Inspired by SNESDrunk’s “Unconventional Ways to Play Classic Super Nintendo Games” videos. (You should definitely check SNESDrunk out).

Finding alternate ways of playing a game, whether by doing a self-imposed challenge, or just playing a game differently than it was intended, are a good way of spicing up games you’ve played hundreds of times.

I’ll start with the 30 Melon Challenge in Yoshi’s Story, where you try to get all of the 30 Melons in each level, and NO OTHER FRUIT. It’s basically like Hard Mode for the game. Particular Mushroom has a video that goes into more detail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9enXcWdVqus

  • Essence_of_Meh@kayb.ee
    4·
    11 个月前

    That’s pretty much me with most (open world) games.

    I always treated games as a different worlds to get immersed in and that’s how I approach them to this day.
    I’m also a weirdo who likes to makes games more difficult and realistic/tedious for myself which means stuff like limiting the amount of carried items, not using fast travel, acting like an actual part of the world, turning off the UI if possible and choosing fashion over min maxing.

    I don’t think I ever did any kind of “gimmick” challenges. Probably because it kind of contradicts with my usual way of play.
    It is however always interesting to read up on them - it amazes me what some people come up with to spice up their playthrough.

    • Supersonic Stork@beehaw.org
      2·
      11 个月前

      I never got it until I got Skyrim VR

      So many soothing moments beneath an aurora, in a bustling tavern or just walking along a path

      • Essence_of_Meh@kayb.ee
        1·
        11 个月前

        Yeah, it’s definitely not for everyone nor for every game but it can be really fun and relaxing as long as you don’t care about constant action or lots of progress.