Reality vs Adventure Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 For generations we have depended on tv for our emotional needs. Do you believe gaming is the closest thing to real life emotions? I believe we bond more with characters as we control their movement and decisions. And we usually play games over a long period of time, compared to a 2 hour movie. A tv series for 8 seasons is pretty comparable in emotional attachment. But does controlling the character make you develop stronger bonds? Everything you go through and explore, is that stronger than a tv character? I do believe an episode or movie on tv keeps you focused on the story and then it ends short and sweet. Games can sometimes linger on as you get sidetracked from the main story. Does that take away from the bonding of your character? Or develop it? And as far as emotions, is gaming the closest thing to real life emotions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Just now, Reality vs Adventure said: Do you believe gaming is the closest thing to real life emotions? YES!!! emotional moments (for me) are first priority in games, no matter what their genre is, because they leave an impact on me and make me replay the game later and never forget about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 To an extent, I'd have to agree especially when you and a character share some very distinctive personality traits as well as a similar philosophy. We tend to see ourselves in that character and we become more attached to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family sedan Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I can get pretty attached to movie characters, but then again I think Mike and Stu from Twisted 2 rule! They're Metalheads and I like their Blazer like vehicle far more than the Jeep that Hammaerhead becomes in Twisted 3. However, I do usually get more attached to movie characters than video game characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/15/2021 at 9:49 PM, Family sedan said: I can get pretty attached to movie characters, but then again I think Mike and Stu from Twisted 2 rule! They're Metalheads and I like their Blazer like vehicle far more than the Jeep that Hammaerhead becomes in Twisted 3. However, I do usually get more attached to movie characters than video game characters. In my case, I tend to be more attached to anime characters than video game characters. That being said, I do like characters like Gray Fox, Solid Snake and Dante and Vergil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family sedan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I also respect Thumper from Twisted Metal, because he's trying to bring respect back to his neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor1911 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 That's a very nice concept. Since we are controlling the character, we get more into this, as long as we play the game. Specially in real life games like GTA, the characters are compelling because you can do whatever you want to. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shole Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 For most games yes, it's a bond that sometimes goes beyond that. I mean books and tv are the same, anime as well, games are just a different form of creating something or feeling something about someone from the fantasy realm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor1911 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Shole said: For most games yes, it's a bond that sometimes goes beyond that. I mean books and tv are the same, anime as well, games are just a different form of creating something or feeling something about someone from the fantasy realm. Yup. The attachment really rises with time. Specially I am more attached to some game characters like the prince of Persia which I have played extensively. I even get attached to some movie characters like GOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Halo Reach: all the characters you begin to love throughout the campaign start dying one by one until you are the last one left, then you die. I say it can be the next big thing but everyone is so different and doesn't not affect everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shole Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 10:43 AM, Razor1911 said: Yup. The attachment really rises with time. Specially I am more attached to some game characters like the prince of Persia which I have played extensively. I even get attached to some movie characters like GOT. Yeah I get attached to movie characters as well, but anime, men anime gets me deep, games as well, but anime is the nr 1 for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor1911 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 1:39 AM, Shole said: Yeah I get attached to movie characters as well, but anime, men anime gets me deep, games as well, but anime is the nr 1 for now. You mean those deep anime stories? I too love watching them. I recently watched grave of the fireflies. It is about the wrath of war upon humanity, The story was so touching that I am now thinking to watch it for second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 8:41 PM, Shole said: For most games yes, it's a bond that sometimes goes beyond that. I mean books and tv are the same, anime as well, games are just a different form of creating something or feeling something about someone from the fantasy realm. Exactly, it's actually how some games are with me especially if it's an addictive one, there is a higher possibility of getting attached to it. Take for instance, Final Fantasy which I'm now very attached to Noctis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shole Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 On 7/15/2021 at 8:29 PM, Heatman said: Exactly, it's actually how some games are with me especially if it's an addictive one, there is a higher possibility of getting attached to it. Take for instance, Final Fantasy which I'm now very attached to Noctis. I never got into the FF games but do I have a lot of friends who are, well yes, we all have friends who are addicted to it XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 21 minutes ago, Shole said: I never got into the FF games but do I have a lot of friends who are, well yes, we all have friends who are addicted to it XD Well, it's actually a very big fact when you are into any video game that you really love and enjoy, you will most likely be addicted to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
