• Videogames for a beginner?
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Worms Turn-based (timer can be turned off), light strategy, 2D, runs on basically anything (steam version is wrapped in DOSBox), basic controls easy to learn, and a pinch of silliness on the side. And being turn based it has multiplayer on one computer (I'd call that a big plus if you're trying to teach him). It was the first game my dad had when he bought a PS1, we used to play it all the time. It was great fun because once I had everything figured out we were basically on equal terms and neither needed to pretend to lose.
The newest Sherlock Holmes game. [editline]6th January 2016[/editline] Its a light point n click/puzzler, with more of an emphasis on finding clues. Fairly intutive as well, and relaxing. No over arching story either, so esch of the cases are standalone. [editline]6th January 2016[/editline] It's called "Sherlock Holmes: Crime and Punishment"
i figure when dads think "video games" they think big, pretty, and with loads of killing so with all that in mind i'd recommend prototype or smth
Star Wars Battlefront 2015 is a pretty laid-back game.
Deus Ex, maybe? Assuming the graphics don't turn him off, he could start a slaughter run. Once he is comfortable with the game he can be eased into a stealth/proper run.
Castle Crashers sound like a good idea and you can play co-op. Everyone can play beat 'em ups.
I recommend Scribblenauts for its simple mechanics and slow pace. I think that any first person game can be ruled out. Due to our experience with games we often forget how difficult it is for beginners to coordinate moving and looking at the same time.
katawa shoujo [editline]6th January 2016[/editline] your family will be torn apart
Planet diver is quite fun IMo
dwarf fortress
He could play Mr. Driller (any of them), they have a pretty straightforward concept, are based on trial and error and improving yourself step by step, are colorful and pleasant to look at, and they start simple and get more frenetic as time goes on.
[QUOTE=A Beaver;49465634]Portal and Pikmin come to mind as "beginner games". The original Roller Coaster Tycoon games are fun and easy to play too.[/QUOTE] This. Portal's great at guiding people through the scenery and let them experiment on their own, Same goes for RTC, as it allows people to take their time and create something awesome.
[QUOTE=Tools;49468008]This. Portal's great at guiding people through the scenery and let them experiment on their own, Same goes for RTC, as it allows people to take their time and create something awesome.[/QUOTE] I think RTC has provided one of the best sandbox games that have ever been created. Chris Sawyer is a legend. Hell, i still play (o)ttd. I would recommend that along with AOE2.
Windows Solitaire is always an option.
The first Bioshock game maybe, it's an easy puzzle/fps with a great story and there is an arrow that points to where you are supposed to go at all times. Let him try medium mode first because easy mode is no challenge.
Anything Command & Conquer
he should probably start on consoles
Thanks for your replies everyone, really appriciate it. My dad's in his 50-60's, not really a fan of violence and such. He'd much rather prefer strategy or puzzles over shooters, where he can slowly take his time , perhaps something that has a lot of replay value. We don't own any consoles, so anything related to them isn't really a go-to for now. I'll have a talk to him later today once I see him again, and show him some of the games that you've all suggested. Thanks again, everyone!
Monaco, coop stealth rob shit game.
You could try Limbo, Reus, Rock of Ages, maybe some of the Telltale point and clicks because they're fairly simple and introduce simple game segments, the Trine games I think would be good, they're charming puzzle platformer action games.
Stronghold. It's relatively straight forward for a strategy game.
[QUOTE=Onii;49468358]Thanks for your replies everyone, really appriciate it. My dad's in his 50-60's, not really a fan of violence and such. He'd much rather prefer strategy or puzzles over shooters, where he can slowly take his time , perhaps something that has a lot of replay value. We don't own any consoles, so anything related to them isn't really a go-to for now. I'll have a talk to him later today once I see him again, and show him some of the games that you've all suggested. Thanks again, everyone![/QUOTE] Then definitley portal, and introduce him to minecraft to see if he likes sandbox games. Minecraft is whatever pace he wants it to be
[QUOTE=Onii;49468358]Thanks for your replies everyone, really appriciate it. My dad's in his 50-60's, not really a fan of violence and such. He'd much rather prefer strategy or puzzles over shooters, where he can slowly take his time , perhaps something that has a lot of replay value. We don't own any consoles, so anything related to them isn't really a go-to for now. I'll have a talk to him later today once I see him again, and show him some of the games that you've all suggested. Thanks again, everyone![/QUOTE] Maybe Spacechem if he's good at puzzles
Real deal games [del]GTA 3 (this is where i started with gaming)[/del] Stronghold Age Of Empires [del]Counter-Strike[/del] [del]Half-Life[/del] [del]Far Cry[/del] Time consuming but fun games Sims 1-2 Simcity 4 Cities: Skylines Any trucking game made by SCS don't try starting with casual games like mario, hate me all you want
Digital Combat Simulator [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr94DmuzsLo[/media]
[QUOTE=Onii;49468358]Thanks for your replies everyone, really appriciate it. My dad's in his 50-60's, not really a fan of violence and such. He'd much rather prefer strategy or puzzles over shooters, where he can slowly take his time , perhaps something that has a lot of replay value. We don't own any consoles, so anything related to them isn't really a go-to for now. I'll have a talk to him later today once I see him again, and show him some of the games that you've all suggested. Thanks again, everyone![/QUOTE] Now we wait for results and see who the supreme suggestor
[QUOTE=Onii;49468358]Thanks for your replies everyone, really appriciate it. My dad's in his 50-60's, not really a fan of violence and such. He'd much rather prefer strategy or puzzles over shooters, where he can slowly take his time , perhaps something that has a lot of replay value. We don't own any consoles, so anything related to them isn't really a go-to for now. I'll have a talk to him later today once I see him again, and show him some of the games that you've all suggested. Thanks again, everyone![/QUOTE] Puzzle Agent is a very straight-forward game, and quirky as fuck. Portal (1 and 2) and The Talos Principle are a pretty good choice too.
[QUOTE=TheRealRudy;49475857]you're all forgetting the obvious one super mario 64[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Onii;49468358] We don't own any consoles, so anything related to them isn't really a go-to for now. I[/QUOTE]
Hi everyone! I've started first with cities : skylines, as it seemed pretty interesting to him. It seems he gets overwhelmed pretty easily by the amount of options. He replied with "I'd rather have something I can start up and play with as few buttons as possible." I guess that leaves game like Civ and CnC not possible for now. I'll see what he thinks of puzzle games when I get home later today, and I'll let you all know.
[QUOTE=Onii;49476370]Hi everyone! I've started first with cities : skylines, as it seemed pretty interesting to him. It seems he gets overwhelmed pretty easily by the amount of options. He replied with "I'd rather have something I can start up and play with as few buttons as possible." I guess that leaves game like Civ and CnC not possible for now. I'll see what he thinks of puzzle games when I get home later today, and I'll let you all know.[/QUOTE] There's a strategy game called Eufloria that literally just uses the mouse. It's one of those games where you send units from planet to planet and take over maps, except its got a grand total of about four unit types (only one is strictly necessary) and it's got a nice zen atmosphere. Also, Papers Please might be good, since your dad can probably migrate skills over from doing taxes and paperwork :v:.
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