to me the difference between a consumable and other forms of entertainment is that once you've experienced a certain aspect once you don't need to experience it

to me the difference between a consumable and other forms of entertainment is that once you've experienced a certain aspect once you don't need to experience it again. You can play mario 1000 times because the fundamental action of jumping from platform to platform is fun. Consumable games in contrast have many mechanics that, lacking the overall motivating factor of advancing the experience forward, are things you would never choose to do.