Wade_VC Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I was curious as to how everyone here plays their games. Are you the type that starts a game and plays only that game until you finish it (either storyline or the Platinum); or do you usually have more than one game in progress at any given time? As for me, I rarely play a game straight through, but rather have anywhere from 3 - 6 games going at the same time. I have always been like this ever since the NES days, and enjoy the variety. For me, it keeps my games fresh and I never feel "burnt out" on a game once I do finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreakon139 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I can't decide which poll option I want to choose, so I'll hold off on that. For the longest time, I jumped around from game to game like crazy. Could barely finish any games unless it was so engrossing that I couldn't stop playing (like GTA4). However, at some point, I sat myself down and forced myself to focus on Uncharted 1 until I had it platinum'd. Since then, if it's a game that can be platinum'd all on my lonesome (the opposite of games like LBP and NHL where I need to rely on others) I do a pretty darn good job of sticking to it. I'd say mainly 1 game at a time now, though I'll jump to a more casual game like NHL or Skate 3 from time to time if I get exceedingly frustrated or bored at a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ille1234 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 It depends, if i have more than one new game i will alternate between them. Otherwise i usually focus on one single game in order to perform at my best and not screw up the controlls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azakos Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 One at a time. I don't even buy games that often. Prior to Battlefield 3, which I got two days ago, the last game that I had bought was LittleBigPlanet 2 just a few days after its release date. So its given that I usually play the heck out of a game when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I play a few different games at a time. Gran Turismo 5 still sucks me away from new releases and when a few buddies want to jump on Battlefield or whatever else I'll pop that in for a while until I feel like playing something else. I buy a lot of damn games and I'm damn sure gonna play them when I feel like it, regardless of whether or not I've beat the one I'm currently playing. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSXtreme_ Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have usually 5+ games going on at a time. Recently, I've been locked in w/ Borderlands, but even then there have been a few dips into MLB: the Show '10, GT5, IL2 and GTA4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broy300 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I will generally play one type in a genre. But that always goes out the window if I get new games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemisthemp Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Normally 1 Playthrough, where I go for as many Trophies as posible, but if the game is good, does I platinum it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDKSimba Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I most always play 1 game @ a time till I've plated it or 100% it. there's only been 2 games that I've actually gotten frustrated with that I had to put them aside and moved on. but now there is only 1 in the frustrating category. but after every Plat or 100%, I try to catch up on the DLCs for My games as to try and get them back to 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreechingOwl Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Only ever one game at at time. For example, Final Fantasy XIII took me 195 hours to platinum as I messed up the Treasure Hunter trophy, it didn't leave my ps3 once until I had the platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navvy7 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I normally try and concentrate on one game at a time but invariably get frustrated and move on to something else. I try and at least complete the game through before I play something else and occassionally go back for the plat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMD1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I usually don't get many games at 1 time so really I just focus on the one but if I have more I do alternate between them cant have one sitting there and not getting any love and attention lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsck It Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I typically have one main game I'm working on at a time. And then I also have a handful of smaller PSN titles I'll play as a change of pace, particularly if I don't have a lot of time to play or I'm stuck somewhere in the main game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggie_Pie Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 interesting topic... it made me take a look at my gaming habits so... i usually have one game on my main focus and keep about 2 games on deck... I usually play long 150+ hour RPGs so sometimes i gotta mix it up... But if im determined to get a platinum and the game is super addictive i wont put it down... good question Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunglikeamuppet Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I used to be quite fastidious about being a one-game-man, but given that I just don't have much time to dedicate to gaming for a while now - and i have a pile of untouched video games - i decided to try a few here and there. especially with the limited availability of PSN games during the PSNgate scandal/rent-a-game month access. I'm on dark souls now,...but may try another game or two for variety's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemonkey3k Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'll go rounds with one game if I'm broke, but switching up games once in a while keeps things fresh for the most part. The only problem is keeping 2-3 different control schemes in my head at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade_VC Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 The only problem is keeping 2-3 different control schemes in my head at once LMAO...yeah. Don't you love how the first 5 minutes of switching to another game after playing something else is all about: "Oh shit, that's the wrong button!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSXtreme_ Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 LMAO...yeah. Don't you love how the first 5 minutes of switching to another game after playing something else is all about: "Oh shit, that's the wrong button!" I've been running into that. Last night, kept trying to use the "run" button from Borderlands for RDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdi Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'll go rounds with one game if I'm broke, but switching up games once in a while keeps things fresh for the most part. The only problem is keeping 2-3 different control schemes in my head at once. This is pretty much the route I take and the reason I take it. One...maybe two games at a time. Anymore and I feel like I mess up the controls too much. LMAO...yeah. Don't you love how the first 5 minutes of switching to another game after playing something else is all about: "Oh shit, that's the wrong button!" I could try to blame that on old age, but I've always been that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandererster Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I usually go 1 game at a time unless it involves online trophies of games saying that their server is shutting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I usually have 1 or 2 games going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirbz Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 i mostly focus on one main game, but if i have more than one game, ill try my best to finish one of them before starting the second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zairozen Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I've slacked in my games lately. Im going for 100% trophy completion, but as time seems to jump out of my hand, i will buy an extra game and leave the previous for later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurryMcMemes Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I play multiple games at once, I like to keep myself from getting bored by a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I think the worst thing about playing one game all the time is that you get burned out on it no matter how much fun you're having at the time, you'll eventually "hate" it unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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