What 'FUN' means to me

I find games fun in general, however the games which incorporate challenge, thrill, unpredictability and that are inter-social are what I really look for. Games which embody these characteristics have the potential to immerse myself in its gameplay.

Firstly and most importantly if a game is not challenging then it is too easy, I will not get a sense of achievement or fulfilment, getting a reward handed to you without placing any effort will make a game boring. If players need to make effort into completing a stage or beating a boss they get a sense of achievement.

I’m a big fan of action games because I enjoy the adrenaline rush they give me, the games which put me on edge and thinking quickly I find fun. FPS, RTS and even MMORPG games have a lot of action and thrill to offer. If you are thinking why MMORPG? Most of the times I would say that RPG games in general are very slow paced and is more about adventure however most MMO games have aspects which can be very action packed. For example boss fights which require multiple players to defeat can be very intense and require strategies, players will need to communicate and interact with each other while taking actions quickly and precisely.

Online games are inter-social and can engage players very easily, what better way to complete a certain part of a game together with your friends. Both playing with and competing against other players enhances my experience in games so much more. To be able to socialise and also the unpredictability a game can be when it is online based. When playing single player or campaign mode can be very repetitive because you are trying to overcome something that never changes. The obstacles will generally have the same characteristics and personality, but when you’re playing against another player it becomes a totally different ball game. To play against something that has a mind of its own is always more fun than playing against the computer, AI are programmed to do a few things which players will always keep an eye for. But the players play style will always change and evolve, which what makes online games much more challenging. I find games which carry these aspects will always be fun for everyone.