Stuck in a Non Gaming rut !!!!

[czc]

This advice is gonna seem a bit weird but when I'm in a rut I look for games with great soundtracks... I'm not sure why but maybe it's knowing that I'll get a shot of nostalgia some time in the future when I hear the soundtrack again (even once the graphics and gameplay have become dated) or being able to listen to the soundtrack whilst studying (making my studying feel like I'm playing a game)

Soundtrack Reviews

Interesting idea. I think I'll try it!

What works for me when I feel I'm in a rut is to play a game that doesn't take too long to complete. 10 hours or less usually does it. The reason I do this is because the story flows quickly and it gives me sense of accomplishment when I'm done with it.

You can check how long a game takes at http://www.howlongtobeat.com/
But be warned: Pick something that is actually worth playing. It won't help if you grab a game that takes 5 hours but it is absolutely crap.
Many games get shot down in the reviews because they are too short. These are the rut-killers you are after.

I've looked at howlongtobeat before.

People rag on short games but they do have their place I believe. Sometimes you just don't have 60 hours for a game.

[mottamort]

Half-Life episodes anyone?

I find when I'm in a rut is to actually play a really OLD game I used to play before (monkey island, duke nukem 3d, Master of Orion II have all helped me). something familiar that you KNOW you enjoyed before seems to do the trick for me. then i'm able to go back to the gritty brown of the modern shooters

[MalicE]

War Thunder