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Originally Posted by Ulfang  I see no reason why they can't make FPS games that last 20+ Hrs. You can finish most FPS games in a day these days that's just crazy! Someone I know finished Jericho in seven hrs ... that's less time than my working day! |
There is a good reason why. It will get boring and repetitive if you extend it for too long. In FPSes, all you do is run around shooting bad guys all the time. Try to imagine doing the same thing over and over again for another additional 10+ hours after the usual 15 hour mark. Plus, most FPSes I know come together with multiplayer, so I wouldn't say that it's a total waste of money and actually, I do admit that it does encourage replayability, given how reasonable it is (the length).
One good example I can give is Bioshock. Sure, it got tons of praises from reviewers and players alike, but yet, for me, halfway through the game (15 hours plus), it begins to become more of a slog through the game than an enjoyment. It's basically the same explore the whole area before reaching your goal stuff whenever you enter a new area, shoot some bad guys and frequently pissing off the Big Daddies. Rinse and repeat.
And to be frank, if I buy a highly praised game only to be disappointed, I would consider that a waste of money rather than a good game I enjoy playing from start to finish, no matter how long or short or how expensive or cheap it is.