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Segaswirl
Member
Are you just new to Gamepass? I think that might be something to do with it. Like a buffet, when you first set your eyes on it you want to try everything but I think in time you will find something you will like and settle on it.
I've completed 6 Yakuza games 100% this past year and i'm now around 80 hours deep into Dragon Quest XI. Gamepass certainly isn't ruining gaming for me.
I've completed 6 Yakuza games 100% this past year and i'm now around 80 hours deep into Dragon Quest XI. Gamepass certainly isn't ruining gaming for me.
I understand this 100%. I am playing Tales of Vesperia: DE right now. I am enjoying it, but I want to play something else along side it. I'm just not sure what to play.
My other issue is with ToV being a 50hrs + game I want to keep going incase it is to be delisted from Game Pass. I'd like to drop it for a week or so to avoid RPG fatigue, but would hate to run out of time.
I wish they would list how long it was going to be on. I know they do that sometimes on PSnow (Spiderman was on there and said it was for 180 days or something and would leave the service on a specific day)
My other issue is with ToV being a 50hrs + game I want to keep going incase it is to be delisted from Game Pass. I'd like to drop it for a week or so to avoid RPG fatigue, but would hate to run out of time.
I wish they would list how long it was going to be on. I know they do that sometimes on PSnow (Spiderman was on there and said it was for 180 days or something and would leave the service on a specific day)
ManaByte
Gold Member
If a game leaves GamePass they 1. give you advanced warning that it's going to leave soon and 2. you can own it for 20% off.
xrnzaaas
Member
I remember when I bought my PS4 and subbed to PS+ for the first time. I wanted to play and finish all PS+ games even when I had other, better games in my library and in my backlog. Now I just don't care about how many "free" games I've missed or ignored. Just play what you enjoy and don't try to start every game that's there just because it's a part of the service you're paying for.
XGon'GiveItToYa
Banned
You need to organize your gaming time based on how much time you have to game. What I used to do was I'd have a single SP and a single MP title. Although with my free time and the MP game taking maybe half or less of that time in order to clear my backlog I've reduced the time I used to play MP by a lot and introduced another SP game to go through when I need a break from the other one. Occasionally I still play MP but a lot less these days. One thing that helps steer off it is that MP games are basically "infinite". I mean, have a look at whatever MP game you play and how much time you've invested in it. Probably enough to clear the backlog 10x over...lol
Keihart
Member
Oh for sure, it's usually a 2 week notice. I just think it would be nice to know if its gonna be on there for 6 months, 12 months or longer. I just hate investing 15hrs into a game, then knowing I either have to rush to complete it in the last 2 week (which i usually don't have time)
At least the Microsoft published games are there forever.
Guilhermegrg
Member
Overchoice - Wikipedia
The_Mike
I cry about SonyGaf from my chair in Redmond, WA
OP i feel sorry for you for not doing research on the games you buy so you force yourself to complete games because you felt committed to your investment instead of having fun.
Alright
Banned
I used to buy PSX and DC games at 3 for £10. Some weeks i would have 9 games to play through. Most of the time 7 were duds, 1 was aight and 1 would be phenomenal. I couldn't tell you a goddamned thing about the other 8, but those 1's stayed with me decades later.
Gamepass is the same. I give a game 10-15 minutes and i can tell if i'll like it or not. Most are wank, some are aight, every now and then you find that Diamond in the rough, and that's worth the price of admission.
Gamepass is the same. I give a game 10-15 minutes and i can tell if i'll like it or not. Most are wank, some are aight, every now and then you find that Diamond in the rough, and that's worth the price of admission.
Kerotan
Member
I only download 1 or 2 single player games on my Ps5 max. Last week that was jedi fallen order and ghost of tsutshima. This week it's ghost and star wars squadrons.
I own metro exodus, control and assassins creed origins but I won't even consider downloading them until I'm finished with the others.
A small HDD is actually enough when you play like this lol.
I own metro exodus, control and assassins creed origins but I won't even consider downloading them until I'm finished with the others.
A small HDD is actually enough when you play like this lol.
GardenOfAbbylon
Member
I agree. I've had a hard time committing to a game for awhile. Then, of all unexpected things, I became hooked the past 4 months on Conan Exiles for PS4. Flawed game for sure, but i'm getting a lot a fun out of it. Just gotta find one that hooks ya.
And we haven't even seen a single new gen game yet, so we're probably no where near the peak..
Nester99
Member
Its not gamepass it's your brain. (and mine)
If you had a billion dollars and could buy every single game, would your brain put you in the same position ?
I feel it myself, but you need to control yourself to be your best self.
I am in a similar boat, I try to play something new then an hour later i am back playing Slay the Spire or Monster train. Those games are ruining all other games. =D
If you had a billion dollars and could buy every single game, would your brain put you in the same position ?
I feel it myself, but you need to control yourself to be your best self.
I am in a similar boat, I try to play something new then an hour later i am back playing Slay the Spire or Monster train. Those games are ruining all other games. =D
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Peroroncino
Member
I love gamepass, it made me discover so many new games I'd otherwise just ignore and miss out.
Still, I never play more than 1-2 games at a time.
Still, I never play more than 1-2 games at a time.
itsjustJEFF
Member
"an embarrassment of riches"
I think it's a mentality thing. I think you're relating the value of these games with the amount you're paying for the service. I think that's a dangerous mentality to go down. Maybe you could try and separate the two?
If that's how it's making you think about games outside of GamePass, what is your current view on games that aren't a part of GamePass?
I think it's a mentality thing. I think you're relating the value of these games with the amount you're paying for the service. I think that's a dangerous mentality to go down. Maybe you could try and separate the two?
If that's how it's making you think about games outside of GamePass, what is your current view on games that aren't a part of GamePass?
MiguelItUp
Member
First world problem for sure, haha. So many haters in here, Jesus.
I can understand the whole, "Good God there's too much here where do I start?" approach. I'd say go through all the games you're interested in, and break them down by what you think you're most interested in playing at THAT time. If you dig it, finish it, and move onto the next one. If you don't dig it, move onto the next one, and finish that one. Rinse and repeat.
I can understand the whole, "Good God there's too much here where do I start?" approach. I'd say go through all the games you're interested in, and break them down by what you think you're most interested in playing at THAT time. If you dig it, finish it, and move onto the next one. If you don't dig it, move onto the next one, and finish that one. Rinse and repeat.
Bonfires Down
Member
Sounds good to me. It’s not like you have a responsibility to finish the games. I’m sure you’ll find some favorites that will stick in a while.
ShinobiWan1
Member
Maybe it's because you're paying for the subscription? You might feel obligated to get as much as you can for your money, and keep jumping from game to game in an effort to do that.
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Shai-Tan
Banned
I don't see the problem. If I want to play a particular game I'll play it. Else I'll run a script in GoG galaxy to go to a random game until I find one I want to play. I do the same with TV. Some series I'll watch straight through, others I'll choose among the 15 or so I'm partially through (sometimes with random.org)
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THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
Except it's not.......instead it's just an exceptional value for most people.
Do you apply the same standard to disney plus/netflix/HBO max/prime/cbs?
I doubt it.
Negotiator101
Member
What is this thread? Having too many games to play is a bad thing now apparently? 
Come on OP this is the dream, back in the day I'd spend £30 to £40 on a new game and have to wait 6 months to buy another one.
Come on OP this is the dream, back in the day I'd spend £30 to £40 on a new game and have to wait 6 months to buy another one.
Fahdis
Member
ChoosableOne
ChoosableAll
Possible solution: subscribe for a limited time, like 3 months, plan which games to play, and you will see your true commitment level 
I've played and finished some games in my last month of 6 months long subscription. I agree, it makes you drop games easily if you don't like them that much(like outer worlds, bloodstained, halo series, sea of thieves, phoenix point etc.). I rarerly drop games that i purchased, it feels like i'm throwing money out of the window. But that thought makes you play boring games till the end and creates a huge backlog so i don't know which way is good.
As a side note, i dropped FF 7 remake too, because it came from PS plus sub and i didn't like it that much.
I've played and finished some games in my last month of 6 months long subscription. I agree, it makes you drop games easily if you don't like them that much(like outer worlds, bloodstained, halo series, sea of thieves, phoenix point etc.). I rarerly drop games that i purchased, it feels like i'm throwing money out of the window. But that thought makes you play boring games till the end and creates a huge backlog so i don't know which way is good.
As a side note, i dropped FF 7 remake too, because it came from PS plus sub and i didn't like it that much.
MasterDerico
Member
Don't think too much or the game u liked can be removed...lol
That's why i use gamepass as a huge demo section.
If i like, i buy it.
Rent ? Netflix with games ? Not for me!
That's why i use gamepass as a huge demo section.
If i like, i buy it.
Rent ? Netflix with games ? Not for me!
JackMcGunns
Member
Netflix ruined movies for me too… at first. It takes time to get used to having so many options.
CrustyBritches
Gold Member
Game Pass smashes the abusive cycle of hype and post-purchase rationalization. A game becomes worth playing because it is engaging and fun, not because you bought it.
PlayStaytion
Member
Stop fanboying and get real with yourself, fanboying is like having tremor , it really sucks .
There is a podcast that that touched on that topic in context of CD's vs music streaming.
I don't see the argument (not saying that you are making it) that forcing yourself to spend more time with the game/song is a 'better' way to consume the media.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
wheres the "handle all these games" jpeg. ?
Roman Empire
Member
Welcome to having problems with backlogs. The only real issue here with Gamerpass is that the day you eventually want to play that game you left gathering dust for a good time might not be there anymore. It might take a long time to happen, but it's still a possibility.
I have had a huge backlog of games, books, and media behind my back for a while and just now I started to clean them up, one at a time.
I have had a huge backlog of games, books, and media behind my back for a while and just now I started to clean them up, one at a time.
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