u/CheezeDeLeon

Hi Folks,

I've had this pressure of keeping up with all the major releases as they come over the years, and I think I'm about at my tipping point.

I've been so overwhelmed with all that's in the market now, I have so much less time and energy to game given I'm a new dad and my profession has fortunately allowed for growth over the years. I still find myself wanting to game at night, but again, the pressure of keeping up with all the blockbuster new releases is an immense strain on my mind and my wallet.

I've found that over the years, the Indie Games I've played (Cuphead, Hades, Hollow Knight, etc...) have all been great experiences that are both mindful of both my time and my wallet.

I have a backlog of a lot of great Indie games ive acccumulated onsale over the years, and I'm at a point where I'm about ready to just lock in on those and try and break the habit of hanging on every major release that seems interesting. Plus, I'd like to support smaller dev teams and artists as a plus!

Given where I'm at in life, is it possible to enjoy gaming just by playing smaller, Indie titles?

Backlog Anxiety is Preventing me from Playing Anything - Suggestions

For about a year or two now, I've been really struggling trying to find a consistent joy in gaming. It's been my most active hobby for the duration of my life to this point, and it really saddens me that I can't find that same fulfillment from it anymore.

Work has definitely become more demanding, I'm a recent new dad, and other life happenings have certainly squeezed playing time down. That being said, even with the few hours I may get while winding down most nights, I still never find myself making the most of that time.

I grew up on long-play experiences, Western RPGS like Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, etc... Now, the only games I ever really find myself able to be both excited for and finish are games released from established developers or franchises that I adore (Resident Evil Reqiuem and Mina the Hollower being two recent examples). I also get burned out on longer games no matter my attachment to the franchise (like Persona 3 Reload, of which kills me that I can't get myself motivated to play).

In short, my casual gaming habit has turned into one that I only really enjoy when it's something I feel like i ABSOLUTELY can not miss, instead of something I just like to do for fun, use as a way to consume creative stories, and support hardworking artists and creatives.

Is it that my gaming tastes have changed? Should I focus more on shorter experiences? I'm looking for some feedback and perspective on how I can really enjoy myself here again. Kills me that I always feel burnt out and indifferent by most games that I try anymore.

Thanks All