I only play games on easy

  • 55 results
  • 1
  • 2

This topic is locked from further discussion.

Avatar image for M4Ntan
M4Ntan

1438

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 6

User Lists: 0

#1 M4Ntan
Member since 2009 • 1438 Posts

When I played consoles, I played the hardest difficulty most of the time, for teh gamerscores!

Now I am just playing everything on easy, is anyone else like this?

Avatar image for 29121994
29121994

1166

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 0

#2 29121994
Member since 2008 • 1166 Posts
I always play games on the medium difficulty setting the first time, on the second play, i normally go for the harder difficulties though.
Avatar image for theafiguy
theafiguy

962

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 16

User Lists: 0

#3 theafiguy
Member since 2006 • 962 Posts
I used to be, because I cared about every semblance of a story. Now, I like to challenge myself a little bit more. I'm playing Brothers In Arms: Hells Highway and I'm making sure I make it as challenging as possible. The whole easy thing, I kinda grew out of it after playing games like that for over 4 years.
Avatar image for DanielDust
DanielDust

15402

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#4 DanielDust
Member since 2007 • 15402 Posts

I always play games on the medium difficulty setting the first time, on the second play, i normally go for the harder difficulties though.29121994
This, I play on normal because I'm after enjoyment, not punishment, if I enjoy the game enough I'll replay it on a harder difficulty (extremely rare tho, the only recent game I replayed 3 times on 3 different difficulty settings is SC 2, there's Portal 2, 3 times but it has no difficulty options).

Avatar image for kate_jones
kate_jones

3221

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#5 kate_jones
Member since 2007 • 3221 Posts

I used to play fps on hard on consoles, but these days just play everything on default, and if I want to play it again after beating it, I turn the difficulty up

Avatar image for DethSkematik
DethSkematik

3900

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 117

User Lists: 0

#6 DethSkematik
Member since 2008 • 3900 Posts
Nothing wrong with that. The only time I ever torture myself by playing a game on a harder difficulty is if you end up unlocking something for it.
Avatar image for Iantheone
Iantheone

8242

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#7 Iantheone
Member since 2007 • 8242 Posts
Depends on the game. I love playing through games at the hardest settings though.
Avatar image for PcGamingRig
PcGamingRig

7386

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#8 PcGamingRig
Member since 2009 • 7386 Posts

i play at the hardest setting first playthrough.

the second playthrough is never as exciting as the first for me so i try to get the most out of the game first time around.

Avatar image for guildclaws
guildclaws

7921

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#9 guildclaws
Member since 2009 • 7921 Posts

I usually play games on Easy on PC but i play games on Normal then Hard on Xbox 360 for the Achievements!

Avatar image for BLKR4330
BLKR4330

1698

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#10 BLKR4330
Member since 2006 • 1698 Posts

i generally think today's games are way too easy and i like a bit of a challenge so i never turn down the difficulty. either start off on default or, lately i've been playing more on hard difficulty from the start.

Avatar image for Sleepyz
Sleepyz

3805

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#11 Sleepyz
Member since 2003 • 3805 Posts

I usually play on normal but thought i'd installed an oldie (Age of mythology) and man that game is crazy hard on normal, just none stop attacks wave after wave giving you no time to recover since 1 unit can knock down your massive walls with no effort. On easy they don't even attack so poorly designed.

Anyway like was saying usually pick normal level rarely go higher.

Avatar image for harshv82
harshv82

1120

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 0

#12 harshv82
Member since 2008 • 1120 Posts
I play it on hard for the first time though I regretted the day I started The Witcher 2 on hard. Then switched it on normal and finished it. CDP Red know how to make a game for PC. I started ME2 on hard, switched it to veteran midway then on 2nd playthrough I did Insane. Problem with PC gaming difficulty is if it's developed for consoles first it do tends to be rather very easy. Don't take my post out of context, I'm just stating my opinions.
Avatar image for deactivated-6243ee9902175
deactivated-6243ee9902175

5847

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#13 deactivated-6243ee9902175
Member since 2007 • 5847 Posts

I'll usually play on normal but I will turn it down if the game frustrates me. I play for story and for frustration, if I wanted frustration I'd go play Heroes of Newerth.

Avatar image for jwsoul
jwsoul

5467

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 11

User Lists: 0

#14 jwsoul
Member since 2005 • 5467 Posts

No i am getting desperate for games to be harder especially in the RPG genre. Got Two Worlds Two recently 40+ Hours in and i need it to be more difficult! SO i download Mods and its still to Easy. Same with Dragon Age!

Avatar image for Gladestone1
Gladestone1

5695

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#15 Gladestone1
Member since 2004 • 5695 Posts

Normally ill play on normal..Easy is just to easy for me..Normal is at least some what of a challenge..Some games ive had to turn down because even on easy it was hard as hell..Think some of the boss fights in dragon age origins where really hard,.The bloodmother for instance turn that down to easy..Just so i can get through that part..She had to be one of the toughest bosses ive fought this gen.,..

Avatar image for Litchie
Litchie

34613

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 13

User Lists: 0

#16 Litchie
Member since 2003 • 34613 Posts
No, I'm not that big of a wuss. I don't go lower than normal.
Avatar image for lucfonzy
lucfonzy

1835

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#17 lucfonzy
Member since 2008 • 1835 Posts
If there's only 3 settings I go for normal on my first playthrough, however alot of games are going for the "Easy, Normal, Hard, Veteran" settings so in these circumstances I'd usually go for hard. On a second playthrough I almost always crank up the difficulty, no point playing the exact same game again! :P
Avatar image for EzekyleAbadon
EzekyleAbadon

1391

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#18 EzekyleAbadon
Member since 2010 • 1391 Posts
Usually I go for hardest or second to hardest (given there are more than one difficulty settings above normal). I generally like to challenge myself.
Avatar image for PernicioEnigma
PernicioEnigma

6662

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#19 PernicioEnigma
Member since 2010 • 6662 Posts
I usually start on normal. If I want to play again I'll play through on a harder difficulty.
Avatar image for GeneralShowzer
GeneralShowzer

11598

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 15

User Lists: 0

#20 GeneralShowzer
Member since 2010 • 11598 Posts

Depends on the game. I play COD campaigns on easy, because there are a lot of cheap deaths and grenade spam otherwise and it just disrupts the "cinematic" action movie feel of the game. Аnd I just want to get it over with.

I play RPG's and RTS on hard / hardest.

Avatar image for Lord_Nas3k
Lord_Nas3k

1492

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#21 Lord_Nas3k
Member since 2006 • 1492 Posts

I hack the game to make it as hard as possible. That's how hardcore I am.

Anyone who doesn't is just a casual.

Avatar image for iskeethunters
iskeethunters

925

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#22 iskeethunters
Member since 2011 • 925 Posts
I'm a hardcore gamer. I play everything on the highest difficulty possible yet I haven't been really challenged for a few years. Easier difficulties are not fun because they don't provide any challenge or satisfaction anymore so the game becomes dull and boring.
Avatar image for Zubinen
Zubinen

2555

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#23 Zubinen
Member since 2011 • 2555 Posts
I play on easy unless it actually makes a difference in my gameplay experience. If increasing the difficulty setting only changes the damage you receive or changes how available resources are, etc., then no, it's pointless to play on anything but the easiest setting. If the AI behavior or content of the game is changed then I am willing to play through very hard. It takes intelligence to be above your ego, and in the case of most games, it's only the ego as well as low intelligence that makes people play on anything harder than easy. However, if it's a game like Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon where I actually get completely different content on different difficulty modes, then I'm willing to play games modes more difficult than Ninja Gaiden.
Avatar image for TheShadowLord07
TheShadowLord07

23083

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#24 TheShadowLord07
Member since 2006 • 23083 Posts

i usally play on easy/normal because I get angry very easy when I die on the harder settings

Avatar image for ShimmerMan
ShimmerMan

4634

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 16

User Lists: 0

#25 ShimmerMan
Member since 2008 • 4634 Posts

Depends on the game, if it's a genre I know how to play well - then hardest difficulty, otherwise medium.

Avatar image for Rage010101
Rage010101

5470

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#26 Rage010101
Member since 2006 • 5470 Posts

i always start with its normal/default difficulty setting and then increase the difficulty when i replay them. easy difficulty in almost all cases has no challenge and is extremely boring. i like when a game test me. alot of games today are just too easy! sometimes it bums me out because even at higher difficulties modern games are still too simple for me. i love it when a game challenges me. i especially love a game that manages to bring me "game rage" lol. as funny as that sounds, it's so true!

Avatar image for Bros89
Bros89

624

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#27 Bros89
Member since 2004 • 624 Posts

depends on the game, 50% normal - 50% hard (I don't touch the "insane/frustrating" settings

Avatar image for Wasdie
Wasdie

53622

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 23

User Lists: 0

#28 Wasdie  Moderator
Member since 2003 • 53622 Posts

Each game is different. Usually I play on the default settings, sometimes for RPGs I'll turn it down a bit, othertimes I may turn it up for a game I know really well.

Avatar image for Golden_Ace
Golden_Ace

118

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#29 Golden_Ace
Member since 2011 • 118 Posts

I usually play on normal but thought i'd installed an oldie (Age of mythology) and man that game is crazy hard on normal, just none stop attacks wave after wave giving you no time to recover since 1 unit can knock down your massive walls with no effort. On easy they don't even attack so poorly designed.

Anyway like was saying usually pick normal level rarely go higher.

Sleepyz
What a gem of a game :) If you aren't used to it then it can punish you quite harshly.
Avatar image for rmfd341
rmfd341

3808

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 8

User Lists: 0

#30 rmfd341
Member since 2008 • 3808 Posts
It depends on the genre, for FPS games...definitely harder difficulties.
Avatar image for -Shooter-
-Shooter-

4295

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#31 -Shooter-
Member since 2006 • 4295 Posts

I haven't played a single player game in a while, the ones I did play didn't have a difficulty setting. It depends on the game I guess, if I'm not interested in the game, I just play it on normal, but if I do like the game, I usually try the hardest one first (but if it's impossible, I go with lower difficulties)

Avatar image for cyborg100000
cyborg100000

2905

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#32 cyborg100000
Member since 2005 • 2905 Posts

Hardest for FPS's, TPS's and modern stat-casual RPG's. Normal for stat-heavy old school RPG's, RTS's I'm not familiar with and puzzle/mini games.

Avatar image for Lach0121
Lach0121

11783

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 17

User Lists: 0

#33 Lach0121
Member since 2007 • 11783 Posts

I usually choose the hardest difficulty it will let me choose initially (some times harder difficulties are not unlocked yet)

I NEVER play on easy.. 0 challenge which takes a lot of the fun out of it for me.

I Most of the time choose Hardest it will let me initially. Unless its one of those difficulty scales that, in order to make it difficult you have to unload clip after clip into 1 enemy just to bring it down.... That is crap and I usually go to Medium for that.. But games are getting better on the scale of difficulty like that so that is becoming less and less.

I am getting better at games my whole life, therefor I would like them to challenge me accordingly. After 25 years Easy, (and a lot of times Medium) just don't do it for me!

Avatar image for iskeethunters
iskeethunters

925

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#34 iskeethunters
Member since 2011 • 925 Posts
I play on easy unless it actually makes a difference in my gameplay experience. If increasing the difficulty setting only changes the damage you receive or changes how available resources are, etc., then no, it's pointless to play on anything but the easiest setting. If the AI behavior or content of the game is changed then I am willing to play through very hard. It takes intelligence to be above your ego, and in the case of most games, it's only the ego as well as low intelligence that makes people play on anything harder than easy. However, if it's a game like Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon where I actually get completely different content on different difficulty modes, then I'm willing to play games modes more difficult than Ninja Gaiden. Zubinen
I'd say it's low intelligence or lack of gaming skill that makes someone want to play on easy and just walk straight forward through a level without having to think of a tactic or relying on pure skill. Why would you do something that's just a waste of time and doesn't challenge your brain at all?
Avatar image for L1D3N
L1D3N

717

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#35 L1D3N
Member since 2009 • 717 Posts

I play my games on easy first time then all the rest on hard settings.

Avatar image for StrawberryHill
StrawberryHill

5321

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#36 StrawberryHill
Member since 2008 • 5321 Posts

Depends on the game. I play most games on normal. On Oblivion and the newer Fallout games, however, I play on the highest difficulty settings because the games are too easy on normal.

Avatar image for tapty
tapty

95

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#37 tapty
Member since 2008 • 95 Posts

I used to play games on easy, but then i realised that it was a bit too easy, like not dying for the whole game or not be challanged by the 'Bosses' and finally after i finish a game, like COD, on easy, i find it very difficult to get used to the insane hardness of the multiplayer, where u may die from one headshot or just get stabbed, so i started playing medium or hard, medium because thats how the developers want us to find the game and then if it is too easy, then make it a bit harder... Single player of a game is like a long tutorial for the multiplayer, so the harder the tutorial, the easier i find to get used to the actual action of the multiplayer

Avatar image for NerubianWeaver
NerubianWeaver

2046

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#38 NerubianWeaver
Member since 2010 • 2046 Posts
I always play on the hardest difficulty. Except for Witcher 2, managed to finished it on hard. Insane was Insane
Avatar image for Tezcatlipoca666
Tezcatlipoca666

7241

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#39 Tezcatlipoca666
Member since 2006 • 7241 Posts

I usually play on either easy or normal. I played Dragon Age: origins on the easiest difficulty. Why? Because I don't play most games for an extreme challenge. I play for the story, for exploration, and for easy-going enjoyment. I don't experience any sense of accomplishement or get any enjoyment out of "finally beating that level/boss". Repetition is tedious and I prefer to avoid it.

When I want a challenge I don't play against AI, instead I play against actual people online. Games like Starcraft 2, BFBC2, etc cater to my competitive side.

Avatar image for IcyToasters
IcyToasters

12476

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#40 IcyToasters
Member since 2007 • 12476 Posts

I'll play on the hardest mode if it's done well to scale it to that difficulty. Games like STALKER feel like they should be played on the highest difficulty.

Avatar image for cain006
cain006

8625

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 38

User Lists: 0

#41 cain006
Member since 2008 • 8625 Posts

I play it on what I feel like. Usually normal the first time, then hardest the second time.

Avatar image for hrt_rulz01
hrt_rulz01

22377

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#42 hrt_rulz01
Member since 2006 • 22377 Posts
Yeah I usually play on Easy to start with, then if I play it again I might put it up to Normal or Medium.
Avatar image for bonafidetk
bonafidetk

3911

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#43 bonafidetk
Member since 2004 • 3911 Posts
first play thru is always medium for me. I dont really like dying or losing in games :p. More into games for fun than achievement punishment. If the game is really good then I might play it again on hard.
Avatar image for attirex
attirex

2453

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#44 attirex
Member since 2007 • 2453 Posts
I play on a difficulty level that is so high that upon first launch, the game automatically deletes itself from my drive.
Avatar image for Lach0121
Lach0121

11783

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 17

User Lists: 0

#45 Lach0121
Member since 2007 • 11783 Posts

I play on a difficulty level that is so high that upon first launch, the game automatically deletes itself from my drive.attirex

lol.

Would that be the: I came here to die,Extreme Nightmare modePLUS PLUSPLUS PLUS. ?

Avatar image for trastamad03
trastamad03

4859

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 1

User Lists: 0

#46 trastamad03
Member since 2006 • 4859 Posts
If it makes you feel better TC... I can't even beat Seth on Easy in SSF4...
Avatar image for attirex
attirex

2453

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#47 attirex
Member since 2007 • 2453 Posts

[QUOTE="attirex"]I play on a difficulty level that is so high that upon first launch, the game automatically deletes itself from my drive.Lach0121

lol.

Would that be the: I came here to die,Extreme Nightmare modePLUS PLUSPLUS PLUS. ?

No, it's.......LUDICROUS DIFFICULTY
Avatar image for abuabed
abuabed

6606

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 0

User Lists: 0

#48 abuabed
Member since 2005 • 6606 Posts
If you enjoy it then it doesn't matter.
Avatar image for darkman006
darkman006

933

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 4

User Lists: 0

#49 darkman006
Member since 2009 • 933 Posts
I always play my games on medium/normal challenge. I only set to easy if I'm having tons of trouble with something like a boss. The only game I play on hard are the doom games.
Avatar image for Lach0121
Lach0121

11783

Forum Posts

0

Wiki Points

0

Followers

Reviews: 17

User Lists: 0

#50 Lach0121
Member since 2007 • 11783 Posts

[QUOTE="Lach0121"]

[QUOTE="attirex"]I play on a difficulty level that is so high that upon first launch, the game automatically deletes itself from my drive.attirex

lol.

Would that be the: I came here to die,Extreme Nightmare modePLUS PLUSPLUS PLUS. ?

No, it's.......LUDICROUS DIFFICULTY

LMAO Touche' my friend!!!!

Sir! You may want to buckle up! eggh Buckle This! Ludirous Speed Go!!!!!