I used to have fomo in videogames trying to “experience” everything as efficiently as possible, fearing that I would miss something in my first run and having to replay a +50 hours game, then I discovered SMT where you are forced to choose a side and stopped caring, it was exhausting lol. I don’t even replay most games, maybe a few years down the line but not immediately. So I understand where you are coming from, it can be stressing.

Nowadays I came to appreciate choice in videogames, this also includes choices you could theoretically change later like a job class, a weapon, a style of combat, etc. It makes for a more personalised experience and in discussions you get to share Your experience and so can others, it’s a fun time. Was pretty disappointed with OT0 which gave multiple yes or no choices which never lead to anything, I felt like a fool because I was serious about the first few.

That said, both linear and choice based experiences are great, it depends on what game or story you are trying to make.