diff --git a/random/game_library.md b/random/game_library.md index 8deb3ff..0af22f5 100644 --- a/random/game_library.md +++ b/random/game_library.md @@ -24,4 +24,194 @@ | Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition | PS4 | Simulation | 2018 | No | - | - | | | A Way Out | PS4 | Adventure | 2018 | No | - | - | | | Battlefield™ 1 | PS4 | FPS | 2016 | No | - | - | | -| Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End™ | PS4 | Action | 2016 | No | - | - | | \ No newline at end of file +| Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End™ | PS4 | Action | 2016 | No | - | - | | + +--- + +# **🎮 Game Engagement & Playability Master List** +*Organized by Playability Factors + Completion Strategy* + +### **📊 Key Metrics Tracked:** +✅ **Completion Time** (Short/Medium/Long) +✅ **Engagement Type** (Narrative, Sandbox, Arcade, etc.) +✅ **Replayability** (Low/Medium/High) +✅ **Best Play Style** (Casual, Immersive, Co-op, etc.) +✅ **Priority Tier** (When to play it) + +--- + +## **🎯 Tier 1: Quick Wins (Under 10h, High Impact)** +*Perfect for building momentum and avoiding backlog fatigue.* + +| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes | +|------------------|----------|-----------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------| +| **Journey** | PS4 | Adventure | 2-3h | Emotional, Atmospheric | Low | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Perfect starter game. | +| **Flower** | PS4 | Art | 1-2h | Relaxing, Visual | Low | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good for a stress-free session. | +| **A Way Out** | PS4 | Adventure | 6h | Co-op Narrative | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Requires 2 players. | + +--- + +## **🔥 Tier 2: Narrative Powerhouses (10-30h, Story-Driven)** +*Best played when you want deep immersion.* + +| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes | +|--------------------------------|----------|-------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------| +| **The Last of Us Remastered** | PS4 | Action | 15h | Gripping Story | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Must-play narrative. | +| **Uncharted 4** | PS4 | Action | 15h | Cinematic Adventure | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Best in series. | +| **The Last of Us Part II** | PS4 | Action | 25h | Intense, Divisive | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ | Heavy emotional investment. | + +--- + +## **🌍 Tier 3: Open-World & Sandbox (30h+, Endless Play)** +*Play intermittently between shorter games.* + +| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes | +|---------------------------|----------|----------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------| +| **Red Dead Redemption 2** | PS4 | Action | 50h+ | Immersive Sim | High | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Slow start but incredible. | +| **The Witcher 3** | PS4 | RPG | 50h+ | Deep RPG | High | ⭐⭐⭐ | Best played with DLCs. | +| **Grand Theft Auto V** | PS4 | Action | 30h+ | Chaotic Fun | High | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Great for messing around. | +| **Minecraft** | PS4 | Sandbox | ∞ | Creative Freedom | Infinite | ⭐⭐ | Play at your own pace. | + +--- + +## **🎮 Tier 4: Arcade & Pick-Up-and-Play (Short Sessions)** +*For when you want quick fun.* + +| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes | +|------------------------------------|----------|----------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------| +| **Shovel Knight** | PS4 | Platformer | 10h | Retro Challenge | High | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Tight, rewarding gameplay. | +| **LittleBigPlanet 3** | PS4 | Platformer | 12h | Creative, Co-op | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ | Better with friends. | +| **Mortal Kombat X** | PS4 | Fighting | Varies | Competitive | High | ⭐⭐⭐ | Great for local multiplayer. | + +--- + +## **⚠️ Tier 5: Grindy / Repetitive (Caution: Potential Fatigue)** +*Play in small doses or when craving a specific loop.* + +| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes | +|---------------------|----------|---------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------| +| **Fallout 4** | PS4 | RPG | 50h+ | Exploration + Crafting | Medium | ⭐⭐ | Can feel repetitive. | +| **Far Cry Primal** | PS4 | Action | 25h | Open-World FPS | Low | ⭐⭐ | Fun but formulaic. | +| **WATCH_DOGS 2** | PS4 | Action | 20h | Hacking + Parkour | Medium | ⭐⭐ | More fun than the first. | + +--- + +## **📌 Bonus: Special Considerations** +- **Co-op Focused:** *A Way Out, LittleBigPlanet 3, LEGO Marvel* +- **Best for Creativity:** *Minecraft, LEGO Worlds* +- **Most Overwhelming (Longest):** *The Witcher 3, Red Dead 2* + +--- + +### **📈 Recommended Play Order Strategy:** +1. **Start with Tier 1 (Quick Wins)** → Build momentum. +2. **Mix Tiers 2 & 4** → Balance story with arcade fun. +3. **Sandbox (Tier 3) in between** → Play open-world games sporadically. +4. **Leave Tier 5 for last** (Or if you’re in the mood for their specific loop). + +--- + +You're in luck! Below is a **"What Should I Play Next?" Mood-Based Guide** that combines **time available**, **engagement style**, and **mood** to help you instantly pick the perfect game. + +--- + +# **🎮 "What Should I Play Next?" Ultimate Mood & Time Guide** +*Stop decision fatigue—match games to your current mood & available time!* + +### **🔑 How to Use This Guide:** +1. **Pick your current mood** (e.g., "I want a story" or "I want mindless fun"). +2. **Check your available time** (e.g., 30 mins vs. 5 hours). +3. **Get a tailored recommendation** from your backlog! + +--- + +## **📌 Quick Reference Table (At-a-Glance Recommendations)** + +| **Mood / Need** | **<30 mins** | **1-2 Hours** | **3+ Hours** | **All Night?** | +|--------------------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------------|----------------------| +| **I want a story** | *Journey* (Chill) | *The Last of Us* | *Red Dead 2* | *The Witcher 3* | +| **I want action!** | *Mortal Kombat X* | *Uncharted 4* | *Just Cause 4* | *GTA V* | +| **I want to relax** | *Flower* | *STEEP* (Snow) | *Minecraft* | *LEGO Worlds* | +| **I want a challenge** | *Shovel Knight* | *HITMAN™* | *Fallout 4 (Survival)* | *Kerbal Space Program* | +| **I want co-op** | – | *A Way Out* | *LittleBigPlanet 3* | *LEGO Marvel* | + +--- + +## **🎭 Mood-Based Deep Dive** + +### **1. "I Want a Deep Story" (Immersive Narrative)** +- **Short (<2h):** *Journey* (Emotional, wordless storytelling) +- **Medium (5-10h):** *The Last of Us Remastered* (Gritty, cinematic) +- **Long (20h+):** *Red Dead Redemption 2* (Slow burn, incredible world) +- **Epic (50h+):** *The Witcher 3* (Best side quests in gaming) + +### **2. "I Want Fast Fun" (Arcade-Style Action)** +- **Quick Fix (<30m):** *Mortal Kombat X* (Fight, done) +- **Short Session (1-2h):** *Shovel Knight* (Tight platforming) +- **Chaos Mode (3h+):** *Just Cause 4* (Explosions, wingsuit madness) + +### **3. "I Want to Relax" (Chill Vibes)** +- **Zen Moment (<1h):** *Flower* (No stress, just beauty) +- **Creative Mode (2h+):** *Minecraft* (Build freely) +- **Nature Escape (3h+):** *STEEP* (Skiing/boarding with podcasts) + +### **4. "I Want a Challenge" (Skill-Based)** +- **Precision Needed:** *Shovel Knight* (Tough but fair) +- **Stealth Mastery:** *HITMAN™* (Plan your kills) +- **Brain Burner:** *Kerbal Space Program* (Rocket science simulator) + +### **5. "I Want Co-Op" (Play with Friends)** +- **Best Duo Game:** *A Way Out* (Prison escape story) +- **Casual Fun:** *LEGO Marvel Super Heroes* (Humor + teamwork) +- **Creative Collab:** *LittleBigPlanet 3* (Build levels together) + +--- + +## **⏱️ Time-Based Filters** + +### **"I Only Have 30 Minutes"** +✅ *Flower* (Relaxing) +✅ *Mortal Kombat X* (1-2 fights) +✅ *Shovel Knight* (One stage) + +### **"I Have 1-2 Hours"** +✅ *The Last of Us* (1-2 story chapters) +✅ *Uncharted 4* (Setpiece action) +✅ *STEEP* (Few downhill runs) + +### **"I Have All Night"** +✅ *Red Dead Redemption 2* (Get lost in the world) +✅ *The Witcher 3* (Side quest deep dive) +✅ *Minecraft* (Build a castle) + +--- + +## **🔄 Dynamic Tracking (Google Sheets/Notion Ready)** +Want this in a **sortable, filterable database**? Here’s how to set it up: + +### **Google Sheets/Excel Version:** +1. **Add columns for:** + - *Mood Tags* (Story, Action, Relax, Challenge, Co-op) + - *Time Tier* (<30m, 1-2h, 3h+, Epic) + - *Priority* (⭐ to ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) +2. **Use filters** to instantly sort by mood + time. + +### **Notion Version:** +1. **Create a database** with: + - **Multi-select tags** (Mood, Genre, Time) + - **Progress tracker** (Completed?, Playtime logged) + - **Cover images** for visual appeal. +2. **Save views like:** + - *"Quick Plays (<1h)"* + - *"Weekend Binge Games"* + +--- + +### **🎯 Final Tip: The "Rule of 3" for Backlog Domination** +1. **Always have 3 games in rotation:** + - 1 *Short* (for quick sessions) + - 1 *Narrative* (for story immersion) + - 1 *Sandbox* (for creativity) +2. **Swap one out when you finish it.** + +This way, you **always have a perfect match** for your mood & time!