Replaying games or trying new games?

Replaying games or trying new games?

  • Replay old games

    Votes: 35 40.2%

  • Try new games

    Votes: 52 59.8%
  • Total voters
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kikkis

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As I have gotten older and being disappointed in new games often. I really find myself replaying old games I have really liked instead forcing myself to play new games. Yes there is limit there, so overall me gaming time has reduced quite the bit.
 
Games you know are known quantities. You know what they're going to be like and you know how much time you need to invest in them.

Sometimes I look at a new game and wonder how long I'm going to be stuck in cutscenes and tutorials and if it's really worth risking my precious time.
 
I prefer to play new games, usually experiencing a game for the first time is better than replaying another one (assuming it's a good game, of course).

That said, play whatever you want, if you want to replay something, you don't have to stop doing it to force yourself to play something new. Games are entertainment, not an obligation.
 
These days I rather prefer to play new games but looking at this year I mostly end up playing Remasters/Remakes of old games. So I'm not sure what is the correct vote here.
 
I do both, also as gotten older I honestly get rarely disappointed by newer games because I played games long enough to know what I enjoy.
 
I can't smoke on reggie, so pardon my bluntness:

I see past the prettiness of new games, so I got trouble trusting.
 
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Nah man, hear me out. Old games... But new to you! I know the concept is
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The next thing digital stores have to tackle better is discoverability and curation.

There's good stuff out there that I know some people here would like, but I can understand the frustration of not wanting to browse around a store for those good experiences.

The easier decision in that moment would be to just sit back and say that all of it is not worth looking for.
 
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March Climber said:
The next thing digital stores have to tackle better is discoverability and curation.

There's good stuff out there that I know some people here would like, but I can understand the frustration of not wanting to browse around a store for those good experiences.

The easier decision in that moment would be to just sit back and say that all of it is not worth looking for.
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Could be an OT on here AA and A games of the year, honorable mentions, etc.

...probably is already?
 
After DS2 which Im still a long way to go and especially I want to achieve platinum, I will replay stellar blade for the new dlc. And I might try my replay some of my old Ps3 games along with finishing a few ps3 backlogs.
 
Digital-Aftertaste said:
Could be an OT on here AA and A games of the year, honorable mentions, etc.

...probably is already?
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With the amount of posts here and elsewhere online that negatively paint almost all modern games, those threads aren't enough or simply aren't being looked at.

I'm not saying everyone is doing this for the same reasons either. I know that some are doing it because they are simply lacking the curation and discovery and they don't want to bother doing it themselves, which is completely understandable as we start to get over 100 games a year (this is without counting asset flips and quickly made games)
 
While I still buy new games, I'd guess that the majority of my actual playtime is older titles.
God bless the digital age which has given me access to my faves from the past without having to keep old hardware.
 
Depends. I've gotten picky with new games since they are more expensive than they used to be. Which means I am playing fewer new games and return more often to older games. I've got no problems if they want to price games at 100€. But they better be really fucking good and work without requiring months of patching.
 
atm replay over new
it's interesting that after a couple of years i completely forgot story and play mechanic of even great titles

i.e. last completed recently Splinter Cell first one on PC, again great experience

i also have FFTactics again from a couple of months now, first time on PSP

emulators savestates are imo an added point over some frustrating new games behaviour
 
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I jump around constantly. Sometimes I'll get the itch to play Skyrim, or WoW, or some other older games. Naturally, that only lasts for so long or a new game will come out that I'm interested in and I'll start playing that instead. I'm trying to just play what I want at that moment than sticking to something I might not be feeling just for the sake of completing it.
 
Its not like I don't want to play new games, its just old games are still quick to start and having fun immediately.

What matter to me the most is the enjoyment I get out of playing the game and the satisfaction of accomplishing it within a few minutes.
 
I tend to play older games I've never played before. Most new games aren't worth the price of admission to me. I think the only brand new games I've played this year are Arcade Archives Ridge Racer, Fast Fusion and Mario Kart World. I'll get DK Banaza day 1, but that will probably be it for the year.
 
Definitely new games.
It's not that I dislike replaying older games, but with limited time to play these days I'd almost always rather try something new. There's a certain safety in going back to something you know you enjoy, but I always feel like I might be missing out on a new game that could become a new favorite of mine.
Between PSN and Steam my wishlish always has like 20-30 games on it, so I never feel there's a lack of new stuff to play.
 
When I was young and didn't have much money, it was a lot of replaying my favorite games over and over. I then mythologized those games, as we do.

When I got into early adulthood, I tried to play as many new games as I could and avoided replying my favorites. I felt a sense of duty to be an explorer. To me, that was part of the street cred of being a "gamer" since I was never into competitive multi-player games.

Now that I'm in my 40s, I have way more money than time, so my priority is maximizing stress relief. That means I don't feel any sense of duty - I just go for whatever feels good in the moment. If that means buying a game on a whim that I'm curious about, I do that. If it means reinstalling a favorite and playing it for the 7th time, I do that. I let my mood guide me completely.
 
Both, but the best is playing old games I never played before.
 
Both, there are many older games that I never had the time to play or never gave them a go. And, well, new games are always catch my eyes as well, so I end up playing both. In simpler terms, play what you feel like playing.
 
New, old, fan translations, rom hacks, new experiences through mods. It's all good. Finding the games that suits your personal taste can be a bit challenging though.
 
Bit of both, but lately it's more old games, ie Jason Bourne game, or the Batman series by Telltale...(both of which I never got around to looking at, at the time of release...) In some instances you don't have the choice anymore, especially when it comes to football, there's nothing on consoles like Pro Evo, if you wanted to play in single player only..
 
Wish I enjoyed replaying games as much as some of you. I've gone back to reminisce with some games and caught up on games I've missed, but in terms of full game 2nd playthroughs, I just can't really do it. I'm pretty much a one and done kinda guy, unless it's a roguelike or something where replayability is part of the experience. Even then, it can be hard for me to get to the very end. I've got 8 platinums and 100%'d a couple of other games, but I often give up on 100 promptly after completing main story. Too many games to try, honestly. Ain't nobody got time for replaying games (obviously some do).
 
Both.

But knowing that games that I've already played still have alot to offer in terms of gameplay and are always there, waiting for me, feels special.
And is what keep me hooked to this medium when new releases make me wanna quit.
 
When it comes to platform adventure games it seems like the best option is to replay stuff like Sly Cooper and Ape Escape. Astro Bot doesn't scratch that itch.
 
I replay so many older games. NES-Dreamcast as most that i like are super easy to replay even if just for an hour. Past few days I decided to setup emulation station from scratch. When that front end works just right with all the artwork, meta data. Favorite theme is artbook.

Replayed Sonic, Mario, Mega Man and Zelda many many times over.
 
Definitely both. Especially games that have good replayability, in the sense where you can try something else and see the outcome. Really enjoy these.

And new stuff as well, of course. But I tend to search before hand, to be sure I won't be wasting my money.
 
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I have over...well, I have a LOT of games. I do both. I play the solid hits that I know will satisfy me, and every now and then I'll crack open a backlogged game, or just buy a new game that's completely new and fresh.
 
I can't replay games, I can't stomach playing games I've sank a lot of time into over again, I get unbearably bored. When I finish games, I've permanently done with them 99% of the time with rare exceptions of games that have entirely different game scenarios like RE2 for example. Or games that are remade many years later. I like having new experiences.
 
For modern games, 100% new games. Games are too long and I don't really see the value in replaying them. Outside of a very, very small number of games, modern games are one and done for me. Stuff like Last of Us where they get remasters, that's about the only time I'll do it. Old games like on the NES though, those are made to be played over and over. I'll play Contra for the 500th time over trying a new game that's probably not going to be very good.
 
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I play old games, I play new games, it's all good as long as the game is good.

When you watch movies or TV shows, do you only watch those before say 2010 or only after?
 
I hardly replay old games outside some really impressive upgrade. Thats why for me was easy going digital for me..I dont care about games I already played...
 
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