Game On: Finding Joy in Your Favorite Genres

Do you ever find yourself staring at your game library like it's a buffet, and you just can't decide what to eat first? I mean, as a PC gamer, it's like being a kid in a candy store—except the candy is made of pixels, and you might forget to eat actual food. 

 

So, the first question pops into my head: “Which game should I dive into first?” I like to stick to my favorite genres, because let’s be honest, why would I spend my time with a game that makes me question my life choices? If I snag a free game and it's not in my wheelhouse, I’m out faster than you can say “uninstall.”

 

My go-to genres? Well, bring on the fighting games, let’s hit the racetracks with some racing games, and I can’t resist those "you choose what the character says" games. You know, the ones where I can pretend to be a heroic knight or a sarcastic potato? Can't go wrong with that!  I even enjoy playing Metroidvania. Metroidvania games are like those enchanting libraries where you can’t find the exit because you keep discovering hidden rooms. It’s a delightful combination of backtracking and skillful jumps that makes you feel like you’re training for the Olympic sport of “How Many Times Can I Fall into the Same Pit.” Honestly, if I had a dollar for every time I got lost in a maze of interconnecting paths, I could finally afford that coffee I’ve been eying since last week! And let's be real, who doesn’t love a game where you spend most of your time collecting power-ups while trying to remember which door you already unlocked? It’s basically the adult version of going through your old toy chest and rediscovering that lost action figure!

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I was checking out some games on Humble Bundle, and I couldn't help but think, "Wow, the fun never stops!" It's like a carnival of pixels and adventures just waiting for me. But then reality hits, and I realize that I can’t just dive into every shiny option. It takes some serious discipline to resist that urge to try everything at once. I definitely don’t want to discover the hard way that a certain game is not my cup of tea. Who wants to end up snoozing at the controller, right? That’s a fast track to making fun turn into, well, not-so-fun. Because let’s be honest, waking up to the menu screen while your character stares blankly at a wall? Not exactly the grand adventure I signed up for!

With so many games out there and time feeling like it’s stuck in a loading screen, it’s essential to pick your favorites wisely! Seriously, don’t put yourself through the torture of wondering if you’ll ever enjoy that game you picked up on a whim. It’s like trying to force yourself to eat a vegetable you hate—just say no! Stick to the genres that make you happy and dive into the fun. And while you’re enjoying your gaming spree, give a little nod of gratitude to The Bright and the Morning Star for blessing us with these pixelated adventures! Now go forth and game on, my friend!