How to Fully Appreciate Video Games
Give that Game Another Chance
There are many people today who will even consider video games to be a work of art. There is a great deal of talent and sill that must go into creating a successful, popular video game and it's important that as a player, you learn to fully appreciate each and every one.
Some gamers rush through a game or a review of a game waiting for the good stuff, fast action scenes or exciting levels and give very little attention to the other details that make up the game. Other gamers rely on the word and opinions of reviews and people they play with to help them make decisions regarding which games they play. When you learn to appreciate video games, you can be your own critic and make your own choices about what you play and why. You may find you are pleasantly surprised by some of the games you discover.
It's also encouraged that you try new games or new genres that you may not normally play. Even if you don't end up finding a new favorite game, it's important to appreciate all that the video gaming community has to offer.
Here are some more types to help you fully appreciate video games:
-Watch the intro scenes.
-Watch the cut scenes.
-Listen to the music/soundtrack of the game.
- Listen to the sound effects in the game.
-Share the game with someone else or share your experience with the game with a friend or on a forum.
- Take time to research the history of the game- who created it, why and who it was intended for.
-Take time to look up hints and tips for the game you are playing.
-Look up useful advice regarding the game you are playing. Find out what others are saying about it and how to play it.
-Don't make a biased decision based on first impressions. Give it some time first before forming an opinion.
- Don't avoid a game based only on the opinions and reviews of others. Take time to try it out for yourself.
With these tips, you can learn more about each and every game you play. Even if you try the game only to find you don't like playing it often, you will still know that you have given it a full chance. When you learn to fully appreciate video games, you will be better able to enjoy the games you do play and to understand the industry as a whole. You will find a new love of video games because you will fully appreciate all that encompasses them.
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3 Comments
Post a CommentI disagree with some of what you are saying, I have been a gamer for atleast 18 years now since my parents bought me a gameboy.
A video game is in itself an art form and even if it is good to keep an open mind to other types of art it is certainly not required of you for you to appreciate your favorite genre.
I think that the problem many have nowdays with not getting into games is that the persons that make games have somewhat and in some areas shifted from enthusiasts to people intrested in making big profits.
This has lead to many highbudget but low experience teams making games for every movie ever released.
When it comes to these newer profit-focused games I feel that the more you try to take in the less impressed you will be:)
However, what you write is true for most oldschool games like for the commodore, nes and even up to playstation 1/2 and also for the indie scene.
Very compelling article which brings up a lot of good points. However, as gamers, we must all realize that we live in a capitalistic economy, where money serves the majority. The majority is, unfortunately, graphical pushes. There is no balance, which for must of us developers...is horrible to discover. Though, the money is there so why not?
Also, as a side note, having a good video game rental service is a plus as well, doing the Gamefly or Blockbuster/Hollywood deals works great for trying out new games that you might be a little bit shaky about and not having to fork over 50 or 60 big ones.
I am also a "storyline" guy, so I would recommend even buying an older system (Nintendo, PS1, PS2, Dreamcast, etc...) and experiencing some of the good older games, it really gives an appreciation for the details of a game, and for the most part these games have already been heavily trodden so the truly terrible ones can be weeded out with little effort. The downside to this is that all games/system must be bought, or obtained through more nefarious ways (not recommended or condoned) so for a cheapskate this might not be the road to travel.