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I prefer to buy video games without knowing anything about them (self.unpopularopinion)

submitted 4 months ago by jeffw to c/unpopularopinion

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When I hear about a new game, I usually read the first sentence or two on Wikipedia. I rule out games described as certain genres or types, like soulslike or online-only multiplayer games. Then, I check reviews on a site like Metacritic. If the critic or user reviews (doesn't need to be both) are good enough, I add it to a list to play.

I also do this with movies and tv. Obviously, with sequels/series I know a little bit more about the games/movies/shows but I still go in as blind as possible.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I saw a meme on R*ddit and it was a screenshot of Life is Strange showing a choice between bacon and eggs or pancakes (it’s been a while idk) and I thought that it would be funny to make those random choices. I bought know just that choice. I played the game and cried multiple times during play, it was such a good story. Ever since then I play most games without seeing any gameplay hoping to recapture that feeling of discovery.

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

Now I want to try that game to see the outcome of those choices. I'm assuming it won't change much but I'm curious nontheless.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Don’t know how much you want me to say about the choices so I’ll spoiler it out. It’s about how the choices are presented I won’t say anything of what the choices are.

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If there are BIG choices you will know, the screen gets blurry and shakes a little bit. Some other choices just say “This action will have consequences” which will make a pretty badass tattoo.

The next section will say the core game mechanic I did not know of going into the game

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I did not know the game had a time travel mechanic. It blew my mind that you could change some choices

It is a very good game. And I highly recommend it to anyone who plays games for the story. Also the prequel “Before the Storm” is also really good and I cried more playing that game knowing what happens in the first game.

[–] jeffw 1 points 4 months ago

I’ve been meaning to buy that one. I’m just bitter they “remastered” it and jacked up the price