Plus, more often than not, stories in those kind of games get annoying and old real fast, especially if they keep you from the content you may actually want (4ET is an example with its 4 books, Something Unlimited is another, throwing the player in jail at a certain point. If the characters there are not to your liking, it's basically a few days of forced boredom). So imagine the bitching if you're forced, for example, to date Emma, and get forced into a sub relation with her, as she blackmails your sorry ass not to expose the addictive part of your power to Xavier. Or you absolutely *have* to date Jean, because you need this to advance some quest or plot to get Rogue's booty.
But, the absolute worst: Imagine Oni, in his usual breakneck speed, adding a story.
1.322a - Added 200 words and a pose for Squirrel Girl.
1.322b - Fixed 58 typos.
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1.322κ - Fixed 72 other typos.
We'd need Wolverine's healing factor not to die of old age before this would move anywhere.
Nah, I agree it's all about the variety. Some more locations and situations. I'd vote for Missions, similar to what CLIT is doing.
Something to get away from the Institute. Maybe even just some better dates. Go shopping with Kitty. Clubbing with Rogue. Break into the Hellfire Club with Emma. Go visit Batman with Gwenpool, idk man, there's tons of options just to make the days at the Institute not feel as dull..