The Most Addictive Game Ever.

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libellule on 17 July 2007

Warcraft 3 for sure.
multiplayer game or mods like footy.

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Astrodust on 17 July 2007

I put out a challenge to any gamers out there. Go play 5 games of DotA and then tell me that the game isn't addictive. I say 5 because it will take a few games to get use to. But after that you're screwed. If anyone is really interested you will need to download the latest map for DotA at Getdota.com, otherwise you will be kicked before the game starts cause they will think you are new.

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twesterm on 17 July 2007

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Tetris. Screw your long quests and tremendous amount of replay value, I can sit and play that game for hours without even realizing it.

What you are experiencing is replay value. One of the requirements for being an addictive game.

When someone says replay value, they generally mean multiple endings, many quests, multiple characters, customizable characters, ect, not simple addictive puzzle games.

I would have to disagree. Replay value is anything that gets you to play it again. The simplest games can have replay value. Minesweeper has replay value but doesn't have anything from your list of criteria.

I'll say it even more clearly this time: when replay value used as a buzz word it generally means those thingsI listed above.

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CasuallyHardcore on 17 July 2007

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Astrodust on 17 July 2007

twesterm said:

Astrodust said:

twesterm said:

Astrodust said:

twesterm said:
Tetris. Screw your long quests and tremendous amount of replay value, I can sit and play that game for hours without even realizing it.

What you are experiencing is replay value. One of the requirements for being an addictive game.

When someone says replay value, they generally mean multiple endings, many quests, multiple characters, customizable characters, ect, not simple addictive puzzle games.

I would have to disagree. Replay value is anything that gets you to play it again. The simplest games can have replay value. Minesweeper has replay value but doesn't have anything from your list of criteria.

I'll say it even more clearly this time: when replay value used as a buzz word it generally means those thingsI listed above.

Replay value is entertainment value. Pure and simple. And it's different for everyone. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replay_value