Replay Value

Replay value is generally thought of as a good thing. With that in mind, my obsession for 4X sandbox games means I'm an incredibly frugal buyer. Three years later, I still play Civ4 regularly. That's a good investment!

This does have a side-effect, however. It leaves me with very little time to explore more traditional "play until you complete the story-line" games. Throw in my having recently fallen off the griffin, and I barely have time to sleep! (Yes, that's right, I'm back on WoW these days.) I purchased Tropico 3 recently and have really enjoyed playing it when I get the chance, but I just can't seem to break away from the endless replayability of 4X games.

Which brings me to the question: To a hardcore gamer, is "replay value" actually a misnomer? I have plenty of free time and yet constantly feel like I'm growing even more behind on the list of games I mean to play.

This list... it includes PS2 titles. And even one or two PS1 games! So let me tell you, I am seriously starting to shy away from games that are said to contain "high replay value". Of course with me not having a job, I'm also shying away from games that cost more than $5.

Ah, the troubled life of a hardcore video gamer with too many games and too little time. Some days I can't even manage to get out of bed in the morning.

Luckily, my computer is right beside my bed, so that doesn't cut into game time!