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Just discovered Mini Metro, a puzzle game where you have to create metro lines. Very engaging, but also chill, and currently 50% off on Steam (store.steampowered.com)

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[–] pyre 8 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

yeah why do people use this as a positive? it's literally a way for lots of AAA titles to manipulate their audience.

that being said mini metro isn't addictive. it's fun and chill and it can get hectic; depending on the mode you're playing.

being good enough that you want to play more isn't addictive.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Do you have a suggestion for another word that would be better ?

[–] pyre 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I think in most cases it could easily be replaced with fun, enjoyable or great. if you'd like something more about how you interact with it: engaging, compelling, maybe even captivating depending on the context.

you might think it doesn't make a difference but addicting is something that a lot of big publishers deliberately aim for, and unfortunately knock it out of the park. it's best not to relate that to small developers without that sinister goal.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago

Thanks, just edited the title to "engaging"