StaceyPowers Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Most games are built around objectives, tasks, goals and achievements, but there are some games that either leave these up to the player, or don’t really take on a goal-oriented approach at all. Do you like games without clear goals or objectives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Occasionally. Sometimes it’s a breath of fresh air to play something with no real objective. If you’re getting burned out on having to go for a goal all the time, but still want to be gaming, then you need this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreiMirfi Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I'm the type of person that likes the ones with missions. For example, Anthem is one of the best games that I ever tried, but at a time the missions stop and all you got to do is discover. This makes me very bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane99 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Depends, because for one, I like to be told how the game works and what I need to do to get things moving. But of course, I like mystery and like to learn some games on my own. But, I don't want to get stuck running around a big map trying to figure out what to do next, it doesn't really work out so well. I could see it working if the objectives were, for example, on a sheet of paper you have to look at in game or something. At least that won't take you out of the game like seeing an objective marker on your map or in your sights. I like games that give you enough details to know what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARx182 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 2:51 AM, The Blackangel said: Occasionally. Sometimes it’s a breath of fresh air to play something with no real objective. If you’re getting burned out on having to go for a goal all the time, but still want to be gaming, then you need this. Well said. Gaming can be stressful, especially if you are trying to achieve an objective. Removing the objective makes your experience casual and possibly even more enjoyable. It's like a weight taken off your shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Open world games struggle in such context where considering they are open and unless they follow the story trail but the case is that goals. Playing games without goals can be frustrating too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Inside, it's a puzzle game, the main objectiv was to survive, but at the end, some weird things happen that make no sense at all, i still never understood the game lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staticradio725 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I think it really depends on the context. Generally, I like games without clear objectives / goals. I like to explore. I don't derive a lot of enjoyment out of being ordered around. Go to this waypoint, kill these enemies, lather, rinse, repeat. On the other hand, I only like exploring when I'm not penalized for doing so. If I'm in a situation where I'm being repeatedly killed by some threat and the game isn't telling me what I need to do to solve that situation, you bet I'm going to be frustrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m76 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 The game I've been playing for the longest time, Transport Tycoon Deluxe, has no real end goal or objective, you just build and grow your transport infrastructure indefinitely. And when you get bored with it you start a new game. Withywarlock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family sedan Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 HP used to have a computer game that came with their PCs where you could cut auto racing practice laps. I forget if there was a race mode though, but just practice laps only really have the objective of trying to learn your car's handling and learn the track. Withywarlock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Yes. I play a lot of games with no goal in mind. Amnesia is more about the atmosphere and getting immersed, and Minecraft was didn't really have a goal other than to build things. If a game could successfully create as much immersion as both of those, then I would play it even though I heavily value story in games. Several people have brought up Oblivion, which has a clear goal but does not force you to follow it. The success of Minecraft is likely to be a good indicator of the viability of such games as the entire premise is to give you a wide open world in which to do whatever you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staticradio725 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I honestly hadn't thought of simulation games when I first saw the title of the thread, but you're totally right. I have way too many hours dumped into Sims 4 and Prison Architect than I'm willing to admit to. Neither of those games really have a clear win condition, you just always strive to grow and expand. I find those types of games to be really good for unwinding at the end of a long day, when you just want to do something chill and mindless (and you're like me and you're not really into TV or movies). I used to just boot up Prison Architect on Steam and just kind of watch my tiny prisoners going about their business. Like watching a fish tank. A murdery, gang-infested fish tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 No Man's Sky is the perfect example of a game that does the whole no objectives thing horribly. Just wondering around aimlessly exploring different planets without an objective gets boring after a while. That's why I was never interested in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 10/20/2020 at 11:21 AM, skyfire said: Open world games struggle in such context where considering they are open and unless they follow the story trail but the case is that goals. Playing games without goals can be frustrating too. Yeah, it's actually why they are called open world games which means that you get to decide what objectives and goals are for you, then do as you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
