@ people who work

especially the ones who have a family, live on their own or are over 25yo. do action frantic games like Bayonetta still appeal you?

Personally I can't enjoy these kinds of games like when I was a teenager. back then I had more time and more energy I guess.

is any of you guys experiencing this difficulty to play such fast-paced games as well?

It dwindles but still enjoy them greatly.

It dwindles but still enjoy them greatly.

hot114

Don't know, haven't played it. But I anm psyched for GoW3 and love NG, so I guess not.cainetao11

Not really, it's just made me much less tolerant of poor pacing, poor controls, and games that only allow you to save like once an hour.

i cant eather fell like its a mile long run for me.

[QUOTE="cainetao11"]Don't know, haven't played it. But I anm psyched for GoW3 and love NG, so I guess not.pitty8982

it depends on what your job is. I worked some years for a computer company. basically I was sitting all day dealing with software configuration and touch screens. when you come home you don't wanna see anything that looks like a tv/monitor. believe me.

it depends on what your job is. I worked some years for a computer company. basically I was sitting all day dealing with software configuration and touch screens. when you come home you don't wanna see anything that looks like a tv/monitor. believe me.

italygamer

My love for Fighting games have kept me razor sharp, I can imagine though if I let those abilities dull and played slower games for too long, I can see my abilities would wane in the future. I have buddies in their 30's and 40's who are absolutely amazing at SF, Tekken, SC, DOA, VF, etc...and that ability is what you need in a game like Bayonetta or DMC1, MD, NG1, etc.

it depends on what your job is. I worked some years for a computer company. basically I was sitting all day dealing with software configuration and touch screens. when you come home you don't wanna see anything that looks like a tv/monitor. believe me.

italygamer

I guess this explains why I hate credit cards. lol

Jaded gamer is jaded :(.

I'm not as fast as I once was but now i'm a better strategist...so, still love it really.

Not like it used to be. Now, over the top, coolness and unnecessary action games are less appealed to me. It's the same to fast paced action and very hard game like NG. I play a lot of easy going game more now and with many save point. Not enough sleep + a pile of work to do = OVERTIME and non healthy life style. There are exception for few epic games with very good story but still, i tried my best to resist playing too much. My gaming taste is dwindling, not a good sign.

it depends on what your job is. I worked some years for a computer company. basically I was sitting all day dealing with software configuration and touch screens. when you come home you don't wanna see anything that looks like a tv/monitor. believe me.

italygamer

This is true. No matter what kind of job as long as it requires to use computer for whole day, will stay away from monitor or won't stay long in front of it.

I still like them. I just have to be more careful with not spending too much time on the internet or playing games in general after work since my job involves sitting at a computer all day. Weekends and holidays are the best times.

I'm over 25 and live on my own. And yes, I DO still very much enjoy that styIe of game. Though I'm much MUCH more looking forward to Castlevania Lords of Shadow :)

I'm over 25 and live on my own. And yes, I DO still very much enjoy that styIe of game. Though I'm much MUCH more looking forward to Castlevania Lords of Shadow :)

AdobeArtist

I can relate to that, yes. ;)

I'm 25, but I still find fast paced games to be fun and addicting. Fighting games have kept my skills up to par with the younger gamers. I'm better at fighters than I've ever been. One of the best Street Fighter players is 28.

Maybe you're not good at the fast paced games? ...maybe...

But..ya, I've noticed I'm playing games less now a days. Even on my free time. I don't have the stamina to play for 4-6 hour stints anymore. I can only do that so often. I wonder if I can handle an MMORPG at this age.

I found Bayonetta to be overwhelming. Sure, it looks nice but I had no clue as to what was happening on screen; and in combat I felt like I was a passenger. It''s an ADHD inspired game for the ritalin generation. Mind you, I am 31. yellerbelly

[QUOTE="yellerbelly"]I found Bayonetta to be overwhelming. Sure, it looks nice but I had no clue as to what was happening on screen; and in combat I felt like I was a passenger. It''s an ADHD inspired game for the ritalin generation. Mind you, I am 31. Jandurin

I'm 20, I go to University, I got some free time, but I've always hated fast-paced action games since I was 6. I don't think age has nothing to do with one's liking. but if you're tired, no wonder you can't play those games!

especially the ones who have a family, live on their own or are over 25yo. do action frantic games like Bayonetta still appeal you?

Personally I can't enjoy these kinds of games like when I was a teenager. back then I had more time and more energy I guess.

is any of you guys experiencing this difficulty to play such fast-paced games as well?

pitty8982

I am an "older" gamer, and I have lost a lot of interest in hack n slash games. Im more into realism these days. I hope they can get UFC right on the next round, and I hope Battlefield 2 is more realistic than the "arcadyness" of games like MW2 (even though I do enjoy the CoD titles). Platformers are another genre I have lost a lot of interest in. I guess as you mature, your tastes change with all the advances in technology. As game creators are able to do more, we expect more. I want a super realistic war game, Hitman game, and MMA game

I am an "older" gamer, and I have lost a lot of interest in hack n slash games. Im more into realism these days. I hope they can get UFC right on the next round, and I hope Battlefield 2 is more realistic than the "arcadyness" of games like MW2 (even though I do enjoy the CoD titles). Platformers are another genre I have lost a lot of interest in. I guess as you mature, your tastes change with all the advances in technology. As game creators are able to do more, we expect more. I want a super realistic war game, Hitman game, and MMA game

Franco-J

especially the ones who have a family, live on their own or are over 25yo. do action frantic games like Bayonetta still appeal you?

Personally I can't enjoy these kinds of games like when I was a teenager. back then I had more time and more energy I guess.

is any of you guys experiencing this difficulty to play such fast-paced games as well?

pitty8982

I work in the hospitality industry where you basically are catering to every single desire a person wants, no matter how much of an ass he or she is to you. Games where I can dispatch of someone in a violent and spectacular fashion are more than welcome after a long day @ work.

I work in the hospitality industry where you basically are catering to every single desire a person wants, no matter how much of an ass he or she is to you. Games where I can dispatch of someone in a violent and spectacular fashion are more than welcome after a long day @ work.

bez2083

I work in the hospitality industry where you basically are catering to every single desire a person wants, no matter how much of an ass he or she is to you. Games where I can dispatch of someone in a violent and spectacular fashion are more than welcome after a long day @ work.

bez2083

I'm single 26 y/o, live on my own and like rainy days :P but i enjoy many genres and to like action heavy button mashers aswell. I also own 360/PS3/Wii/Gaming PC

I'm 35, married, full-time career, two kids...

I don't know about anyone else here, but not only do I still like hack and slash, I've found the the number of game types I enjoy has actually expanded greatly. The only type I still consistantly have trouble enjoying is RTS, everything else is still a go.

I'm really looking forward to Bayonetta, Dante's Inferno, and God of War III. Not to mention Mass Effect 2 and Bioshock II.

[QUOTE="Franco-J"]

I am an "older" gamer, and I have lost a lot of interest in hack n slash games. Im more into realism these days. I hope they can get UFC right on the next round, and I hope Battlefield 2 is more realistic than the "arcadyness" of games like MW2 (even though I do enjoy the CoD titles). Platformers are another genre I have lost a lot of interest in. I guess as you mature, your tastes change with all the advances in technology. As game creators are able to do more, we expect more. I want a super realistic war game, Hitman game, and MMA game

aia89

believe me when I say I'm also very much into games who's stories and context is grounded in realism. The Tom Clancy games being among my favorites in this styIe. And I'm an older gamer too, but that doesn't mean I still can't appreciate and enjoy games with a more fantastical escapist overtone to them, where losing myself in the role of a "super warrior" and being able to pull off spectacular combat moves of just inhuman skill is very viscerally satisfying. In its own way, its enjoyable for being that kind of over-the-top beyond real game, that makes it more "magical". Sometimes games are fun, when just being games :)

believe me when I say I'm also very much into games who's stories and context is grounded in realism. The Tom Clancy games being among my favorites in this styIe. And I'm an older gamer too, but that doesn't mean I still can't appreciate and enjoy games with a more fantastical escapist overtone to them, where losing myself in the role of a "super warrior" and being able to pull off spectacular combat moves of just inhuman skill is very viscerally satisfying. In its own way, its enjoyable for being that kind of over-the-top beyond real game, that makes it more "magical". Sometimes games are fun, when just being games :)

AdobeArtist

Those are the best. I finished Dragon Age two nights ago and suddenly felt lost and empty because it was all over. :lol: The storyline had me exploring every nook and cranny because I just didn't want it to end...my final game time was 88 hours and 14 minutes...all because it sucked me in that greatly.

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

believe me when I say I'm also very much into games who's stories and context is grounded in realism. The Tom Clancy games being among my favorites in this styIe. And I'm an older gamer too, but that doesn't mean I still can't appreciate and enjoy games with a more fantastical escapist overtone to them, where losing myself in the role of a "super warrior" and being able to pull off spectacular combat moves of just inhuman skill is very viscerally satisfying. In its own way, its enjoyable for being that kind of over-the-top beyond real game, that makes it more "magical". Sometimes games are fun, when just being games :)

standarddamage

Those are the best. I finished Dragon Age two nights ago and suddenly felt lost and empty because it was all over. :lol: The storyline had me exploring every nook and cranny because I just didn't want it to end...my final game time was 88 hours and 14 minutes...all because it sucked me in that greatly.

88hrs??? Holy crap :o

But then my game time will probably come close to yours. I have 50hrs clocked in after completing Circle Tower, Paragon of her Kind, and Nature of the Beast main quests, plus all the side quests in those regions. Plus a whole lot of trotting back and forth on the map doing quests for the Mages Collective, Chantry board quests, and the Guild who's name I can't remember (office in Denerim).

I still have to get the Ashes of Andraste and complete the Arl of Redcliff quest, and what ever else comes after that.

What a game. What a game :)

I still have to get the Ashes of Andraste and complete the Arl of Redcliff quest, and what ever else comes after that.

AdobeArtist

88hrs??? Holy crap :o

But then my game time will probably come close to yours. I have 50hrs clocked in after completing Circle Tower, Paragon of her Kind, and Nature of the Beast main quests, plus all the side quests in those regions. Plus a whole lot of trotting back and forth on the map doing quests for the Mages Collective, Chantry board quests, and the Guild who's name I can't remember (office in Denerim).

I still have to get the Ashes of Andraste and complete the Arl of Redcliff quest, and what ever else comes after that.

What a game. What a game :)

AdobeArtist

Glad you agree. :) The thing is that I could easily see myslef playing through the game at leat once or twice more. the ability to have different classes with different origins and chopices to make throughout the game really extends the replay value for me.

You're going to probably come very close to my playtime, as everything you have yet to do is pretty lengthy. I couldn't believe how long the final quest was...

...and you're trying to think of the "Blackstone Irregulars" BTW. ;)

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

I still have to get the Ashes of Andraste and complete the Arl of Redcliff quest, and what ever else comes after that.

Jandurin

eeeeeeeexcellent :)

Naah .... Before I actually played them, all the games liek God of War and DMC looked really cool to me. When I finally able to buy a console for myself and tried these games, found them pretty dull (except Ninja Gaiden, which was a bit interesting)naval