I know some folks can easily invest hundreds or thousands of hours into certain games, specifically multiplayer ones, but I'd say it's pretty uncommon for a game to drag more than 100 hours of play time from me; probably one release a year or less. Even Persona 5 from last year clocked in at 91 hours when I finished it. As you mention your games, providing some insight and commentary is greatly appreciated, so things don't get too list-heavy!
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I dont know if I have clocked 100+hours in some of the older titles, but it sure feels like I have...
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ario 64 - The flagship of 3D platforming, pioneering this genre which took other devs generations to match. Daunting in the beginning, moving around in a 3d space but once you quickly get the hang of it, it was an incredible experience and such a joy. Triple jump, long jump, wall jump, ride a koopa shell over lava, fly using a winged cap, just so many ways to get around in this Mario world!
GT5 - Probably my peak in social interacting online gaming between friends. Created your own private lobby to race exclusively between friends. But when they werent online, master a track using Time Trials, dialing in the car settings to suit and challenge yourself to the best in the world.
Zelda Breath of the Wild - Probably recorded almost 400hrs (granted I had paused the game overnight a few times), but easily explored all the nooks and crannies with a comprehensive play at my own pace. No I didnt get every korok seed, nor find every shrine, but definitely enjoyed every moment (ok not the bosses so much) in this game!
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - The first hour was painful, laborious and slow. I almost gave up, but decided to soldier on just one more time then... The first anime style cutscene kicks in and i feel like im 13 again and loving it! From that moment onward, I was hooked and like Zelda, played at my pace, exploring everything that was offered to me, to the top of the World Tree!
