Whether your console of choice is the Xbox 360 or the Playstation 3, chances are that a fairly large sum of you are bound to be achievement junkies or trophy prostitutes. From our very own gaming perspective, we cannot deny the power they have over us either. This article stands as an attempt to discern what it is about these achievements/trophies that makes us go wild. Thanks to our panel of experts, here are the top 5 reasons that you love achievements/trophies.
5. Replay value.
While there may be the odd few people who purchase each and every game on the day of release, most people actually care where their R699.99 is going to. Thanks to trophies and achievements, even single player games can give you your money’s worth as you find yourself playing through the campaign at least 2 to 3 times to collect every trophy. That’s now R699.99 well spent… Well sort of…
Priceless...
4. Bragging Rights.
In most gaming circles or groups of gamers there will always be a minimum of two achievement/trophy junkies. You cant deny the euphoric feeling that comes over you when you know that you have more achievements/ platinum trophies than your neighbor. Stats cards have become a way for the junkies to show off their stuff without having to talk about it themselves.
Feel like this? It's okay... so do all of us
3. Reward.
This applies mostly to the Xbox 360 achievement junkies who are granted points from achievements which they can use to purchase certain items from Xbox Live. It’s like working hard for some extra bonuses. The PS3 trophy lovers are given the opportunity to add up there trophies and increase their trophy level rankings. This doesn’t seem like much compared to the Xbox guys, but trust us the PS3 junkies go mad for it.
2. Personal Gain.
A trophy/achievement stands as a symbol of something which you have achieved. It shows dedication in your ability to want to play a game more than 3 times. It shows hard work in the amount of hours of your life which you have given to these trophies. Getting the final trophy/ achievement gives you the feeling of having conquered the game entirely. Man does it feel good. Better than running a marathon! (maybe)
Getting a trophy/achievement beats this!
- The sound.
While this may puzzle a few, the junkies know what we’re talking about. You’re busy playing through a game, you’re unstoppable, suddenly: you heard a “cliiink” sound. Your eyes light up and you begin to grin at your new trophy/achievement. Xbox/PS3: r3700. Game: R699.99. Trophy/Achievement sound: Priceless!
