January 21st 2024.
I recently came across a reader's frustration with not enjoying some of the biggest games of last year, including Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, Baldur's Gate 3, and Cocoon. As I read through their thoughts, I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment and confusion. It seems that no matter what game they play, they just can't seem to enjoy it. The reader even questions if they have grown out of games or if they have become too picky. It's a worrisome thought for someone who used to love video games.
The reader begins by taking full responsibility for their lack of enjoyment. They make it clear that it's not the fault of the games, but rather something within themselves. Despite not being angry at the quality of the games, they can't shake the feeling of disappointment. They wonder if they were in a bad mood for the entire year, but can't seem to recall it that way. It's almost as if they have hit a brick wall, where no matter which game they play, they just can't seem to find enjoyment in it anymore. It's a concerning realization for someone who has a PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch and had the opportunity to play some of the biggest games of the year.
One of the most anticipated games for the reader was Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to their expectations. While they acknowledge that it's not a bad game, they found it to be bloated and unfocused, similar to what some people accuse Ubisoft games of being. The reader mentions how the sky islands and depths were barely present in the game unless you intentionally sought them out. The same goes for the Ultrahand, which was only minimally used in the story missions and had no significant impact on the final boss battle. The reader was hoping for more from this highly-anticipated game.
Another disappointment for the reader was Super Mario Bros. Wonder. At first, they found it imaginative and enjoyable, but then they realized they were already a third of the way through the game after a few hours of playing. It seemed clever at the time, but the reader couldn't recall much of it now. It was as if the game went in one ear and out the other.
The reader then moves on to talk about their experience with Baldur's Gate 3, which they did not get along with at all. While they were aware of the warnings in reviews, they found the game overly complicated and had a hard time getting past the tutorial. Despite the hype around the story, the reader found the characters to be basic, and the voice-acting was not up to par. They even admit that they may have set their expectations too high, and it's one game they wish they could sell.
Feeling disappointed by all the big games they played last year, the reader decided to give an indie game a chance and bought Cocoon, but once again, they didn't like it. While the puzzles were clever, the lack of explanation for what was going on became increasingly frustrating as the game progressed. The reader mentions how they could piece together some of the story, but it didn't add up to much and came off as pretentious.
As the reader reflects on their experience with video games in 2023, they can't help but wonder if they have bad taste or if they have fallen out of step with what's popular. They question if they still like video games and what happened to their enjoyment of them. With nothing on the horizon that interests them, they fear the possibility of not liking anything at all. It's a concerning thought for someone who used to love video games.
In the end, the reader can't help but wonder if they should have gotten Resident Evil 4, a game they loved, but given their experience with other games, they just couldn't bring themselves to do it. They don't want to admit that they may have fallen out of love with video games, but the thought lingers. It's a sad realization for someone who used to enjoy them so much.
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