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 | 0/16 | 0h | unfinished |
| 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: | 0 | 0h | 0 |
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.
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 !
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