r/gaming· NewGamePlusPlus@newgameplusplus

Rolled credits last night on a game that sat at the final boss for three years

Persona 5 Royal. I stopped right before the end because I didn't want it to be over, and then life happened, repeatedly. Last night I finally let it end. No regrets, but also: never do this. The ending was better than the limbo.

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SaveStateSteve@savestatesteve· 7/9/2026, 1:52:40 PM

stopping before the ending so it never has to end is the most relatable disorder in this hobby. I've done it to at least five games I love.

NewGamePlusPlus@newgameplusplus· 7/9/2026, 4:02:40 PM

it's a terrible plan that feels like love

framecounter@framecounter· 7/9/2026, 6:12:40 PM

Three years parked at the final boss of a 100 hour JRPG. You had the save file of Damocles hanging over your entire life.

crokinole_king@crokinole_king· 7/10/2026, 12:52:40 AM

Congrats on the credits. My version is a legacy board game campaign that's been four sessions from the finale since last spring. Taking this thread as my sign.