discussion Do you prefer games with multiple choices that affect the story or a linear story where choices don't affect anything?

[User_101810]

Both have their place, I lean towards where the choice matters. But having games where I can just do what the fuck ever and be fine is very entertaining at times.

My thoughts exactly

 

[kimerstar]

up to two endings/paths is acceptable. it have more fun than one linear path

 

[Skydawg1]

Multiple choices that affect the story, but a Mod to shows all paths at once. No time for playing games over and over.​

 

[DarkBoar]

I prefer the linear. Lets get to the action, I'm playing an adult game for a reason. If paths are just good choice and bad choice, its not that fun either. Let me make small decisions to 'customize' my expierence. I love it when games let me change pet names, place names, etc.

 

[wryxn]

On Average i prefer linear, because most VN´s just fail at making the "multiple" choice thing for the paths interessting.
Or worst case, you pick another choice and the outcome is still pretty much the same.
I personally prefer it if the game has a system were different "anwsers" you can give dont necessarily give you another "Path" but rather Spice up things/ Add to the current narrative of the game itself.

I remember a game where you could randomly chat up a chick at a Gasstation, to basically have a quickie with her in the back of your car, and the whole thing even being an option was depending on you just anwsering a question Impolite/Cocky.

//Objectively speaking, it´s the same with Sandbox games, it all depends on how it is done, but alot of Devs have a tendency to slap a Tag like "Multiple Endings/ Sandbox" on it without really knowing if either of these things are within the limits of what they can actually pull off to a satisfactory level.

It´s a "Bite off more than you could chew" issue i see with creatives alot in general.

 

[meowth]

I like multiple storylines, but that kind of game usually needs an unlocked gallery for me.

 

[Knz]

Sometimes I prefer a linear story where choices don't affect anything, and sometimes the opposite.

What grinds my gears is when choices lock out content and you bee to reload a previous save.

I have to agree.

 

[momothemonster]

multiple choices that are meaningful. why should i have to play a clicking simulator. it's kinda a pet peeve of mine when devs make a game where there's only one choice and you have to click the single only choice repeatedly.

 

[cneku]

I like choices, but with chance of seeing the content you miss

 

[-Bonk-]

I only like choices if they actually make a difference in the story. Definately where there is a dark path option.

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[RickS]

Multiple choices that affect the story, but a Mod to shows all paths at once. No time for playing games over and over.​

That or a good linear story where your choices change dialog and content of some scenes (fe. maldom or romantic), so that ,if you want, you can get every scene in one playthrough.

 

[MattShizzle]

Choices. If there aren't it's a kinetic novel, not a game. See my signature.

 

[microwavesafe7]

I personally am somewhere in the middle. I do like me a good harem but if it's good and very obvious about lock-outs for paths I can enjoy that too. I do agree with several other posters that most devs get too ambitious with paths and then make them all merge at some point which is frustrating.

 

[RickS]

Choices are good when you get a completly different storyline, not just one scene differen here and there.
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If a game is good and there is a WT I'll play it and shut my mouth

 

[yuji]

I love the multiple choices games,and every choices have a different path or outcome

 

[Lewddriack]

It is multiple choices for me with diffrent outcomes. Mass Effect was awesome in that.

 

[Rebarr]

If its a really good game and paths are meaingful then yes. But for a meh game I can never be bothered to replay for just a few new images.

 

[DragonsFear]

all i can say is, it depends on the game

 

[c0rkscr3w]

A game where the choices don't matter might as well not have any prompts.

 

[SmurfVamp]

I prefer multiple choices