This Is Why You Quit Playing Some Games!
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Ever boot up a game and think “This is it!”... only for it to feel like you’ve clocked into a second job? 😩
In this video, we explore why some games completely suck us in, and why others just leave us asking: why am I still playing this?
We break down 5 games that get it wrong and 5 that totally nail it, through 5 core game design flaws:
1️ ⃣ Repetition Without Reward – Looking at Ghost Recon Breakpoint vs Hades
2️ ⃣ Lack of Player Agency – Call of Duty vs The Witcher 3
3️ ⃣ Dead Game Worlds – Anthem vs Red Dead Redemption 2
4️ ⃣ Poor Feedback & Progression – Fallout 76 (launch) vs Stardew Valley
5️ ⃣ Weak Storytelling & Worldbuilding – Crackdown 3 vs BioShock
We break down what makes these games feel rewarding, immersive, and alive, and what causes others to feel like a grind with no payoff.
💬 Let us know: What’s one game that completely pulled you in and one that absolutely bored the life out of you? We love reading your takes in the comments!
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