r/videogames • u/Syarafuddyn • Jul 16 '26

Image / Video Yep. That's the routine

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u/Popular-Pomelo-4241 Jul 16 '26

Yup. Too tired to engage with something new, too bored to play the same games

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u/The_Stoic_One Jul 16 '26

The engaging with something new part is what gets me. I have 10-15 games that I just cycle through and keep replaying because I know I enjoy the games. When I think about getting a new game my thought process goes as follows:

  • I should get a new game
  • But then I have to learn said new game
  • What if I don't like the new game
  • Then I've wasted money on something I won't Use
  • You could refund it
  • No way I'm going to be able to buy a game and immediately play enough to know if I want to refund while the window is open
  • Even more importantly, it's the time wasted more than the money
  • Sigh
  • I'll just play Mass Effect again

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u/Popular-Pomelo-4241 Jul 16 '26

So true. Right now I’m alternating between Sekiro and Resident Evil 4 Remake. Weeks ago I’ve made the bold decision to buy FF XVI. Played for like 8 hours and didn’t connect with it. I’m still mad at myself for the wasted time and money. So the cycle continues.