The expected parts: Story-driven games are still some of my favorite aspects. Delivery on the story is not as important; I don't mind the idea of piecing the story together on my own, having a...
The expected parts:
Story-driven games are still some of my favorite aspects. Delivery on the story is not as important; I don't mind the idea of piecing the story together on my own, having a grand overarching story that unfolds as the game goes on, or pretty much knowing everything out of the gate. If it sounds intriguing, I will let myself get sucked in.
Soundtracks - the grind in some older games (Earthbound for example) can be much more manageable if I have good music to listen to.
Co-op is a bigger concern for me now. I hated playing MMOs because I've always played solo but my baby cousins want to play together. I now find myself deliberately choosing options we can all participate in.
Relaxing/no story: a game like Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing, for example. I can unwind and relax, even with friends, but there's no real incentive to stay on for lengthy periods. It's great on a day I want to play but don't have the time.
The other big thing:
Uniqueness. I like niche games and I know I'm in the minority for a lot of my favorites but the idea and concept always wins me over. I love games that try something different and don't keep hashing out the same, tired ideas.
The expected parts:
Story-driven games are still some of my favorite aspects. Delivery on the story is not as important; I don't mind the idea of piecing the story together on my own, having a grand overarching story that unfolds as the game goes on, or pretty much knowing everything out of the gate. If it sounds intriguing, I will let myself get sucked in.
Soundtracks - the grind in some older games (Earthbound for example) can be much more manageable if I have good music to listen to.
Co-op is a bigger concern for me now. I hated playing MMOs because I've always played solo but my baby cousins want to play together. I now find myself deliberately choosing options we can all participate in.
Relaxing/no story: a game like Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing, for example. I can unwind and relax, even with friends, but there's no real incentive to stay on for lengthy periods. It's great on a day I want to play but don't have the time.
The other big thing:
Uniqueness. I like niche games and I know I'm in the minority for a lot of my favorites but the idea and concept always wins me over. I love games that try something different and don't keep hashing out the same, tired ideas.