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Do game spoilers (plot, CG, etc.) bother you? Or do you prefer seeing them?
- Thread starter usagi-k
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- Sep 17, 2024
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Depends on what type of spoiler it is. If it is trivial like the tropes in a story, then I don't care. Sometimes, if the trope is interesting to me, I might want to play the game more. But if the spoiler is major, like major character death, plot twists, and etc.. It can definitely make me feel reluctant to play the game until I forget the spoiler.
- Dec 19, 2024
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I'm actually the total opposite of a lot of people in the replies, I actively avoid CGs a lot of the time, esp if its for a game I'm super excited for. This gets to a point where I wont even listen to voice samples. I'm sure that's kinda weird but I really enjoy going in blind!
- Oct 24, 2019
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It bothers me if i'm going to play it. If not, it's okay.
Also, it depends on the spoiler level... for example, if the CG is from common route, then it's ok, because maybe i will play the game just because i see the visuals and i liked it. And i usually dont get spoilers since i dont use too much social media...
Also, it depends on the spoiler level... for example, if the CG is from common route, then it's ok, because maybe i will play the game just because i see the visuals and i liked it. And i usually dont get spoilers since i dont use too much social media...
- Mar 2, 2021
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I don't really care, although I think I'm lucky not to get any spoilers (?) I usually only see the promotional CGs on the site and beyond that it almost never reaches me, I also avoid reading reviews on websites or even the "route in order" as many suggest, I go in pretty blind when I play the game to have my own experience.
- Jan 4, 2026
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- Jul 26, 2024
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If it's huge plot reveals or the meat of a route, I generally don't like it.
However, I think it's inevitable to avoid stuff like secret LIs or CG spoilers if you use social media. Sometimes I'll come across fanart of something based off a spoiler moment in a route of a game I'm playing and it makes me intrigued because I'll sit here like "I wonder what the context for this is... gotta catch up in my playthrough!" Sometimes you get spoiled just looking at the promotional material of a game or a walkthrough if you wanna be a completionist though.
I think it's a matter of voluntary and involuntary spoiling, I suppose? I don't mind getting spoiled on my own terms, like asking friends who played a game before me to tell me about their fav characters for example (or reading a friend's liveblogging experience of a game, for that matter!), but if I'm bombarded with a thing's entire plot unprompted I'll get miffed about it.
However, I think it's inevitable to avoid stuff like secret LIs or CG spoilers if you use social media. Sometimes I'll come across fanart of something based off a spoiler moment in a route of a game I'm playing and it makes me intrigued because I'll sit here like "I wonder what the context for this is... gotta catch up in my playthrough!" Sometimes you get spoiled just looking at the promotional material of a game or a walkthrough if you wanna be a completionist though.
I think it's a matter of voluntary and involuntary spoiling, I suppose? I don't mind getting spoiled on my own terms, like asking friends who played a game before me to tell me about their fav characters for example (or reading a friend's liveblogging experience of a game, for that matter!), but if I'm bombarded with a thing's entire plot unprompted I'll get miffed about it.
- Dec 25, 2018
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I try to avoid spoilers and stick to spoiler-free reviews. Even to the point of not looking at the preview CGs used in the opening movies.
- Mar 12, 2017
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I really hate spoilers and absolutely don't want to see them. I think the first time is the most fun.
In particular, I really hate spoilers for games I'm about to play or am currently playing.
I don't mind spoilers for games I have no intention of playing in the future.
In particular, I really hate spoilers for games I'm about to play or am currently playing.
I don't mind spoilers for games I have no intention of playing in the future.
- Jun 7, 2022
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- May 14, 2026
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I try to avoid any kind of spoilers before I clear the game. I enjoy playing my games blind not knowing what to expect. So other than the game's release date and it's opening trailer I never look up anything about it. Even real triggering trigger warnings. It's more fun that way!
- Nov 30, 2014
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I rarely look at spoilers. Whenever possible, I prefer to play the game myself and discover the story without any prior information. I try to avoid watching CG as much as possible, and before starting a game, I only casually check the overall reviews and keywords. I love the moment when the game's world is gradually revealed as I play without knowing anything, so I want to cherish that feeling.
- Apr 21, 2025
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- Feb 21, 2024
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I don't like spoilers; I prefer to discover the story for myself because I feel like I lose interest and excitement if I know what's going to happen. 
- Feb 19, 2026
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Not at all! I don't mind spoilers. In fact, I actively search spoilers hahahahah
Spoilers helps me understand what I'm actually getting into, plus for me it makes my playthrough feels even more... 'enriched', is that the right word?
it makes the game more enjoyable yeah yeah
Spoilers helps me understand what I'm actually getting into, plus for me it makes my playthrough feels even more... 'enriched', is that the right word?
it makes the game more enjoyable yeah yeah
- Jul 25, 2020
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I'm the type that skips the Opening/Intro video while playing. I'd rather encounter character CGs organically and get a pleasant surprise. Don't like reading the game summary either. Just the nice front artwork is fine to entice me :).
- Dec 19, 2023
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For slice-of-lifey games, nope. I don't mind spoilers for them! For more of the plot-heavy, fantasy ones, I do.
There are some exceptions though where I seek out spoilers for the latter. Nothing too big, I just need to know if anyone important to me dies or it's bittersweet
I don't get the same satisfaction as others in angst if I don't know for sure things will be solved later.
There are some exceptions though where I seek out spoilers for the latter. Nothing too big, I just need to know if anyone important to me dies or it's bittersweet
I don't get the same satisfaction as others in angst if I don't know for sure things will be solved later.