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

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

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

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

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

  • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    I don’t have a minimum, and my maximum is negotiable. I’ve played <5 hour games that felt too long, and >50 hour games that felt too short.

    I generally shoot for 20-30 hours, but that’s because it seems like a sweet spot where most games with tons of filler are longer. I actually have a category for short games, because sometimes the 2-3 hour experience is what I’m looking for.

    • Corroded@leminal.spaceOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I actually have a category for short games, because sometimes the 2-3 hour experience is what I’m looking for.

      Can you provide an example?

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Some that I’ve played:

        • Gorogoa
        • Raven’s Hike
        • Klocki
        • A Juggler’s Tale
        • Donut County
        • Chronology
        • Golf Club Wasteland
        • Portal
        • Aer
        • Oxenfree
        • Titan Souls
        • Ittle Dew
        • Doki Doki Literature Club
        • Thoth
        • Nuts
        • 140
        • Limbo
        • What Remains of Edith Finch
        • INSIDE

        Those were all around 5 hours or less, in rough order from shorter to longer (just pulled up my Steam games by playtime). I have a few more on my list that I haven’t played yet but are likely about that length if you want more. :)

        • Corroded@leminal.spaceOPEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Thanks for the list. I was recently playing Limbo because it’s on the PS Vita and I know Doki Doki Literature Club is as well so maybe I’ll play that next. I also heard good things about Oxenfree before so maybe I’ll pick that up at some point.

          I am definitely saving this for later.