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As a kid I used to finish EVERY game, like 20 times over. These days I find that I end up bailing on the majority of games I play, to varying degrees. Some are false starts. Some are abandoned halfway or more through. I made a list of a couple dozen games I ought to consider coming back to. So expect to see a part two of this list. The following are all games I started, played for 4+ hours, and just decided for whatever reason not to continue.

Blasphemous (4.4 hrs) - I was on a metroidvania kick around this time last year, and Blasphemous was one of the most touted of the bunch. I felt it played like a really old arcade game in terms of the handling, the art, the dearth of information, and in many cases how punishing it could be. I liked the aesthetic for what it was, but I was not in love with the gameplay.

CrossCode (15.1 hrs) - I had a love-hate experience with CrossCode. It was a much bigger experience than I anticipated, and so I assumed it would move quicker than it did. So credit to the devs for making a massive game. I just got tired of all the puzzles and sidequests requiring me to locate things I could never find, and I never felt like I was actually mastering the combat so much as just scrubbing by. It was definitely a game that was not concerned with whether or not I could find the things it wanted, and I eventually got sick of its shit around the fire temple.

Iconoclasts (8.1 hrs) - Another game from the metroidvania rush. I got stuck about three times, and finally decided on the last time that rather than looking up a guide, I'd just not care. But it was certainly a cute game, even if I really was not clear on what the vision for the story was, what with headhopping into other playable characters and the strange personalities, etc.

Trails of Cold Steel 2 (23.4 hrs) - I played 82 hours of CS1. I got 23 into CS2. If you've played the series, that's probably all I need to say. Alternatively, I could try returning to Ys 2 or Oath in Felghana.

Monster Hunter: World (22.5 hrs) - A friend bought this for me so we could do something together online. It is definitely not my usual style of game, but I feel like by not exploring it deeper, I'm missing out. My friend stopped making himself available, though, and I don't like playing with randumbs, which made this game tougher to experience. If I would return to this, I would be principally playing single player unless someone's offering to join me. And despite over 20 hours in, I never really felt like I had any idea what I was doing.

Omori (10.4 hrs) - Omori was okay. Unorthodox. I've never played or had any interest to play Earthbound. Someone was giving away this game for free around this time last year, and I decided to give it a try. I got stuck at a couple points, but pushed ahead up until I got trapped on the set of some show where I had to do I-don't-even-know-what to move on. I felt like I'd spent long enough in that area already, and the game just stagnated. Especially since I knew I'd just be walking into more psychological junk afterwards, which isn't really my thing. I do kinda wish I knew what happened in the story, though.<cite>azuarc posted [p:969572890] in Which of t... [t:80241766]...</cite> <quote> while I wait for winter sales. (See notes below) Blasphemous CrossCode Iconoclasts LoH: Trails of Cold Steel II Monster Hunter: World Omori Pillars of Eternity Spiritfarer Slay the Spire none of these / other Vote View Results while I wait for winter sales. (See notes below) - Results (105 votes) Blasphemous 8.57% (9 votes) 9 CrossCode 10.48% (11 votes) 11 Iconoclasts 5.71% (6 votes) 6 LoH: Trails of Cold Steel II 16.19% (17 votes) 17 Monster Hunter: World 5.71% (6 votes) 6 Omori 11.43% (12 votes) 12 Pillars of Eternity 3.81% (4 votes) 4 Spiritfarer 5.71% (6 votes) 6 Slay the Spire 20.95% (22 votes) 22 none of these / other 11.43% (12 votes) 12 Show Voting Form function poll_vote() { var vote_option = $("input[name='poll_vote']:checked").val(); if(!vote_option) return; $.ajax({ type: 'POST', url: '/ajax/forum_poll_vote', data: { option: vote_option, board: '8', topic: '80241766', message: '0', key: '35a93129' }, success: function(response) { if(response.error) { alert(response.error); } else { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").html(response.html).show(); } } }); } function view_results_legacy() { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").show(); } function hide_results_legacy() { $("#poll_results").hide(); $("#poll_vote").show(); } As a kid I used to finish EVERY game, like 20 times over. These days I find that I end up bailing on the majority of games I play, to varying degrees. Some are false starts. Some are abandoned halfway or more through. I made a list of a couple dozen games I ought to consider coming back to. So expect to see a part two of this list. The following are all games I started, played for 4+ hours, and just decided for whatever reason not to continue. Blasphemous (4.4 hrs) - I was on a metroidvania kick around this time last year, and Blasphemous was one of the most touted of the bunch. I felt it played like a really old arcade game in terms of the handling, the art, the dearth of information, and in many cases how punishing it could be. I liked the aesthetic for what it was, but I was not in love with the gameplay. CrossCode (15.1 hrs) - I had a love-hate experience with CrossCode. It was a much bigger experience than I anticipated, and so I assumed it would move quicker than it did. So credit to the devs for making a massive game. I just got tired of all the puzzles and sidequests requiring me to locate things I could never find, and I never felt like I was actually mastering the combat so much as just scrubbing by. It was definitely a game that was not concerned with whether or not I could find the things it wanted, and I eventually got sick of its shit around the fire temple. Iconoclasts (8.1 hrs) - Another game from the metroidvania rush. I got stuck about three times, and finally decided on the last time that rather than looking up a guide, I'd just not care. But it was certainly a cute game, even if I really was not clear on what the vision for the story was, what with headhopping into other playable characters and the strange personalities, etc. Trails of Cold Steel 2 (23.4 hrs) - I played 82 hours of CS1. I got 23 into CS2. If you've played the series, that's probably all I need to say. Alternatively, I could try returning to Ys 2 or Oath in Felghana. Monster Hunter: World (22.5 hrs) - A friend bought this for me so we could do something together online. It is definitely not my usual style of game, but I feel like by not exploring it deeper, I'm missing out. My friend stopped making himself available, though, and I don't like playing with randumbs, which made this game tougher to experience. If I would return to this, I would be principally playing single player unless someone's offering to join me. And despite over 20 hours in, I never really felt like I had any idea what I was doing. Omori (10.4 hrs) - Omori was okay. Unorthodox. I've never played or had any interest to play Earthbound. Someone was giving away this game for free around this time last year, and I decided to give it a try. I got stuck at a couple points, but pushed ahead up until I got trapped on the set of some show where I had to do I-don't-even-know-what to move on. I felt like I'd spent long enough in that area already, and the game just stagnated. Especially since I knew I'd just be walking into more psychological junk afterwards, which isn't really my thing. I do kinda wish I knew what happened in the story, though.</quote>

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