How Gaming Alone Changed Everything (For Me)

Today I'll be talking about my switch from competitive team games into single player games.
It's interesting how switching from competitive video games since my early childhood into more single player oriented games has changed my outlook on gaming entirely.
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[@whydoineedthisB]

Playing alone made me clinically depressed.

[@imfurea]

real

[@2811JPR]

Well, you could go for platinum trophies

[@kylespevak6781]

As an introvert I can't relate

[@mts4651]

Really? im solitary guy so i way prefer play alone and sometimes with friends. But i enjoy my gaming time alone fr

[@TheLethargicWeirdo985]

Flip the order of events for me lol

[@opticalsalt2306]

I realized yesterday that I haven’t been fully “immersed” in a game world in years. What I mean is I haven’t played a game without media in the background, music, or a KZbin video, so I played a horror game with ZERO distractions for an hour last night, and I had the most fun in years. I’m not trying to sound like a crusty boomer, but I think it’s helped me to enjoy games more, overstimulation is too real

[@AsuraTheBass]

I feel you there, i literally wont play a game unless i have a video in the background. I noticed i stopped enjoying the journey and instead only focused on "beating the game or not playing" because "it feels like a waste of time without an ending" recently been trying to enjoy the journey again

[@circleinforthecube5170]

this can work without being overbearing but there needs to be a way to access vlc, especially in sandbox games, ingame, its not immersion breaking if you never have to leave the experience, i absolutely never play with extra added sound, its not overstimulating if its ambience and some people can handle more information at once than others

[@totesfleisch258]

The only Game that really does this for me in recent years was Valheim and Cyberpunk. When i have a free Day, i find myself starting cyberpunk, and suddenly its evening.

[@iffo16_]

⁠​⁠@@totesfleisch258Cyberpunk is the only single player game that I’ve played more than 2 times. Night City is one of the best worlds in gaming

[@theoutsiderjess4869]

I felt the exact same until I played Telltale batman season 2 a game I was avoiding

[@semir9893]

I felt the last part of your video so much i went to your channel to check your other stuff and immediately saw the video “IM HORNY” and “NIER REPLICANT BUT IM HARD” bro im crying wtf😭😭😭

[@aka.vision834]

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[@RaTcHeT671.]

It’s weird because I kinda feel the opposite. I was in love with single players games, and was a campaign only player for a while and the only reason I played valorant a lot was because how competitive I could be at times. In any of the games I played be it valorant, Overwatch, etc I always played them alone and any friends I did make, were temporary and after a few weeks or so I never talked to those “friends” again and at first I was fine with this. During this time in my life I honestly believed I was an introvert and believed that simply talking to people through games drained me of my energy. But since I was eager to get better at valorant I joined an esports team that my school made. through this esports team i got invited to one my teammates discord server and this server was where I had found my group of friends. After a few months hanging around my friend group I realized that I was getting bored of playing single player games and I couldn’t play valorant by myself anymore. After meeting my friend group it made me realized that I actually loved being around people, so much that even my competitiveness began to lessen. Now it’s been about 2 years and I’m still friends with that group (which I know isn’t probably that long but to me, who never really had friends let alone a group, it was pretty important to me) and I can confidently say that my friends probably changed my life for the better Edit: umm i didn’t realized I type this long of a comment….. sorry for the paragraph you don’t need to read it

[@bate9200]

no worries, good read

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

that sounds familiar to my experience. I'm kinda in the middle of all these perspectives. i've played minecraft, terraria, hollow knight, and some mario games on my own, but have hundreds of hours playing games with friends and.. besides hollow knight, i have much better memories playing games with my friends rather than on my own. i'm a social person, i love sharing experiences, and nowadays i can get kind of depressed when im always just doing something alone. there's something so special about having a couple people with you to joke and share the experience with i just bought a bunch of specs for a pc im gonna build (6750xt + 5 7600), and i keep reminding myself that it's not something im just going to be using all alone in my room and end up depressed with. rather it's going to allow me to connect with my friends and new friends in a way that wasn't possible before. im really excited. life is good when you live it together with your squad 🙂🫡 and yeah, ur comment was a good read, lol

[@ii-re9re]

Congrats, i feel proud for you

[@dieeegue]

proud of you man

[@ultimatesharpzgaming3186]

Nah ur cool nice read bro

[@CR0WYT]

I've been a Solo player for most of my gaming experience. Based on my experience, I'm kind of thankful that was the case. It made me learn how to have fun when no one else was on and it pays off now that all of my friends have moved on with their lives. 2-3 hours of gaming after work alone is refreshing for me while everyone else is miserable with the same experience simply because they're too used to playing with friends.

[@imfurea]

yeah I feel that, I also got stuck in a rut when I never hopped on until friends got on and I'm glad now I can enjoy gaming on my own time.

[@murderman8578]

Bruh 2-3 hours Need more than that

[@sebrukai3337]

I feel the same. For me, gaming is a way to relax after a day full of work and stress. I can’t get to gaming that much currently because I got an overload of work to do for university, so I am thankful for every moment I can spend gaming

[@whatsfordinner62]

I grew up sometimes spending large periods of time gaming alone, other times spending most of my time gaming with friends. In my adult life I generally game alone and then on weekends I game with two of my friends a fair bit. It's all about making the time for your hobby and finding friends that have the time or are willing to make the time to game with you.

[@matthewjones9638]

Think it's just introverts vs extroverts. Some people are refreshed by time alone, some by time with others. Thas why we got options boi

[@nthnglsn]

I've never had friends and have grown used to it at this point. Missed out on multiplayer games. But I found myself feeling connected to ppl I've never met, knowing that others have played what I have played, maybe done the same move, it gave me a sense of solidarity only aware to me. When I played death stranding it gave me a weird feeling like my personal interpretation of gaming was made a reality. The way the game operates was perfect for a loner like me but still appreciates the simplest connection to another person

[@bubbles0904]

Same

[@aadipie]

Yep death stranding was a beautiful journey for someone like me who mainly plays single player games, the sense of connection with others was so special

[@DRGEngineer]

i have to ask, did you play the Dark Souls games? what you're saying is pretty much what those games are about at their core

[@majorkeybro]

You gotta try Subnautica asap

[@H41030v3rki110ny0u]

@@DRGEngineer was just about to ask him the same.. we all know what *those* moments feel like..

[@ZeckPlays]

Absolutely insanely impressive writing and commentary, I love finding channels like this and keep at it man

[@Rainbowhawk1993]

I’ve always been a single player gamer since my childhood in the 90s. I never got into online until I dipped my toes into it near the end of high school. Even when I got my laptop and tried several multiplayer games, I was always bad at them and was never able learn the ropes to be competitive. Now with the whole discussion of how live services are dying and single player being on the rise again, I can’t help be feel at home with all the titles that are being released and making my Wishlist larger than my Steam library.

[@imfurea]

Yeah, 2023 has been a great year for single player games!

[@Hosenbund1]

How are live service games dying? they are played more than ever before Many live service games are just managed badly, like for example destiny 2 or some MMORPGs, but people still keep playing them somehow despite giving them really bad reviews on steam Some other games just fail to introduce actual new stuff, like cs:go, so people eventually get bored of it and leave, like myself, but again.. player numbers are still insanely high, because some other beginner took my place. Sometimes there are also some problems, like as with cs2 recently, but people claiming a game is "dying" because the game went from 1,5 million concurrent player daily peak to 1 million peak is absurd to me. same with so many other games. These people are claiming that the most played games in the world are dying.

[@matheuscabral9618]

live service games aren’t dying, fortnite’s peak was just a month ago for example. It’s just that it’s really hard to make one that works and most of them fail, but the ones that succeed aren’t dying at all

[@Verchiel_]

I think when people say "love service games are dying" they mean they're becoming lower and lower quality and less worth putting in money or time into. Sales charts sadly argue against that. But yea, I too am a single player enjoyer my entire life. To this day I rarely ever touch multiplayer, whether because I don't have a mic or simply hate putting up with people (or feeling the guilt of making something less fun) Never see myself stopping playing single player. Maybe I missed out on the golden age of multiplayer but I also get to miss out on the negative feelings of having my favorite multiplayer franchises go to shit.

[@Hosenbund1]

@@Verchiel_ I play everything, there are all kinds of live service games.. its not just pvp.. there are pvp and pve live service games, or games which do both And also.. too many people suffer from the sunk-cost-fallacy. If something goes to trash there is a simple solution: Play a better game. It is why World of Warcraft is on a decline and why Final Fantasy 14 for example is rising up since years and now basically already rivals WoW in popularity you cant generalize it like that. There are so many games, you just need to be open for new stuff and you gonna find something you like

[@hkaden6815]

Jesus, I thought you would’ve had at least 50k viewers because of how impressive this video was, but no you’re a really small KZbinr. You’re fucking amazing, man. You’ll blow up big one day, I know it. Edit: oh shit it’s at 100k now, let’s fucking go dude. Was at like a couple thousand when I saw it. Much love, man, keep up the good work ❤️

[@imfurea]

[@Fusion_234]

Might want to change that 100k to 630k

[@PrismaX2]

@@Fusion_234 740k

[@Fusion_234]

@@PrismaX2 🤓 ACTallY iTs 739 ThOUSanD 🤓

[@RealGremlin]

The sheer amount of times I got chills during this video. You put my exact thoughts and feelings into words that I could never find and I have to thank you for that. I feel like I can finally spread this to the people I know who are so stuck in the position I was in before. Absolutely wonderful video and I hope life finds a way for you.

[@shadekiller4200]

this video might've been one of the most impactful videos for me in a long time thank you for sharing your view on gaming as a whole and changing mine slightly

[@christiancastro434]

I used to play so many competitive FPS games, got to DMG in CS, APEX, Valorant, played a shit ton of MW2019 and MWII but I vividly remember one night grinding for Orion camo in MWII where I was just getting destroyed by SBMM. The challenges weren’t fun and the player base weren’t making it easier, it got to the point that I had what I can only describe as a legitimate mental breakdown over CoD. I stepped away from FPS games and started playing a bunch of single player games like RDR2, Cyberpunk and Tales of Arise; it’s safe to say that I probably won’t touch another hyper-competitive game in the near future and I’m happier than ever because of it.

[@imfurea]

🤣 I also think I'm happier when I'm not playing those games

[@opticalsalt2306]

Yes THIS IS ME. I was like “I haven’t had fun grinding this bulls** for weeks, why am I doing this? Why did I spend money on this?” Bleghh. I was 100% in a rut, and still hop on for some SnD//prisoner rescue - But the player base really is nasty. What happened to friendly banter and cooperation? :( Playing phantom liberty reminded me why I play games, to feel emotion, discover cool stories, and have fun Played hotline Miami 1/2 and dusk last week, and my GOD. So good. Learning Risk of Rain 2/Animal crossing new horizons and I’m having an actual blast

[@NeThZOR]

I've played a cumulative 10-12k hours of competitive games. I stopped playing those games around 3 years ago and singleplayer is SO MUCH BETTER once you get off of that 'withdrawal' phase from multiplayer games.

[@FangMania9898]

Totally agree 👍... I am in same situation as u but urge comes and go to jump into multiplayer games..

[@christiancastro434]

@@FangMania9898 I still play multiplayer games as long as it’s with friends. But they know I prefer party games or custom matchmaking like in Halo. Also BF1 is surprisingly chill and one of the only FPS games I can still have fun with

[@capsey_]

Final speech in the video really resonated with me. I've been almost non-stop stressing out for almost whole year now thinking about future and my worth, but now I step back and see that yes, I am doing alright. And when I remember this period I'm not thinking about all the times I've sat with blank document thinking I'm not gonna make it, I remember my first playthroughs of Celeste and Hollow Knight that helped me go through it. Thank you, that's a good video.

[@shiro66]

Bro, please keep making more videos like this where you share your thoughts and emotions openly. I have subscribed just now because I can relate with so much of the experiences you went through. Like you, I used to worry about if I will be successful or not in the future, but now I just try to live in the present and stay content with what I can do for myself in the meantime.

[@omartammam5168]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been gaming my entire childhood, and I kinda stopped when i finished high school. I decided to go out and make friends. Right now, 4 years later, the friends I made moved on with their lives, and I'm sitting here contemplating everything. Agonizing over everything that happened and trying to make sense of why I lost people that I cared deeply about. Seeing your take on being alone, makes me want to to think about how I really feel. I promise I'll go out alone next week, with my handy notebook, and I'll start writing everything down. Maybe this is what my mental health needs. Thank you for making me realize that I might just need to take a step back :)

[@insaym]

dude that raze clip with the deagle was insane. Also, extremely relatable vid as I'm doing the same. Forgot how relaxing playing single player games are. Played competitive games my whole life.

[@ItsMicahDesu]

Subscribed. I went into this video thinking it was going to be another on of those video game analysis videos, but to the end you dropped such a good life lesson others my age cant comprehend. Hell, even I fall back into worrying about what's to come instead of just living in the moment. Thank you man this video was a gem!

[@deadsea6714]

Hearing you get so excited over the overwatch clip made me happy, ive gotten too competitive and that brings back the excitedness i missed

[@seno__]

Went from playing with friends to playing alone and depression hit so hard a gaming session felt painful to sit through when will the days end

[@Lonlon8801]

I rarely ever comment on a youtube video but your video is so real man. Keep it up. Extremely high quality content right here. I feel you and your path to gaming.

[@qwipz]

Interesting perspective!! I've been going through phases, trying to balance out the competitive multiplayer highs/lows with the wonderful single player experiences

[@azeuu]

w vid, i actually have the complete opposite perspective where i was too scared to play competitive/online games because of what people had to say or do; so honestly it’s fun hearing about what’s it’s like the other way around

[@joeoey9359]

This video is actually amazing, I relate so hard to everything in it. good work man you're going places

[@TaikoBrian]

Resonated with every second of this video. From beating loneliness early in youth with MMOs, to getting over the intimidating nature of single player games like Elden Ring or BOTW, it felt good to relate to the growth one gets from moving past the burnout. Thank you for this timely message. Deserving of a sub.

[@Luke-hd3jm]

Just letting you know this was at the top of my recommended and this is a very well made video keep up the work man .

[@king_andu4562]

I used to play games alone while talking to myself like a lunatic untill i discovered what friends where and I'm glad i did, because making memories with friends is more important to me than just playing the game (we don't play competitive games ever)

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

so true. you have to realize why you play games. what's the priority? is it for fun, social reasons, winning, or achieving excellence? what is the order of those priorities? for me it's social, fun, excellence, then winning. that means solo queing competitive games -like i did for hundreds of hours- isn't my best bet, cause then there's no socializing and im just playing to win. if you're fine being alone, don't rly care about fun, and just want to win, you might as well work on something productive that will make you win in real life

[@darnassiannightsaber7835]

@@LanceWillMakeIt Personally for me it was always about immersion and storytelling. Definitely the reason that ages the worst as you get older and cannot find the same satisfaction in titles.

[@ShinjiAyanami.]

I feel you @9:26 but in armored core. That first mission we get with arye alone. Getting in the elevator. Riding up with the visual and music. Knowing your kited out and ready to go was the most excitement I felt in years.

[@obi_oce]

thanks for making this video, a lot of it resonated with me. I play a handful of competitive games but i always transition through periods of single player games. The essence of self discovery and gripping narratives that make up single player games are comparable to things such as esports and our individual journeys through our lives, which you seem to touch on throughout the video, thanks for the time and effort man. Great video.

[@hetchbug]

I definitely connected with your experience! I grew up being player 2, and when I got into pc games I played competitive games with my friends. I actually really didn’t like playing competitive games, and it was my least favorite part about growing up playing halo and cod with my older brother. I am not a competitive person, and I always wanted to explore the game maps with my brother (instead of fight him). So when I got into playing single player games, I eventually stopped trying to play with my friends because they like competitive games, and I enjoyed single player games. I do miss playing with my friends, but I enjoy the games I play more because I’m not forcing myself to be competitive. And I love the various experiences I get, from chill Animal Crossing, to interesting puzzle games, to story-driven games, to all the souls/borne games I’ve played, and some short experimental games too! I’m much happier with these experiences. Also I get to choose to spend time with my friends outside of gaming, where I know I connect better with them in non-competitive ways. Anyways, great video! Love your style and the reflection! I’m glad you shared your experience!

[@imfurea]

Thanks bro! Yea I definitely get where your coming from, I'm still pretty new to the single player games so I'm excited to expand my horizons and try some other games like Stardew valley and animal crossing

[@babyspine]

it's liberating to get away from multiplayer games for a while and just enjoy a single player game for yourself. Very good video essay, you deserve more subs

[@tanishyt5473]

bro has enlightened me so well with his so well said story .making games not just an escape from stressful life but a form of art which is unique in every game

[@Dahn4]

without a doubt you have spoken my thoughts that I couldn't figure out with games and life. cheers to you bro and wish you the best

[@Asymmetric7]

Being a 90s kid and being the older brother, the concept of never playing a single player game and always and only playing multiplayer games is wild to me. For me games have always been about single player/campaign and the multiplayer was always an after thought or extra flavor thrown into the game.

[@H41030v3rki110ny0u]

don't forget top-tier split-screen/co-op games of the past to play w/ siblings. some of our classic picks: Mario Kart Double Dash Turok 2 deathmatch mode (as same team) WWE Day of Reckoning Super Smash Bros Melee Runescape (2007-2010) Halo 2 (and 1 & 3 too, 2 was our go-to) Donkey Kong Country 1 & 2 Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks Gears of War Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Dungeon Siege 3 Borderlands Left 4 dead Army of Two so many good co-op games from the 6th & 7th generation of gaming in particular

[@MieziWithSunglxzz]

don't forget the conflict series desert storm desert storm 2 Vietnam global offensive

[@monkey_noob]

L

[@bleedingrevo]

Same , multiplayer always felt like extra

[@milesy_yt]

Really great video! Liked the story arc of your gaming evolution, really entertaining. Earned a sub ❤

[@bombin2832]

this video almost made me cry you thoght me so much yet in such a few words "take a step back" it made me realise maybe i don't need to stress about game i should just relax and enjoy it. So the only think i can do right now is to say thank you. St's because of videos like this i find myself more often watching video esseys

[@pinecone4146]

The more you talked about gaming in your life i realized that it sounded so similar to my experience so it was a crazy moment when i realized we were the same age. Thanks for the video man especially the end its comforting to know theres people like me out there feeling the same way about life and games. keep making videos bro

[@ajskar]

I've always preferred single player games over multi-player, but that has changed over time. Like when I was a kid, multi-player was having friends over and all playing on the same screen/console, but now it's just about all online. It can still be fun, but it's not exactly the same as having your friends sitting right beside you. As you get older, it's harder to get everyone online at the same time, not to mention in the same room lol but single player games are just easier to get into after work if you just want to play for a couple hours

[@DSP-gh5ei]

I got into this early on, my friends all moved away from gaming slowly. People say just make more but games arent as social as they used to be

[@girrockz112]

I’m on the opposite end of this. I’ve learned to appreciate solo gaming again due to my friends only playing competitive and sports games, buying it every single year and complaining how there’s “nothing new to play.” When in reality I’ve tried countless times to get them to play a co-op type game IE Borderlands, but they just shrug it off and continue paying the $60 (now $70 lmfao) every year to play the same game and continue complaining about there being “nothing exciting” So I definitely think games are as social as they can be now, but it all really depends on what you and your friends are into, given if they still game or not. (I know you said yours moved on but this is more so for anyone who stumbles across this comment.) Either way, if you ever want to make a new gaming friend or someone to nerd out about single player games throw me a message (: I think I’ve ranted and typed enough here lmao thanks for reading til the very end.

[@maegnificant]

Play: Lethal Company Hunt Showdown Pavlov Shack (VR) Walkabout Minigolf (VR) I found many cool people in these games. There were others, but these are the most recent games I can think of.

[@k1lltr4sh]

@@girrockz112I had the same exact experience, all my friends only like playing comp games, so playing solo games like rpgs just feels good. for the first time I played Skyrim this summer and it was really the first time I found myself immersed in a world and that just grew my love of solo games, still love playing wit the boys sometimes tho

[@thatguygary5482]

This video is very well put together, good job!

[@taybritton6590]

Beautiful video, absolutely love these videos. Especially ones you can relate to as-well. Good job!!

[@BurntxCereal]

Beautiful video, deserves way more attention and interaction, you'll blow up one day if u keep putting out this high of quality videos i promis

[@Thej0kesta]

Ong and his voice soothing n captivating asf

[@bepisman3161]

You've gained a subscriber Great work mate 👍

[@BlurredDirection]

If there is one video that I have watched in the last month that reignited my fire for making videos, its this one. Thank you for this, I'm no stranger to single player, but multiplayer really brings about a sense of brotherhood or at the very least, companionship. Great video~

[@zombiecrusher1392]

Loved the video this video hit close to home it feels like it was me talking to myself most of the time keep it up man!

[@sIavetotheworld]

i was a pretty shy kid so i always tried always skiping multiplayer games but i always felt pretty lonely and it feels like i was playing for nothing but then i seen those achievement pop and that got me thinking why not get all of them and then BOOM every game i played i always tried to completed it but of course i was burn out so i tried multiplayer games and it was fun i enjoyed them so much that i started playing them everyday

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

making friends is so worth it easiest way is to go places where there are people like you

[@JakeBlakeCatboy]

Love this video. Great writing! I feel like it summarizes a lot of what I feel about gaming, without sounding jaded or depressed. You took words I didn't know I was looking for, right out of my mouth! I have struggled for a long time with the feeling that gaming just isn't fun, or something isn't the same. I dropped almost every single PVP game in favor of solo games, or co-op games, and god have I not been this happy in years! Thank you for these awesome words!

[@matedll1816]

This was really an interesting experience, I've never been that kind of guy to play single player games, except that I picked up Call Of Duty WWII couple of times, I've been playing games with my friends or rather strangers online, but I spent most of the time playing alone, competitive games can really get on your nerves and it's a great thing to sometimes make a change and spend your time doing something else for a bit, thank you for the video

[@TheRetroDen]

What a great video! As someone who also quit competitive gaming after not getting very far in any ranked system I can say I don't regret it a single bit. Could make this a bigger and deeper comment but I feel like congratulating you for the video is enough, keep up the good work!

[@sweak8348]

i love somgle player games but man u cant deny the emotions u feel watching esports

[@imfurea]

That's very true, they be getting me heated lol

[@sweak8348]

@@imfurea oh i recommand u to play 2d games best place to start will be HOlLLOW KNIGHT its a metrod vania and believe me i enjoied it far more then i expected

[@TheButterAnvil]

The script felt a little ramble-y at times, but I was definitely interested in different parts as it went along. The editing is super solid, and the audio is calming and well recorded. I also really like the thumbnail, but im not an expert on that so idk. Either way, solid video, and I'm def subbing :)

[@imfurea]

Thanks! yea I definitely need to work on my scriptwriting and revision 😅

[@Skyrimpenguin]

Can you summarize for me?

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

@@Skyrimpenguin playing solo games was eye opening for imfurea and it helped him be more open minded to new experiences. he also learned to enjoy the moment more and not worry so much about the future

[@raynaldofchatillon7536]

@@Skyrimpenguinstage 4 brain rot lol

[@dan_san_vids]

I love your editing style. Can't wait to check out more of your content!

[@SqueakyMoo]

didn’t expect that ending but never heard something more true. Not just that but the entire video is relatable. Loved it keep it up man

[@DrewPasta]

This gen z perspective is very interesting. Great video! It’s cool to see someone younger come to an understanding older generations know. I miss the old couch co-op game experiences. Sharing a couch co-op game is a different experience than doing it online. Too bad not many games offer that anymore. Which is why I’m usually stuck playing through campaigns on my own.

[@lucidlywaking7286]

Gen Z still does couch co-op. I am Gen Z and I used to play split-screen games on PS3 & PS4 almost every single day.

[@Brucyboi]

This was beautiful hit alot of points that hit home, i massively urge you to try the two spiderman games there both onsale alot swinging through newyork for hours lol

[@imfurea]

I've beaten the first one and I did indeed spend hours swinging around, definitely like one of my favorite parts of the game. I haven't played the sequels yet but I plan on getting around to them.

[@RealMythicalNoob]

this made me so happy, thank you so muuh for making this!!

[@K.C-2049]

"you just need a moment of nothing." not me spending hours in any Sony title's photo mode simply enjoying the beautiful landscapes and lighting effects of the game worlds 🥰

[@jaidenpanzer]

I actually liked this video a lot, such good interaction with so many different people and perspectives + shows the quality of videos you can make ❤️

[@bbbam04]

Great video! As someone who prefers single player games I found this to be a really interesting perspective. One thing that caught my attention was one point where you used the song Iwatodai Dorm as background music. (At 5:00) Did you play Persona 3? If you have, I think that would be something interesting to hear you talk about. Turn based RPG's are very different from your FPS background, and even the action games that you mentioned later on. Would be really interesting to hear your perspective on a game like that if you played it

[@imfurea]

I've only played a little bit of persona 5 (im loving it so far) I'm planning on finishing 5 and playing P3 Reload when it comes out

[@bobfunk5055]

In a sea of a million videos on gaming, you found a different angle, amazing, great work !

[@AkaAusty]

This was so well put together

[@jeffbezos3200]

I’ve always preferred single player games. I always have a multiplayer game, but it’s the thing I did to socialize between single player games. Yeah, I played Little Big Planet 1 and 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, Destiny, Black Ops 3, Overwatch, Fortnite, and Final Fantasy 14…but the single player games were the ones that stuck out to me. Outside of Final Fantasy 14 and Little Big Planet 2, I really don’t look back on multiplayer gaming that fondly. The games I remember are the ones like Last of Us, Super Metroid, Hollow Knight, God of War 4, and the likes. I find that the games that I can beat within 30 hours tend to be the ones I like the best. After the 30th hour, I don’t really care anymore. In fact, if a story takes longer than 30 hours, outside of tears exceptions like Persona 5, Elden Ring, and Breath of the Wild…I just don’t like them. Pacing is everything to me and in my opinion, a 15 hour game has to try a lot harder with its pacing than a 50 hour game. Only a game like RDR2 has the ability to keep me actively engaged for that long. Even a game I love like Xenoblade Chronicles 3…loses me and forces me to take 6 months off to refresh because the combat has gotten too stale. I just prefer finite runtimes

[@ItsJoeyG]

I was in a very similar situation growing up. I had a lot of siblings so whenever I played video games, it was always with someone else. Then my sister moved out for collage and I built a PC, still played a ton of multiplayer but I started to play many more single player games. Titanfall 2, Undertale, and BoTW + ToTK were some of my favorite experiences in gaming. Now, as a freshman in university, I’m finding it harder to try new games. My free time is very limited, thus I fear wasting time on a game I don’t enjoy. However, I just finished Everhood last night. It’s the first game I rolled credits on since moving out. While it did have a slow start, and I didn’t understand a lot of it, it was very refreshing to be happy about the closure of a story again. I’m hoping this trend continues. … Oh, and the video? Great work mate!!!! It really made me think a lot.

[@imfurea]

Appreciate it bro, that's good to hear a game got you to finish it out fully!

[@rubendejong2414]

Amazing video, absolute master piece. A few days ago i thought myself that life was going fast and i just needed some time to do nothing and just pause on everything thats going on.

[@RedditStorriesFr]

holy **** it's been a long time since I've seen an absolute banger of a vid. this video is like a berserk panel, a work of art. you earned a sub

[@heyons2808]

Clicked this because I’ve thought about what the title says a lot recently. I’ve been thinking about getting a PC and find communities and people to play with. CoD or whatever console AAA multiplayer I are all dead. You don’t interact with anyone, no one speaks, there’s no indication there’s a person on the other end. I miss the idiots on CSGO and Overwatch games and the brain dead League chats

[@imfurea]

Ah dang thats sad to hear, from the games I still play so far the PC community is still pretty strong so it might be worth a shot

[@CEOGities]

Always harbored a single player supremacy mindset, glad to hear your stepping out of your boundaries. You should try disco Elysium genially, believe it's a very important piece of art :) [warning it is an isometric RPG]

[@imfurea]

Disco Elysium seems dope I'll definitely try it out!

[@dwellerguy]

solid recommend

[@HUVAsoft]

This was such a wonderful video. Hit me right in so many ways. Keep it up, you're good at this. 😊

[@pingvinen5317]

Man that last part really got me. I have always played singleplayer games and I actually started playing more competetive games recently but I will never stop playing single player games, I loved you vidio ♥

[@TideV2]

Competitive gaming is possibly the biggest thief of talent/potential in human history.

[@mandranela]

9to5

[@TheSecksBot]

Talking shit on cod? Run it up 1v1 me again 😂

[@kurokorio]

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[@imfurea]

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[@AlexanderSauce]

You have been reported. I am not a bot. I am a Volunteer KZbin moderator. I do not have mod powers but my reports are taken seriously and those who get on my bad side tend to get banned in under 24 hours. I have numerous rules, which you may read in my post history, but 1 is the most important rule of all Watch your back and get used to this face kiddo, you’ll be seeing a lot of it.

[@tomuks47]

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[@redbowtie7060]

This is such a good video, Thank you!!!! im always browsing for new games and i cant seem to enjoy and immerse myself in them like i used to

[@luckylukey735]

This is the best KZbin video I have watched in years. Well formated, well played out and with a beautiful message. Sometimes it is worth just taking a break or pause to reflect and think. Sometimes it can feel daunting and scary playing a game all alone that's why I love playing Singleplayer and Multiplayer games as I enjoy interaction between other players and NPC's. At the end of the day, everyone has a different preference and enjoying games is the most important thing! Gained a new subscriber. Loved it! Keep up the good work! 👍👏

[@yarek5296]

OMG UR STORY IS SO CLOSE TO MINE. i was immo at val aswell, played siege and cs alot, but at some point ive just lost that enjoyment of the competitive and start to get rly upset of time and money that ive spent on these games, especially when school and exams started. videos like this helps alot. idk english well, but thank you!

[@Stickly94]

This video hit home. Couldn't agree more with everything you said. It's almost like we had the same journey & a video hasn't touched my heart like this in awhile. You did an amazing job & thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I can reassure you this video will help thousands , if not millions just like it helped me

[@jayyy6473]

this is an amazing video man, keep up the great work seriously !!

[@FryJayPhilip]

great video bruv gave me chills

[@Slumpedrn]

I related to this so much, thanks for the great video!

[@purito540]

Thank you for this video. I needed it.

[@G_a_b_r_i_e_l]

Such a beautiful video, thank you and take care, bro

[@stfu_b4and0n]

the message at the end was beautiful

[@schleckLLS]

6:47 bro that gave me insane goosebumps, I feel you so hard! Eldenring was the game that made me realize how much I enjoy single player.

[@ImToad]

This is one of the best and most relatable videos i have ever watched. It almost brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes i feel like i wasted my life with how many hours i have put into competitive gaming. This gave me a different perspective thank you.

[@user-gs4fr8vu4h]

t5his video was so beautiful, it felt like a well written book, truly an amazing vid

[@snvkethejake]

Such a good watch. Loved every minute of it 😊

[@hypnoticstench]

What a beautifully put together video

[@Senshiiyt]

You’re gonna blow up brother 🙏🏾 such an amazing video

[@sugarneap]

dude this was deep you need more subs. love the quality man

[@sergipadillaargelich8459]

beautiful vid bro, brought back many memories and made me think 🤝

[@rayndawzrd3006]

Funny, this is the first time I've ever come across your channel and I'm a huge gamer. I actually started my gaming 'career' as a solo gamer but in the recent years I've been heavy into competitive games mainly because of friends. Feels super cliche, but the burn out I feel now when I play competitive games sucks! I don't know who you are but I think you helped me shine light on something in my life that I never knew I needed to address. Guess there really is something out here for everyone! Subscribed, commented, and liked :)

[@VikramMahendru]

Istg this video has got to be the most relatable video I've seen till date

[@jjs666]

Cool vid. I def had this with skyrim growing up then again with elden ring as an adult. Both games are truly special for me and have opened up my eyes to other RPG's to break from the stress of online gaming. Keep it up!

[@basicallystupid4645]

It's kinda funny this is the first video in forever where I forced myself to not immediately scroll to the comments after the video starts and to instead give the video my full attention and what I got was a really profound video discussing the exact ideas that made me stop and really focus on the video in the first place. Awesome job with this man you deserve so many more subscribers.

[@triatrianta6462]

its honestly the most beautiful video iv watched like ever thank you so much for sharing this video :)

[@geoboy356]

A very befitting song for the outro. ❤ love it

[@gopro2027]

Oh god. What a wonderful video. I think this is a really great video to get people to play these singleplayer games. I still remember my life changing experience. I believe I had asked for fallout 4 for christmas, as I really liked the cover art and maybe heard a few things about it, I don't even remember how old I was it was probably junior year of HS. The game just completely changed my perspective on single player gaming. Such a great game. I loved exploring the world and all the little missions and things. I have struggled to replay the game but the first playthrough will always be so special to me. I don't game often anymore but I sure do enjoy a good singleplayer game every once in awhile.

[@reinderp5967]

Wow your last speech caught me off-guard, something everyone needs to hear some times. Thank you brother 🙏

[@roamthesurface8410]

Absolutely beautiful video. Well done!

[@Monkey404.]

great production, see you on the trending page one day!

[@_link_]

This was a really good video, i really appreciate you making this

[@jose3104]

this video is literally me, i always stop to appreciate a beautiful scenery like in elden ring or even minecraft with some shader, at certain times i even take a picture