"I've now tried on three separate occasions to start playing Cyberpunk 2077. And each time I get about two to three hours in and reach the moment when the game goes fully "open world," I quickly fall off. There's something about Cyberpunk 2077's city and world that just feels lifeless and dull. Walking around it doesn't do much for me. Then I try to explore and find quests and I just get bored and stop."
"The other game in my backlog is an old one: Daggerfall. I'm a big fan of the Elder Scrolls games, but I started with Morrowind. Each time I've tried to play Daggerfall, even the great Unity port, I'm just unable to push through the ancient mechanics, menus, and design ideas. But again, I know people who love this game and find it super special. And as a big Elder Scrolls fan, I want to experience it."
Video game backlogs vary widely among players, with some maintaining long lists and others focusing on a few titles. Many players have at least one game that remains perpetually unfinished for reasons beyond lack of time. Common causes include boredom with open-world design, unengaging environments, antiquated mechanics, and clumsy interfaces that hinder modern play. Specific examples include Cyberpunk 2077, which can feel lifeless and boring once exploration begins, and Daggerfall, whose old mechanics and menus make progress difficult despite deep affection from longtime fans. Emotional attachment or fear of diminishing fond memories can also prevent finishing a game.
Read at Kotaku
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