The Problem With PvP Games – Why People Dislike It

Expert Verified By

PvP games can be incredibly fun and addicting, but some people can get tired of them, if they get into them at all.

Story Highlight
  • PvP games constantly evolving can overwhelm players who can’t keep up.
  • The often non-existent stories in PvP games are unappealing compared to single-player narratives.
  • PvP games’ unpredictability and endless cycles can be frustrating, unlike single-player games, which offer a complete experience.

Since gaming has been taken seriously, many releases have centred on multiplayer experiences. Though these settings can be super fun for some, they can be infinitely annoying for others. This article will explain the main reasons I and many others don’t like PvP games.

A Bit Of Backstory

My gaming journey began with old Nintendo games on my browser. The first modern games I played were CS: GO and Fortnite, with Fortnite being my main focus around 2020, though I never excelled at it.

After struggling with Fortnite, I switched to Valorant. Initially refreshing, the team dependency and my poor aim (being left-handed without a left-handed mouse) led to burnout after 8 months. I then took a long break from gaming.

Now, I enjoy single-player games, particularly Metroidvanias and Souls-likes, and have been much happier ever since.

PvP Isn’t For Everyone

The following sections will list some of my personal gripes with PvP games and why I much prefer single-player experiences.

Keeping Up

PvP games constantly evolve with new content and techniques. While this keeps dedicated players engaged, it can overwhelm those who lack time or interest in keeping up.

Ninties Fortnite
Nineties Were A Big Innovation (GIF From Amino Apps)

This would be fine if it was just another way to make your gameplay more interesting, but not keeping up makes the game much worse for the player because they get outplayed by those who do.

This isn’t an issue in single-player games. You could buy a game and play it all the way through without seeing a single ounce of content on it. You are free to play the game however you like, and you might even be rewarded for playing this way.

Lack Of Story

Although I enjoy games with vague narratives, the often non-existent stories in most PvP games are unappealing. These stories often feel made up on the spot.

Valo Cinematics
Cinematics Are The Extent Of Story Telling In PvP (Image By Riot Games)

I don’t need detailed story markers or dialogue to stay engaged; I prefer the Souls series’ environmental storytelling, which still provides clear objectives to drive the game forward.

Though these modes have some lore of why you’re endlessly fighting, it’s just that, an endless fight with no escape, which is a good way to transition into the next point.

Endlessness

Imagine playing Valorant late at night. You’re stuck in a losing streak, but you keep playing to avoid ending up in a loss. Finally, you win, and the excitement replaces your previous dread of playing another game. This cycle is common in PvP games, leading players to either switch games or quit altogether eventually.

Single-player games, on the other hand, offer a complete experience from start to finish. Features like New Game+ enhance replayability, but even one playthrough is enough to get your money’s worth.

CS2
Waiting For Lobbies Is So Tedious (Image By Tech4Gamers)

PvP games’ constant evolution means that taking a break can make it hard to come back and enjoy them, as you might feel “washed” and struggle to keep up, which can be very frustrating. On the other hand, if you wanna dive into a single-player game again, you usually need only a small time frame to recall your muscle memory, and you’re good to go.

Frustratingly Difficult

We love challenging games but draw the line at frustrating difficulty. Multiplayer games can be unpredictable, with some encounters feeling too easy or impossibly hard, especially with added RNG, making losses frustrating.

Dark Souls 3 You Died Screen
Much Rather Have This (Image By Tech4Gamers)

Single-player games, even the hard ones, are based on patterns. Your opponents are AIs, which can be learnt and mastered. On the other hand, you can never master a PvP game with every opponent’s playstyle. 

All the points discussed above also contribute to making a game feel frustratingly difficult and almost impossible to be good at times.

Preferences

My dislike for PvP games applies to a small subset of people. Most gamers love multiplayer games; in 2023, out of 3 billion gamers worldwide, 1.17 billion played online, according to the Academy of Animated Arts.

Single-player games are like art, while PvP games resemble sports, appealing to many. PvP games have significantly benefited the industry and players, and everyone should try them before forming a preference.

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

If Reusing Assets Gives Consistent, Quality Titles, I’m All Up For It

You call reusing assets laziness, I call it a powerful weapon in the right hands; FromSoftware and RGG's quality games prove that much.

How One Person Made A Game That Sold 30 Million Copies

One of the best-selling indie titles of all time, Stardew Valley, was solely developed by Eric Barone in a 5-year-long process.

From 3700X To 9700X – How Much Has AMD Improved In 5 Years?

AMD has done a great job on its AM4 platform, and is doing the same with AM5, but how far it has come if compared with its predecessors?

Ubisoft Needs To Try Something Other Than Open Worlds Now

After failing countless times with the formulaic open-world formula, Ubisoft needs to try something unique, as it did with The Lost Crown.

Why Rockstar Won’t Focus On Franchises Beyond GTA and RDR

Rockstar has no reason to focus on any other of its franchises since RDR and GTA are enough for them to make profits.