So I finally caved and upgraded to a current-gen console this year, but honestly, I'm feeling a bit lost in the library. Everyone talks about the big blockbuster exclusives, but I keep finding myself going back to chill, shorter indie games from a few years ago. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this experience after making the jump—does the new hardware even matter if you're not chasing the latest graphical showcase?
I hear you. I upgraded this year and kept circling back to shorter indie games that feel like a warm breath after a long day. The new hardware does not decide your taste, but it does shave loading times and smoother frames which can help the mood linger.
From a design pov the upgrade changes power under the hood yet the rhythm of indie games stays the same. If you want a plan map out a weekly rotation of compact titles and use the fast hardware to keep the pace without chasing the next blockbuster.
Maybe you expect the console to hand you a curated library like a digital concierge. In reality the vibe comes from the games not the machine and indie games often thrive on small moments and quirky mistakes.
Hard to argue hardware matters if your mornings start with a quick run through tiny titles. Do you think the upgrade changes how you pick games?
What if the frame rate and speed are just a gateway not the goal and indie games teach you new pacing and expectations. The question shifts if you treat the library as a living space rather than a trophy shelf.
I kept a small queue of indie games to test on the new box and found they changed how I use the machine. Hardware mattered a little for comfort but not for the core joy.