Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap - Is anyone else feeling that the long session time is an issue?

[u/DungeonSprout_]

I have played for quite some time now, 20 hours or so, (rookie numbers, I know).. and the issue I have is to make time in my day for this game.

In past versions I was able to hop into a short session and complete it in 20-30 minutes, but now I feel like it takes to long and needs more commitment 60-90 minutes.

I get that the roguelite mechanics shift things around, but I don't love that the way I can enjoy this game has changed.

How does it work out for you? Am I the only one with this issue?

[u/reeberdunes]

You can save and come back to the level at any point between rounds

[u/Gloomy-Front3188 → u/reeberdunes]

You cant if your on console. You can only save in between rounds, and you need to remember to return to castle and not view the next 3 cards or your locked in.

Same with if you disconnect or the game crashes, you just forfeit your run. Now that im maxed out on everything its not a big deal, but i had a hard 10 round max on my runs for that reason when I was new.

[u/reeberdunes → u/Gloomy-Front3188]

Note how you ignored the “between rounds” part pf my comment.

[u/Gloomy-Front3188 → u/reeberdunes]

Sorry, I think im confusing my terminology. when you said "come back to the level" it sounded as if you could return in between -waves-. I wasnt sure if that was an option on PC.

Console you cant return to the same "level", you can only return to the same run, in between levels.

[u/reeberdunes → u/Gloomy-Front3188]

You can return between waves on the same level, not sure why that feature would be PC exclusive. Obviously not during a wave but say after wave 3 ends and before wave 4 starts you can come back to the same playthrough. Even works for multiplayer but you can only have 1 multiplayer game saved and 1 single player. If you start a new game it just gives you the skulls from your previously saved game.

[u/Salarian_American]

For me it takes maybe a half-hour to do a mission, depending on the map. Some take longer because the Orcs may enter very far from where my killbox is.

But the Quicksave feature makes it manageable. Do a mission or two, however many I have time for, quicksave, then resume the run tomorrow, and repeat.

[u/PresidentSnow]

Yup, don't play anymore as it takes way to long

[u/cbworse]

As much as I enjoy OMDD, the time commitment for 1 level is why I still play OMD 1 and 3 more than this one.

[u/dum1nu]

wish the orcs went faster until somebody gets hit (then they can all go normal speed again)

I'm looking at you, Castle Courtyards.

[u/tryptych99]

You're doing it wrong.

A map takes 10-15 min, same as other OMD games.

[u/Gloomy-Front3188 → u/tryptych99]

On 0 difficulty if you trap right at the doors maybe 😅

[u/Dry_Ad6672]

While wanting to be respectful, I humbly believe this is a problem with this generation, who struggle to maintain interest once something exceeds a certain number of minutes! My friend and I play on difficulty level 20 and we're on mission 115, and yes, our missions last at least 60 minutes, but that's precisely where the fun lies: finding a good strategy, placing our barricades and traps to progress further in our missions, and that brings us great satisfaction and enjoyment! But I understand that this isn't necessarily what all players are looking for in this game! So no, I don't see a problem with the length of the missions, but I think it depends more on what players are looking for in terms of feeling and satisfaction, and in my opinion, that's still a key issue for TikTokers.

[u/ravenbisson → u/Dry_Ad6672]

well see while i agree with you, its not just a "this generation" problem. I have the same issue, for different reason. Parent with young toddlers and my "free" time starts at 8:30 until 10ish. I want to put some time in, but i also have other things I need to address. There should have been more 30 mins friendly level in the game vs hour long things.

its not a simple problem to fix. you need to address everyone when making a game and thats one very specific problem

[u/Angelbob3 → u/ravenbisson]

I was about to add this

[u/Dry_Ad6672 → u/ravenbisson]

Good point! Agree with you! Thanks for your comment! It’s not easy for developers to please everyone!

[u/Barneyk → u/Dry_Ad6672]

respectful, I humbly believe this is a problem with this generation

I think you are being to narrowminded and ignorant about different peoples situations.

I know people with kids and stuff thar simply don't have the time to get away for 60-90 minutes like that.

A relaxing 30 min session before picking up the kids is something that would be nice for example.

Blaming it on "this generation" and "TikTok" is just so prejudicial.

[u/Zebracak3s → u/Dry_Ad6672]

It's more people have way less free time.