Too many games to Play...

This generation has been overloaded with a lot of great games. I don't want to say it's a bad thing, but it certainly makes life hard on me. I have to juggle between playing a lot of good games and it makes the experience a bit less satisfying. I still have to play Uncharted 2, Heavy Rain, Mass Effect 2, and LA Noire but yet I have about 3-4 games on my shelf that I've yet to beat. It's hard being a gamer this generation when you have college/work to worry about.

Anybody else having similar problems?

Yeah, it's not a bad problem to have though :lol: I've got Uncharted 2, God of War 3 and Nier waiting to be played, a couple games pre-ordered (Rage and Skyrim), several more I'm pretty interested in coming out this year, plus my free copy of Infamous I haven't started on yet.

So many games, so little time...

I'm have R&C A Crack In Time, Infamous (just started), Tekken 6, BBC, and Quaton of Solace that I want to finish. I haven't even started on Resonance of Fate and Unreal Tournament 3 (well, not really anyway).

Yeah, I have tons of games I still need to finish. I just sold a bunch of them though. I was honestly never going to play them. I've gotten rid of close to 50 games over the past couple months.

Anybody else having similar problems?

fighter91

[QUOTE="fighter91"]Anybody else having similar problems?

rawsavon

I was just thinking of mentioning you actually.

I hear ya. I too have a large collection of games and quite a few of them that I never even tried yet. I bought lot of them when they were real cheap or were for sale with a buy 2, get 1 free deal. And now Infamous and LBP are on that list. I want to play my old games that I haven't really played or played enough before I go out and buy another new game again.

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[QUOTE="fighter91"]Anybody else having similar problems?

Atmanix

I was just thinking of mentioning you actually.

I have work+school+girlfriend=no time to play

but it so happens that i have 4 hours to spare every other day to play and the whole day for sunday

and BTW i'm playing fallout NV right now

My backlog is sick! I find it hard to stay committed to one game when there's constantly new games coming out lol. I have TONS of games but I only beat a scant few. It's bad enough that I have a lot of games already pre ordered but oh well.:(

I have yet to play killzone 2, mafia 2, crysis 2 and infamous 2.

life is hard! even for gamers :cry:

There has been a lot of great games this gen but I've managed to keep up and constantly keep a relativley small backlog compared to some of you guys here. Jeez, a backlog of 100 games is epic.

same here too many games yet to be completed

Pah I barely buy any games these days.

Namely due to money.:cry: So basically I rarely have a backlog since I'll have played the hell out of what I got before I buy a new one.:P

Tell me about it. I've got a backlog of exactly *checks list*.....180 games.

I'm still catching up on games from over 10 years ago :|

i have 12 games atm on ps3 that are unfinished

and 50+ games on the 360

I've got loads in my backlog at the moment for the PS3. The problem is I can't resist buying more games especially if I find games cheap.

As for my PSP the only games I'm focusing on are Dissidia 012 and Valkyria Chronicles 2.

I'm with ya. I have said many times: "There are just too many great games I want to play right now!" My biggest regret is getting sucked into MP on BFBC2 for 9 months. I had a great time doing it, but I let way too many games get passed up, some of which had multiplayer trophies that are proving hard to get because the servers are now a bit skinny (Resistance 2).

Now, I play my MP games when I am feeling social and want to play with my friends who use mics - I do my SP when I really just want to get into a game and be in my own world.

Definitely the amount of releases are picking up..thank God summer is still slow so I can catch up on some older games. AC blowing while gaming in solitude 8)

I buy a lot of games, just today I ordered 5. Usually I stick to one at a time, then I'll have my go to games (like GT5) that I'll play when I don't want to play it. Then when I finish that game I'll move on to the next, no reason to play them all simultaneously.. hopefully they're not going anywhere.

Anybody else having similar problems?

fighter91

It would be hell for me as an obsessive-compulsive ...

... if it wasn't for the fact that I set very strict guidelines for myself.

For instance, I only play the highest-rated installment from each franchise per generation (for instance, I'll only play Uncharted 2, not the first one), unless the franchise is on my FAVORITES list (in which case I will play ever HIGH-rated installment of the series).

In addition, every game (unless I specifically make an exception for it) must score at least an 8.5 average critics score and 85% on metacritic/gamerankings.

I also stay away from certain genres ... such as racing, sports, simulation, puzzle, strategy, etc. I only play narratives with characters. I also stay away from all historical shooters, medievel fantasy RPGs, and MMORPGs... but mostly because I've never liked any of those.

I also don't play handheld or downloadable games, as I consider console games to be superior (agree or disagree, if I don't even have the time and energy to play all the great console games, then I'm definitely not going to be going to downloadables or handheld titles ... there's just no reason to do so).

When I set in all those filters, it makes it so that I only play the most optimal titles tailor-made for MY preferences.

And as you said in the first post, playing TOO many games per generation definitely cheapens the experience and makes each game less satisfying. I've found that so does playing multiple installments from the same series. That's why I try to only play the BEST installment from each franchise.

Of course, if it's something like Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, BioShock, or Mass Effect, then I want to get my hands on as many as possible. If Heavy Rain were a series, every single installment would be on my list. I'd even make an exception for low-scoring ones. So it all depends on the game.

Catherine comes out next month, then is Street Fighter III: Third Strike online, then Bleach: Soul Ressurection, and then Disgaea 4. Also to top it all off with Persona 2 Portable. Damn this is gonna burn a hole in my pocket.

Skyrim, Dark Souls, Twisted Metal, Battlefield 3, Uncharted 3, Modern Warfare 3. slimdave21

Two medievel fantasy RPGs, a vehicular combat game, and two historical/war shooters. You just named games from three genres that I never touch. And Uncharted 2 is enough for me unless the third one surpasses its predecessors. So out of THAT list, I won't have to worry about any of those titles.

I'm more concerned about upcoming titles Silent Hill: Downpour, Tales of Graces F, Mass Effect 3, Metal Gear Solid: Rising, BioShock Infinite, and Final Fantasy Versus XIII.

I'll definitely play Versus XIII and Mass Effect 3, almost regardless of scores (even though I anticipate high ones). MGS: Rising is the most risky title in the series yet, and if it doesn't get good reception I won't touch it. BioShock Infinite I'll wait for the reviews and then make a decision. As for Silent Hill: Downpour, I always hope for a good Silent Hill game, but it probably won't get good reception (just based on recent history). And Tales of Graces F probably won't be that well-received either, considering how most JRPGs are just outdated this generation (and get reviews that reflect that). I might make an exception for it if it scores relatively well, though.

I was interested in Catherine (due to the freaky setting/characters/story), but then I found out the gameplay is puzzle-heavy, so there's another game belonging to a genre that I do not enjoy playing.

I basically just buy the absolute "must haves". I mean the cream of the crop...no iffys.-ArchAngeL-777-

Pretty much the same for me, besides somemedicore games that I'll make an exception for (Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, for instance)

I don´t have many games, so...

.l

I currently have a backlog of about 15 games (purchased but unplayed) for the PS3 right now, plus one or two for the Wii.

Adding LittleBigPlanet and inFAMOUS from the Welcome Back Package made it worse.

[QUOTE="slimdave21"]Skyrim, Dark Souls, Twisted Metal, Battlefield 3, Uncharted 3, Modern Warfare 3. SummerHillard

Two medievel fantasy RPGs, a vehicular combat game, and two historical/war shooters. You just named games from three genres that I never touch. And Uncharted 2 is enough for me unless the third one surpasses its predecessors. So out of THAT list, I won't have to worry about any of those titles.

I'm more concerned about upcoming titles Silent Hill: Downpour, Tales of Graces F, Mass Effect 3, Metal Gear Solid: Rising, BioShock Infinite, and Final Fantasy Versus XIII.

I'll definitely play Versus XIII and Mass Effect 3, almost regardless of scores (even though I anticipate high ones). MGS: Rising is the most risky title in the series yet, and if it doesn't get good reception I won't touch it. BioShock Infinite I'll wait for the reviews and then make a decision. As for Silent Hill: Downpour, I always hope for a good Silent Hill game, but it probably won't get good reception (just based on recent history). And Tales of Graces F probably won't be that well-received either, considering how most JRPGs are just outdated this generation (and get reviews that reflect that). I might make an exception for it if it scores relatively well, though.

I was interested in Catherine (due to the freaky setting/characters/story), but then I found out the gameplay is puzzle-heavy, so there's another game belonging to a genre that I do not enjoy playing.

What about Shadow Of The Colossus/ICO Collection, you have to be excited to play SOTC in HD?

I'm still hoping The Last Guardian comes out this year but I don't think it will since it wasn't shown off at E3.

I never played those games on the PS2 because I know they're puzzle-centric. As soon as I see the worlds tactical, strategy, or puzzle, I get turned off. That kind of gameplay just doesn't feel rewarding to me even when I succeed.

I know LittleBigPlanet is classified as a "puzzle-platformer," but I think that is an erroneous label. I don't feel itis more puzzle-based than any other traditional platformer. By nature, a true platformershould have *some* puzzle elements, but regardless, I actually enjoy LBP's gameplay. When I play the game, I don't think "puzzle," I just feel like its the ultimate in platforming gameplay.

I'm enjoying Dead Nation at the moment, but I've got ModNation and Dissida 012 to beat for the PSP. But would like to try and beat Demon's Souls if I can

I don't usually buy a game on its release date or anytime around it. I buy a new game after I finish or get tired of the previous game. Right now My next 2 on the list is MVC3 and Infamous 2.

Yeah I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed right now. There are still PS1 and PS2 games I need to play. I got tons of games on my psp memory stick I haven't played yet. I'm trying to finish as many games as I can, but new ones keep comming out, lol.

Heh, I make sure I finish the games I buy. it'd be such a big waste if I didn't get the most out of them because they get cheaper over time,...most games anyways. By beating the games as quick as I can I can then focus on other things like work without trying to remember where I left off in a game.

it'd be such a big waste if I didn't get the most out of them because they get cheaper over timeZidaneski

Well, I usually buy multiple games at one time, almost always when there is a good deal/promotion online. So I end up getting them at prices that are still lower (sometimes significantly) then what I would pay at MSRP several months later, when they weren't on sale.

hmm thats why i only buy 1 game at a time and i only play 1 game at a time until i beat it, then its the only time i would change games, ive experienced that confilt on my ps2 and ps1 before so i think im a wise gamer now, LOL, i find it so hard to focus and to sink in a games atmosphere if your playin alot of different games at the same time, one at a time is the best way to go, or 2 at a time at the mostSrenjy