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The reasons we game.

I play a game because of the

  • atmosphere or vibe of a game.

    Votes: 115 73.7%
  • graphical fidelity of a game.

    Votes: 44 28.2%
  • aesthetics or presentation of a game.

    Votes: 66 42.3%
  • sense of belonging it provides.

    Votes: 20 12.8%
  • social aspects of a game.

    Votes: 9 5.8%
  • culture surrounding a game.

    Votes: 11 7.1%
  • friend group I belong to plays a game.

    Votes: 18 11.5%
  • addiction I have for a game.

    Votes: 28 17.9%
  • escapism or diversion it provides.

    Votes: 120 76.9%
  • soundtrack of a game.

    Votes: 50 32.1%
  • job I have.

    Votes: 1 0.6%
  • interesting game mechanics it provides.

    Votes: 85 54.5%
  • competitive nature of a game.

    Votes: 17 10.9%
  • developer or publisher associated to a game.

    Votes: 30 19.2%
  • price I bought a game.

    Votes: 11 7.1%
  • way it helps me connect with a member of my family.

    Votes: 15 9.6%
  • design philosophy behind the game.

    Votes: 52 33.3%
  • novelty it provides.

    Votes: 47 30.1%
  • social status it provides.

    Votes: 2 1.3%
  • Metacritic or Open Critic score it received.

    Votes: 6 3.8%
  • Steam reviews it received.

    Votes: 11 7.1%
  • feelings it provides.

    Votes: 75 48.1%
  • story.

    Votes: 73 46.8%
  • subscription to a service provided a game.

    Votes: 3 1.9%
  • real life prizes associated to a game.

    Votes: 1 0.6%

  • Total voters
    156
Because its fun.

I used to watch my parents play games like sonic 2 and zelda on our snes and genesis when i was little.

The only difference between then and now are that the graphics got better. But if the game isnt fun, I have no interest in it.
 
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