Are Next-Gen games too short? (offline)

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@EggsWithLegs

I think for your particular problem renting is the only solution. The problem isn't the games as much as it is your not having a strong sense of deferred gratification. Most gamers prefer replay over long generic game play. The average gamer can sustain themselves on playing a game out. They have the waste not want not philosophy close to their heart. While you on the other hand are gamings version of the fussy eater. Everyone else appreciates there is a lot left on your plate, but your just not seeing it. Since you only liked one thing on the plate.

The games you mentioned are actually rather long. Most of us can entertain ourselves by really finishing them. Most people will play through Mass Effect a number of times playing out the alternate story lines, going through other dialog options, trying to find all the secrets, and trying to level a character to perfection. The first person shooters on your list beg for casual returns, and the multiplayer components are the real gold.

@tehsage

The real litmus test is whether you will find yourself playing these games over and over again throughout the year, and in years to come. The freshness of such linear fare has a tendency to seem stagnant once you have gone through the experience. I am a fan of both series, and love many of the titles. However I have never felt a hunger to return and play them over again and again.

I played through Mario 64 all of two times, Mario Sunshine once, The Ocarina of time twice, and Twilight Princess once. I couldn't even summon the will to finish Wind Waker, or Majoras Mask. I probably will try Galaxy, but only when it is much lower in price. Based on the play I get out of such titles it is far better to not pay full price for them. Since you play them once, and then stick them on the shelf to collect dust.