Can you be a fan of a franchise without ever playing a game of that franchise? Or is it impossible to not play at least one game of that franchise?
That’s fair, I mean there are probably people who are fans of Final Fantasy cuz of movies and shows, and watching the games on YouTube.Imo if you have a love for a game or series you're a fan, regardless of whether you've played it or not. For example, my dad loves video games and has played many games that I haven't. A lot of these I've watched him play and gained an appreciation for. I can talk at length about the plots and gameplay styles of Metroid or MegaMan despite not having much experience playing either. I have a genuine interest in them.
Some people though struggle playing games of any kind, but they like the story and characters. Thankfully in regards to Zelda, there are mangas.I would think that if you like what you see in a game or series that you would call yourself a fan, it'd make sense to play at least one game in it, or at least have the intention to
it's admittedly gatekeepy to say otherwise, but games are an interactive medium where the experience is in playing them, so I just feel it's tricky to say you're a fan of the game if it turned out that you don't like the act of actually playing it once you do
Metal Gear Solid has gameplay I'm not particularly thrilled about and I vastly prefer the stealth mechanics and gameplay of a Splinter Cell over it. I wouldn't necessarily call any of the Metal Gear Solid titles, at least of the ones I've played, a favorite of mine simply because I find the gameplay experience lacking, but I'd still consider myself a fan of the series simply because I find the story, characters, and quirks very appealing.it's admittedly gatekeepy to say otherwise, but games are an interactive medium where the experience is in playing them, so I just feel it's tricky to say you're a fan of the game if it turned out that you don't like the act of actually playing it once you do
but you had played the games still, and for some games the story is more of a pull where even if you're not into the gameplay, you're still into the overall experienceMetal Gear Solid has gameplay I'm not particularly thrilled about and I vastly prefer the stealth mechanics and gameplay of a Splinter Cell over it. I wouldn't necessarily call any of the Metal Gear Solid titles, at least of the ones I've played, a favorite of mine simply because I find the gameplay experience lacking, but I'd still consider myself a fan of the series simply because I find the story, characters, and quirks very appealing.