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Your collection has a great mix of AAA blockbusters, indie gems, and sandbox games—but there are some **glaring gaps** in genres, gameplay styles, and must-play experiences. Here’s what’s missing and what to add:
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### **🎮 Missing Genres & Must-Have Games**
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*(Sorted by Priority to Fill Gaps)*
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#### **1. Roguelike/Lite (Fast, Replayable, Challenging)**
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- **Why?** Your library lacks "pick up and die" games perfect for short sessions.
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- **Add:**
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- *Hades* (PS4) – Best-in-class storytelling + combat.
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- *Dead Cells* (PS4) – Tight Metroidvania/roguelike hybrid.
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- *Returnal* (PS5) – If you upgrade, this is a *must*.
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#### **2. Metroidvania (Exploration + Progression)**
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- **Why?** Only *Shovel Knight* scratches this itch lightly.
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- **Add:**
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- *Hollow Knight* (PS4) – Masterpiece of atmosphere and challenge.
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- *Ori and the Blind Forest* (PS4) – Gorgeous, emotional platformer.
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#### **3. JRPGs (Story-Driven, Turn-Based/Tactical)**
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- **Why?** Your RPGs are all Western (*Witcher 3, Fallout 4*).
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- **Add:**
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- *Persona 5 Royal* (PS4) – Stylish, deep, and addictive.
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- *Final Fantasy VII Remake* (PS4) – Modern classic with action-RPG combat.
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#### **4. Survival/Crafting (Deeper Than Minecraft)**
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- **Why?** *Minecraft* and *LEGO Worlds* are casual sandboxes.
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- **Add:**
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- *Subnautica* (PS4) – Underwater survival with horror elements.
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- *The Forest* (PS4) – Horror + base-building (great co-op).
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#### **5. Puzzle/Logic Games (Brain-Burning Fun)**
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- **Why?** Your library skews action-heavy.
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- **Add:**
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- *The Witness* (PS4) – Brilliant open-world puzzles.
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- *Portal: The Companion Collection* (If it comes to PS4).
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#### **6. Horror (You Have Almost None!)**
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- **Why?** Big gap for immersive scares.
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- **Add:**
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- *Resident Evil 2 Remake* (PS4) – Survival horror at its best.
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- *Alien: Isolation* (PS4) – Unmatched tension.
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#### **7. Fighting Games (Beyond *Mortal Kombat*)**
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- **Why?** *MK X* is fun but shallow long-term.
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- **Add:**
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- *Street Fighter 6* (PS4/5) – Best fighting game in years.
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- *Dragon Ball FighterZ* (PS4) – Flashy, accessible anime fighter.
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#### **8. Immersive Sims (Player Choice-Driven)**
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- **Why?** No *Deus Ex* or *Dishonored* here!
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- **Add:**
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- *Dishonored 2* (PS4) – Stealth + supernatural powers.
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- *Prey* (PS4) – *BioShock* in space with deeper systems.
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#### **9. Co-Op Gems (Beyond *A Way Out*)**
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- **Why?** More variety for multiplayer.
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- **Add:**
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- *It Takes Two* (PS4) – Best co-op game ever made.
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- *Overcooked 2* (PS4) – Chaotic couch co-op.
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#### **10. Indie Darlings (Unique Experiences)**
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- **Why?** You have *Journey* and *Flower*, but more gems exist.
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- **Add:**
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- *Celeste* (PS4) – Tough platformer + mental health themes.
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- *Outer Wilds* (PS4) – Space exploration mystery (go in blind!).
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### **💡 Budget-Friendly Picks (Under $20)**
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- *Hollow Knight*
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- *Dead Cells*
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- *The Forest* (on sale)
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### **🏆 If You Only Buy 3 Games:**
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1. **Hades** (Roguelike)
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2. **Hollow Knight** (Metroidvania)
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3. **Resident Evil 2 Remake** (Horror)
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### **🔍 Gaps Summary Table**
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| **Genre** | **Your Current Gap** | **Top 1-2 Picks to Add** |
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|--------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|
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| Roguelike | ❌ None | *Hades*, *Dead Cells* |
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| Metroidvania | ❌ None | *Hollow Knight*, *Ori* |
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| JRPG | ❌ None | *Persona 5 Royal*, *FFVIIR* |
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| Survival | ❌ Casual-only | *Subnautica*, *The Forest* |
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| Horror | ❌ Almost none | *RE2 Remake*, *Alien* |
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| Puzzle | ❌ Missing | *The Witness* |
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### **🎯 Final Advice:**
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- **Start with *Hades*** (it’s the best roguelike ever and fits short/long sessions).
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- **Then try *Hollow Knight*** (cheap, deep, and unforgettable).
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- **Fill horror/puzzle gaps next** (*RE2* or *The Witness*).
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| Title | Platform | Genre | Year | Completed? | Playtime | Rating | Notes |
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|--------------------------------------------------------|----------|-------------|------|------------|----------|--------|-------|
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| Flower | PS4 | Art | 2013 | No | - | - | |
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| LittleBigPlanet™3 | PS4 | Platformer | 2014 | No | - | - | |
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| Fallout 4 | PS4 | RPG | 2015 | No | - | - | |
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| Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove | PS4 | Platformer | 2018 | No | - | - | |
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| Journey | PS4 | Adventure | 2015 | No | - | - | |
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | PS4 | RPG | 2015 | No | - | - | |
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| Grand Theft Auto V | PS4 | Action | 2014 | No | - | - | |
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| Mortal Kombat X | PS4 | Fighting | 2015 | No | - | - | |
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| The Last of Us™ Remastered | PS4 | Action | 2014 | No | - | - | |
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| STEEP | PS4 | Sports | 2016 | No | - | - | |
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| WWE 2K20 | PS4 | Sports | 2019 | No | - | - | |
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| Minecraft | PS4 | Sandbox | 2014 | No | - | - | |
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| LEGO® MARVEL Super Heroes | PS4 | Action | 2013 | No | - | - | |
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| SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated | PS4 | Platformer | 2020 | No | - | - | |
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| The Last of Us™ Part II | PS4 | Action | 2020 | No | - | - | |
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| WATCH_DOGS® 2 | PS4 | Action | 2016 | No | - | - | |
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| HITMAN™ | PS4 | Stealth | 2016 | No | - | - | |
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| LEGO® Worlds | PS4 | Sandbox | 2017 | No | - | - | |
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| Just Cause 4 | PS4 | Action | 2018 | No | - | - | |
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| Far Cry® Primal | PS4 | Action | 2016 | No | - | - | |
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 | PS4 | Action | 2018 | No | - | - | |
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| Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition | PS4 | Simulation | 2018 | No | - | - | |
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| A Way Out | PS4 | Adventure | 2018 | No | - | - | |
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| Battlefield™ 1 | PS4 | FPS | 2016 | No | - | - | |
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| Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End™ | PS4 | Action | 2016 | No | - | - | |
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# **🎮 Game Engagement & Playability Master List**
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*Organized by Playability Factors + Completion Strategy*
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### **📊 Key Metrics Tracked:**
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✅ **Completion Time** (Short/Medium/Long)
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✅ **Engagement Type** (Narrative, Sandbox, Arcade, etc.)
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✅ **Replayability** (Low/Medium/High)
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✅ **Best Play Style** (Casual, Immersive, Co-op, etc.)
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✅ **Priority Tier** (When to play it)
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## **🎯 Tier 1: Quick Wins (Under 10h, High Impact)**
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*Perfect for building momentum and avoiding backlog fatigue.*
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| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes |
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|------------------|----------|-----------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------|
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| **Journey** | PS4 | Adventure | 2-3h | Emotional, Atmospheric | Low | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Perfect starter game. |
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| **Flower** | PS4 | Art | 1-2h | Relaxing, Visual | Low | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good for a stress-free session. |
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| **A Way Out** | PS4 | Adventure | 6h | Co-op Narrative | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Requires 2 players. |
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## **🔥 Tier 2: Narrative Powerhouses (10-30h, Story-Driven)**
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*Best played when you want deep immersion.*
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| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes |
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|--------------------------------|----------|-------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------|
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| **The Last of Us Remastered** | PS4 | Action | 15h | Gripping Story | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Must-play narrative. |
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| **Uncharted 4** | PS4 | Action | 15h | Cinematic Adventure | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Best in series. |
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| **The Last of Us Part II** | PS4 | Action | 25h | Intense, Divisive | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ | Heavy emotional investment. |
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## **🌍 Tier 3: Open-World & Sandbox (30h+, Endless Play)**
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*Play intermittently between shorter games.*
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| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes |
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|---------------------------|----------|----------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------|
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| **Red Dead Redemption 2** | PS4 | Action | 50h+ | Immersive Sim | High | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Slow start but incredible. |
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| **The Witcher 3** | PS4 | RPG | 50h+ | Deep RPG | High | ⭐⭐⭐ | Best played with DLCs. |
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| **Grand Theft Auto V** | PS4 | Action | 30h+ | Chaotic Fun | High | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Great for messing around. |
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| **Minecraft** | PS4 | Sandbox | ∞ | Creative Freedom | Infinite | ⭐⭐ | Play at your own pace. |
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## **🎮 Tier 4: Arcade & Pick-Up-and-Play (Short Sessions)**
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*For when you want quick fun.*
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| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes |
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|------------------------------------|----------|----------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------|
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| **Shovel Knight** | PS4 | Platformer | 10h | Retro Challenge | High | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Tight, rewarding gameplay. |
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| **LittleBigPlanet 3** | PS4 | Platformer | 12h | Creative, Co-op | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ | Better with friends. |
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| **Mortal Kombat X** | PS4 | Fighting | Varies | Competitive | High | ⭐⭐⭐ | Great for local multiplayer. |
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## **⚠️ Tier 5: Grindy / Repetitive (Caution: Potential Fatigue)**
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*Play in small doses or when craving a specific loop.*
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| Title | Platform | Genre | Est. Hours | Engagement Strength | Replayability | Priority | Notes |
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|---------------------|----------|---------|------------|--------------------------|---------------|----------|--------------------------------|
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| **Fallout 4** | PS4 | RPG | 50h+ | Exploration + Crafting | Medium | ⭐⭐ | Can feel repetitive. |
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| **Far Cry Primal** | PS4 | Action | 25h | Open-World FPS | Low | ⭐⭐ | Fun but formulaic. |
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| **WATCH_DOGS 2** | PS4 | Action | 20h | Hacking + Parkour | Medium | ⭐⭐ | More fun than the first. |
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## **📌 Bonus: Special Considerations**
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- **Co-op Focused:** *A Way Out, LittleBigPlanet 3, LEGO Marvel*
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- **Best for Creativity:** *Minecraft, LEGO Worlds*
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- **Most Overwhelming (Longest):** *The Witcher 3, Red Dead 2*
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### **📈 Recommended Play Order Strategy:**
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1. **Start with Tier 1 (Quick Wins)** → Build momentum.
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2. **Mix Tiers 2 & 4** → Balance story with arcade fun.
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3. **Sandbox (Tier 3) in between** → Play open-world games sporadically.
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4. **Leave Tier 5 for last** (Or if you’re in the mood for their specific loop).
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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.
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# **🎮 "What Should I Play Next?" Ultimate Mood & Time Guide**
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*Stop decision fatigue—match games to your current mood & available time!*
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### **🔑 How to Use This Guide:**
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1. **Pick your current mood** (e.g., "I want a story" or "I want mindless fun").
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2. **Check your available time** (e.g., 30 mins vs. 5 hours).
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3. **Get a tailored recommendation** from your backlog!
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## **📌 Quick Reference Table (At-a-Glance Recommendations)**
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| **Mood / Need** | **<30 mins** | **1-2 Hours** | **3+ Hours** | **All Night?** |
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|--------------------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
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| **I want a story** | *Journey* (Chill) | *The Last of Us* | *Red Dead 2* | *The Witcher 3* |
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| **I want action!** | *Mortal Kombat X* | *Uncharted 4* | *Just Cause 4* | *GTA V* |
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| **I want to relax** | *Flower* | *STEEP* (Snow) | *Minecraft* | *LEGO Worlds* |
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| **I want a challenge** | *Shovel Knight* | *HITMAN™* | *Fallout 4 (Survival)* | *Kerbal Space Program* |
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| **I want co-op** | – | *A Way Out* | *LittleBigPlanet 3* | *LEGO Marvel* |
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## **🎭 Mood-Based Deep Dive**
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### **1. "I Want a Deep Story" (Immersive Narrative)**
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- **Short (<2h):** *Journey* (Emotional, wordless storytelling)
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- **Medium (5-10h):** *The Last of Us Remastered* (Gritty, cinematic)
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- **Long (20h+):** *Red Dead Redemption 2* (Slow burn, incredible world)
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- **Epic (50h+):** *The Witcher 3* (Best side quests in gaming)
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### **2. "I Want Fast Fun" (Arcade-Style Action)**
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- **Quick Fix (<30m):** *Mortal Kombat X* (Fight, done)
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- **Short Session (1-2h):** *Shovel Knight* (Tight platforming)
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- **Chaos Mode (3h+):** *Just Cause 4* (Explosions, wingsuit madness)
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### **3. "I Want to Relax" (Chill Vibes)**
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- **Zen Moment (<1h):** *Flower* (No stress, just beauty)
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- **Creative Mode (2h+):** *Minecraft* (Build freely)
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- **Nature Escape (3h+):** *STEEP* (Skiing/boarding with podcasts)
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### **4. "I Want a Challenge" (Skill-Based)**
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- **Precision Needed:** *Shovel Knight* (Tough but fair)
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- **Stealth Mastery:** *HITMAN™* (Plan your kills)
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- **Brain Burner:** *Kerbal Space Program* (Rocket science simulator)
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### **5. "I Want Co-Op" (Play with Friends)**
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- **Best Duo Game:** *A Way Out* (Prison escape story)
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- **Casual Fun:** *LEGO Marvel Super Heroes* (Humor + teamwork)
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- **Creative Collab:** *LittleBigPlanet 3* (Build levels together)
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## **⏱️ Time-Based Filters**
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### **"I Only Have 30 Minutes"**
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✅ *Flower* (Relaxing)
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✅ *Mortal Kombat X* (1-2 fights)
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✅ *Shovel Knight* (One stage)
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### **"I Have 1-2 Hours"**
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✅ *The Last of Us* (1-2 story chapters)
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✅ *Uncharted 4* (Setpiece action)
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✅ *STEEP* (Few downhill runs)
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### **"I Have All Night"**
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✅ *Red Dead Redemption 2* (Get lost in the world)
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✅ *The Witcher 3* (Side quest deep dive)
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✅ *Minecraft* (Build a castle)
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## **🔄 Dynamic Tracking (Google Sheets/Notion Ready)**
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Want this in a **sortable, filterable database**? Here’s how to set it up:
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### **Google Sheets/Excel Version:**
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1. **Add columns for:**
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- *Mood Tags* (Story, Action, Relax, Challenge, Co-op)
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- *Time Tier* (<30m, 1-2h, 3h+, Epic)
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- *Priority* (⭐ to ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
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2. **Use filters** to instantly sort by mood + time.
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### **Notion Version:**
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1. **Create a database** with:
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- **Multi-select tags** (Mood, Genre, Time)
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- **Progress tracker** (Completed?, Playtime logged)
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- **Cover images** for visual appeal.
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2. **Save views like:**
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- *"Quick Plays (<1h)"*
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- *"Weekend Binge Games"*
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### **🎯 Final Tip: The "Rule of 3" for Backlog Domination**
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1. **Always have 3 games in rotation:**
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- 1 *Short* (for quick sessions)
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- 1 *Narrative* (for story immersion)
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- 1 *Sandbox* (for creativity)
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2. **Swap one out when you finish it.**
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This way, you **always have a perfect match** for your mood & time!
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