My biggest problem is that when I only have a few hours, I'll always procrastinate booting up the game and start making excuses like "It takes me 30 minutes just to remember what I was doing". This results in me basically never playing what I want and just watching youtube or doomscrolling through social media on my free time... Your videos have actually been helping me dealing with this though, i've taken more time to disconnect from things I dont care and try to be intentional, still its kinda hard sometimes. Also thanks for the incredible videos you've been putting out! always great to see you
I swear scrolling on social media (reddit in my case) drives me nuts... I've got to stop this for good ! I totally have the exact same problem you have ...
I call it a backlog just because that’s the “industry term” for it, but I also think of it as a library too. A collection of games that I can take off the preverbal shelf to play when I’m in the mood. Exactly like my assortment of games when I was a kid. A lot of the time I would stare at the set of drawers I kept all my games in, trying to decide what I wanted to play in that moment. The backlog is the modern equivalent. With steam sales, keyshops, game pass, and free games being given away weekly, that selection is much greater in scope than it ever was
Another tip I would add is - don't be afraid to lower the difficulty. I spent my life only touching the difficulty setting to ramp it up, but realized once I had a kid, a career, and a number of games that I really loved the forthe story but never finished was because I was working too hard at it. If you love a game, set it to "Story mode" or "Easy" if you're really interested in the story! It’s well worth it to finish it off.
Couldn’t agree more, as you age your reflexes slow, plus medium difficulty is getting harder. I wasn’t enjoying spider man at all until i permanently turned the difficulty down to easy, all of a sudden i was enjoying myself and ended up beating the story mode.
This could work for some people, but for me it’s the opposite. If it’s not the highest difficulty, I’m not satisfied. I WILL beat it on the highest difficulty.
Golden rule for me is to only buy one game at a time, finish that one game and then buy another. Helped me finish so many games and by the time you are buying the next game it will be super updated and cheaper.
1. Pretend the Backlog doesn't exist 2. Only play the game you really want to play at that moment 3. One game at a time, until you feel like you are done with it 4. Delete the game before starting a new one 5. Never play out of compulsion or because you feel bored, but rather as a treat after finishing work
I don't pretend the backlog doesn't exist. I just don't think of something I have to do. I have 100 games downloaded on my ps5. That's 100 awesome games I will enjoy once I get to them. Though fundamentally, that's the same thing.
@@ionesco_monstru That way you make sure you are really done with that game. It won‘t linger on your conscience any longer and you can fully commit to your new game. You have to let it go. If it‘s a physical game I‘d trade it in - but that might go too far for some people. I‘m gaming on a budget, hence I made a virtue out of my situation ;)
Can't believe i was a catalyst to making this video . Great stuff. 100% agree on the multiplayer thing. those games just suck you in and after a while its so repetitive to keep grinding. Ive entirely stopped playing multiplayer games just so i can focus on a few single player titles. Wayy more fulfilling. Also thanks for putting the names of the games in the video itself !
Thank you very much for the comment dude, it sparked the whole idea for this video! What games are you enjoying these days? Again thanks and have a great week!
@@BBKDRAGOON thanks man. I've been playing nier automata lately coz i saw it in one of your videos and it looked really cool and so far its been amazing . Great recommendation
My biggest issue seems to be an internal conflict between wanting to finish the game versus completing all of the side quests/collectibles. I have this internal pressure to want to finish the game as quickly as possible but also the severe fomo when I miss a collectible.
Best thing I ever did was stop worrying about finishing games, just playing what sounds fun and if I happen to beat something then I beat it, otherwise you get caught up in just staring at your library wondering what to play or feeling overwhelmed at the fact of what to play and you end up doomscrolling and YouTubing. People just gotta not take life so seriously and just relax as long as your working and paying your bills just do what you enjoy don’t overthink it
I view playing games and collecting games as sepatate hobbies. That way I can buy games that I have little to no intention to play just because I want them in my collection, and I can also play whatever I want because there is no pressure to play or finish everything. Having a large collection also means that if I get the urge to play something from a certain genre or generation, I most likely have something to scratch that itch.
Thank you for bringing positivity to the gaming world. My YT feed is full of negative youtubers and I was really starting to lose passion for my gaming hobby. Then I found your channel and you got me back on track. I also have a backlog that's been growing. Especially since I got a kid. But your videos have help me enjoying game's again and now I'm gonna try to work on my backlog. Thank you 💙
I just finished and 100% Hogwarts Legacy. Had a alot of fun with it! I think the main thing for me is playing something I personally enjoy rather than someone else telling me - no disrespect to them of course!
What has really helped me is making time for gaming in my daily routine. Make bed, water plants, walk the dogs etc. Usually an hour is the time frame on days I work and it has helped a lot, it's even made me look forward to playing more when it used to be a struggle to get motivated to play. I don't worry about having a backlog because I'll probably be gaming until I'm an old man and beyond so I got time lol
I just started the same thing recently, I try to game an hour a day, and I actually look forward to it now. Where before, just the thought of gaming was starting to feel like a chore
Here's the trick I used to finish my backlog. 1. I pick a game from my backlog that intrigues me the most in that moment. 2. I watch a review on it on youtube. Watch a positive review to make things easier. Pick your favorite youtuber. 3. Focus on that aspect of the game that intrigued you the most when watching the review. Eg: I played Elden Ring to beat Malenia. I am currently playing Elden Ring Dlc to beat OP Radhan (he may not even be the hardest boss). I don't even know when I will get to him. But that motivation is omnipotent and endless. 4. Your goal can be anything. Reaching a majestic landmark (Anor Londo) in the game, meeting a particular character (Sun Bro and Onion Bro), beating a particular boss (Nameless King), mastering a game mechanic (parry or backstab), making a cool build (Guts with Dragonslayer), reaching a particular ending (Dark Lord ending) etc. 5. Getting a little bit spoiled about a game rotting in your backlog is always better than never even starting it. It's a worthy tradeoff. 6. Once you have found your goal, set your eyes on the goal, everything else is easy. Your brain automatically paves the path for you. You will suddenly find a surge of motivation out of nowhere. You might even find yourself waking up 4 in the morning for a play session before your workday starts. Your brain is one big mofo, I tell you. Once it sets its eyes on a goal, it won't stop until you get there.
I have so many games I haven't started and I'm fine with that. If I feel like playing them then I will but I'm not about to put pressure on myself to do it.
Personally i think it's not important to finish more or less games. It's about having fun in the time you have on your hands (like you mentioned in some of your earlier video). But i do feel finishing a game by playing through it is an awesome experience, so i try to not start 4-5 games at the same time and completely lose my focus, insight of the different games and motivation to boot them up again (like you summed up perfectly) I played Witcher 3 over weeks/ if not months and just went with the stories the game told. It was a nice adventure from beginning to end and i think if i had started 3 or 4 other games at the same time or tried to rush it, i probably wouldnt have finished it until today! Rn i'm replaying dark souls 2 and i take my time with it even though i have 20+ games on my backlog. I just go with my vibe of enjoyment and positively: my backlog isn't running away. So i don't overthink it. :D
I have this weird thing where I almost don’t want to finish games that I truly love. I procrastinated the Calamity Ganon fight for like 6 months, couldn’t bear to say goodbye.
Great video, I apply this exact same logic. (Interest, Time to Beat, Stick to one game, dedicated play time) It’s so tempting to play multiple games at once, depending on what you want in the moment, so I’ve gotten better about finding a balance. One story game at a time and one sports game or other pick up and play kind of game. It works! Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a collector and buy things I’m interested in or if I want to support a game, but I’m over the idea of getting thru my backlog, my new motto is, “gamer, one story at a time” lol
I'm actually on the opposite spectrum of your whole "too much multiplayer so trying single player now" because I've played strictly single-player games for nearly a decade now, mostly due to some anxiety I have for online gaming that I didn't have when I was younger. Nowadays I have serious burnout, and I can't help but wonder if going back to multiplayer, especially shooters which I got a HUGE amount of fun out of back then, if I would have fun again. EDIT: Also even if I'm really enjoying a game, I can't finish it because I still get tired of playing them. I figure the whole "focus on one game" idea would definitely not work for me.
I honestly have no idea how I found this channel but I’m glad I did. I really appreciate these type of videos as they are a break from the rest of the crazy scattered content out there. Appreciate the video :)
If you have the money, get a Steam Deck. I doubled the amount of games I finished last year. Especially for smaller or older AAA games that are still sitting in your backlog. The ability to pick up the Deck and immediately keep playing from were you left helps a lot. The barrier is removed to motivate yourself to sit in front of the PC, boot it up and then pick a game. Also the Deck is great if you have to go to the toilet for longer sessions :D There are many games that I played throug while sitting in the bathroom. This way I also managed to play some of the longer games. Playing everyday on the Deck for like half an hour or hour doesnt sound like much at first, but over time you will be surprised how "fast" you got through it.
You make some great points in this that could be applied to many other areas of life, like reading books! That is, I realise that I don't need to finish every book that I start. I like the mantra: start many books, abandon many reread (or replay!) the few that really resonate. Also, reaffirming that it's meant to be a pleasure. If I am grinding on something to get 100% completion, is that really a satisfying way to spend my downtime? Generally, not for me. For others, maybe! You do you! Once again, thanks for this and I'm looking forward to the next one :)
My weakness is I’ll start a game, but end up taking a break from it, and then feel that I need to start the game from scratch next time I pick it up again. Finally broke the cycle with Metroid Prime and just picked up where I left off, and it’s the only game I’ve completed in the last 3-4 years.
I find it helps to just open the notes app on your phone and write down a brief summary of what has happened so far right before you take a break and then it's a lot easier to pick it back up after a quick memory refresh
My toxic trait with my backlog is that no matter how interested I am in playing a game, I MUST play every game in the franchise before that one first, and if I don't complete the previous games I still feel incomplete and like I'm not "allowed" to start the game until I beat all the other ones. It worked for me as a teenager to get me to finish a game before I was allowed to buy another, but now my only obstacle is time and my lack of skill to beat a lot of these games on my list, a lot of them are retro games and I'm nowhere near as good at them as I was when I was a kid. Even Mario 1 has given me lots of trouble and I'm struggling to beat it without any saving capabilities because I also don't allow myself to use save states (unless a game takes away all your stuff on a loaded save like Mega Man, Donkey Kong Country 2 or Metroid 1)
This was such a good video. I've been playing the Witcher 3 for 2 months now and its just been a slow burn that I'm having such a good time with. There are times where I cant get a session in long enough for the Witcher 3 so my PvP game is the finals. Its nice because 3 matches is about half an hour and that's when I've had enough usually. Then I've started a world in Astroneer which requires nothing more than your time. Super chill survival game that you can just hop in and out of.
Thanks for this. I've already known all the points you made, but it's great to hear them again, especially since I'm at another "I need to make a plan" phase of my library.
Hey thank you for your time. I’ve come across two videos that really inspired me to be different. Your work is infectious. Thank you again, you now have a new subscriber who is really looking forward to more of your content
I have a backlog of games, but I never rush it, and I’m also going through some hard times, and I’m playing less games because of it, because of everything in America and the world getting so chaotic, I have to do it for my sanity, I only play games that I know that I can handle at this point in time, and we truly don’t know when this chaos will end, just do whatever you can to get through it!
I have to say your video encouraged me to be more consistent in focusing on one game to beat. I have also checked out the PlayStation Portal which has helped me play more games because I can squeeze in a half hour to an hour here and there to play through some missions on a game. I've also broken down the games I want to play most into some categories. My PC game (RDR2), my PlayStation Portal game (Horizon Zero Dawn) and then my night time play on my OLED tv game (Space Marine 2). That being said, playing games in different mediums helps me tackle a few in different ways.
Yo I really needed to watch this video. I love playing video games, but always find myself not finishing the ones I'm enjoying to move on to the next thing. One major takeaway from this video is that I need to fully focus on only 1 or 2 games at a time and give them more time to cook before writing a game off. Becoming fully immersed in that game, instead of my mind wandering and wondering what the next game will be.
constantly stopped rd2 mid play through since release, finally beat it this year, mane it’s in my top 10 games oat, dedication and eyes on the prize mentality got me to finish it, same deal 9-5, chores, college etc etc, but even with how satisfied i was to beat it, i really do wish i played it and finished it when i had more time for it when it came out to really enjoy everything about it how i planned originally, being intentional with what you play is a hugeee tip for sure, great vid!
You should do an audit and track how much time you spend on social media for one day. It was eye-opening for me and now I’m more productive and have more time for games
Cutting out these toxic multiplayer games has been amazing. It's damaging to my mental health to sweat DBD or CS2 when they're objectively bad games. Since then, I've started Resident Evil, Telltale's The Walking Dead, and been having fun on co-op mp games like Helldivers 2. It's been a blessing.
I have a back log of around 30 games or so I’ve gathered from ps+ and sales and I was struggling to decide what to play. My solution was just to gather all of the games I felt like I wanted to play at some point and just put them all in a wheel to randomise what game I play next. It was great for me as it got rid of the dread I felt every time I had to commit to choosing a game and I also try to finish each game I get which I find is extremely fulfilling
Had the same problem for years. So many games in my Steam library that are untouched since purchase. My strategy is to play them on stream and currently I am focusing on 2 to 3 games streaming several days a week (can't do full-time since "Dayjob"). Going great for me so far. Great video, man. Thanks👍
Hes given a really good idea in this video. "You dont need to finish every game" so what I would do is complete the main things in a particularly large game that takes up a lot of space on my System and just delete it and start again afterwards when I really want too
I know this feeling of that shopping spree for games I will never play all too well. Therefore I made a little agreement with myself that I only buy a new game, when I acomplished 100% Achievements in any game in my library. That makes a new game to buy so much more special and desired to be played.
I usually can't sink more than 50 hours into a single game in succession without getting bored. So as soon as I near that number, I intentionally put it down for a couple of days and try to finish a smaller game as a palet cleanser. I found that it works really well for me. But on the other hand I have literally over 150 games on my backlog and over 250 games on my various wishlists... I know that I will never be able to finish all of them. I have already accepted that, but having an organized list I can pick and choose the right game for the mood I am in.
A strategy that has worked for me recently is picking up pc game pass and scrolling through all of the titles to work out which ones I would play and noted them down. Turns out there were enough that made it worth the value so I just started with steam world dig 2. The procrastination stops real quick with that process 👍
A few things that have helped me to reclaim the joy of gaming: 1) Be true to yourself. If everyone else is playing some hot new trend, how does that impact you? Gaming is a personal experience and just because others are wild about the new Elden Ring DLC, that doesn't mean that I shouldn't be playing Return to Monkey Island. My passion is with the funny pirates, no matter how unpopular they might be today. Play what is in your heart and stop asking others to tell you what you are "supposed" to be playing. 2) Play like you did when you were a kid; when didn't have unlimited choice and easy walkthroughs. Approaching games like a chore to be completed is a guaranteed way to not have fun. When we were kids, what did we usually have? Maybe one or two games, and we really enjoyed them, no matter how average they might have been. Today, I'm looking to really immerse myself into an experience. If I encounter a roadblock, I explore more and figure it out within that game world, not on the Internet. That helped me find my new most loved game--Outer Wilds--which thrives on that play style, and is ruined by walkthroughs. Enjoy your time with the game. 3) Finish. The. Game. There will always be more games. But you should not start the next one until you are done with the current one. If you aren't having any fun with it, yes, stop. But don't stop because of distraction and multitasking--you won't enjoy either game. My current max is 1 cozy game for easy pick-up-and-play and 2 focused games for tag-team goal-oriented gaming. Anything more than that is chaos. 4) Decide whether you are a player or a collector. As you get older, you are able to buy so many more games, but you also realize that you will die without having played them. Is your joy in the mere act of owning, or in playing? If your joy is in playing, then stop buying. You will always have the chance to buy later. Play what you have. 5) Steam Deck. I cannot express enough how much the Steam Deck has enriched my gmaing life. Getting away from a "gaming station" setup and being able to enjoy my hobby at any time, anywhere, with push-button ease and few to no restrictions has revived my passion. I recommend Steam Deck so hard. 6) Get away from live-service games. They are a complete waste of time.
Since I've been going back to older games I'm really enjoying Super Mario World. I still get stuck but I'm persistent to finish a game that I played so many years ago.
Take a break from gaming. I’ve had periods where I didn’t game for 6 months. Exercise, read, write, draw, build, play music or go for walks. When you’re ready to return it’ll be fun again.
The problem is not a matter of time. If you love and care about something, you will find the time for it. It's the passion to play that's diminishing day by day, and finding a worthwhile game from start to finish that's worth the time and money is harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
Here's a tip to fight hype: Instead of buying something new, find the game in your backlog that's either part of that series or similar to it. Just recently, I couldn't get Dragon Age Veilguard out of my head and I was really feeling the nostalgia of my days playing the crap out of Bioware RPGs. So I thought "Wait, didn't I buy the first one out of hype a while ago?" And turns out it's been sitting on my PS3 for ages. So I'm playing through that instead. Same with games that scratch the same itch as a popular game that may catch your eye. It's all another opportunity to scratch a game you own off the list instead of giving up money for something that'll sit there
My collection isn’t my backlog, but all good tips. I’m also in backlog discords where we run events to gameify finishing games. And I also use Infinite Backlog to track and further gamify with their challenges.
Dude, I don't know how you do TH-cam on the side the way you do. It's amazing. Would love to see a video one day on how you do TH-cam with your 9-5 on day. Otherwise. Love you work 🤘
The thing for me is there are games that are so long but so good that I would love to replay but at the same time like I said are so long and some games are too difficult like Midnight Club LA that mostly it gives me temptation just to finish the game and then just enjoy races no matter the position I finish and just play if my Internet connection is down since the modern games mostly requires internet and have other games with that case too but this video is really good for the other games I still haven't finished and will try this method,
Very smart ideas from a young (no offense - your soothing voice sound young) person! Agree with the said, and even found something new - I do realize that once I finish the game, I have it as memory trigger for that period of my life! My tip - sometimes, you have to force yourself, just a little bit, at the start. I know that sounds strange, and even counter-fun - I get it. But I do believe that after some time in gaming, especially if you play multiplayer games, you get so used to fast dopamine rushes, that really good, quality games that worth your time -- look intimidating. But once you push yourself pass that barrier, the great story, the atmosphere, the design - it will suck you in, and you will be glad you made that step. That;s what happened to me with Witcher 3, for example.
I think its good to pick a game and stick to it, but also its good to keep in mind that its completely okay to switch it up. For example i was playing Nier Replicant for the last couple months and i was really enjoying everything about it but after like 10 hours i felt it got a little repetitive and instead of forcing myself to finish it like i usually would i just took mental note of what had happened in the game so far then switched to Pokemon Omega Ruby for a couple weeks got through it really quick at 3x speed in citra then went back to Nier to finish it and it felt fresh again and i enjoyed it so much finishing it off earlier this week
I've been intentional over the last 3 years & it's allowed me to beat about 70 games. That might kot sound like a lot to some people, but is way more than I used to & way more than most of my friends (besides one, he's a beast). I've found tracking when I beat or complete a game to be the biggest factor as it helps reinforce the desire to finish, as well as getting an extra dopamine hit from jotting it down one beaten. For multiplayer outside of coop I stick to Fall Guys, it's pretty casual & easy to play solo or with friends. It also doesn't take long to finish the battle pass (less than a week if you wait for 2x or 3x xp) & doing dailies takes a maximum of an hour if I'm playing poorly. I do wish their battle passes didn't have fomo built into it, but I find myself throwing it on even after earning everything when friends are online just to play something while in between games. Though I have played about 700 hours of it since launch, but don't regret a minute of it.
Consulting my backlog spreadsheet, there are 126 games on it between games I’ve bought, gotten for free with Games with Gold, or are on Game Pass. I’ve had an Xbox for nearly 5 years now. I’ve beaten 55 of those games and stopped playing 6 of those games. 65 games remain in the backlog. It’s been a fun 5 years. It helps that the only multiplayer games I play are Halo, so i don’t get bogged down with constantly having to play the never ending multiplayer games. It’s just halo haha. And once I hit max rank in MCC within the next 2 months, I’ll take a break from playing multiplayer in that game, so there’ll be more time for the other single player games on my list.
This is a good video I’m in my late 30s it’s a struggle to play games now why I try to stick to games I know I’m going to play and wait for a sale on the games and put it in a box until I am ready to play it
7:04 As someone who loves 100%ing games, my rule is if a game is making me angry. Set it down and take a break, if i dont find the urge to boot it back up in a week or so, move on.
I love this. I have a problem sometimes I choose old favorite multiplayer games like battlefield 1 or overwatch 2 on occasion over story games which I love but it’s easier for a time crunch. You don’t get the progress you want in story games but I don’t have the time to immersed as I desire into the single player games after work like I want so I reserve them for the weekend.
you could apply this to shows and anime and basically anything in life, i have a something where i live that says, life is not a race but a journey to be savored each step of the way. Yesterday is history tomorrow a mystery and today a gift,
My main issue was the indecision around what to play next. I would drop games after 1-2 hours because they didn't immediately hook me, and then feel bad about not giving them a chance so they would never leave the backlog. My solution this year is to start 1 new game per month. That game gets a full month where it's the "Main Single-Player Game" and I make an effort to play that game. Then it's removed from the backlog list. I end up with a much shorter list of games; games I've already started plus whatever this month's game is. Most games I manage to finish in that month, and the one's I don't finish I no longer feel bad about. I put 16 hours into Disco Elysium but am nowhere near finishing it. I like the game but I lost steam after a while and it didn't hold my attention through to the end. I might go back to it but I don't feel like I have to play it - I know I gave it a proper chance . Contrasted with Monster Hunter World where I've put 47 hours in and am near the end. The game just grabbed me and it was easy to put the hours in. I've found doing this eases the anxiety. I don't play a game with the constant guilt that I should be playing something else. I don't feel bad playing multiplayer games. Each game gets a proper chance to hook me and if it doesn't I move on. That said, my backlog is 50+ games so I'll probably never actually clear it this way.
Been playing many old games and beat about 20 solo modes in a variety of PS3/360 shooters, Splatoon 2 solo, Malice, Chicken Little PS2 recently, on to Up movie game on Wii now. I have a fair way through many games like Kya Dark Lineage, Juiced 2 on PS3 (Got fair way through PS2 version), Full Auto 2 PS3. The portal 2 gameplay is funny as I think I'm stuck on that but so you kind of helped me there. XD I'll get back to playing Portal 2 again. I rarely restart a game unless intended as a new playthrough or a bug preventing me (Gravity Rush 2 O button vacuum didn't work it was like the button was pressed in how it functioned so had to restart the game, didn't get far but still). But usually if a repeat playthrough or NG+ of a shorter game or a challenge I have for a game I know inside and out. But otherwise I focus on any new pickups, back and forth between consoles, pacing it out. Had a few in 1 day games like BF3 or Splinter cell Conviction but they were particular cases I don't try to binge a game usually. I jump between genres to play what I feel like. I seek game design. I don't buy licensed games usually but enjoyed a few. I'm playing what I want to collect or thought were cool. But not for a list, it's a goal but not something I want to beat of any shooters for PS3/360/Wii. Any racing WRC/MotoGP/F1 that interest me and beat as in the modes I wanted not 100%. I seek AA or B grades for their game design not the biggest games out there. I've beat more this year then prior years but there isn't anything I care much for this year either as there was 2022/2023 a handful of modern games but still 20 and less length but still got to finish them, only have some of them. I used to do co-op or MP offline but these days solo and not against that. Many games wanted to play, I space out games, what in the mood for, what have time for if hour long endurance events in a racing game then sure time for it. If mornings sure, if afternoons sure play then, get other stuff done. Some.games take a bit to get into then second try work around them. But with good game design I'll play them if not I give up, try again or won't even buy them as I know whether I will like it or not.
My golden rule is to only have that one single player game on my console. Maybe have my current live service installed to do dailies or to check the shop. Having just one game installed makes you focused on only playing that and it restricts the overwhelming amount of choice you have.
My first JRPG I finished was the first Xenoblade Chronicles. Before that I trued many like original FFVII or Chrono Trigger but they have text dialogue and English is only my third language I learned and it was a bit hard to understand the context. Xenoblade is fully voiced, the side missions are text only wich I could manage. It was nice to listen to the story, play the game and learn the mechanics.
THis is going to sound super nerdy and possibly obssessive, but I'm comfortable with who I am: I created a spreadsheet with many games in my backlog (not done yet; thanks Epic weekly free games! 😂) And instead of watching a review and thinking, "that's a good game, I should play it some time", I give it a number (think a ticket number when waiting in a queue) and a little note on why I am looking forward to playing it. When I feel like I'm not really having fun with a game anymore and get into the completionist grindset, I can see what game is waiting for me in the queue and that generally snaps me out of it if I'm not having fun!
One day our bodies will be old and stuck inside no longer able to engage in those other hobbies we do today. We might not be able to drive anymore. But gosh darn will we have hundreds of thousands of hours of incredible worlds to delve into virtually through a lifetime of gaming backlogs 😂
I'm playing Black Myth: Wukong - It's so awesome, but I can't be bothered to keep playing. I finished 4 chapters, two more to go. But why should I force myself to keep playing? It's constantly on the back of my mind though when I game, because I payed 60 bucks for it, I think it's aweseome! But apparently not awesome enough? I think it might be because of this: ADHD + Roguelite games I play which are quick, witty and just less time consuming.
Issue I have is I just cant enjoy playing in small blasts, if I can't get more than 2 or 3 hours I get more frustrated than anything because it feels like a warm up not a session
Hey guys few things to know 1. I am 27 so Even I Lower difficulty to easy to have fun and experience the story and I also play call of duty with a 1.24 Kd in hellacious SBMM MWIII Lobbies so it's not always about age and reflexes single players can get obnoxious if you have high difficulty. 2. I also expirience Backlog guilt and have struggles picking and scheduling when to play even when I have unemployed periods and no kid so I can't Imagine those who do. Try to have FUN with less pressure and buy LESS or NO games and work on what you have!!
I often don’t finish epic RPG’s because I get dragged away into other games and then when I try to come back when I get the itch again, the systems are so complex that a bail pretty quick.
With longer games such as rdr2…do you only play that til you’re finished or play other games along side it? Take breaks from it for others you’re excited about then come back to the long game?
Dude, I feel like I've recently fallen into the bad habit of buying games before I've even finished ones in my library 😅 Plus, the Diablo 4 expansion is dropping soon, and I wanna get that, too. And, I'm pretty hooked in Valorant... So many games. Such little time.
I've been having this issue for quite a while now - I've a crazy list of games across all these platforms - PC, PS4, PS2 and switch and I just don't know how and when I am going to complete all of them, at least the main storylines lol
Any advice for a game you like but is frustrating because it’s kicking your ass? In this case it’s warhammer 40 daemonhunters. I love xcom style games and am normally pretty good at them. Maybe I should just turn the difficulty down. It’s not something I normally do
You’ll never play every game, watch every movie or show, or read every book out there. Even out of your must reads, watches, and plays, you will not get to them all. So my best advice to anyone out there who’s worried about missing out; accept you’ll never do it all. Instead, with every movie you watch, every book you read, and every game you play; enjoy each and every one, savour the experience and cherish it within you forever. There will be stuff you try that you’ll not like but remember that it’s part of the process and it helps mold your mind to recognize what is special and what is not. Be grateful for what you experience and take in everything at the pace that works for you:) I’d rather play one game to its full length and get everything out of it and savour all of its beauty, rather than rush through 5 or 6 at the same time until they all blend together and it’s not special anymore
How to finish more games as someone the used this channel to make me play my backlog and it actually worked : dont play 3 more games at the same time. Max of 2 games of different genres and that have different purposes. I play x to enjoy and finish the game and y to spend time with my friends. Pick meaningful, enjoyable games TO YOU. I simply don’t have patience or will to finish a 100’s of hours of mediocrity. My time is valuable and my brain needs enjoyment. I don’t pick games that are slop to pass the time if I don’t truly enjoy them until the end. Talking about ends: if a game is telling it’s story, introduced all the mechanics and you feel like you had enough ? Drop it. There’s no point on persistence over time that you don’t enjoy and you don’t see value on it. I was enjoying ghost recon but it doesn’t hVe content to spend 200 hours doing meaningless tasks for a shit story. Choose short and intense experiences when you don’t know what to play and feel analysis paralysis. If you don’t feel motivation to play anything, pick something that is good, short and intense so you can have very clear goals and finishing a game will give you a boost on motivation as satisfaction to you were able to have 7-10 hours of a meaningful, enjoyable experience. Some games are masterpieces that require you to get in a flow , building kind of a habit. Instead of a short game thats a movie, some games are like amazing series. It takes time but after you build a routine you will consume them as chapters. Having this world that gives you great enjoyment by just experiencing them and enjoying the ride. Some games need a second chance and rely on how you are doing in life. It’s really hard to have willpower and energy to play sekiro when your life isn’t going well. You don’t need more frustration and challenges, you need relaxation and comfort. Leave challenging games to when you are well mentally and give a chance again for those games when the situation arrives. Somes games are really, really long and although amazing, beating them in one go can feel very tiresome (baldurs gate 3). So guve it a rest. Make a save file and write exactly what you were doing when you hVe a break so you wont feel lost when you come back.
Being more international and dropping games you dont enjoy is very important. That said im the kind of gamer who cant just focus on one game. So for me i try to have 2 or 3 games in a rotation. And they all need to be different. So for me its mostly 1 JRPG, 1 more Action Focused Game with an Active battle and the Thrid one is usally something like Marvel Snap for me that i play for a long time already.
Yeah, I’ll stick to one main game and I might have a side game that’s completely different but that’s it so soon here I’m going to be playing black myth wukong and then at night time it’s gonna be silent Hill 2 remake to completely different genres and experiences that you can clearly separate
Honestly, when i have a game i played, but didnt finish, its 99% a game i either didnt enjoy, or stopped enjoying as i was playing it. Also i sadly cant focus on one game at a time. I always have one or two more i play, when i dont feel like playing the main one (Currently its GTA 4). Plus a game im playing for the video. I think i just need to organize things better. Also the mutiplayer side isnt an issue for me, because im not into it.
I literally have enough games for 10 lifetimes. Currently i have 63 completed games (roll credits) and 31 of these i did 100% completion (there are a few more on gog and epic, but it's less than 10 between the two platforms) And for the remaining 1246 "games to play" in my steam library. I'll hopefully play them someday. (these are games i want to try, no guarantee I'll even roll credits on them) Also i have a separate list of games i won't play - 283 So yea. If i even get halfway through the current games (probably not, cuz I'll impulse buy more when on 80% sale) that would be an accomplishment. Also I'll be 26 in like 2 months
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"Don't consume games. Experience them" - mantra that helped me to slow down and enjoy.
My biggest problem is that when I only have a few hours, I'll always procrastinate booting up the game and start making excuses like "It takes me 30 minutes just to remember what I was doing". This results in me basically never playing what I want and just watching youtube or doomscrolling through social media on my free time... Your videos have actually been helping me dealing with this though, i've taken more time to disconnect from things I dont care and try to be intentional, still its kinda hard sometimes. Also thanks for the incredible videos you've been putting out! always great to see you
I swear scrolling on social media (reddit in my case) drives me nuts...
I've got to stop this for good !
I totally have the exact same problem you have ...
good luck and stay strong. Social media can be a curse but reflecting on what you really want/ enjoy is a cool strat to deal with it!
Same man…Every night after my shift i procrastinate, because I always think that 20 minutes or 1 hr is not enough to enjoy the game or some shit.
Same here
your biggest problem in life is playing a game... ok
I don't think of it as a backlog, I think of it as a library, filled with games that at some point I was interested in.
That's a good way to look at it!
I always frame it as "Future Fun" in my mind.
I call it a backlog just because that’s the “industry term” for it, but I also think of it as a library too. A collection of games that I can take off the preverbal shelf to play when I’m in the mood. Exactly like my assortment of games when I was a kid. A lot of the time I would stare at the set of drawers I kept all my games in, trying to decide what I wanted to play in that moment. The backlog is the modern equivalent. With steam sales, keyshops, game pass, and free games being given away weekly, that selection is much greater in scope than it ever was
It is my wonderful collection! Always ready. Depending on my mood
Another tip I would add is - don't be afraid to lower the difficulty. I spent my life only touching the difficulty setting to ramp it up, but realized once I had a kid, a career, and a number of games that I really loved the forthe story but never finished was because I was working too hard at it.
If you love a game, set it to "Story mode" or "Easy" if you're really interested in the story! It’s well worth it to finish it off.
Yes!! I always pick easy mode lol and because of that I have finished so many games I otherwise wouldn't have due to excessive grinding
Now I see easier difficulty modes from another perspective.
Couldn’t agree more, as you age your reflexes slow, plus medium difficulty is getting harder. I wasn’t enjoying spider man at all until i permanently turned the difficulty down to easy, all of a sudden i was enjoying myself and ended up beating the story mode.
I do it these days without any guilt, like the last boss fight in jedi survivor, god of war last boss fight
This could work for some people, but for me it’s the opposite. If it’s not the highest difficulty, I’m not satisfied. I WILL beat it on the highest difficulty.
Golden rule for me is to only buy one game at a time, finish that one game and then buy another. Helped me finish so many games and by the time you are buying the next game it will be super updated and cheaper.
Very very true
30 or 40 unplayed or unfinished games in my library? Those are rookie numbers.
1. Pretend the Backlog doesn't exist
2. Only play the game you really want to play at that moment
3. One game at a time, until you feel like you are done with it
4. Delete the game before starting a new one
5. Never play out of compulsion or because you feel bored, but rather as a treat after finishing work
Yes, this is it!
I don't pretend the backlog doesn't exist. I just don't think of something I have to do. I have 100 games downloaded on my ps5. That's 100 awesome games I will enjoy once I get to them.
Though fundamentally, that's the same thing.
@Dosnmeda , can you elaborate on step 4? I am intrigued by that, and wondering your thought process behind it....
@@ionesco_monstru That way you make sure you are really done with that game. It won‘t linger on your conscience any longer and you can fully commit to your new game. You have to let it go. If it‘s a physical game I‘d trade it in - but that might go too far for some people. I‘m gaming on a budget, hence I made a virtue out of my situation ;)
Good advice.
Can't believe i was a catalyst to making this video . Great stuff. 100% agree on the multiplayer thing. those games just suck you in and after a while its so repetitive to keep grinding. Ive entirely stopped playing multiplayer games just so i can focus on a few single player titles. Wayy more fulfilling.
Also thanks for putting the names of the games in the video itself !
yes. only SP or coop with rl friends for me
Thank you very much for the comment dude, it sparked the whole idea for this video! What games are you enjoying these days? Again thanks and have a great week!
@@BBKDRAGOON thanks man. I've been playing nier automata lately coz i saw it in one of your videos and it looked really cool and so far its been amazing . Great recommendation
that’s wild that you brought up how you can tie games to a specific period in your life bc i do that ALL the time.
same bruh
My biggest issue seems to be an internal conflict between wanting to finish the game versus completing all of the side quests/collectibles. I have this internal pressure to want to finish the game as quickly as possible but also the severe fomo when I miss a collectible.
Best thing I ever did was stop worrying about finishing games, just playing what sounds fun and if I happen to beat something then I beat it, otherwise you get caught up in just staring at your library wondering what to play or feeling overwhelmed at the fact of what to play and you end up doomscrolling and YouTubing. People just gotta not take life so seriously and just relax as long as your working and paying your bills just do what you enjoy don’t overthink it
I view playing games and collecting games as sepatate hobbies. That way I can buy games that I have little to no intention to play just because I want them in my collection, and I can also play whatever I want because there is no pressure to play or finish everything. Having a large collection also means that if I get the urge to play something from a certain genre or generation, I most likely have something to scratch that itch.
Thank you for bringing positivity to the gaming world. My YT feed is full of negative youtubers and I was really starting to lose passion for my gaming hobby. Then I found your channel and you got me back on track. I also have a backlog that's been growing. Especially since I got a kid. But your videos have help me enjoying game's again and now I'm gonna try to work on my backlog. Thank you 💙
I just finished and 100% Hogwarts Legacy. Had a alot of fun with it! I think the main thing for me is playing something I personally enjoy rather than someone else telling me - no disrespect to them of course!
Totally agree!
Just finished it as well, and my god was it a chore to do the 100%. Like the worst case ubisoft open world experience
What has really helped me is making time for gaming in my daily routine. Make bed, water plants, walk the dogs etc. Usually an hour is the time frame on days I work and it has helped a lot, it's even made me look forward to playing more when it used to be a struggle to get motivated to play. I don't worry about having a backlog because I'll probably be gaming until I'm an old man and beyond so I got time lol
I just started the same thing recently, I try to game an hour a day, and I actually look forward to it now. Where before, just the thought of gaming was starting to feel like a chore
Here's the trick I used to finish my backlog.
1. I pick a game from my backlog that intrigues me the most in that moment.
2. I watch a review on it on youtube. Watch a positive review to make things easier. Pick your favorite youtuber.
3. Focus on that aspect of the game that intrigued you the most when watching the review. Eg: I played Elden Ring to beat Malenia. I am currently playing Elden Ring Dlc to beat OP Radhan (he may not even be the hardest boss). I don't even know when I will get to him. But that motivation is omnipotent and endless.
4. Your goal can be anything. Reaching a majestic landmark (Anor Londo) in the game, meeting a particular character (Sun Bro and Onion Bro), beating a particular boss (Nameless King), mastering a game mechanic (parry or backstab), making a cool build (Guts with Dragonslayer), reaching a particular ending (Dark Lord ending) etc.
5. Getting a little bit spoiled about a game rotting in your backlog is always better than never even starting it. It's a worthy tradeoff.
6. Once you have found your goal, set your eyes on the goal, everything else is easy. Your brain automatically paves the path for you. You will suddenly find a surge of motivation out of nowhere. You might even find yourself waking up 4 in the morning for a play session before your workday starts. Your brain is one big mofo, I tell you. Once it sets its eyes on a goal, it won't stop until you get there.
I need this. The amount of games I have to play is staggering, and more I want to play keep coming out.
I have so many games I haven't started and I'm fine with that. If I feel like playing them then I will but I'm not about to put pressure on myself to do it.
Sparking Zero and Deadlock taking up all of my time recently, but I don't regret it.
Personally i think it's not important to finish more or less games. It's about having fun in the time you have on your hands (like you mentioned in some of your earlier video). But i do feel finishing a game by playing through it is an awesome experience, so i try to not start 4-5 games at the same time and completely lose my focus, insight of the different games and motivation to boot them up again (like you summed up perfectly)
I played Witcher 3 over weeks/ if not months and just went with the stories the game told. It was a nice adventure from beginning to end and i think if i had started 3 or 4 other games at the same time or tried to rush it, i probably wouldnt have finished it until today! Rn i'm replaying dark souls 2 and i take my time with it even though i have 20+ games on my backlog. I just go with my vibe of enjoyment and positively: my backlog isn't running away. So i don't overthink it. :D
Putting the game titles as it shows : Respect
I have this weird thing where I almost don’t want to finish games that I truly love. I procrastinated the Calamity Ganon fight for like 6 months, couldn’t bear to say goodbye.
Great video, I apply this exact same logic. (Interest, Time to Beat, Stick to one game, dedicated play time)
It’s so tempting to play multiple games at once, depending on what you want in the moment, so I’ve gotten better about finding a balance. One story game at a time and one sports game or other pick up and play kind of game. It works!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a collector and buy things I’m interested in or if I want to support a game, but I’m over the idea of getting thru my backlog, my new motto is, “gamer, one story at a time” lol
I'm actually on the opposite spectrum of your whole "too much multiplayer so trying single player now" because I've played strictly single-player games for nearly a decade now, mostly due to some anxiety I have for online gaming that I didn't have when I was younger. Nowadays I have serious burnout, and I can't help but wonder if going back to multiplayer, especially shooters which I got a HUGE amount of fun out of back then, if I would have fun again.
EDIT: Also even if I'm really enjoying a game, I can't finish it because I still get tired of playing them. I figure the whole "focus on one game" idea would definitely not work for me.
I honestly have no idea how I found this channel but I’m glad I did.
I really appreciate these type of videos as they are a break from the rest of the crazy scattered content out there.
Appreciate the video :)
If you have the money, get a Steam Deck. I doubled the amount of games I finished last year. Especially for smaller or older AAA games that are still sitting in your backlog. The ability to pick up the Deck and immediately keep playing from were you left helps a lot. The barrier is removed to motivate yourself to sit in front of the PC, boot it up and then pick a game. Also the Deck is great if you have to go to the toilet for longer sessions :D There are many games that I played throug while sitting in the bathroom. This way I also managed to play some of the longer games. Playing everyday on the Deck for like half an hour or hour doesnt sound like much at first, but over time you will be surprised how "fast" you got through it.
You make some great points in this that could be applied to many other areas of life, like reading books!
That is, I realise that I don't need to finish every book that I start. I like the mantra: start many books, abandon many reread (or replay!) the few that really resonate.
Also, reaffirming that it's meant to be a pleasure. If I am grinding on something to get 100% completion, is that really a satisfying way to spend my downtime? Generally, not for me. For others, maybe!
You do you!
Once again, thanks for this and I'm looking forward to the next one :)
My weakness is I’ll start a game, but end up taking a break from it, and then feel that I need to start the game from scratch next time I pick it up again. Finally broke the cycle with Metroid Prime and just picked up where I left off, and it’s the only game I’ve completed in the last 3-4 years.
I find it helps to just open the notes app on your phone and write down a brief summary of what has happened so far right before you take a break and then it's a lot easier to pick it back up after a quick memory refresh
or just shift tab into the steam overlay and use the notes that are there and stay with the game forever @@johnsducks9816
This is why I only play one single game until I complete it, even if it's something longer and takes me let's say more than 100 hours to complete.
My toxic trait with my backlog is that no matter how interested I am in playing a game, I MUST play every game in the franchise before that one first, and if I don't complete the previous games I still feel incomplete and like I'm not "allowed" to start the game until I beat all the other ones. It worked for me as a teenager to get me to finish a game before I was allowed to buy another, but now my only obstacle is time and my lack of skill to beat a lot of these games on my list, a lot of them are retro games and I'm nowhere near as good at them as I was when I was a kid. Even Mario 1 has given me lots of trouble and I'm struggling to beat it without any saving capabilities because I also don't allow myself to use save states (unless a game takes away all your stuff on a loaded save like Mega Man, Donkey Kong Country 2 or Metroid 1)
This was such a good video. I've been playing the Witcher 3 for 2 months now and its just been a slow burn that I'm having such a good time with. There are times where I cant get a session in long enough for the Witcher 3 so my PvP game is the finals. Its nice because 3 matches is about half an hour and that's when I've had enough usually. Then I've started a world in Astroneer which requires nothing more than your time. Super chill survival game that you can just hop in and out of.
Thanks for this. I've already known all the points you made, but it's great to hear them again, especially since I'm at another "I need to make a plan" phase of my library.
Hey thank you for your time. I’ve come across two videos that really inspired me to be different. Your work is infectious. Thank you again, you now have a new subscriber who is really looking forward to more of your content
I have a backlog of games, but I never rush it, and I’m also going through some hard times, and I’m playing less games because of it, because of everything in America and the world getting so chaotic, I have to do it for my sanity, I only play games that I know that I can handle at this point in time, and we truly don’t know when this chaos will end, just do whatever you can to get through it!
I have to say your video encouraged me to be more consistent in focusing on one game to beat. I have also checked out the PlayStation Portal which has helped me play more games because I can squeeze in a half hour to an hour here and there to play through some missions on a game. I've also broken down the games I want to play most into some categories. My PC game (RDR2), my PlayStation Portal game (Horizon Zero Dawn) and then my night time play on my OLED tv game (Space Marine 2). That being said, playing games in different mediums helps me tackle a few in different ways.
Yo I really needed to watch this video. I love playing video games, but always find myself not finishing the ones I'm enjoying to move on to the next thing. One major takeaway from this video is that I need to fully focus on only 1 or 2 games at a time and give them more time to cook before writing a game off. Becoming fully immersed in that game, instead of my mind wandering and wondering what the next game will be.
constantly stopped rd2 mid play through since release, finally beat it this year, mane it’s in my top 10 games oat, dedication and eyes on the prize mentality got me to finish it, same deal 9-5, chores, college etc etc, but even with how satisfied i was to beat it, i really do wish i played it and finished it when i had more time for it when it came out to really enjoy everything about it how i planned originally, being intentional with what you play is a hugeee tip for sure, great vid!
I think the games I have in the backlog are really cool but it feels like a mission to even get started playing. I end up just scrolling social media
First rule of backlog: there is no backlog ;)
You should do an audit and track how much time you spend on social media for one day. It was eye-opening for me and now I’m more productive and have more time for games
Cutting out these toxic multiplayer games has been amazing. It's damaging to my mental health to sweat DBD or CS2 when they're objectively bad games. Since then, I've started Resident Evil, Telltale's The Walking Dead, and been having fun on co-op mp games like Helldivers 2. It's been a blessing.
I have a back log of around 30 games or so I’ve gathered from ps+ and sales and I was struggling to decide what to play. My solution was just to gather all of the games I felt like I wanted to play at some point and just put them all in a wheel to randomise what game I play next. It was great for me as it got rid of the dread I felt every time I had to commit to choosing a game and I also try to finish each game I get which I find is extremely fulfilling
Had the same problem for years. So many games in my Steam library that are untouched since purchase. My strategy is to play them on stream and currently I am focusing on 2 to 3 games streaming several days a week (can't do full-time since "Dayjob"). Going great for me so far.
Great video, man. Thanks👍
Hes given a really good idea in this video. "You dont need to finish every game" so what I would do is complete the main things in a particularly large game that takes up a lot of space on my System and just delete it and start again afterwards when I really want too
I know this feeling of that shopping spree for games I will never play all too well. Therefore I made a little agreement with myself that I only buy a new game, when I acomplished 100% Achievements in any game in my library. That makes a new game to buy so much more special and desired to be played.
This is my friend, the exact video i needed !!! Haha
Thank you for that ! Love your channel !!! ❤️
I usually can't sink more than 50 hours into a single game in succession without getting bored. So as soon as I near that number, I intentionally put it down for a couple of days and try to finish a smaller game as a palet cleanser. I found that it works really well for me. But on the other hand I have literally over 150 games on my backlog and over 250 games on my various wishlists... I know that I will never be able to finish all of them. I have already accepted that, but having an organized list I can pick and choose the right game for the mood I am in.
A strategy that has worked for me recently is picking up pc game pass and scrolling through all of the titles to work out which ones I would play and noted them down. Turns out there were enough that made it worth the value so I just started with steam world dig 2. The procrastination stops real quick with that process 👍
A few things that have helped me to reclaim the joy of gaming:
1) Be true to yourself. If everyone else is playing some hot new trend, how does that impact you? Gaming is a personal experience and just because others are wild about the new Elden Ring DLC, that doesn't mean that I shouldn't be playing Return to Monkey Island. My passion is with the funny pirates, no matter how unpopular they might be today. Play what is in your heart and stop asking others to tell you what you are "supposed" to be playing.
2) Play like you did when you were a kid; when didn't have unlimited choice and easy walkthroughs. Approaching games like a chore to be completed is a guaranteed way to not have fun. When we were kids, what did we usually have? Maybe one or two games, and we really enjoyed them, no matter how average they might have been. Today, I'm looking to really immerse myself into an experience. If I encounter a roadblock, I explore more and figure it out within that game world, not on the Internet. That helped me find my new most loved game--Outer Wilds--which thrives on that play style, and is ruined by walkthroughs. Enjoy your time with the game.
3) Finish. The. Game. There will always be more games. But you should not start the next one until you are done with the current one. If you aren't having any fun with it, yes, stop. But don't stop because of distraction and multitasking--you won't enjoy either game. My current max is 1 cozy game for easy pick-up-and-play and 2 focused games for tag-team goal-oriented gaming. Anything more than that is chaos.
4) Decide whether you are a player or a collector. As you get older, you are able to buy so many more games, but you also realize that you will die without having played them. Is your joy in the mere act of owning, or in playing? If your joy is in playing, then stop buying. You will always have the chance to buy later. Play what you have.
5) Steam Deck. I cannot express enough how much the Steam Deck has enriched my gmaing life. Getting away from a "gaming station" setup and being able to enjoy my hobby at any time, anywhere, with push-button ease and few to no restrictions has revived my passion. I recommend Steam Deck so hard.
6) Get away from live-service games. They are a complete waste of time.
Just finished Lies of P on and off for a few months and i feel liberated! Now to finish octopath traveler 2!
Since I've been going back to older games I'm really enjoying Super Mario World. I still get stuck but I'm persistent to finish a game that I played so many years ago.
Take a break from gaming. I’ve had periods where I didn’t game for 6 months.
Exercise, read, write, draw, build, play music or go for walks.
When you’re ready to return it’ll be fun again.
The problem is not a matter of time. If you love and care about something, you will find the time for it. It's the passion to play that's diminishing day by day, and finding a worthwhile game from start to finish that's worth the time and money is harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
I've also dedicated a ton of time this year to finishing more games. Feels good!
Right on!
Here's a tip to fight hype: Instead of buying something new, find the game in your backlog that's either part of that series or similar to it. Just recently, I couldn't get Dragon Age Veilguard out of my head and I was really feeling the nostalgia of my days playing the crap out of Bioware RPGs. So I thought "Wait, didn't I buy the first one out of hype a while ago?" And turns out it's been sitting on my PS3 for ages. So I'm playing through that instead. Same with games that scratch the same itch as a popular game that may catch your eye. It's all another opportunity to scratch a game you own off the list instead of giving up money for something that'll sit there
My collection isn’t my backlog, but all good tips. I’m also in backlog discords where we run events to gameify finishing games. And I also use Infinite Backlog to track and further gamify with their challenges.
Dude, I don't know how you do TH-cam on the side the way you do. It's amazing. Would love to see a video one day on how you do TH-cam with your 9-5 on day. Otherwise. Love you work 🤘
the steam deck has helped me parse out my games. big 3d titles i play on the computer, and 2d/leisurely titles i play on the deck
The thing for me is there are games that are so long but so good that I would love to replay but at the same time like I said are so long and some games are too difficult like Midnight Club LA that mostly it gives me temptation just to finish the game and then just enjoy races no matter the position I finish and just play if my Internet connection is down since the modern games mostly requires internet and have other games with that case too but this video is really good for the other games I still haven't finished and will try this method,
Very smart ideas from a young (no offense - your soothing voice sound young) person!
Agree with the said, and even found something new - I do realize that once I finish the game, I have it as memory trigger for that period of my life!
My tip - sometimes, you have to force yourself, just a little bit, at the start. I know that sounds strange, and even counter-fun - I get it. But I do believe that after some time in gaming, especially if you play multiplayer games, you get so used to fast dopamine rushes, that really good, quality games that worth your time -- look intimidating.
But once you push yourself pass that barrier, the great story, the atmosphere, the design - it will suck you in, and you will be glad you made that step. That;s what happened to me with Witcher 3, for example.
I think its good to pick a game and stick to it, but also its good to keep in mind that its completely okay to switch it up. For example i was playing Nier Replicant for the last couple months and i was really enjoying everything about it but after like 10 hours i felt it got a little repetitive and instead of forcing myself to finish it like i usually would i just took mental note of what had happened in the game so far then switched to Pokemon Omega Ruby for a couple weeks got through it really quick at 3x speed in citra then went back to Nier to finish it and it felt fresh again and i enjoyed it so much finishing it off earlier this week
I've been intentional over the last 3 years & it's allowed me to beat about 70 games. That might kot sound like a lot to some people, but is way more than I used to & way more than most of my friends (besides one, he's a beast).
I've found tracking when I beat or complete a game to be the biggest factor as it helps reinforce the desire to finish, as well as getting an extra dopamine hit from jotting it down one beaten.
For multiplayer outside of coop I stick to Fall Guys, it's pretty casual & easy to play solo or with friends. It also doesn't take long to finish the battle pass (less than a week if you wait for 2x or 3x xp) & doing dailies takes a maximum of an hour if I'm playing poorly. I do wish their battle passes didn't have fomo built into it, but I find myself throwing it on even after earning everything when friends are online just to play something while in between games. Though I have played about 700 hours of it since launch, but don't regret a minute of it.
Pseudoregalia looks so good. I need that one. It's so cheap but I'm very frugal.
now that is a topic i needed for a while
Consulting my backlog spreadsheet, there are 126 games on it between games I’ve bought, gotten for free with Games with Gold, or are on Game Pass. I’ve had an Xbox for nearly 5 years now. I’ve beaten 55 of those games and stopped playing 6 of those games. 65 games remain in the backlog. It’s been a fun 5 years.
It helps that the only multiplayer games I play are Halo, so i don’t get bogged down with constantly having to play the never ending multiplayer games. It’s just halo haha. And once I hit max rank in MCC within the next 2 months, I’ll take a break from playing multiplayer in that game, so there’ll be more time for the other single player games on my list.
This is a good video I’m in my late 30s it’s a struggle to play games now why I try to stick to games I know I’m going to play and wait for a sale on the games and put it in a box until I am ready to play it
7:04 As someone who loves 100%ing games, my rule is if a game is making me angry. Set it down and take a break, if i dont find the urge to boot it back up in a week or so, move on.
I love this. I have a problem sometimes I choose old favorite multiplayer games like battlefield 1 or overwatch 2 on occasion over story games which I love but it’s easier for a time crunch. You don’t get the progress you want in story games but I don’t have the time to immersed as I desire into the single player games after work like I want so I reserve them for the weekend.
you could apply this to shows and anime and basically anything in life, i have a something where i live that says, life is not a race but a journey to be savored each step of the way. Yesterday is history tomorrow a mystery and today a gift,
My main issue was the indecision around what to play next. I would drop games after 1-2 hours because they didn't immediately hook me, and then feel bad about not giving them a chance so they would never leave the backlog. My solution this year is to start 1 new game per month. That game gets a full month where it's the "Main Single-Player Game" and I make an effort to play that game. Then it's removed from the backlog list. I end up with a much shorter list of games; games I've already started plus whatever this month's game is.
Most games I manage to finish in that month, and the one's I don't finish I no longer feel bad about. I put 16 hours into Disco Elysium but am nowhere near finishing it. I like the game but I lost steam after a while and it didn't hold my attention through to the end. I might go back to it but I don't feel like I have to play it - I know I gave it a proper chance . Contrasted with Monster Hunter World where I've put 47 hours in and am near the end. The game just grabbed me and it was easy to put the hours in.
I've found doing this eases the anxiety. I don't play a game with the constant guilt that I should be playing something else. I don't feel bad playing multiplayer games. Each game gets a proper chance to hook me and if it doesn't I move on. That said, my backlog is 50+ games so I'll probably never actually clear it this way.
Been playing many old games and beat about 20 solo modes in a variety of PS3/360 shooters, Splatoon 2 solo, Malice, Chicken Little PS2 recently, on to Up movie game on Wii now. I have a fair way through many games like Kya Dark Lineage, Juiced 2 on PS3 (Got fair way through PS2 version), Full Auto 2 PS3.
The portal 2 gameplay is funny as I think I'm stuck on that but so you kind of helped me there. XD I'll get back to playing Portal 2 again.
I rarely restart a game unless intended as a new playthrough or a bug preventing me (Gravity Rush 2 O button vacuum didn't work it was like the button was pressed in how it functioned so had to restart the game, didn't get far but still).
But usually if a repeat playthrough or NG+ of a shorter game or a challenge I have for a game I know inside and out.
But otherwise I focus on any new pickups, back and forth between consoles, pacing it out. Had a few in 1 day games like BF3 or Splinter cell Conviction but they were particular cases I don't try to binge a game usually.
I jump between genres to play what I feel like. I seek game design. I don't buy licensed games usually but enjoyed a few.
I'm playing what I want to collect or thought were cool. But not for a list, it's a goal but not something I want to beat of any shooters for PS3/360/Wii.
Any racing WRC/MotoGP/F1 that interest me and beat as in the modes I wanted not 100%.
I seek AA or B grades for their game design not the biggest games out there.
I've beat more this year then prior years but there isn't anything I care much for this year either as there was 2022/2023 a handful of modern games but still 20 and less length but still got to finish them, only have some of them.
I used to do co-op or MP offline but these days solo and not against that.
Many games wanted to play, I space out games, what in the mood for, what have time for if hour long endurance events in a racing game then sure time for it. If mornings sure, if afternoons sure play then, get other stuff done.
Some.games take a bit to get into then second try work around them.
But with good game design I'll play them if not I give up, try again or won't even buy them as I know whether I will like it or not.
My golden rule is to only have that one single player game on my console. Maybe have my current live service installed to do dailies or to check the shop.
Having just one game installed makes you focused on only playing that and it restricts the overwhelming amount of choice you have.
My first JRPG I finished was the first Xenoblade Chronicles.
Before that I trued many like original FFVII or Chrono Trigger but they have text dialogue and English is only my third language I learned and it was a bit hard to understand the context. Xenoblade is fully voiced, the side missions are text only wich I could manage. It was nice to listen to the story, play the game and learn the mechanics.
Waiting for your videos everyday
THis is going to sound super nerdy and possibly obssessive, but I'm comfortable with who I am: I created a spreadsheet with many games in my backlog (not done yet; thanks Epic weekly free games! 😂)
And instead of watching a review and thinking, "that's a good game, I should play it some time", I give it a number (think a ticket number when waiting in a queue) and a little note on why I am looking forward to playing it.
When I feel like I'm not really having fun with a game anymore and get into the completionist grindset, I can see what game is waiting for me in the queue and that generally snaps me out of it if I'm not having fun!
One day our bodies will be old and stuck inside no longer able to engage in those other hobbies we do today. We might not be able to drive anymore. But gosh darn will we have hundreds of thousands of hours of incredible worlds to delve into virtually through a lifetime of gaming backlogs 😂
I'm playing Black Myth: Wukong - It's so awesome, but I can't be bothered to keep playing. I finished 4 chapters, two more to go. But why should I force myself to keep playing? It's constantly on the back of my mind though when I game, because I payed 60 bucks for it, I think it's aweseome! But apparently not awesome enough?
I think it might be because of this: ADHD + Roguelite games I play which are quick, witty and just less time consuming.
Issue I have is I just cant enjoy playing in small blasts, if I can't get more than 2 or 3 hours I get more frustrated than anything because it feels like a warm up not a session
Hey guys few things to know
1. I am 27 so Even I Lower difficulty to easy to have fun and experience the story and I also play call of duty with a 1.24 Kd in hellacious SBMM MWIII Lobbies so it's not always about age and reflexes single players can get obnoxious if you have high difficulty.
2. I also expirience Backlog guilt and have struggles picking and scheduling when to play even when I have unemployed periods and no kid so I can't Imagine those who do. Try to have FUN with less pressure and buy LESS or NO games and work on what you have!!
Exactly in this situation with starfield right now. 40 hours in but dont think ill finish it until sometime next year lol
I often don’t finish epic RPG’s because I get dragged away into other games and then when I try to come back when I get the itch again, the systems are so complex that a bail pretty quick.
Bro, you know what’s up👍
With longer games such as rdr2…do you only play that til you’re finished or play other games along side it? Take breaks from it for others you’re excited about then come back to the long game?
Great example, I am taking my time with Black Mesa. Great game though! I love it's Half Life remake appeal.
Thank you for this
Dude, I feel like I've recently fallen into the bad habit of buying games before I've even finished ones in my library 😅
Plus, the Diablo 4 expansion is dropping soon, and I wanna get that, too.
And, I'm pretty hooked in Valorant...
So many games. Such little time.
I've been having this issue for quite a while now - I've a crazy list of games across all these platforms - PC, PS4, PS2 and switch and I just don't know how and when I am going to complete all of them, at least the main storylines lol
Any advice for a game you like but is frustrating because it’s kicking your ass? In this case it’s warhammer 40 daemonhunters.
I love xcom style games and am normally pretty good at them.
Maybe I should just turn the difficulty down. It’s not something I normally do
What's that first game he's playing in the video?! It looks beautiful lol.
You’ll never play every game, watch every movie or show, or read every book out there. Even out of your must reads, watches, and plays, you will not get to them all. So my best advice to anyone out there who’s worried about missing out; accept you’ll never do it all. Instead, with every movie you watch, every book you read, and every game you play; enjoy each and every one, savour the experience and cherish it within you forever. There will be stuff you try that you’ll not like but remember that it’s part of the process and it helps mold your mind to recognize what is special and what is not. Be grateful for what you experience and take in everything at the pace that works for you:)
I’d rather play one game to its full length and get everything out of it and savour all of its beauty, rather than rush through 5 or 6 at the same time until they all blend together and it’s not special anymore
The best way for me is playing a really big single player game and mix it with one (max two) online games, so i wont get burnt out
How to finish more games as someone the used this channel to make me play my backlog and it actually worked : dont play 3 more games at the same time. Max of 2 games of different genres and that have different purposes. I play x to enjoy and finish the game and y to spend time with my friends.
Pick meaningful, enjoyable games TO YOU. I simply don’t have patience or will to finish a 100’s of hours of mediocrity. My time is valuable and my brain needs enjoyment. I don’t pick games that are slop to pass the time if I don’t truly enjoy them until the end.
Talking about ends: if a game is telling it’s story, introduced all the mechanics and you feel like you had enough ? Drop it. There’s no point on persistence over time that you don’t enjoy and you don’t see value on it. I was enjoying ghost recon but it doesn’t hVe content to spend 200 hours doing meaningless tasks for a shit story.
Choose short and intense experiences when you don’t know what to play and feel analysis paralysis. If you don’t feel motivation to play anything, pick something that is good, short and intense so you can have very clear goals and finishing a game will give you a boost on motivation as satisfaction to you were able to have 7-10 hours of a meaningful, enjoyable experience.
Some games are masterpieces that require you to get in a flow , building kind of a habit. Instead of a short game thats a movie, some games are like amazing series. It takes time but after you build a routine you will consume them as chapters. Having this world that gives you great enjoyment by just experiencing them and enjoying the ride.
Some games need a second chance and rely on how you are doing in life. It’s really hard to have willpower and energy to play sekiro when your life isn’t going well. You don’t need more frustration and challenges, you need relaxation and comfort. Leave challenging games to when you are well mentally and give a chance again for those games when the situation arrives.
Somes games are really, really long and although amazing, beating them in one go can feel very tiresome (baldurs gate 3). So guve it a rest. Make a save file and write exactly what you were doing when you hVe a break so you wont feel lost when you come back.
Being more international and dropping games you dont enjoy is very important.
That said im the kind of gamer who cant just focus on one game. So for me i try to have 2 or 3 games in a rotation. And they all need to be different. So for me its mostly 1 JRPG, 1 more Action Focused Game with an Active battle and the Thrid one is usally something like Marvel Snap for me that i play for a long time already.
Great video
Yeah, I’ll stick to one main game and I might have a side game that’s completely different but that’s it so soon here I’m going to be playing black myth wukong and then at night time it’s gonna be silent Hill 2 remake to completely different genres and experiences that you can clearly separate
Can you post your backloggd account? Would be interesting to see your lists!
backloggd.com/u/lavitzgg I need to organize it quite a bit better, so it's a work in progress type deal
What's the name of the first gameplay footage used?
Edit: nvm saw the title in the corner. It's pseudoregalia
My biggest issue is simulation games….I tend to play them on the side and they usually get most of my time
Honestly, when i have a game i played, but didnt finish, its 99% a game i either didnt enjoy, or stopped enjoying as i was playing it.
Also i sadly cant focus on one game at a time. I always have one or two more i play, when i dont feel like playing the main one (Currently its GTA 4). Plus a game im playing for the video. I think i just need to organize things better.
Also the mutiplayer side isnt an issue for me, because im not into it.
I can easy spend 3-6 hours or more on the weekend a day on Dayz. It's hard to get into other games. Though I'm really enjoying cyberpunk
I literally have enough games for 10 lifetimes. Currently i have 63 completed games (roll credits) and 31 of these i did 100% completion
(there are a few more on gog and epic, but it's less than 10 between the two platforms)
And for the remaining 1246 "games to play" in my steam library. I'll hopefully play them someday. (these are games i want to try, no guarantee I'll even roll credits on them)
Also i have a separate list of games i won't play - 283
So yea. If i even get halfway through the current games (probably not, cuz I'll impulse buy more when on 80% sale) that would be an accomplishment. Also I'll be 26 in like 2 months
Just hit start, dont think about it, just boot the game and start playing no matter what sorta excuses your mind starts to make
facts to all this