Getting tired of repeating the same boss level only to be dying or ending in game over countless times? Whether you’re a casual gamer or a professional gamer, it’s time to take a step back from the gaming world and come back to reality to take a breather and relax.
What is Game Fatigue and what causes it?
Game fatigue or gaming fatigue can happen to both casual and professional gamers. The symptoms for it are usually feeling tired, lethargic, irritable, getting pressured and emotionally drained. Professional gamers train with their team when they have to go into a tournament, hence the pressure they feel to play well, not to let their team down plus their supporters. It gets really tough for professional gamers since they need to be prepared mentally as well.
For casual gamers, they play because either they want to lose some stress or to simply enjoy playing. But what happens when they get stuck at a level that they can’t get out of? They get frustrated and annoyed. Therefore, they get tired by repeating the same level over and over again. The more you repeat it, the more annoying it gets.
Other reasons that cause game fatigue can be from playing team player games like Valorant and League of Legends can get really stressful. Especially when you’re a new player in the game. You’re still getting used to figuring out what keys to press and what skills to use when a member of your team suddenly calls you out for being a bad player. Sometimes the other team would even call you out or your whole team out just for fun but it’s not fun for you when you get affected.
Even when you’ve gotten used to the game, you can still get called out for doing poorly. These types of games can be fun but it can also be toxic because of the players.
Games with difficult boss levels like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII Remake on Playstation 4 is one of the toughest bosses to defeat. The moment all your characters die, you have to start from the beginning again. This is where that loop begins on playing the same level over and over again until you can’t take it anymore and rage-quit. There are a lot of games that have situations like this and there have been players who let out their frustration.
If you’re starting to get the symptoms above, maybe it’s time to take the chance to get on a plane and go somewhere that you won’t have to bring your gaming gadgets with you.
Another type of game that has a never ending loop would be the commissions in Genshin Impact. When you’ve been playing the game since it got released and you have already memorized what to do and where to go, it makes you feel lazy to do it. Some players have abandoned the game for a while due to having repetitive commissions, gathering artifacts for their characters, building the characters they need for their party or they just simply got tired of playing.
Getting tired from playing is completely normal. Don’t feel bad if you start abandoning a game you used to love or even abandoning your whole gaming life. We do need to move forward and if you feel like going back into it again you can always do that.
How to relax from gaming?
Leave your console or PC and get a trip out of town or even out of the country. Nothing like the great outdoors to get some sun, breathe fresh air and just have time for yourself. We have great places to recommend which you can read more all about it on Slingo.com.
Another way to get away from the monitor is to simply not turn it on. Even though the urge is there, you have to try to get away from it. Not only do your eyes need a break but also your
brain and body. Take a nap, take a shower, watch a movie or take a walk outside your house. Who knows while doing any of these might give you your next strategy on defeating the boss you’ve been wanting to destroy.
If you are the type of gamer that prefers to relax while playing games, choose either an indie game or a platformer type of game that doesn’t take that much energy from you and that doesn’t make you feel frustrated either. Play a type of game that doesn’t have a boss level that feels undefeated. Perhaps a simple game of solitaire on your desktop helps or some good old diner dash type of games.
Spending time with your family without having the need to go anywhere is also a greay way to relax. You can also play board games or card games with them or with your friends. After all, playing games with people in real life is different from playing with people online. Even spending time with your pets can make you feel better.
Grab your favorite and read it again. Try painting or get back into it if you’re on the creative side. Take cooking lessons or practice cooking in your kitchen, especially if you haven’t cooked in it for a while.
Why is taking a break important?
If you don’t take a break you’ll end up rage-quitting. Rage-quit is basically angrily abandoning an activity leaving you in a sour mood. This can count as throwing a tantrum and for gamers it can be so stressful to be in this situation, which is why you have to step away from your consoles or computers.
Give your body a chance to relax as well. Do some stretches, go jogging, do yoga or whatever that fits your lifestyle. Sitting on your gaming chair or on the bed for long hours can be tiring for your body too.
That’s why taking a short or long break could make a difference in your next games.
