Subtitles in video games: yes or no? Do players use them?
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Throughout my gaming journey, I've encountered numerous instances where subtitles, an essential feature for understanding game narratives, have been poorly

For instance, Assassin’s Creed Origins had subtitles turned off by default and 60% of players turned them on.

    • ahzidaljun@lemmy.world
      3·
      1 year ago

      This feels like a self report on having really bad reading speed than like an actual criticism of subtitles

    • breadsmasher@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I don’t have to actually read them slowly, its like an extra thing giving me information. Like seeing words and hearing them in one go. It’s not distracting in the slightest

    • marcusmaximus@kbin.social
      1·
      1 year ago

      You don’t. In The Netherlands we always watch with subtitles in theaters and at home for foreign movies/series (and sometimes even Dutch due to the mixing issues and trying to eat snacks ;) ). You read these without looking a them directly.

      • NotAPenguin@kbin.social
        3·
        1 year ago

        I’m from a non english speaking country too and I don’t agree, subtitles are distracting and does make you miss stuff.

        It’s not a huge deal but I do prefer no subtitles if it’s a language i understand.