April/May: 4ever
Time for a bit of a dual theme again! The main theme is forever – this means making a dent in any game(s) that you could play forever until you've unlocked every achievement, uncovered every secret etc. "Really long" games (50+ hours) count, too. But if that's not really your thing, we have a backup theme: four. Just play games that take (about) 4 hours to beat or complete (whichever you prefer). You can check how long a game should take on howlongtobeat.com.
You can use the following format to track your progress in the comments, and/or add your own thoughts about the played game(s) to your post!
name of game 1 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 2 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 3 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
total: | achievements obtained | playtime this month | Number of games finished
Theme Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsQskdZHc4sFAQ
Do I have to participate in this month’s theme?
No, as with every theme, these are merely suggestions for anyone who is unsure about what to play next. If you already have a battle plan for your backlog and/or don’t like this month’s theme, you’re free to ignore it.
What happens if I don’t participate in the theme?
Nothing.
What happens if I play all of my unfinished games before the theme is over?
Your backlog will be a much smaller place.
I don’t have any unfinished games - I’ve beaten everything I’ve started.
Really? well that makes one of us… I salute you.
I already finished my entry can I play another?
Go ahead - the goal is to reduce your unfinished games list. The more you can play the better.
| Name | Category | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Files 2: Memory of a Crime | HLBT 4h | 0/23 | 0h | unfinished |
| The Last Door | HLBT 4h | 16/16 | 6.4h | Completed |
| Anna: Extended Edition | HLBT 4h | 0/35 | 0h | unfinished |
South of the Circle  |
HLBT 4h | 0/10 | 0h | unfinished |
| En Garde! |
HLBT 4h | 0/30 | 0h | unfinished |
| TOTAL: | 16 | 6.4h | 1 |
I suppose these games can take forever to finish. 😅 Let’s see which one of them can I tackle down.
| Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic World Evolution | 15/73 (initially 15) | 0h (initially 8.8h) | playing |
| Planet Zoo | 11/38 (intially 11) | 0h (initially 17h) | playing |
| XCOM: Enemy Unknown | 35/85 (initially 35) | 0h (initially 36.8h) | playing |
| Train Valley 2 | 0/104 | 0h | unfinished |
| TOTAL: | 0 | 0h | 0 |
Oh wow, I can actually participate. It’s been a while due to my Skyrim obsession.
| Name | Achievements | Playtime (as of 31-Mar) | April Playtime | Category | Status |
| Skyrim Special Edition | 0/75* | 445h25m | 2h10m | Really long | unfinished |
* No achievements acquired due to a modded game. I estimate I have 29/75 achievements at the moment.
My first dual theme! Two months means twice as many games!
| Name | Achievements | HLTB estimate | My playtime | Theme | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AER Memories of Old | 0/20 | 4h 23m | playtime this month | four | unfinished/finished |
| Dark Heritage: Guardians of Hope | 0/25 | 4h 55 m | playtime this month | four | unfinished/finished |
| Journey of a Roach | 0/18 | 4h 43m | playtime this month | four | unfinished/finished |
| NEKOPARA vol. 2 | 0/20 | 4h 42m | playtime this month | four | unfinished/finished |
| South of the Circle | 0/10 | 4h | playtime this month | four | unfinished/finished |
| The 39 Steps | 0/20 | 4h 51m | playtime this month | four | unfinished/finished |
| Total: | 0/113 | 27h34m | playtime this month | x | ? |
Hello and thanks for this new theme, if that’s really what i understand, i.e. playing a game that could be played ad infinitum (ex : Fifa, Anno, Counter Strike) until all the achievements are unlocked 🤕… then that’s the some of games i would play but not until 100% completion, so i prefer the 2nd option !
edit :
04/04/25 : Just finished Opus, it wasn’t at all a rocket-building management game like i’d hoped. The gameplay was repetitive and the scenario excessively eye-watering. Not recommended.
05/04/25 : Detective Di was excellent ! Short “chinese drama-like” ambiance, with beautiful pixel-art and soundtrack. I followed a guide when i got stuck on some parts but game was coherent.
10/04/25 : Turnip boy robs a bank : game is designed to be fun and accessible, with plenty of options. Weird that it has not native controller remapping though, also the story is more related to the character family story, less connected to the real world, so i prefered the 1st one.
This time it’s more of a prompt to make progress, rather than completely finish anything. I realize it’s phrased a bit weird – I meant “do you have a game that takes forever to unlock everything? Play it this month!” But going with option 2 is completely valid, too, that’s what it’s there for :)
Thanks a lot for clarification, i’ll reconsider then these forever games for other picks after finishing these short ones ! :D