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
      9·
      2 years ago

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

      • Squid777@kbin.social
        1·
        1 year ago

        Huge agree. If I can watch Redline and Dead Leaves in their original language with English subtitles first and miss nothing when compared to watching the English dub after the fact, I think I can catch pretty much whatever most movies will throw at me just fine.

    • marcusmaximus@kbin.social
      8·
      2 years 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
        6·
        2 years 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.

    • kestrel7@kbin.social
      5·
      2 years ago

      As if my ADHD ass could choose to only pay attention to the subtitles anyway?

      It’s like reading a road sign while driving on the freeway. I can read the sign out of my peripheral vision, without focusing on it or taking my eyes off the road. I assumed everyone did this?

      • NotAPenguin@kbin.social
        2·
        2 years ago

        I don’t think you can read signs in your peripheral vision without focusing on them.

        Looking at road signs is done very quickly yes but you definitely are shifting your focus for a sec.

    • AnonTwo@kbin.social
      5·
      2 years ago

      Doesn’t apply to everyone.

      Where it does apply, you got an excuse for a second viewing.

      Plus if we’re talking about games, you generally should have some awareness of your surroundings even when watching subtitles. If you didn’t, just paying attention to your UI while playing would be difficult.

    • breadsmasher@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      2 years 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