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Best games that can be completed in under ten hours? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by PP_BOY_@lemmy.world to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

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So this isn't directly related to patientgaming but my hardware and personal tastes kind of filter me to playing games no newer than five years old.

I'm looking for some recommendations for games that can be completed within ten hours. I've realized recently that this is the sweet spot how much I enjoy playing a game before I get bored of it. I'm open to all types of games. Thanks in advance!

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[–] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 61 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Outer wilds. It can be longer for some but finishing it in a single sitting or two it hits best. A deep emotional experience that you can only ever truly experience truly the first time. So avoid spoilers at all costs.

Also Firewatch

[–] DashboTreeFrog@discuss.online 21 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Was gonna say Outer Wilds as well. It's such an amazing experience and kind of made me rethink what video games can be as art and just... an experience. Can be finished really quick though for me it took a good chunk of time.

I'll also reiterate, don't look up spoilers. The game is so much about exploration and discovery that going in blind is best.

[–] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It truly is something special. Every time it’s on sale I end up buying a key and giving it to somebody I know just so they can experience it.

[–] apprehensively_human@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Sometimes I feel a bit silly with how much and how often I recommend this game, but it truly is something special.

I got the soundtrack on vinyl just recently and listening to it is like microdosing the game.

[–] SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That and Ellis doing recaps of YouTubers and Twitch Streamers let’s plays

[–] apprehensively_human@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago

Those Eelis videos gives me life. I went and watched the entire About Oliver play through after seeing the highlights.

[–] jelloeater85@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Two fantastic recommendations