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.

  • CorrodedOPEnglish
    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. :)

      • CorrodedOPEnglish
        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.