discussion Your thoughts on mini games in games?

[bane69]

i dont like minigames when im just trying to shoot my splooge but its ok in real games

 

[JunPeugo]

I absolutely hate them. Usually I'm there for the story and not the gameplay in these type of games

 

[jake_farms]

There a few mini games that I like, for example the fishing mini game in neko paradise. Other than that I usually skip all mini game

 

[Cement]

They, like quick-time events, are an annoyance.

 

[Deleted member 98043]

Depends on the level of effort but generally dislike.

 

[DeepSeed]

I generally don't mind, functional, mini games in what would otherwise just be a VN game.

As you noted if they're added and don't function properly, that's a big but separate problem. I think it's a good service to many VN players to allow them to be skipped, especially if they're going to inhibit advancement in the VN, or introduce an otherwise non-existent grind. Developers vary in that quality.

Inclusion of some light mini games can make me feel like I'm actually playing a game versus just clicking through a choose your own adventure story.

However, many of the games on this site are essentially just mini games with some sort of reward system. They're quiet enjoyable as a distraction from life and can be just as fun as VNs without them.

 

[JadedSkywalker]

That and sandbox and the game generally only having good renders puts me off of playing Being a DIK.

 

[madrigal1826]

the longer I've played, the lazier I get. I've gotten to the point of preferring basic vn games and less sandbox. Its even more rare that I like a mini game.

 

[ChrisDank3rd]

depends on the game, if it is a powerful story driven game, with a thoughtful well crafted mini-game, then absolutely, it adds to the immersion. but most games add it just to increase perceived game-time when there isnt a lot of content.

TLDR. Fap game= no mini game, story game= yes

 

[Onion1sgood]

I only really hate them when they are part of a scene, but it's not like I enjoy them so if there is an option that doesn't cause me to miss out on a scene or CG, I take it.

 

[Darkyetdarker]

I rather they not be in game. I always opted to skip them if possible.
I find them annoying especially if it is timed and there is no instruction on what you are supposed to be doing and time runs out. And mini games don't always work correctly for one reason or other.

Sometimes they can be fun, the issue in general is a balance on grind and reward. Often Devs go too far on the grind or difficulty on the mini game and it becomes extremely fucking tedious. If you're not going all out of your mini games to make them fun and interesting which is nearly never, they should only require one hand.

 

[darkseasailor2000@gm]

to me it depends if the mini game is related to the Sene of the game or the concept of it if its nether then i don't like it because then it doesn't make sense to have it in there

 

[JadedSkywalker]

But to miss points, money or to not be on a particular girls route because of a sandbox element i hate that. Then mods are supposed to fix that then dev add anti cheat.

 

[DonnyTheDonDon]

Generally hate them. I want to either see a good story, and minigames usually break immersion, or just wank and then the minigames are just grindy and annoying

 

[dafebaba]

I rather don't have them in any game. I also hate sandbox games.

 

[co654]

They definitely need a skip option, but I don't skip 100% of the time...

 

[terabler]

I use to only play games with grind / minigames.
I found myself getting impatiant as the years have gone on.

 

[CH3rrY]

9/10 I hate minigames in any lewd games and rather just skip thembut I especially hate renpy minigames becuause It's always the same type of game used for padding. The difference usually of me enjoying the minigame is if they built the game around the mechanic but at that point it's not a minigame anymore lol.

 

[bombasticxxt]

minigames where you have to lose for the scene are the worst

 

[thgan]

I like them as a respite between story moments, not needed but i like the breaks. (unless its not tutorialised and with wildly different mechanics)