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.

  • @[email protected]English
    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. :)

    • Sabre363English
      3•1 year ago

      Journey and A Short Hike should go on that list too

    • 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.