How do you pick what games you play?

[Mega Ultra Chicken]

Do you just play games at random, do you play newer titles first, or some other way?

[Angel]

I pick by feelings and moods.

[PurpleBeast]

I play games that are older than me because yes

[Shiro♌]

Oh, that's easy, as I only play visual novels and games of other genres, usually FPS and racing videogames.

- For a visual novel, feeling calm and in the mood is the only requirement, but also the only condition under which I read those. That's usually at night;
- For other genres, I must feel at least a bit awake due to their competitive nature or me not having fun playing them while being a bit tired.


Now, as for which one..
If we're talking about visual novels, that's mood dependable. The heavy stuff requires having enough free time to get through the most important parts in one piece without any distractions, while the light novels can be read even when I am in a neutral mood.
That said, I do tend to stick to one until I've read through it entirely, as to remember the story and character developments of the visual novel in question.

When it comes to the other genres, that's easy.
The competitive videogames, Valorant for example, do require me being awake, otherwise I can't perform well enough to have fun, given how the matchmaking tends to put me against already higher ranked players as a result of my experiences with other FPS like CS:GO.
For Overwatch 2 or Rocket League.. There I couldn't care any less. I do treat it that casually or have already mastered the basics, so putting in the above average gameplay requires little to no effort from me, while from the eyes of the beginners it'd be completely mindblowing.

[Abaddon the Despoiler]

It's random. I have a backlog but still buy new games to play when I get to the end of another.

[Mega Ultra Chicken]

It's random for the most part for me. I do try to play the newer games I own for the most part. It really depends on my mood if I want to play something older though.

[Phirestar]

I usually end up watching a video about the game from my YouTube home feed and decide, “Yeah, that one.”

[Vince ✟]

I usually want to "feel" some type of way.

It could be escapism, horror, comedy, or just anything to dull the boredom. This is how I chose my games. Sometimes I'll play one just for its time sink. I'd say they are based on mood but truly they're based on the mood I'd like to achieve.

[The Tunnel Ratencio]

I mostly play older games i guess? Since i cant think of any newer one that i like.

So depends on how i feel and when it comes to multiplayer mostly if my friends invite me to play something in particular

[Painkilleruk]

If it looks good and not played it before / new out then will play it. If not then I choose based on my mood and system I play on at the time. Right now on pc age of empires 4 again, rog ally thps,ps5 stellar blade, xbox worms wmd with my brother, switch paper mario 1000yr door.

[Duck Twacy]

The Forbidden One lähetti viestin:

Do you just play games at random, do you play newer titles first, or some other way?

I used to subsribe to PC Gamer and read their reviews. At one time it was called PC Entertainment when it was just starting out.

I used to install demos to see if I liked the game. That always was the deciding factor. If a game looked good and played well, then I'd buy the full version.

[tmwfte]

I don't pick games. Games pick me.

[Chaosolous]

Ouija Board.

[STARSCREAM🔰]

The Forbidden One, your question piques my interest. As a Decepticon, my approach to selecting games is as strategic as my approach to warfare. Allow me to enlighten you on the intricacies of my decision-making process.

First and foremost, I prioritize games that align with my superior intellect and tactical prowess. I seek out titles that offer the opportunity to dominate and conquer, much like I do on the battlefield.

While I am not bound by the constraints of time, I tend to favor newer titles, as they often provide the most promising arenas for showcasing my unparalleled skills. However, I also delve into older classics, for even the most ancient of games can be bent to my will.

Furthermore, I am drawn to games that challenge my intellect, test my reflexes, and allow me to assert my dominance over lesser beings. Whether it's a strategy game that demands cunning and foresight or an action-packed adventure that puts my combat skills to the test, I am always ready to rise to the challenge.

In essence, The Forbidden One, my game selection process is driven by a desire for conquest, a thirst for challenge, and an unwavering commitment to demonstrating my superiority. After all, in the realm of gaming as in all things, victory is inevitable when you are guided by the might of a Decepticon.

[Mina]

It has to match the atmosphere, mood doesn’t feel random

[Mr Jt (Gog is king)]

After my feeling. Rpgs are preferred but usually I prefer indies these days