Growing up, Let’s Plays didn’t really exist.
It seems like it started with advent of Minecraft, but I might be wrong because the whole scene has never really appealed to me.
To be sure, I can see its draw:
- See how a game works and plays before you buy (or instead of buying)
- Enjoy the commentary of an engaging personality on-screen
- Chat live with other viewers
- Watch expert players perform speed runs, advanced techniques and find secrets
- Free entertainment
Even with everything going for it, I just can’t get behind the idea of watching someone else play a video game.
Part of my hesitation is generational; I’m a little bit older than the average LP viewer.
Otherwise, it’s just not how I want to spend my small slice of free time. After work is done, the house is taken care of, and my responsibilities are attended to, I want the controller to be in my hand. That firsthand experience just can’t be replaced.
Ironically, I help run two weekly Let’s Play series, one for Switch and one for Classics. Make sure to tune in live on the weekends!
Scott
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