your video essay here. There are so many points I totally agree on,
like when people call specific types of games "good games", which are just one sided opinions.
Even though there are so many other great made games that aren't triple A games,
and just because they aren't triple A or 1080p (60 frames per second) doesn't make them bad games.
*I was mostly a sports and GTA guy until I played Fable in like 2007 and fuhking loved it 😍 since then, I've made it a point to branch out and try new genres and its been a hell of a ride* 🙌
One last quick comment, its really annoying watching Nintendo direct reactions and seeing folks have such a visceral reaction to games with an anime artstyle. I'm not talking "this just doesnt appeal to me" I've seen some reactions from folks i follow that just come off as being them being offended the Japanese game company dare remind them that its Japanese and makes games that might primarily appeal to a Japanese audience and folks that may like that style worldwide. Like everything from Nintendo and who they associate with has to remind them of Mario or something or its trash
I got recommended this video despite being cut off from console gaming at this point, but im glad to hear more people talk about this and consider reaching out to more titles. I remember really being a joycon boy watching more gaming news and hopping on direct livestream reactions, but nowadays i don't even pay attention to big game announcements like these and am more excited to stumble across trailers or development posts of individual games. It's not like i just suddenly stopped having a nintendo itch, but i found indie games inspired by classic titles that scratched that same itch for me while being able to do cool new things i wouldn't expect from nintendo. My switch kinda become just a smash box and i still had a wii u handy for mario kart 8, still had a soft spot for those 2 but then rivals of aether (with character mods tbf) and srb2k/Dr. Robotnik's Ring Racers felt straight up better to me respectively, and i didnt feel the need to pay for nintendo's online service anymore. Try new areas of gaming ya'll, whereever you decide to look, there's more quality suppliers than you think
I experienced the exact same thing last year when I was a huge Splatoon fan. Because of how close minded I was back then I thought no other game in the world could top it and I was only playing a few games (mostly Spyro, Mario and of course Splatoon). Games I was already familiar with and if in a Nintendo direct they didn't mention Splatoon 3 I would always be hella dissatisfied. Even when I was getting interested in another game from a franchise I never played/heard of in my mind I would always say to myself "It's not better than Splatoon I can tell" without ever trying that game myself. I thought the same thing when I stumbled upon Parappa the Rapper as well, but then I had the idea to pay attention to other stuff and pay attention only to Splatoon on summer this year. By this strategy I gave Parappa one more chance and thank God I did the right thing, cause not only Parappa replaced Splatoon as my favourite gaming franchise of all time, but also it gave me courage to try other games from franchises I previously wasn't interested in like Uncharted; Jak and Daxter; Ratchet and Clank; Klonoa; TLOU; Ape Escape; Tomb Raider; Sly Cooper; Tony Hawk Pro Skater; Guitar Hero; DDR; more Project Diva games; Friday Night Funkin' etc. If I didn't give Parappa a second chance it wouldn't have been the same😊
Excellent video! As a game developer in the making, I'm reminded of the importance of variety; that’s what a games instructor made sure to drive the point on, and this video is spot-on to cultivate this!
I’ve never seen any of your vids but my gosh I just had to leave my opinions on this amazing video. My opinion being: thank you so much for inspiring me to just love what I love, and respect what others enjoy too
Loved your take on this topic man. Recently I got back into playing videogames (I didnt play anything since 2019, just mario kart and smash bros ocasionally with my brother) and last year I bought a PS5 and played so many games that I have never played, also played all Xenoblade Chronicles (now my favorite videogame saga of all time), and recently I have been playing games that I have never even think that I would get into it (like RE, SMT, yakuza, persona) but i gave them a try and falled in love with them. Trying new gaming experiences is something that changed my point of view regarding the video game industry, and this wouldn’t have been possible if I keep a close mind like before.
I greatly appreciate this video and the work you put behind it. I have recently started playing a greater variety of games because I wanted to talk about them/play them with my friends, and I can say that my gaming experience has been greatly improved by discovering and enjoying these games for what they are rather than what I might "want" from them. You are 100% correct on the point that maybe something else like the music, art style, etc. might pique your interest and grab you instead of just focusing on the gameplay by itself.
However, I feel like my friends have not been as open-minded and no one really wants to try the games that I have been recommending them to try, even if we could play together as a result. At least I am trying though!
Unfortunately there’re still a lot of people stuck in their ways who make videos like “every game is a hero shooter now and it sucks” and “Nintendo has lost their creativity” those people really just need to step outside of their comfort zone and try new games.
Holy cow I just found a video with that exact title I made up ruclips.net/video/XFe9Jf5XN9s/видео.htmlsi=8fvs1l7VClilNXRf
100% agree. i think this a big part of why i love gams like Xenoblade, Metroid and Pikmin. they are underdog franchise's. i still love Zelda and Mario games but these other Nintendo Games were so good too.
i do also need to try and branch out more though. i find these days i'll start a new game, like Fire Emblem Three House's and i liked what i played, but my attention was never held long enough to finish the game and i got distracted by other games coming out. same situation with Luigi;s Mansion 3, i need to finish that game as well, i loved and played through the first 2 games entirely but i never got around to finish playing LM3.
i recognise i need to finish my own backlog better and also not just stick to my comfort zone myself. i can be just as guilty for sticking to my own comfort zone when i get annoyed when others stick their comfort of only playing stuff like mario kart.
i need to not be a hypocrite myself as well and be better at not only playing new games, but finishin games i start as well.
I thought I hated Tactical RPGs until a friend convinced me to play Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. Loved it so much that I bought Three Houses on the spot when I saw it at a game store at the mall. And then proceeded to "acquire" copies of The Sacred Stones and Thracia 776.
I also used to think I could never like gacha games until I played Blue Archive... which is now one of my all-time favorite games.
Hahaha I think this happens to everyone at some point. Growing up I was a Nintendo kid, but like even more picky than usual. I'd only play Mario, Sonic, and Kirby (not even Zelda so you know shit was dire).
Then I got a Switch on launch day 1, and that's when I was really forced to expand my horizons. I remember games on Switch during year 1 were basically slim pickings, so I started playing a few oddball indie games, that weren't even the popular ones mind you, but I would have otherwise not played them if I wasn't in that circumstance.
Then I got a PC a few years ago, and combined with Steam Sales + Emulation, I can basically try and play anything I want, and that's what I've done. The only problem here is not enough time, so I still prioritize a few games over others.
Funny thing now is that my friends are the ones that don't play a variety of games, as in they like when I play a game THEY recommend, but when I recommend them a games they just dismiss it with no further thoughts. I don't blame em though, at the risk of sounding gatekeepy "there are actually different levels of gamer 🤓"
They're a little more of the "surface level gamer", as in, they haven't even played indie games, so I understand where they're coming from. It's just kinda frustrating since I had that same mindset at one point, so I KNOW what they're missing out on.
Excellent video. I feel the same way about people who refuse to leave their comfort zone with food. 😅
Love this vid man, glad i discovered your channel. You have so many important points mentioned with hints of humor. Keep it up!
Appreciate the kind comment! Thank you :)
A kid only plays Mario or Kirby, a boy plays only CoD, but a man plays Kirby on one day, CoD on another and Rain World after that.
Great video. I think part of the problem is how popular streaming has become. I think a lot of people watch people play games rather than playing them themselves, or worse they only like a game if streamers are raving about it.
We also live in a world where every game has to be universally loved or universally hated. There is no real opinions anymore. People make up their mind and look for opinions that reinforce their bias (ie PlayStation 4 Pro announcement and imminent release).
There's lots of dumb dorks who compalined about What Remains of Edith Finch winning the BAFTA awards. And that game makes a better narrative experiences way better than others like The Last of Us cause this indie game allows you to take part of each momment at your pace interacting instead of having to sit down and watch uninteractive cutscenes
DÖNER MENTIONED!! (Wo ist mein Kid Icarus though?) Aber ernsthaft, es kommt mir vor allem so vor als würden deutsche RUclipsr immer die Meinung der amerikanischen kopieren und bringen kaum was neues und eigenes. Und halten sie sich immer “Safe” damit, so dass sogar ein Spiel wie Splatoon 3 fast wie ein Indie hier behandelt wird, aber am schlimmsten wie ein “reines Kinderspiel” nur weil sie den FSK 6 sehen (ich hatte diesen Fehler am Anfang auch begangen doch zum Glück bin ich jetzt ein Megafan davon)
Auch nervt es dass einige so sehr auf Grafik setzen und weniger auf Artstyle, diese Einstellung(en) hilft nicht damit mit anderen Ländern im Sachen Games mitzuhalten, sei es als Content Creator, Gamedev/Artist usw. Wir müssen und sollten viel mehr experimentieren (dass gilt für jede Form von deutschen Medien tbh)
Spielt und kauft “Signalis” Leute!
Oh wow, a fellow German Xenoblade fan xD
This must one of the most well constructed videos i have seen on this topic. I grew up playing nintendo and branched out to PC gaming and the variety of games is what makes the hobby the most enjoyable for me. which does sometimes makes me dissapointed that not every game is available on PC as well but i digress. I always got looked down upon the fact that i still play pokemon and mario when i am an adult. which has always come from people who only play the most recent COD or FIFA games. But the time i sit down on a couch or behind my desk and just relax with a controller in my hand enjoying what i can be it a platformer, strategy, RPG, FPS or any other game is my time spent being happy i feel like we are losing sight of that part, the games being fun and enjoyable and played to be enjoyed. anyway seriously great video you got yourself a subscriber
Glad to hear that! All we want is to enjoy videogames after all. Thank you for watching :)
Recently, I started persona 5 royal. I've played jrpgs for a long time, particularly fire emblem and xenoblade.
Persona 5 royal was my first turn based rpg...and it has been amazing!
It had been a fantastic reward for venturing outside my usual games.
Good video, I think exactly the same as you, I made a similar video a while ago.
But at the same time I think that the players comfort zone is created because of the companies.
For example, Ubisoft mostly makes open worlds with a realistic visual style, when they make something different like Prince of Persia TLC or Rayman Legends, some players don't want to buy them because those are "mobile games".
Nintendo focused so much on more "casual" games in the Wii era, that now a part of their audience is afraid to play Metroid, Xenoblade, Fire Emblem, FDC, etc. for being more niche and having a more "complex" gameplay, in other cases there are other more popular IP's in the same genre, like F Zero and Mario Kart as you said, or Mario and Kirby.
At the same time, as you said, some people complain about Pokémon, making them think that the console is bad, when they aren't really looking to try new games, find solutions to their lack of quality, simply complaining on the internet is fun for them.
Sony does the same with games that seek to have the most realistic graphics possible, open worlds and mature stories, then games like Ratchet, Gravity Rush or a hypothetical new Patapon achieve/would achieve infinitely lower sales compared to those other games, because a big part of their fanbase are accustomed to think that the first style is the best and the others are "cheap."
Etc.
I feel like people are never satisfied. I am pretty open minded when it comes to games. I remember asking my mother to buy me a random game that people say it’s good or not. For example I never played monster hunter until a few years ago, I never heard of monster hunter. But ever since that day I loved playing it and I have kept the tradition of taking a random game. This year I want to try Metroid, never tried it but it looks interesting.
Wish you a lot of fun with Metroid! They are great games, both 2D and 3D :)
(Just a fair warning, there is a ton of rambling here)
In some ways, I think this is a problem for me, however, in other ways I think it's something I've over come. There was definitely a pretty definitive point in my past when I broke out of my shell and started playing completely random stuff I never would have previously, mainly when I was given access to a "gaming" PC (which was pretty damn weak, though much more powerful than any computer we had ever owned at that point circa like 2013 or so). I was able to play some older PC titles in genres I'd never experienced, and really, the rest is history, I've been much more receptive to trying new stuff in the past 13ish years (Jesus Christ, it's just dawning on me how long it's been since then, I really hope my estimation was wrong lmao). However, I can't lie it can definitely be argued that even though I try new stuff, I get caught up hard focusing on one group or genre of games. Like, it's been probably four years I think since I first tried a Dark Souls game? And I fell in love with that entire series and genre, but as a result, I've spent the last 4 years focusing in on those games and dedicating more time to them than any other kind of game. Could definitely be argued that I should put more focus on other genres at this point, but there's that part of you that's like, alright, I've got some free time, do I want to use it doing something I know that I already like or experiment with something else? It's not that I don't do that too, but a lot of that time is spent on that one type of thing. I don't know.
But there is another way to look at it I guess. There are certain games that I admittedly don't even entertain the idea of playing (even if it might seem tempting) just because they are so far away from the type of stuff I like. Some examples are arcade style fighting games, or a lot of strategy/turn based JRPGs (yeah, big surprise, guy with a Link profile picture is falling into the stereotype of Nintendo fan that doesn't like turn based games, I know, I know.) With the first genre, it is legit something I wish I could get into. I'm a big proponent of games where you press a button, and the guy does an action. Seemingly, those kinds of games would be up my ally. But it just falls through for me because it's something that I have never figured out how to improve at, it's just too complicated for my simple brain. Reaction based interactions are a big part of those kinds of games once you break through the learning curve, but that's the problem for me, I've just never been able to. There are so many different potential options at anytime and tons of combinations to memorize, which results in me just button mashing. Which, is fun for a bit I suppose, but it eventually become irritating for me because I want to be able to know how and what to improve or it falls through. But is that fair? Would I actually be a huge fan of say Street Fighter 6 if I gave up those preconceived notions preventing me from picking up the game and trying it for a substantial amount of time? Honestly, it's really hard for me to say that I would. And thus, it becomes another game where I go "nah, no way I could like that."
I don't really know what my goal here was in this wall of text, I just wanted to somewhat explain my experience I guess. I can't really say whether that this is a good or bad thing, but I will say that I am willing to try a lot of things besides a few specific genres. Maybe that's dumb, maybe it's not, idk.
You're not dumb for trying different genres and maybe sticking to them for a while :)
And I appreciate your effort put into this comment!
Hope you enjoyed this video :D
Love the videos you put out, this was well thought out, resonates with me.
my father says hollowknight and astralchain are "ugly" and dismisses them entirely while saying assasin creed greece is a way better
his old ass even says he just finds xenoblade to complicated, doesen't understand when im playing it and doesent ask what is happening and scofs at it
I've been thinking about getting xenoblade recently and this video definitely furthered my desire to play it. Part of what made the landscape of the games that I play was the smash bros series introducing me to all these different IP's and treating them all with such respect and care, which ultimately made me curious to try all their games out.
Smash 4 also introduced me to Xenoblade with Shulk. And I'm really glad I gave this series a chance! I'd just give the first game a shot and see if you like it :) Important is to keep yourself spoiler free, for the absolute best experience.
If you get the game, I wish you a lot of fun with it!
Please get it!
Great video!
I've been saying this for a long time. There are so many amazing games outside the praised AAA games bubble. My favorite recent games are basically JRPG, AA titles, and indie games.
I love Alien Isolation too. It's one of my favorite horror games.
Another one that I think is criminally underrated and ironically takes place in a space station too, is Prey. That game is amazing, and the majority of people I know never played it.
I actually own Prey and intend to stream it someday! :D Payed like... 2€ for it? Will absolutely get into it eventually.
On the topic of underrated games, I highly recommend Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon. It’s an absolutely beautiful and incredible game, and you don’t need to know anything about Bayonetta to enjoy it. I even know someone who has it as their favorite game of all time.
A while ago when people were still discussing why classic Paper Mario formula has to return i encountered an oddly disgusting argument in a video full of pretty good reasons, the guy was saying how despite having really good indie games those reusw said formula and bring lots of creativity "none of them have this cool plumber and his world"... Dude? Are you telling me the main reason why yoj want a return is because of the IP and not because of the quakity it had? Bug Fables may be among my too 10 favorite indie games ever and i wouldnt know it if i was still stuck with the same childhood IPs i used to love, heck, i wouldnt love videogames if i didnt move on from movie/cartoon IPs being poorly adapted into games.
People needs to try new faces, im not even asking for new genres, at least start playing a shooter that isnt COD or Doom, or play a platformer that isnt Mario or Kirby, or an RPG that isnt Pokemon or Final Fantasy.
I just play what looks cool at the time not caring about genre or how well it is received. I always mix up what i play and i think everyone else should do that too.
Because just being hyperfocused on one series makes you miss so much great gaming content.
Growing up as a gamer in the late 80s and 90s you had to take chances. Game magazines and the teens working at Blockbuster was the only pre buying knowledge you got. Minus the bigger budget games that had TV commercials. Found many gems that way from smaller companies.
Great video! I also think that most gamers would benefit a lot from trying other stuff, or maybe just actually researching good games instead of sticking to safe but samey bets.
There was a time I got bored from the mainstream games halfway through ps3/x360 era, by that time I almost stopped playing anything, but eventually I got sick of waiting and started to hunt games that I could like, and I will say that when you get better at research, this will pay off so much!
I think the actual problem is that people don't actually know what they like in games. Like, what mechanics, structure, presentation, etc, that gives them the best experience. That combined with the complete refusal to experiment makes most people, even experienced gamers, as informed as your average mother buying a game for her child.
Anyways, my tips if you want to find actual enjoyment on gaming, when it is overrun with mid/bland games or worse:
- Try to think what EXACTLY makes you like your favorite games. Mechanics, structure, etc
- Research, from your favorite games, who is the dev tem (not publisher). If the actual people are still on the team, try their other games, otherwise, find if they still release games on other studio and if yes, try the games from this other studio
- Research games that do well the points that you listed that you like. For any games that you find, research multiple opinions, including negative ones, take special attention to the differing opinions because social media usually is an echo chamber
- Research similar/clones/spiritual sucessors of your favorite games, sometimes they can be even more fun than the original
- Find reviewers with tastes that are similar to yours. Research your favorite games, and follow reviewers that you agree with
I won't lie, it can take some effort, but I found that I actually like doing these once in a while, and when you do find a gem it is so rewarding! Doing these also made it easier for me to find creators that venture outside of the echo chamber, so as a bonus point:
- If you want to find an authentic reviewer/critic, research an hidden gem (the ones that are not well known). These games don't generate a lot of views, and if someone is speaking about them, it is from the heart
Fellow German here, gotta say your video was pretty good.
My own experience with games is that I grew up with an Xbox 360 thanks to my dad. (I was born 2004 for context).
So a lot of the games I played were those we owned, that being mostly Sonic Generations and Sonic Adventure 2. Also some other games I barely remember.
I then branched out to Nintendo after I visited a friend who had a Wii and 3DS. (This was 2012-2013).
I then had a Wii U and a 3DS and basically just played your typical Nintendo games (wasn't that big into Zelda tho).
I only started going out of my comfort zone when my dad brought a PS4 and I just decided to buy Persona 5. It basically changed me.
And now I play games from many a genre, Indies and AAA alike.
Also since you asked for hidden gems:
I've been playing the Trails / Kiseki series for like this entire year.
It's a rather niche JRPG series, but unlike a Final Fantasy game all of the games take place in the same world and timeline.
You might have seen the Trails in the Sky Remake that they showed in the last Nintendo Direct (although they shoved it into the sizzle reel...)
It's a daunting franchise, slow burner JRPG, lots of text, currently 13 games with 11 of them having an official translation.
But they kept me engaged throughout the entire year, they're also very accessible nowadays.
On PC you can play the entire series, on PS4/PS5 you can play everything except the Sky trilogy, and on Switch you're a bit more limited.
It's kinda hard to explain the series and what makes it special, but there's usually a point in the series were it just clicks with you.
If you're interested Sky First Chapter is usually on sale on steam but in general it's not expensive. Or alternatively wait for the Remake next year.
The games are all in release order so you don't have to do weird jumps:
1-3: Sky trilogy
4-5: Zero and Azure
6-9: Cold Steel 1 - 4
10: Reverie
11-13: Daybreak I and II as well as the newest game Kai no Kiseki
I discovered my favorite game genre (JRPGs) completely by accident, because a familiar game I wanted on my new GameBoy (Zelda) was out of stock at Wal-Mart so I just picked the next thing on the shelf with interesting box art showing a hero with a sword. A lot of the elements were familiar between Zelda and Dragon Warrior - quiet heroes who explore the world, fight monsters, collect money, do small tasks to help the civilians with their chores, equipment upgrades, consumable healing items - and even the experience points and leveling up weren't TOO new to me since I'd played Zelda 2.
I love turn based RPGs and tile based exploration. I've found few games that feel as open and exploration worthy as the first Dragon Quest, few games that let me feel like I'm the one actually finding the secret passages and the like. I develop this type of game, but don't get along well with other indie JRPG devs because I don't like signboarding every passage or interaction as telegraphically but like there to be a lot of mystery and because I like to punish intentionally bad play, particularly casual disregard of enemies.
I like exploring unfamiliar game types, and genre fusions like the numerous roguelike platformers, less common RPG platformers, and so on. 2D platformers are a top contender for my second favorite gameplay mode. I don't often like new and strange things, but I like giving them a try, and sometimes a specific combination becomes one of my new favorites.
You’re making a great point. I really struggle getting outside my bubble containing the Nintendo exclusive franchises and Sega nostalgia games. Anything more involved, especially the big triple a titles just seems like too much of a demand on my time and I revert to playing the same old games (and types of games) as usual.
Plenty smaller titles out there. Sega in particular has a ton of arcade or arcade like gems to try out that are also simple to emulate if need be (coming from someone that took a while to understand how to enulate anything beyond gba, psp and ds stuff). My recommendations are Top Skater, Sega Water Ski, Last Bronx, pretty much anything by Sega AM2. If not, plenty good short stuff on Steam like Nights into Dreams or Space Channel 5. If you got a ps4/5 there's also the new Sakura Taisen (idk if it's safe to use the English title on RUclips comments). Its basically playing a romcom mecha anime lol. Great time.
And there's plenty great small indies out there of course, generally available on everything. Favorites off the top of my head are Battle Chef Brigade, Double Cross and Omega Strikers
For me, it's more like. "I've spent so long in my comfort zone that I have to actually learn to play different games, which should be fun, yet it's more intimidating than it should be."
Yes, every time Sony has their news, the "where is bloodborne" backlash happens.
My comfort is very varied so i have more choice then i ever need.
There's an old game called Freelancer from 2003, it's a space combat video game that is very arcade. Even if I disagree with some aspects of the game, once you master it you feel like a Macross pilot and that's where the fun begins ! You should take a look at this gem !
The best game I've played recently is Shadow Man Remastered. My mind was blown of how massive, labyrinthine, immersive, dark, creepy, and badass the game was. It's a game from 1999 and criminally underrated and overlooked. If I would've just stayed on my comfort zone, I would've not found this game. There's so many great games that people, including me, are not even aware of. I find it so exiting to find a game like that.
I always look around for stuff. I remember when I got Xenoblade Chronicles X. No one really cared about it. I loved that game so much, it had been years since I had so much raw fun.
Now it’ll be remastered coming next year
I played a lot of 6th (and a few 5th) gen games this year. If you absolutely can not love indies for some reason there is always a ton of old AAA games.
Damn, i felt good and bad watching this video.
Good, because i completely agree with you and i share your frustration reading those comments online.
And bad..... because i kinda do the same.....n-not those comments, but i'm talking about trying other games (well, at least i don't talk bad about them, but still). So....bruh momento 💀
Anyway. Excellent video! I've just discovered this channel and i like your point of view.
I’m so done with the online world. I’m slowly going more and more offline. Online Gaming is so toxic nowadays, you almost need chemo after a match of LoL/CS.2/Dota/Valorant.
This video is awesome I've have always tried to Branch out and try different things I know there's a lot of people are resistant to that but I believe variety is the spice of life
So ... I feel I'm the opposite. I try out indies and I like about 50% of the ones I try even though I'm picky in choosing, I still get disappointed. But since they are cheaper it's not a big deal. I still have my favourite genres but I can try almost anything.
And why do I say I'm the opposite? Well every once in a while, I indulge in my favorite game (Zelda) whenever it comes out and I always love it, and appreciate the polish and fun-ness.
Great video, very nice!
A game in a genre I thought I’d never would get into, ‘Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon’ is relentless but amazing… the traditional Japanese art style, the music, gameplay is all truly great.
Thank you for covering Xenoblade 2. The game was awesome. X3 was not my kind of game. I suppose they changed many aspects because of negative opinions about X2.
I personally didn't enjoy games like The Witcher 3 or Mass Effect and I prefer Tears of the Kingdom over Breath of the Wild. Not the most popular opinions. 😂
I think, games should be fun and what to pick up should be based on interest and not on critics and reviews.
100% agree with you on everything here. Over the last 2+ years ive been doing my best to play new things and get new experinces through gaming and its been amazing. Through doing this i found games i LOVE:
Bug Fables
Xenoblade
Persona
Smt
Bayonetta
Metroid
Ace Attorney
etc:
The only game out of the last 2 years i didnt enjoy was the Nier series and that was only a few months ago. And even then, i wouldnt say Nier was a waste because all i did was try something new. To say trying nier wasnt worth it means the same for all the games i listed above and more. So yeah, make sure to play games you arent familiar with. If you arent someone who plays many games outside your comfort zone then i recommend looking at some games that have come out last month (last month from when your reading this) and just pick one. Just pick it, just based on the cover and dive in and see what you think. If you dont want to spend £50 then get something thats less pricey. The price doesn't dictate quality for most games imo.
Expanding your horizon is a risk.
Most people are not first movers/Innovators; most people are the early/late majority. They don't have the money/time to take the risk, so they stick to what they know, and to expand requires a strong recommendation from someone they trust. And to get get those recommendations, the games need to stand out in some way for word of mouth publicity.
I find new media through friends, top 10 lists, hidden gems, or randomly stumbled upon. All I ask for is something that makes me feel like my time spent was worthwhile.
Amazing video and very well done. I think that i play a lot of different types of games but my go to are rpgs.
I remember my dad getting me into Final Fantasy. I thought the spear grid was stupid. When I got to the end I thought the spear grid was amazing idea
Yes the german gaming scene is something else. German youtuber often seem to just copy their opinion of games from the bigger US creators to the point were i avoid german channels all together. There are so stuck inside their "graphic driven" or "mature" bubble that it almost seems they are affraid to experience or have to learn something new. Or being judged for it. Me a 28 y grown up man bought the new princess peach game because (let that sink in) seemed fun to me. It fitted right in besides all the darks souls an assasins creed games I played becaus it was a differen take on a few hours of fun gaming. But yes it is becoming an universal problem. I too had that problem to an extend but branching out towards other genres made it a lot more fun for me to persuit my hobby.
Btw I would be really interested to hear you speak german at some point since you have a really thicc accent. Just out of pure curiousity 😅
Müsste mir überlegen wie ich das mache ^^"
Vielleicht mit einem Short? Bin mir nicht sicher lol
Astlibra Revision deserves more recognition because it is a masterpiece.
If I had never branched out recently, I would have never have become a fan of Animal Crossing, Phoenix Wright or Dragon Quest.
Variety is the spice of life
Of course I play Zelda Mario but this year I played mostly big JRPGS and I have too much to play lol 😅
I have the opposite problem of “there’s nothing to play” and it’s great
It’s not just trying new things but also taking risk of buying something unfamiliar and also putting in efforts to learn the gameplay of unfamiliar genre.
I’m going through metaphor rn it’s peak
It feels like there's also this tendency for legacy franchises like Mario, Zelda, etc. to have a perceived increase in importance. Sure, you could try to get Zelda fans to play Tunic, a game very similar to Zelda with its own unique ideas, but it won't feel the same to them because it doesn't have "Zelda" in the title. Same with Cassette Beasts vs Pokemon or... I don't know what would be analogous to Mario. Any platformer? Let's say Demon Turf for 3D Mario and Celeste for 2D Mario.
My first game where I could say that I came out of my bubble was Okami HD and I can say that it is one of those gems that I don't think anyone talks about and I think it's a shame because it gave me the motivation to play other games besides Nintendo games.
Im only halfway through your video, and I understand you completely. I would have appreciated a second half of the video where you suggested "underrated" games for people to try. (I don't even play the common online service games any more instead switching over to indie, story and platforming games.)
Maybe it's an idea for another video? I'll definitely think about it :)
those best rpgs/games list are as you say really useless. that is why i recomend channels like "that video game show".
most of their videos are about hidden gems and really unknown games on different systems. i usually watch a few, write a few standouts down and either buy or emulate them.
there are also a ton of reviewers like SsethTzeentach that covers weirder titles as well as more well known indies. he got me into elona and kenshi and those are some of my favorite games.
personally i play a lot of different genres of games and consoles. that constant switching prevents any burnout and keeps the hobby fresh.
i just like to see people come up with creative interesting ideas and that can happens across any genre.
there are also all of these janky AA games that just ooze "soul" then you play them that i just can't bring myself to hate them.
yes they are clunky and lack polish, but i will always still enjoy something like deadly preminition, killer 7 and wanted:dead over the new assassin creed.
you can just tell that someone really wanted a certain feature because they thought it would be cool as hell and not because of some focus-group.
that all being said(or rather written), you can't change someone's mind that easly. even with all those resources around them plenty of people are fine with just consuming the generic popular stuff. that in itself honestly is fine as well, even if they are missing out on some cool stuff.
plenty of people just want something to relax with after work or school. they are not looking for something new and bizzare. that's fine too.
I agreed with pretty much everything you said (also really happy for you about isolation 2!) but I do have a couple points of critique i want to share because i think it's important.
1. I dont think you're really effectively reaching your intended / target audience in this video. If your intent here was to preach to the choir, then mission accomplished seeing as I'm here but i dont think this video is going to reach the people that really need to hear it the most. I won't tell you to change your style or anything, do what works for you. But as much as i agree with your points, i don't think the longer runtime, rant-y feel, etc. are going to be as effective as a video like this could be, if that was your intent. That said, im not the video maker here, you are.
2. Somewhat in line with the first point, i agreed with everything you said here but the opening portion about bland-tasted fandoms REALLY resonated with me and was hoping to get more on that because i think it's a somewhat under discussed topic and i would love to see more content creators call it out. Maybe you could make another video that more directly puts a spotlight on this issue? I know that was kind of the point here but i think it got a little lost when the video started to expand its scope.
I'm not posting this trying to police or anything, just wanted to share my thoughts because i think you have strong potential.
Hey there :)
Towards your first point, I honestly don't even think that I'll be able to change much. I've talked with people IRL about those things, stating the opinions I have. But at the end, I was always the weird one. So yes, maybe this video is more on the ranty side of things, pointing out the issues I have with "gamers" nowadays. Honestly, I'm just really happy to see that most people in the comments seem to agree. Which is something I'm not exactly used to tbh.
Also, could you name a timestamp on the second point? And what exactly you meant? I do have a long list of topics for future videos, but I'd gladly add it to the list of mine for the future :D
Thank you for giving this video a watch and leaving a comment!
For reference, when I'm talking about when the video really resonated with me, I mean opinions like 0:48 whereas the video started expanding to slightly separate topics at around 8:29 . If you feel though that the video has properly done everything you wanted then I understand. I just think that topic is very underdiscussed and could really merit tackling how it happens, how to prevent and avoid it yourself, questioning the fundamental logic of its, etc. etc. in a future video sometime down the line. Also I completely understand how you feel about feeling like the weird one in a crowd of ignorance. I'm glad that this comments section has been better for you, though. I think topics like these that express frustrations / disappointments with gaming discourse without turning into rage bait would do really well for you. I hope I've properly communicated to you what I'd like to see from a future video, let me know if anything isn't clear. And good luck with your channel!
Both games and movies are having the same problem of being infected by the “everything sucks now” crowd. Just because a handful of companies are horrible does not mean the entire industry is dead. It’s okay to not like anything Disney has done recently, just move on. Yeah we all know Ubisoft, Activision and EA are greedy, that’s why I don’t support them. Concord turned out to be a flaming turd but I don’t care because I had an awesome time playing Echoes of Wisdom. I feel like multi-console and/or PC owners understand to branch out but it never silences the crowd who are constantly rage farming yet still willingly get burned by the same practises year after year
I feel like people need to also understand that bad stuff has always existed in the gaming landscape. There were always companies willing to released half-baked products made for a quick buck or just games that suffer from a lot of flaws and/or a lack of polish in general. It's not like back then was this practically perfect golden age where about 90% of games were considered good.
Glad I saw this video.❤ You are absolutely right. This should have been obvious to me since the concept of stepping outside of your comfort zone applies to all aspects of life😂 How much are we actually depriving ourselves of because we are afraid of going beyond what we're used to?
I play a lot of weeb games so falcom is my goat.
Good video, but talking about F-ZERO like we'll ever get another one when we haven't had one since the Gamecube era is funny.
We have gotten F-Zero 99, so that's that :D
I do believe that we'll get a new one eventually. Considering that Nintendo started reviving quite a few old IP's with the Switch, it's not unlikely imo.
I can’t believe this F-Zero 99 erasure.
You low key predicting the future waiting for that to happen
I have a friend that tell me is stupid to liked Digimon. But Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Complete Edition has been my compilation game on Switch that I put more time than any of the recent Pokémon titles.
And as for my indie recommendation will be Monster Sanctuary, if you enjoy monster taming genre like Pokémon, and Metroidvania then that game I happily recommend.
This year has been great for me so far since I've been mixing in familiar and new titles. Chrono Ark is an amazing deckbuilder with a storyline. I finally finished Pikmin 1 and 2 and Link's Awakening on Switch. Everspace 2 got me some of the feeling Freelancer had two decades ago. Granblue Fantasy Relink and Sword Art Online Fatal Bullet satisfied my anime game hunger. My favorite genre will always be RPGs but I am always willing to try out something new and it feels liberating.