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Why do people want games that are just stories without any gameplay, these days? Why not just watch a movie for that? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 45 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

Have you even played TLOU? And the Witcher? Really? It’s pretty much ALL gameplay!

I honestly don’t think you’ve ever played any of these games beyond the opening scenes.

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  • [+] [S] -44 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Meh, too much story for me. I know there's some gameplay, but it's a lot of walking around while just observing stuff happening, too much for my liking.

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    Ok but a branching story is far from the same as a tv show

    If you prefer point-and-click shooters or FIFA or whatever that's fine, but it's not like good RPGs are any closer to cinematic games/walking simulators than them - RPGs & walking simulators share a story, whereas point-and-click shooters & walking simulators share repetitiveness and little to no replay value

    For the latter there is an argument that they're more of a sport than a media form, but why not just go to the gym or join a sports team? It follows the same logic as why not watch a movie instead of playing a game with a story

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