You know that you’re free to’t randomly bump into other players and play or interact with them.
There’s also the fact that single-player can be overwhelming.
Some of the more toxic implementations of these microtransactionssuch aslootboxesare not that different from gambling.
That’s how I started playing games likeRocket LeagueandCall of Duty: Warzone.
Eventually, I got hooked and started playing them even in my alone time.
In addition to limited-time events, many online games have daily and weekly quests or challenges with powerful rewards.
These entice gamers to access daily and spend at least 1530 minutes completing a list of menial tasks.
This, combined with the free daily login reward, is what keeps me playing daily.
As for whether that’s a good thing or notI’ll leave that to you to decide.
Many online games have a ranking system, where players climb a ladder by winning to reach higher ranks.
Having a high rank is strongly associated with garnering recognition and praise from other players, which feels gratifying.
In my opinion, climbing ranked ladders in PvP games is the most addictive mechanic.
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I love single-player games; I just wish I had more patience to play them.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Edenis the only single-player game I finished this year, and it was awesome.
The story, characters, and even the combat were fantastic.
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Co-op is an obvious solution because you get to play a single-player game with one or more friends.
This makes you feel like you’re playing online, but you’re actually on your own little adventure.
Another idea that works for me and my friends is streaming.
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Pick up a single-player game that looks interesting, and force yourself to play it.
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