Are SINGLE PLAYER games worth $60?

I can't stand how people hate on single player games because of a lack of online multiplayer nowadays. We suffer from a ridiculous glut of online FPS, which I love by the way, and hurt the sales of awesome single player games.

Metal Gear Solid 4, Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank Future, Fallout 3, Oblivion, Bioshock, and even GTA4 are all prime examples of single player games done right. These games have great replayability on higher difficulty levels and provide deep, interesting stories.

I really lament the fact that this generation of gaming has killed the value of single player games. I'd rather have a great single player experience with no online play than having a tacked on online component (RE5, I'm looking at you).

It just depresses me that sales of some fantastic single player games suffer because of the lack of online play. I really hope this doesn't affect the game industry in a negative way in the years to come.

Your thoughts?

yeh i see ur point i dont really buy single player only games only rent them if i am interested but i hope they dont stop making them :((

Matters if the story is long and entertaining, and worth multiple play through but there are those games that could really use online in it because the short campaign

Matters if the story is long and entertaining, and worth multiple play through but there are those games that could really use online in it because the short campaign

Unknown_Hero3

i agree i would rather see great single player games with no multiplayer, and there are a few if any games that are worth 60 frecking dollars

well i thinnk 60 bucks is bit expensive for a game but then again the rewarding experience for an example fallout 3 is worth every penny.But multiplayer help with replay ability, but still single player are worth full price for an example mgs4 i dont play online but I have finish the single player campaing 20 times lol.

God of War 3 baby.

Honestly, it's a grey area. It would have to depend on the game/genre. Like an FPS for example. That would die without multiplayer. Where as an RPG like Oblivion or Fallout 3 are great and don't need online multiplayer.

Same goes for MGS4

I buy single player games for $60 only if i really want the game other wise i wait until a price drop becasue the game is not going to change. Unlike online games where you can have many people playing or none.

No doubt, you listed some awesome SP only games. I mean I get more out of SP sometimes then MP. Sure MP is great for some games and really adds to the longevity but a game like Oblivion I poured over 350 hours in which is more then some online games.

Sure there are some that aren't worth it but there is still a few that are really damn good.

yes they are but as for gta4 it would have been better if they had left out the crappy multiplayer and left all the stuff they took out of singleplayer in it

I prefer singleplayer before multiplayer anytime! I think it's BS when developers and gamers say that every game has to have MP. There are MP games and there are SP games. why not just accept that and play whatever you prefer? ofcourse there are MP games with a good SP campaign and vice versa. and thats fine. as long as it doesn't spoil the quality of the other mode.

I can't stand how people hate on single player games because of a lack of online multiplayer nowadays. We suffer from a ridiculous glut of online FPS, which I love by the way, and hurt the sales of awesome single player games.

Metal Gear Solid 4, Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank Future, Fallout 3, Oblivion, Bioshock, and even GTA4 are all prime examples of single player games done right. These games have great replayability on higher difficulty levels and provide deep, interesting stories.

I really lament the fact that this generation of gaming has killed the value of single player games. I'd rather have a great single player experience with no online play than having a tacked on online component (RE5, I'm looking at you).

It just depresses me that sales of some fantastic single player games suffer because of the lack of online play. I really hope this doesn't affect the game industry in a negative way in the years to come.

Your thoughts?

knicknut17

I totally agree! All I look for in a game is if it has a good single player campaign with great story. Bioshock and Dead Space are my favourite games and they don't have multiplayer, and look how good the stories are. Maybe developers these days just care more about multiplayer, which is why COD games are so short.

y did u thik that single players not worth 60 bucks? uncharted,bioshock,heavenly sword,prince of persia,eternal sonata....they are all good games.i prefer mgs4 single player than MGO...GTA4 too..

If the single player is fun, lenghty and replayable, then yes.

I agree 100%.

I used to think that games were expensive. Hell, I still do, but if you think about like how much do you spend on a night out then you should be able to justify it. I spend at least $60 when I go out. Just like a night out though you want to get your moneys worth. I prefer single player to online anyways. The only game that I have played online was Rainbow Six Vegas. Those types of games need online and it is almost a must. Games like MGS4 did not need to add online. It is a great bonus of course but the game was so great that the replay value was already there.

If they can make a game with replay value like MGS4, then no online is needed, but I need a awesome campaign and a great story.

I agree.

Games nowadays sacrifice a lot to include some kind of online component. In regards, single player suffers in many ways. Not all games are like that but unfortunately, majority are.

I'll likely re-play great single game then find myself frustrated with online aspects.

We need more well done RPG's and JRPG's in particular. :)

if the quality of the game is good, and loads of fun that last at least 8 hours then yes...action games that last more than 10 hours tend to drag imo....

Play Biochock or Ninja Gaiden Sigma that should answer your question.

I bought Heavenly Sword when it came out, and don't regret it for a minute. It's a great game, and even though it lasts only maybe 6 hours, the presentation, the storyline and all the things that make the game are well worth replaying.

Of course, if you're the type of person who plays a game once and never picks it up again, then I feel sorry for you. There was a time when video games didn't have a Save function, meaning you had to beat them in one playthrough, or leave them on pause overnight. But most of those games lasted 2 - 3 hours, if that. Still, what was the initial price on Super Nintendo games? $60? $70?

Considering how much more expensive the production values are in games these days, $60 is nothing compared to what it used to be.

I agree with knicknut17.

it is possible to have a great single player and great multiplayer... COD4 was great in both of these although the single player was short... i would say its short and sweet

only if they cant be beat within the rental time.

I agree 100%

i dont care for mutliplayer but street fighter 4 change my mind i beat some single player games like assassin,s creed in 35 hours{yes i was counting] i beat god of war for the psp in less than 24 hours oblivion is so worth it you can for 100 plus hours and still not beat the game

Honestly, it's a grey area. It would have to depend on the game/genre. Like an FPS for example. That would die without multiplayer. Where as an RPG like Oblivion or Fallout 3 are great and don't need online multiplayer.

Same goes for MGS4

Denji

I would agree with you except for one of the most successful, brilliant franchises in existence...Half Life.

God of War 3 baby.

PSdual_wielder

I never play multiplayer anymore. SP is the best.

Its much harder to justify single player games for 60$, when Online can generally add hundreds of hours of replay value.

IMO, many of the best gaming experiences are still single player- uncharted, mgs4, skate 2

But then compared to LBP, Cod4, killzone2, NHL 09 its hard to say they aren't easier to purchase with peace of mind.

Agree with the OP.

Single player is why I buy a game. That's why Burnout Paradise is so great. I can do whatever I feel like for hours and hours and never run out of game.

When you really look at it, we buy games for the experience. I buy for single player first. I want an engrossing, memorable experience. I'll gladly pay 60 for a well made single player game anyday.hillelslovak