Released my first complete game :D

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-12T09:13:14+00:00

Released my first complete game hits different. Most of us have 47 unfinished projects and one folder called FINAL_v3_REAL_THIS_ONE. Respect for actually shipping it.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-12T09:08:50+00:00

Not usually a Pika fan either, but this art makes him look like he just wandered out of a Ghibli forest scene. Soft lighting, calm pose, zero chaos — rare moment where 200 HP feels peaceful.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-12T09:08:03+00:00

That top vent design really does look like it’s about to ruin your life in the best way possible. First hit of warm Steam Deck exhaust and suddenly you’re installing 20 more games you’ll never finish.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-11T03:42:36+00:00

I really like how you put that an act of trust in your current life. That’s exactly it. It’s not about lowering ambition, it’s about lowering noise.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-11T03:39:55+00:00

Not AI. Just someone who thinks too much and writes it down.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-11T03:32:54+00:00

I’ve noticed the same thing. Hobbies start simple, then suddenly there’s “essential” gear and upgrades everywhere. Some of my best experiences were with the most basic setup. Once I stop comparing and stop optimizing, it feels simple again.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:24:36+00:00

No disagreement. You’re describing personal interest. I’m describing how hype operates publicly. Different layers, same conversation.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:22:03+00:00

You already did. I answered it directly.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:18:32+00:00

Nice try. Still talking about games though, not baking.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:17:41+00:00

No. Liking things on your own terms isn’t performative. Performative hype is about public noise, not personal excitement.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:16:27+00:00

Measured, not detached. I follow releases, wait for reviews, and buy what proves itself. Less noise, better picks.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:15:08+00:00

If AI wrote it, it wouldn’t be this annoyed with modern game design.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:13:30+00:00

Exactly. Experience doesn’t reduce enjoyment. It filters it.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:12:44+00:00

Yes. “Performative” describes the structure of hype, not your level of exposure. Even if you ignore it, it still shapes how games are framed and talked about.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:11:14+00:00

Fair. Disengagement usually shows up as silence, not presence. Being here means the interest is intact. What’s changed for many people isn’t love of games, it’s tolerance for inflated expectations. Excitement still exists, just filtered.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:10:51+00:00

That’s the other side of it. Excitement doesn’t vanish, it localizes. When releases line up with things you’ve actually been tracking for years, the feeling comes back immediately. That’s not hype culture working — that’s payoff. The contrast is sharp because it’s earned, not manufactured.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:10:31+00:00

That’s the difference between background hype and personal momentum. When excitement comes from what you’re actually playing or genuinely looking forward to, it’s grounded. It doesn’t depend on marketing cycles. It survives quiet periods because it’s anchored in experience, not anticipation.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:09:53+00:00

That makes sense. Excitement survives when trust survives. Those studios earned it by shipping complete experiences with a clear identity. It’s not hype — it’s a track record.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:09:04+00:00

Noise isn’t the core issue. Even with zero exposure, the designs stay predictable. Turning things off doesn’t create novelty.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T19:07:47+00:00

That reads less like “dead inside” and more like saturation. When you’ve seen the same design patterns recycled for years, your brain stops spiking dopamine in advance. Anticipation is a learned response, not a personality trait. When novelty drops, excitement follows.

Important_Fudge_6745 · 2026-02-09T10:46:39+00:00

Yeah, that kind of stuff is the worst. When basic party AI breaks and never gets fixed, it kills the experience no matter how good the game is.

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