Replayability vs Photographic Memory

[demoman_chaos]

Hmmm, I was thinking this, too. Because in every one of the titles (Shogun excepted, perhaps), there are multiple ways you can plan a campaign. Save after the early game, and you can end up with any number of end points in the mid-game.

OT: I have a good memory and generally remember all sets in a game, but that hasn't really affected replay value at all. Anyway, OP, given that you like RPG's, surely you like the sandbox games that you can do stuff in any given number of ways (thinking Fallout 3/New Vegas here). Also, tried Heavy Rain?

Even if you do just custom battle mod, there is a massive amount of possible army match ups. Even if you do do the same army setups twice the battles are usually different.

Heavy Rain is a bad example, nothing overly changes between playthroughs. The killer is always the same. While you may get a few different scenes, it doesn't change much.
I wasn't able to finish it though. It broke on me. I was at the part where you put your kid to bed and he was supposed to cry for his hideous looking teddy bear thing. He never did. I was stuck in limbo. Tis one of many games I have "broken" in my time as a gamer.

 

[sergnb]

I for one have Photographic Memory (hence the topic name), while it is a gift regarding education and public speeches, the thing is I seem to be buying games rather often since they have very low replay value for me (I remember the whole plot and grow bored quickly). So would you have anything to suggest me gamewise? since I'm once again at a standstill. My preferences tend lean towards RPGs/RTS'/Puzzles.

And well that about sums it up

The Witcher 2. Have fun completing every path that game has to offer.

 

[Rikkano]

Anything that is dynamic will work well. Mount&Blade is a solid choice, though it may ruin all other RPG's for you, or at least their combat. The Total war series is always a good choice. Pick an era in history you like and find the Total War game that fits it.

Hmmm, I was thinking this, too. Because in every one of the titles (Shogun excepted, perhaps), there are multiple ways you can plan a campaign. Save after the early game, and you can end up with any number of end points in the mid-game.

OT: I have a good memory and generally remember all sets in a game, but that hasn't really affected replay value at all. Anyway, OP, given that you like RPG's, surely you like the sandbox games that you can do stuff in any given number of ways (thinking Fallout 3/New Vegas here). Also, tried Heavy Rain?

Yeah, I have. I have also been around Fallout 3 / New Vegas.

 

[Rikkano]

I'm sorry, but you don't have a photographic memory. Take a look at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Memory_Championships
Not one person since its inception has claimed to have a photographic memory. If you did have one, then you would be the only confirmed case of it on the planet.
Anyway, I would love to be able to play through Bioshock again without knowing the plot and ending details. It was a great experience, and I'd love to go through it once more.

Agreed, although playing it on harder difficulties and knowing whats around the corner really lets you plan out the encounters and strategize.

 

[Rikkano]

It doesn't take photographic memory to remember the plot of a game, and it doesn't take amnesia to enjoy a game a second time. If you really can't stand playing a linear game twice, there are always sandbox/multiplayer games out there for you.

My thoughts exactly.

Why not try Oblivion or Fallout 3? I've spent countless hours with those games and I've neither done everything there was to do nor even finished them.

I have been there and greatly enjoyed it.

 

[GrimHeaper]

Any proof you have this memory?