how do you have fun even a game have a grading system? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by learningduck@programming.dev to c/games@lemmy.world

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Whenever a fast paced action game like Devil May Cry, Prodeus, HiFi Rush or Doom have a grading system then I would feel like not continuing them as if some one is judging my performance, instead of a bar to get better.

It's weird that this feeling never happens in a game like Hitman or Overcooked. I view them as challenges, but not grading like in DMC.

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[-] papel@lemmyf.uk 5 points 1 year ago

A grading system that does nothing doesn't bother me. A grading system that unlocks highly desirable, but non-essential stuff will probably get me on my nerves, or get me to cheat. Tenchu on the PS1 had 1 unlockable item for each mission you got a GrandMaster rank

[-] learningduck@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago

Tenchu, the game that I wished for the checkpoints system the most since PS1. Sneak your way to the boss and get killed? Well, let's replay the whole mission.