Trophies.. Why do we want them?

Well, I've been wondering for a while if people play PS3 games for trophies or for just having fun. I myself am a trophy hunter and rarely buy games without trophies. (with the exception of guitar hero) But I went over to my friends house and his trophy list is full of bronzes. So give me your opinion on how you view trophies... lazy way to add replayability or pride earners?

I didn't like them until I got my first platinum. Once I got that...I couldn't stop. So I like just getting the platinum trophy and I would NEVER play a game as much as I do if it didn't have trophies.

Well, that depends on the individual. I for one love collecting trophies. To me they add extra replay value to games and feel it adds a personal sense of accomplishment. I know many people on my friends list that could care less about them, though, which is fine. What I hate hearing, though, are people who aren't interested in the trophy system ramble on about people who spend time collecting them and say they're wasting their time. Why should they care? Let people play games how they want and not worry about other people's personal goals while playing.

I don't mind trophies...but, if you play only to get trophies and need an icon to tell you that you achieved something in a game...you have problems. :)

We want it all. It's in our nature. And it is addictive.

Only 2 platinums were awesome to get;

• Fallout 3
• Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

If to get the platinum is a chore I wont bother...

I don't mind trophies...but, if you play only to get trophies and need an icon to tell you that you achieved something in a game...you have problems. :)

UnknownElement4

I don't think anyone play games to only get trophies but If there would be I still don't why that person would have problemsa because if it.

They addre-playabilityto those that enjoy getting them after beating the game once or w.e. I myself am not a fan of them. I just get frustrated and often just go for the easiest ones if I am in a hunting mood. Otherwise... i could care less for them. I mean, its not like if we get x amount of trophies we get some special reward.. So yeah. Besides showing how much time youve put into a game, it doesnt do much else.

They addre-playabilityto those that enjoy getting them after beating the game once or w.e. I myself am not a fan of them. I just get frustrated and often just go for the easiest ones if I am in a hunting mood. Otherwise... i could care less for them. I mean, its not like if we get x amount of trophies we get some special reward.. So yeah. Besides showing how much time youve put into a game, it doesnt do much else.

navigata

i dont want em

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They addre-playabilityto those that enjoy getting them after beating the game once or w.e. I myself am not a fan of them. I just get frustrated and often just go for the easiest ones if I am in a hunting mood. Otherwise... i could care less for them. I mean, its not like if we get x amount of trophies we get some special reward.. So yeah. Besides showing how much time youve put into a game, it doesnt do much else.

burock76

No way they'd do something like that. It would cripple their sales. If trophies are going to have any value at all it should be on HOME. Maybe that would make people take more interest in it.

Only 2 platinums were awesome to get;

• Fallout 3
• Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

If to get the platinum is a chore I wont bother...

samuraiguns

I like trophies. I would never have attempted Resident Evil 5 on Professional if there was nothing for me at the end of it. :)

the sense of accomplishment you get and also for me im trying to get trophies to increase the playing time of my games so that i dont spend more money on games

There is also a feeling of satisfaction when you see that 100% next to the game.

Also if the game/trophies are designed well then they will make you play the game again in a different way. For example on Resistance 2 I found mself only looking for kills using fire. Instead of the usually blasting with a big gun.

I couldnt care less to trophys...I have many bronze some silvers and some golds and I don't even care...I just prefer to have fun...I think that MGS4 emblems sound more fun since you get new weapons and equips =D

I couldnt care less to trophys...I have many bronze some silvers and some golds and I don't even care...I just prefer to have fun...I think that MGS4 emblems sound more fun since you get new weapons and equips =D

Hamitay

I've got 5 more emblems to get. Started the chicken run last night. I do like to earn trophies as well, if the game is worth it.

I don't want them. It's like they are not even there when I play a game. Could care less if the little trophy icon shows up or not. I play (and buy) games for fun, not because I can get a virtual trophy that means nothing.

They addre-playabilityto those that enjoy getting them after beating the game once or w.e. I myself am not a fan of them. I just get frustrated and often just go for the easiest ones if I am in a hunting mood. Otherwise... i could care less for them. I mean, its not like if we get x amount of trophies we get some special reward.. So yeah. Besides showing how much time youve put into a game, it doesnt do much else.

navigata

The game has to be really, really, really great for me to pay attention to trophies......

Its rare, but then I want em all,

To show off. Admit it guys.:Dlusitanogamer

lol

I agree :D

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I don't mind trophies...but, if you play only to get trophies and need an icon to tell you that you achieved something in a game...you have problems. :)

JLF1

I don't think anyone play games to only get trophies but If there would be I still don't why that person would have problemsa because if it.

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I don't mind trophies...but, if you play only to get trophies and need an icon to tell you that you achieved something in a game...you have problems. :)

-Masterchef-

I don't think anyone play games to only get trophies but If there would be I still don't why that person would have problemsa because if it.

I don't mind trophies...but, if you play only to get trophies and need an icon to tell you that you achieved something in a game...you have problems. :)

UnknownElement4

If the trophies were used as unlockables like in uncharted where you earn new things like a cheat or a new weapon or a new car in a racing game then I would care. For the most part they are just for bragging rights.

I like your avatar Raven Squad, it is quite adorable.

i love trophies, it gets me to play the game more or do more. it also makes me change how i play to get the trophymonkeyd_93

It'd be nice to have a Trophy Room in Home. You know, like what they advertised long before Home was released. So much for that.

I don't mind trophies...but, if you play only to get trophies and need an icon to tell you that you achieved something in a game...you have problems. :)

UnknownElement4

yeah i just hope they dont get carried away later with some crazy ones like....congratulations! you've played the game for 365 days! here's a bronze award :|

it's fun to unlock

You buy games just for trophies then? That's just sad.