RealResearcher

For me, it’s when a game is tied to a well-known IP that I know little about.

What’s strange is that if I know absolutely nothing about the game’s world, and neither does anyone else, it doesn’t bother me at all. But if the IP has an established fanbase, I get this sharp feeling that I’m missing something or not fully appreciating the material.

One recent example for me is Space Marine 2.

I’m not a fan of Warhammer, but I actually enjoyed the gameplay and visuals quite a bit. But damn, it’s so hard to shake off the feeling that half the context and details just flew right over my head.

It’s like there’s a whole layer of the experience that I’m completely missing out on.