Xbox Game Studios |OT3| Once more....with feeling (Part 1)

[thiagosilva (thiagoツ)]

@Borealis

Whelp I would not be shocked if dying light 2 gets canceled at this point or get bought out buy someone

do not say that. i really want this game

[Opatschi]

@BlackheartVinyl

That has been my textbook example for years. I loved the first section of that game. Then when it dumps you out in the open-world, I lost all interest.

The stroy can be played like a liniear game. Unlike other games.

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

@Opatschi

The stroy can be played like a liniear game. Unlike other games.

Part of the fun in Horizon is the world and finding actual good collectibles that showcase how the world was before it went to shit. So I dont agree that it would be better linear.

[Voodoopeople]

@Ruthwik_Rao

just me or anyone else want fewer open world games moving forward, not more?

I agree. I have a 10hr mental cut off with most games. If I reach that and am nowhere near finished, the game is too long for my tastes. I’d even want an RPG to finish that quickly. I just finished Little Nighmares 2 and even then, I could feel myself rushing as I was wanting to finish it. It teetered on the brink of being too long, but just made it over the line.

[Opatschi]

@javycane

Part of the fun in Horizon is the world and finding actual good collectibles that showcase how the world was before it went to shit. So I dont agree that it would be better linear.

I mean the story tells exactly that or not?

[Opatschi]

@Voodoopeople

I agree. I have a 10hr mental cut off with most games. If I reach that and am nowhere near finished, the game is too long for my tastes. I’d even want an RPG to finish that quickly. I just finished Little Nighmares 2 and even then, I could feel myself rushing as I was wanting to finish it. It teetered on the brink of being too long, but just made it over the line.

Uhhh 10 hours is your cut point? You missing out on some games huh

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

@Voodoopeople

I agree. I have a 10hr mental cut off with most games. If I reach that and am nowhere near finished, the game is too long for my tastes. I’d even want an RPG to finish that quickly. I just finished Little Nighmares 2 and even then, I could feel myself rushing as I was wanting to finish it. It teetered on the brink of being too long, but just made it over the line.

That is one hell of a problem to have in regard to gaming if you have a 10 hour mental cut off.

[Voodoopeople]

@Opatschi

Uhhh 10 hours is your cut point? You missing out on some games huh

Not always, but yeah. I can do longer but I’m definitely with Shawn Layden in lamenting the death of 15hr big budget games. Unchartered 4, too long. Gears 5…too long.

Hivebusters? Perfect.

That’s one of the reasons I was one of the…three or so people globally that only ever played COD for the campaigns. Mega budget. 5 hrs long. One and done. Perfect.

[Ruthwik_Rao]

@javycane

That is one hell of a problem to have in regard to gaming if you have a 10 hour mental cut off.

Problems with long form entertainment isn’t really that surprising or odd, it’s very common and is fine tbh.

Like, for example, I know I’m missing out on “the greatness of One Piece” but I can’t be fucking bothered to keep pace with a goddamn 1000 episode anime. I had to stop midway because I just couldn’t be bothered with these long ass anime anymore, and I haven’t felt like I am missing out on important parts of the culture. This same behavior can be extrapolated to games.

[Opatschi]

@Voodoopeople

Not always, but yeah. I can do longer but I;m definitely with Shawn Layden in lamenting the death of 15hr big budget games. Unchartered 4, too long. Gears 5…too long.

Hivebusters? Perfect.

That’s one of the reasons I was one of the…three or so people globally that only ever played COD for the campaigns. Mega budget. 5 hrs long. One and done. Perfect.

I cant justify 70€ for 6 hours of gameplay glad I like multiplayer

[Voodoopeople]

@javycane

That is one hell of a problem to have in regard to gaming if you have a 10 hour mental cut off.

Haha. I know. I mean. I’ve completed Ubisoft’s Immortals: Fenyx rising…well, I say completed. I completed the demo, had a nice time with it, didn’t want any more than that and was totally happy.

[Thebaconlife]

@PhantomFox

Yes, I’m sick of this open-world shit. Not everything has to be open-world. All an open-world does is add filler to extend your playtime. There are a few games in which the open-world works well in, but I can’t say so for most games.

I agree. I like how tomb raider or games like metro exodus are where its not open world but the areas are larger.

[Voodoopeople]

@Opatschi

I cant justify 70€ for 6 hours of gameplay glad I like multiplayer

I think it’s an age thing. My stepson spends about 15hrs a week playing GTA…but I tell him he’s never actually played GTA. He’s playing GTA Online. I barely bring myself to acknowledge that GTA Online is even a game, let alone a good game.

I’d happily pay £5,000 for a week in Maldives instead of 4 weeks in Pontins. It’s quality over quantity.

[Opatschi]

Honestly the way it is now is perfect we have a lot varity in the gaming world, nobody is forced to play OW games (Ubigames) but we also shouldnt change games for the sake of change. Some games work in ow some dont. Xbox has a very divers lineup from small to big, linear to ow games and thats a good thing

[Staffy]

@jfsolo

Do the numbers support the claims that there is fatigue with open world games, or is it just that a vocal minority who don’t like that there are so many of them are repeatedly and loudly claiming that their is fatigue.

Open world fatigue happened for me after I had 100%ed Witcher 3 and the first expansion. But I am always interested in more open world games, especially if fresh and new ideas can be made. I’m hoping Fable will have some unique things.

Speaking of open world games, I would still love a Sleeping Dogs sequel. I loved that game, great combat and great story too. Why SE?

[Borealis]

@Thebaconlife

I agree. I like how tomb raider or games like metro exodus are where its not open world but the areas are larger.

There’s not even that many open world games that come out at the rate that you guys are applying lol. If you don’t like them just don’t play it there are plenty of other games

[Shadowgasm]

@Voodoopeople

Mega budget. 5 hrs long. One and done. Perfect.

I don’t really have a problem with length in games, but I’ll admit there have been several games I’ve put off playing because I knew I’d be in for a 30+ hour long haul.

I think it would be cool if more studios could create 2-5 hour long games and charge $20 instead of $60.

[Opatschi]

If you struggle with long games dont try to do everything. All you miss out on is content you would ve rushed through just for completion

[Thebaconlife]

@Borealis

There’s not even that many open world games that come out at the rate that you guys are applying lol. If you don’t like them just don’t play it there are plenty of other games

Im not implying open world games are bad but I think many people are getting open world fatigue. Kind of like back in the day when every game was a FPS people were getting tired of the FPS games.

[Borealis]

@Thebaconlife

Im not implying open world games are bad but I think many people are getting open world fatigue. Kind of like back in the day when every game was a FPS people were getting tired of the FPS games.

I was more referring to the other guy you were replying too but I get your point