BossLackey
Gold Member
I think too hard about incredibly inconsequential shit. One of these things is my current "mix" of games. Not necessarily the titles themselves, but the types of games and the roles those genres serve in my life.
For instance, my current mix has been doing quite well for me:
RPGs (often ARPG or JRPG) - Long form chill time with a sense of accomplishment when I finish one. Plus that narrative.
Shmups - Quick bursts of intense gameplay that I can slot into more places where other games wouldn't fit (fun to collect too. Shoutout to the recently release Gunvein). The antithesis to RPGs in a lot of ways. They balance each other quite nicely.
Fighting Games - Scratches my competitive multiplayer git gudness itch. Plus the added novelty of fight sticks, fight pads, and hitboxes makes them even more fun IMO.
Co-op Shooters - Popping heads with friends is always fun. Darktide is my shit right now. Gives me a good excuse to talk to friends.
These 4 genres have really filled my "needs" when it comes to gaming the last few months. This will change. I gotta play roguelikes and 2D/3D platformers and Metroidvanias and whatnot, but for now, I'm actually kind of content.
So I ask you, GAF. What's your mix?
For instance, my current mix has been doing quite well for me:
RPGs (often ARPG or JRPG) - Long form chill time with a sense of accomplishment when I finish one. Plus that narrative.
Shmups - Quick bursts of intense gameplay that I can slot into more places where other games wouldn't fit (fun to collect too. Shoutout to the recently release Gunvein). The antithesis to RPGs in a lot of ways. They balance each other quite nicely.
Fighting Games - Scratches my competitive multiplayer git gudness itch. Plus the added novelty of fight sticks, fight pads, and hitboxes makes them even more fun IMO.
Co-op Shooters - Popping heads with friends is always fun. Darktide is my shit right now. Gives me a good excuse to talk to friends.
These 4 genres have really filled my "needs" when it comes to gaming the last few months. This will change. I gotta play roguelikes and 2D/3D platformers and Metroidvanias and whatnot, but for now, I'm actually kind of content.
So I ask you, GAF. What's your mix?
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