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[terrisus]

I would imagine that we all have our share of them - words that, when you hear them, automatically turn you off from a game. That doesn't have to mean that you don't look into them further or completely ignore them or anything, but still, a word that, when you see it, generally gives you a good idea you're probably not going to be interested in a game.


A couple for me:
FPS
Cinematic
Action
Bloody/Gore-filled/etc.


That isn't to say I hate all games where those terms could apply, but, generally, if it's one of the key terms used in describing/promoting the game, it's a pretty good sign I'm not going to be interested in it.

I'm sure there are plenty more, but those are just some of the more common.

 

[theechrisfox]

Microtransactions

 

[kulapik]

Microtransactions

Goddamn

 

[MNC]

Visceral

Immersion

Okay I lied, I just hate these words

 

[TAJ]

Always-online.

 

[vocab]

day 1 dlc. I honestly can't think of a more foul way to kill excitement for a game on release day.

 

[SwiftDeath]

It's not really a word but when publishers/developers talk about how their new game will "appeal to wider audiences". I will still look into the game but damn if I don't already have notions going into it. Generalized gameplay for the masses bleagh

 

[Crash Station]

Multi-player only

 

[Effnine]

Pre-order bonus ...
Day-one DLC ...

 

[Black Republican]

something something more "mature epic storyline/gameplay"

i just roll my eyes, just give me a good fucking game

 

[LGom09]

Gritty.

 

[CrackPebbles]

Cinematic, immersive.

 

[Kinyou]

Free to play

An example:
"(insert your favorite franchise here) is now free to play!"

 

[Ahasverus]

Electronic Arts

 

[pretty done]

Motion controls
Free2play

 

[Oni3298]

Innovative.

That is all

 

[xPhinehas]

Pay to play...and COD.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Renaissance.

 

[RedNumberFive]

Mostly acronyms:

IAP
DLC
EA

 

[sn00zer]

day 1 dlc. I honestly can't think of a more foul way to kill excitement for a game on release day.

This pretty much....Im pretty optimistic about games and can get over small problems...but Day 1 DLC is just slimy

 

[Dunan]

iOS

 

[Funkyhamster]

"Roguelike." Just not my cup of tea right now. I find myself valuing good handcrafted content more than a good system for generating random content.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

The "Dark Souls" of [game franchise/genre].

Basically any game that repeatedly needs to compare itself to a pre-existing, well-received game instead of standing on its own merits worries me. Dark Souls is the most common, followed by like Super Metroid I've noticed.

 

[Neff]

Mature.

If I hear that, I know I'm in for amateur filmmaker pretension overload and can avoid like the plague.

 

[ultratruman]

Electronic Arts.

Beaten!

 

[CitizenCope]

Stealth

 

[Lunar15]

Electronic Arts

Whelp, I'm covered.

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

Kinect, yep it's that awful.

 

[Fragamemnon]

cinematic
feels
nostalgic
citizen kane
"an experience"

 

[TAJ]

Oh, I forgot 'QTE'.

Multi-player only

This too.

 

[samwizered]

Microtransactions

Definitely this. Also:

DLC
Season Pass
Premium

 

[kittens]

I can't think of any, really. The biggest deal breaker I have is racist / sexist / homophobic / transphobic / sizist / etc. content. But I can (usually) still enjoy games while having critiques of their oppressive content.

 

[Dolor]

Multi-player only

Electronic Arts

iOS

All good ones.

 

[AndrewDean84xX]

Indie
Free2play
mobile

 

[terrisus]

Already seeing a bunch of posts of words I definitely should have included in the OP.
I guess I have more of them than I thought.

 

[GoodMorningPluto]

SRPG or TRPG. Instant turnoff for me.

 

[Hedja]

"Epic"

 

[Nimajneb]

Cinematic. I hate the presentation in modern games. Give me the old walking up to characters to talk and dialog boxes.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

The "Dark Souls" of [game franchise/genre].

Basically any game that repeatedly needs to compare itself to a pre-existing, well-received game instead of standing on its own merits worries me. Dark Souls is the most common, followed by like Super Metroid I've noticed.

I apparently have no ability to form my own opinions, so I was just waiting for someone to post something I agree with.

I agree with this.

 

[Alvarez]

DLC
Sequel
Prequel
Spin-off
Tower defense
Multiplayer
Remake
Remaster
HD
Exclusively for the _________
9/10, 10/10
"Buy it because I reviewed it and said I liked it and therefore you should too." - Website
the cloud
free to play
Hardcore
Mobile
Handheld
Nintendo

 

[RSB]

ADS (Aim Down Sights)

Scripted cinematic events.

Unskippable cutscenes.

 

[Sora_N]

Preorder DLC
Exclusive DLC
On-disc DLC
Difficulty-related Trophies

 

[Flandy]

DRM

 

[Son Of D]

For the most part: "[Platform] Exclusive Mission(s)". Exclusive costumes don't bother me (unless costumes are a major part of the game. Lightning Returns for example) but tying missions to specific platforms? No.

 

[nynt9]

Microtransactions
DLC
Shooter
Streamlined
Reboot
Reimagined
Unprecedented
Blockbuster
[other successful game name]-killer

 

[Milennia]

Usually free to play and mobile.

Oh yeah, also Facebook or facebook inegration etc.

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

Stealth
Crafting
Escort

 

[Occam]

Microtransactions

Excellent first post. Also, day-1 DLC, exclusive DLC, preorder DLC.

 

[Chocolate & Vanilla]

Microtransactions
First Person
Electronic Arts

 

[Beth Cyra]

QTE

______Killer