When I was kid, I could sit in front of TV for hours and sink a day or two away into a game and have no problem having to start the game over from the beginning. Time meant nothing to me and I wasted it like it was a near infinite resource.
Now I am a parent and ain’t got time for some of the nonsense that’s in games nowadays. I’m lucky if I have even an hour to play each night.
A good example: Forza Horizon 5 allows you to switch cars mid game without traveling back to a house. That to me is a huge time saver compared to the recent NFS games.
Contrarily, Forza Motorsport (2023) makes you do qualifications every round. While realistic, a big time sink.
That said, what are some of your favorite games that have respect for your limited time?
Nier Automata isn’t my favorite story. I’m still confused about some parts of it. But it’s one of the most intriguing stories I’ve ever played.
The gameplay and understated humor are some of my favorite though. The combat is the absolute perfect mix of complexity to stay interesting and yet simple enough to not be overwhelming. And the chip upgrade system is one of my favorite upgrade systems.