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20 Ways We Wish Our Lives Were Like A Video Game


20 Ways We Wish Our Lives Were Like A Video Game


We Want The Video Game Lifestyle

Have you ever wanted to live in a game world? While obviously picking something like Elden Ring is far from ideal, there are aspects of it that sound quite appealing. From save buttons to respawn abilities and superpowers, we can all agree that these features would make our lives much easier. Here are 20 ways we wish our lives could be like a video game.

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1. Save Points

Do you ever wish you could just go back in time to a specific moment? Whether you want to relive something amazing or want a second chance at an embarrassing moment, having save points could seriously come in handy in real life.

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2. Choosing When To End Your Day

In games like Stardew Valley and Minecraft, you have complete control over your day. The day ends whenever you hit the bed! Just think about how useful that could be. If you ever have a bad day and want it to end, you could just sleep it off and start fresh!

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3. Mastering New Skills Quickly

If only we could become a fisherman, a chef, or a miner as quickly as we do in video games. Learning and mastering new fields is as easy as one, two, three when you're playing as your game character. In real life, well, that's a completely different story.

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4. Teleportation

All gamers can agree that one of the best quality-of-life additions to any game is the ability to teleport. Traveling from one universe to another has never been so effortless! We just wish we could have that same power in real life. We would love to say goodbye to long commutes and hello to one-second travel that gets us where we need to be.

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5. Superpowers

Whether it's super strength, the ability to fly, or controlling things with your mind, video games open up a world of endless imagination where we can play to our heart's content. But let's be honest, those powers would be so cool to have in reality, wouldn't they?

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6. Easy Ways To Earn Money

What do you mean you just gained 100 gold from picking up an apple? In game worlds, making money can be as simple as catching a fish or collecting some fruit from a tree. Now, our only problem is, how can we make that a reality.

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7. Cheat Codes

Let's be honest, we've all wished there were easier ways to go about things in life. While there are some things where you just can't cut corners, video games are different. Who would ever say no to a cheat code that makes the gameplay easier and more fun to work with?

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8. Respawning

We don't want to get too dark on you, but we're sure many of you read this article title and immediately thought about respawning. After all, wouldn't we all love to have multiple life chances? While in reality, we follow that "you only live once" motto, knowing you have some reassurance would sure be nice.

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9. Relaxed Lifestyles

In cozy games like Animal Crossing, if there's one thing everyone can appreciate, it's that laid-back and relaxed lifestyle. Given how hectic adult life can be, having the time to make friends with your neighbors, design your home, and spend time exploring hobbies sounds like a dream.

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10. Unique Creatures

Take a moment to think about how cool it would be if Pokemon were real. Can you imagine having your very own Pikachu buddy to take with you on all your adventures? Many video games come with made-up creatures we'd love to have in real life. Because sure, bunnies are cool, but what about a talking one that knows karate?

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11. Adventure & Excitement

As we grow older, we all find ourselves in a typical routine. Go to work, make dinner, sleep. For those of you feeling bored, transporting yourself into a unique world of adventure and action is something video games can do for you. These genres provide you with all the excitement you're craving. If only going on such an exhilarating journey could be so easy.

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12. Cool Transportation

From spaceships to jets and hoverboards, there are so many fun ways to travel in games. While we're stuck on the ground with our usual cars and motorcycles, the skies and sea offer endless opportunities in games. Adding so much flair and style, we just wish we could travel via one of these vehicles too!

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13. Talking To Animals

Many pet owners all say their biggest dream is being able to talk to their pets. While it's not exactly possible for us, it is in video games! It's definitely a unique skill we wish could exist.

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14. Character Customization

If only changing our clothes, makeup, and hair could be as easy as clicking a button. Who wouldn't want to dye their hair and change up their look if it required no effort on their part? Just think about how quick and simple putting together a great outfit would be!

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15. Delicious-Looking Food

Is it just us, or does virtual food always look 10x better? We wouldn't blame you if you ever got hungry watching your character dine during a delicious feast. We swear these developers put in extra effort to make these foods look delicious!

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16. Cool Theme Songs

How many of you have wanted a cool theme song that plays whenever you enter the room? Never underestimate the importance of a video game soundtrack. It's what gives the game so much personality! We certainly wouldn't complain if we were sent a theme song that matched our vibe and energy.

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17. Skill Points

Imagine being able to improve your math, science, and English abilities just by increasing your skill points! No more tough days trying to learn calculus; with the click of a button, all that information gets stored permanently in your brain.

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18. Gaining Experience

Sometimes, trying to figure out your own progress can be hard to gauge. Are you really learning anything? Are you going backward? Having an experience bar that tells you how much you're absorbing before you hit the next stage might sound strange, but think about how useful it would be for your growth and learning.

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19. Tutorials

There are so many things we don't know how to do on this Earth, meaning tutorials would definitely come in handy. Whether it's for work or personal use, we would seriously love some step-by-step instructions when learning new things.

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20. Pause Button

Ever wish you could just freeze time? It doesn't matter if it's a good or bad experience, sometimes we all could just use a breather. When life gets too hard and we're struggling to catch up, a pause button that lets us take a break would be absolutely amazing.

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