Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Game length is a deceptive stat. We’re conditioned to think that a bigger number is better in all things when it comes to this hobby, and how long it takes to complete something is seen as part of its value proposition. If a full price game launches with a six hour campaign, for example, there’s hell to pay. Doesn’t matter how good those six hours are.
But video games aren’t inherently a long form medium. Some of the best games of all time are 25 minutes long (if you’re good, or cheating). Many more can be completed in one sitting. Within reason. Technically you could play World of Warcraft for 600 hours straight in one “sitting”. Don’t split hairs.
So what’s the best game that you can complete in an afternoon? To find out, you’ll have to watch or listen to this here podcast, which I’ve handily provided several options for doing so below, because I’m nice.
Special thanks to David Bulmer for performing "Jim's Theme".
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Game length is a deceptive stat. We’re conditioned to think that a bigger number is better in all things when it comes to this hobby, and how long it takes to complete something is seen as part of its value proposition. If a full price game launches with a six hour campaign, for example, there’s hell to pay. Doesn’t matter how good those six hours are.
But video games aren’t inherently a long form medium. Some of the best games of all time are 25 minutes long (if you’re good, or cheating). Many more can be completed in one sitting. Within reason. Technically you could play World of Warcraft for 600 hours straight in one “sitting”. Don’t split hairs.
So what’s the best game that you can complete in an afternoon? To find out, you’ll have to watch or listen to this here podcast, which I’ve handily provided several options for doing so below, because I’m nice.
Special thanks to David Bulmer for performing "Jim's Theme".
💻 Visit us on the web: VG247.com
👍 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/VG247
🐤 Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/VG247
📷 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/vg247official
❤️ and don't forget to subscribe! youtube.com/user/MrVg247?sub_confirmation=1
#vg247 #podcast #mortality
