Had a hilarious Overcooked session with my parents. I was frantically yelling “chop faster,” “deliver the soup,” while my mom calmly organized tasks, repeating “relax, we’ll get there.” Somehow her slower approach earned us three-star ratings while I just stressed. Maybe older players value teamwork differently?
Yeah, that rings true. I read something similar – https://www.clnsmedia.com/why-boomers-and-gen-z-play-the-same-games-differently/. It suggests Boomers treat co-op as shared experience, not a scoreboard. My aunt plays Animal Crossing mainly to chat, decorate slowly, trade flowers. I’m busy chasing perfect island layouts. Playing with her reminds me that fun isn’t always speed—it’s connection.
I notice that even at work. Some teams prioritize calm coordination over frantic multitasking, yet achieve better results. Maybe games just mirror how people communicate in real life.