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I had experience when I came across a curated list like this one https://www.roger.com/articles/game/shortest-games-longest-memories/ and decided to try a few games from it. Honestly, I was amazed at how much storytelling and emotion developers can pack into just a short session. I’ve finished some games in under an hour, yet they’ve stayed with me much longer than some huge open-world games that I spent dozens of hours on. The thing I love about these short games is that they force you to pay attention and make every choice count, which somehow makes the experience feel more personal and memorable. I’ve started recommending them to friends who don’t have much time to game but still want an experience that sticks. It also changed the way I pick games for myself—I now balance long campaigns with these small, intense bursts of gameplay. You really start to appreciate the artistry and design that goes into them, and sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones you can finish in one sitting. Using this approach, I’ve had some of the most memorable gaming moments recently, and I always look forward to discovering another short game that surprises me.