Remarkableriots Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Do you prefer to stick to the main story, explore, do every side quest, or do other things? For instance, I like to explore and find everything in open-world games like Assassin's Creed. I have spent an insane amount of time in Disgaea (1,000+ hours) just upgrading weapons and armor. I still haven't finished the story. I played it on my PSP, so I took it on trips and played a lot at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Main line story. It’s rare to find a game where side quests feel meaningful - really, it’s why Nintendo are my favourite developer, everything feels purposeful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbsolutSurgen Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I do a little bit of both. I tend to do most "story" side quests, but only a few "collectible" side quests if that makes any sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 I probably gathered items in Final Fantasy XIV for 1k+ hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I tend to focus on the main story but for instance with Zelda, all I did for hours upon hours was upgrade my stamina and health before I did anything else. I'm only now focusing on the main story which I'm certain I'm close in finishing soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I do it all until I beat the game. If it has to be done after the final boss is dead then it is rare that I do that. I dislike post-game and would always like it if the final boss is the hardest boss in the game, even over super bosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I used to be more of a completionist and would try to finish every side quest, explore every avenue for diversion, etc. These days though, where my gaming time is more limited, I tend to stick to the story unless there's something really intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualhunter Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I prefer more streamlined games where the story progresses steadily but when I play games with tons of sides stuff to do I end up doing it. In Final Fantasy XV, Steam says I've played over 48 hours but I'm only on chapter 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I used to do a lot of the side stuff, then when I start to get bored, I just move onto the finish. Like Bacon, once I beat the main boss, I usually don't go back for post-game content. DQ 11 was the exception, though, I went back and hard 100 percented that bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Stories, by an large, do very little for me anymore. I am mostly into exploring, leveing, crafting, and break the economy of a given world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 It depends on the game, but generally I guess I focus on the story/main campaign, and then how much side stuff I do depends on how much I’m enjoying the base gameplay/mechanics. I’ve never been a completionist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Lately besides my usual platforming/story/exploring stuff I like most I’ve been really into crunchy visceral combat like Dead Island 2 and Evil West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I don't like leaving important places unexplored or notable sidequests incomplete. I don't feel like I've truly seen a game through otherwise. Screw the achievements though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5timechamp Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 depends on the games.. if the repeatable tasks are worthwhile then they will be pursued along with main objectives… sometimes games put annoying tasks to complete for good rewards (notes for sea shanties in black flag).. others like kicking doors in in Ghost Recon Wildlands are enjoyable for the variables.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre801 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I will do a great deal of side stuff, but not all as I've never been a Completionist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Depends on the game, my mood, the quality of the side content and main content, how long I've already been playing, what other games I'm interested to getting to, all kinds of factors that kind of change every play session. But if I generalize broad enough, I like to do side stuff until it stops being interested and get back on the main story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 Dragon Quest Builders I didn't get very far story wise because I was too busy building stuff. I need to finish that sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 22 hours ago, Derek said: I used to do a lot of the side stuff, then when I start to get bored, I just move onto the finish. Like Bacon, once I beat the main boss, I usually don't go back for post-game content. DQ 11 was the exception, though, I went back and hard 100 percented that bitch. Did it take a long time to farm the seeds to max out the stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Remarkableriots said: Did it take a long time to farm the seeds to max out the stats? You son of a bitch!! Lol. I guess I didn't do that. Just max leveled everyone, finished all the quests and beat the Time Worm or whatever it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Derek said: You son of a bitch!! Lol. I guess I didn't do that. Just max leveled everyone, finished all the quests and beat the Time Worm or whatever it was. I was just wondering because I've been playing it lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 If the world isn't fun to explore for its own sake, I get bored. Sometimes I'll just go straight through, like with Hellblade or something, but generally I like to stop and smell the flowers, so to speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 it all depends on the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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