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I'm playing on easy
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Edmund
Member
Normal or hard for me. But I actually went down to story mode difficulty for the final dungeon of Tales of Arise because it was so over bloated and boring.
I still enjoy my games challenging but play however it makes you happy. I have a friend in his late 40s. He plays games using cheat codes plus story mode difficulty. I don't understand how he gets any enjoyment out of that but hey, everyone's different.
I still enjoy my games challenging but play however it makes you happy. I have a friend in his late 40s. He plays games using cheat codes plus story mode difficulty. I don't understand how he gets any enjoyment out of that but hey, everyone's different.
LazyParrot
Member
I usually go normal for my first playthrough and "save" the harder difficulties for later runs, even if I'm fairly confident I could handle them from the start.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
However you want to play is fine, but I (also between 30 and 40) personally do think you are cheating yourself a bit. A fair challenge is much more rewarding to overcome than no challenge. If you just want to see the story, watch a summary on YouTube. For the same reason I don't really get "just the story" difficulty modes.
But again, that's me, and what I've found to be rewarding. You do you!
But again, that's me, and what I've found to be rewarding. You do you!
CoreyFlawless
Member
Nah. Nothing wrong with it. When it a good game and I like the challenge. I keep how it is. But if it a story driven game and I’m feeling like it a chore, I maybe do the same. Could be why I hadn’t finish some games. But that mostly cause I lose interests.
hemo memo
Gold Member
I really appreciate devs who make changing difficulty available anytime. With how big games are nowadays, it is a big time investment if you had to start a new save just to change the difficulty
Majormaxxx
Member
First of all, totally understandable.
However, some games on easy are sooo easy that it's not fun.
For example, I started playing Ryse Son of Rome and didn't notice it was set on easy. So I went through maybe 1/3 or half of the game and it was too easy. No challenge at all. So I stopped. I will finish it on the next level above easy.
So if there's a level above easy and just below medium/normal, that would be perfect.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
It's all good.
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Aenima
Member
Just enjoy the games the way u like. Thats why dificulty modes are there.
I still play them all on default dificulty, cuz it always seem the way the game was meant to be played and usually feels more balanced, but if i get stuck on a boss for too long, i just switch for an easier dificulty to move forward if im not in mood to git gud. Just did that last week for the last boss of Kena after dying like 5 or 6 times.
I still play them all on default dificulty, cuz it always seem the way the game was meant to be played and usually feels more balanced, but if i get stuck on a boss for too long, i just switch for an easier dificulty to move forward if im not in mood to git gud. Just did that last week for the last boss of Kena after dying like 5 or 6 times.
Rockondevil
Member
I used to only ever play normal and never change it.
These days I’m still on normal 9 times out of 10 but I have no issues playing on easy if I want to.
I’ve been playing Ghostwire Tokyo on easy. Can’t remember what else before that.
These days I’m still on normal 9 times out of 10 but I have no issues playing on easy if I want to.
I’ve been playing Ghostwire Tokyo on easy. Can’t remember what else before that.
jm89
Member
I do this mainly with survivial horror games.
I know a big part of survival horror is managing scarce items, but i can't be asked to anymore as i get older. I play those games for the experience.
TLOU2 customisable diffictuly would be amazing if more games implemented something similar.
Where you can toggle difficulty of different aspects of the game, like lessen the scarcity of items but maintain the difficulty of the enemies.
I know a big part of survival horror is managing scarce items, but i can't be asked to anymore as i get older. I play those games for the experience.
TLOU2 customisable diffictuly would be amazing if more games implemented something similar.
Where you can toggle difficulty of different aspects of the game, like lessen the scarcity of items but maintain the difficulty of the enemies.
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chilichote
Member
I usually do that too.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Play however you want, that makes sense for your time and personal enjoyment factor. Personally, I enjoy playing on at least normal difficulty, as it's probably the design that the developer intends, but most of the time I'm playing on hard for a challenge because I enjoy challenges. While I feel easy mode is for people who aren't good at the game, it's a necessary feature because, well, lots of people aren't good at games.
Fuz
Banned
This sounds like an addiction, like you play games in that small time frame because you HAVE TO play games [due to being an habit], and in the end not really savoring them.
And difficulty has nothing to do with this. But just the fact that you're asking yourself that question is very indicative, imho.
Depends. Does it make it more or less fun? Do you still enjoy it? If you still enjoy it and it mean you have time for more games than otherwise then why not.
I’m in my 40s too and if somethings just frustrating in it’s difficulty, and being a blocker I’ll find a way to progress. Either google or lowering difficulty. Once the story is over for me I never touch a game again, and I’m not a completionist.
I’m in my 40s too and if somethings just frustrating in it’s difficulty, and being a blocker I’ll find a way to progress. Either google or lowering difficulty. Once the story is over for me I never touch a game again, and I’m not a completionist.
Cynical_Aries
Gold Member
Your time, your money, you do it for enjoyment I presume. So, play on the settings that allow you to have fun, and continue to game. I'm 51, I'm thankful when I have time to game. Maybe when I'm 80, I'll need to play on Easy like you. But, if that day comes, I'd rather play on Easy, than not at all.
Nydius
Member
Play however you want, you don't need internet strangers to validate your decisions.
But I couldn't respect myself if I played a game like Jedi Survivor on "Story" mode because you almost literally cannot fail. 80 hits to be killed, parry and block windows of zero so you'll always parry or block unless you're just too inept to press the button ever... You're not playing a game at that point, just navigating a visual novel.
But I couldn't respect myself if I played a game like Jedi Survivor on "Story" mode because you almost literally cannot fail. 80 hits to be killed, parry and block windows of zero so you'll always parry or block unless you're just too inept to press the button ever... You're not playing a game at that point, just navigating a visual novel.
ClanOfNone
Member
As I march inexorably towards fifty, my threshold for frustration gets lower and lower. Once I feel it kickin in, I have zero qualms about dropping the difficulty level. I have no "gaming ego" to assuage, and I don't care about related trophies/ achievements.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
vodka-bull
Member
Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that! I'm always gonna love you, no matter what. No matter what happens. You're my son and you're my blood. You're the best thing in my life. But until you start believing in yourself, you ain't gonna have a life.
Little Mac
Member
I stick with normal unless incentivized otherwise (like better loot/exp for grinding harder difficulties).
I'm interested in the new FFXVI game (enough to possibly buy a ps5 for it) and I was watching the Dev stream a week or so ago. They have these gear accessories in the game that can do stuff like auto dodge or auto attack if the player chose to equip them. Thought it was interesting and could really open up the game for people intimidated by the combat and just wanted to focus on the story. Not sure if I'll use them or not though ... because I enjoy a challenge and grinding levels, or learning, until the game's difficulty becomes easier.
I'm interested in the new FFXVI game (enough to possibly buy a ps5 for it) and I was watching the Dev stream a week or so ago. They have these gear accessories in the game that can do stuff like auto dodge or auto attack if the player chose to equip them. Thought it was interesting and could really open up the game for people intimidated by the combat and just wanted to focus on the story. Not sure if I'll use them or not though ... because I enjoy a challenge and grinding levels, or learning, until the game's difficulty becomes easier.
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ThatStupidLion
Member
Dont really see a point to playing on easy. its just button mashing and stat/skill building decisions dont matter.
Just watch the narrative or someone else play it
Just watch the narrative or someone else play it
balls of snow
Member
Prefer hard mode ever since my first heroic run of Halo 3 in 2007. Normal/easy for genres im not too familiar with like jrpg.
Hestar69
Member
So do I. my friends give me crap for it, but sometimes I just want to mindlessly play games. Espcially after platting bloodborne and demons souls remake I just want an easy relaxing game lol
Batiman
Banned
If there’s 4 options of difficulty I’ll usually pick the 3rd. Hard? If there’s only 3 options I’ll pick the hardest one. Though sometimes I’ll pick normal if it suits the flow of the game.
Some games are brain dead broken on easy and sometimes a game just turns to a grind on the hardest difficulty without a decent gameplay flow.
You can sort of tell what difficulty a game is made specifically for. I’ll usually choose that one.
Some games are brain dead broken on easy and sometimes a game just turns to a grind on the hardest difficulty without a decent gameplay flow.
You can sort of tell what difficulty a game is made specifically for. I’ll usually choose that one.
Pedro Motta
Member
I smell weakness in this thread.
farmerboy
Member
Yeah I'm in the same boat. 48 soon and I just wanna relax. If a game is not relaxing, then I'll just watch some youtube or netflix.
Time is at a premium as you get older.
Lokaum D+
Member
Im 35 with a 7month old baby girl, i have close to no time to play games like you, for some time now, last 2-3 years i choose to play less games but i play those games on hard to make the most of it, we dont need to play 15 games in a year, we older ppl just need to find good games that stick with us, like Elden Ring that i played for almost half year.
Find some good game and take ur time when playing it, even if u dont have much time, its not a race, u dont need to finish in a week, just sit, enjoy and relax.
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gaming_again
Member
What the fuck is wrong with this company?
Op: no, never. I always do normal because that’s how the game was designed to be played. If I love a game I’ll whack it on hard the next time I play it.
If I want a story I’ll read a book. I play games for the playing bit.
