I have recently played 3 games that have forced a lengthy, unskippable tutorial section that runs for several hours of the game, just to unlock the most basic functions like buying the items, customizing features, multiplayer, and even 2-player split screen modes.

For 2 of these games (Armored Core 6 and Gran Turismo 7), the major draw for me was the MP and I haven't even gotten to check out MP yet because it's locked out until you get passed a certain point in the progression system. Fuckin' why do any developers do this? I just wanted to play with my sister but we have to get through most of the fucking game before we are allowed to do the multiplayer modes. Such bullshit.

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[–] nul9o9@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I replayed FF 13 a while ago, I was absolutely shocked how long it took to be able to customize role settings for the party members.

[–] CalicoJack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago

That was my main complaint with the game. I didn't mind starting limited and building up to full control, but it should have taken half of the time. And some of the early pairings were pretty rough to use without their full kit.

[–] DrQuint@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

20 hours before you're allowed 3 people as well.