• What game would you recommend to a complete non-gamer?
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Something simple like Tetris or Bejeweled. Maybe some arcade games. Hidden object games would also be a good start as well as something like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
Portal or Portal 2.
Stalker with Misery mod installed.
Tetris, Doctor Mario, Puyo Puyo, Yoshi's Cookie, pattern should be obvious now.
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss or Shadowgate 64 You gotta be a smart mother fucker to make it through either one of those games, plus they have a lot of lore and stuff that gives you the general gist of a lot of fantasy stuff. Or if they don't want a game you can die in, so to say, Myst. It's in the same boat but without any hazards far as I can remember.
Gauntlet, Dungeon Defenders 1 (Not the Eternity version), Super Blood Hockey, Screencheat, Gundeadligne, Jamestown, Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends, and Earth Defense Force 4.1. What better way to get them into gaming than through controller enabled games that can be played on the same computer, and can share pizza and beer over? If you have a shitload of money to throw around on lapboards and mice however, i would also recommend Serious Sam Fusion
My fiancee wasn't a gamer before she met me. Just takes knowing the person's tastes and suddenly I've got her playing a lot of rpgs. Everything from western style games like morrowind to games like the Tales of series. She also really likes Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. It's kinda subjective to the person really.
Breath of the wild and super mario 3d world.
I don't think a casual game would be a fair introduction to somebody new to the medium simply because it isn't a proper representative. I'd say Age of Empires 2: HD Edition. It's one of the most intuitive "real" games I can think of. The controls are basic, most graphical elements in the game world as well as the GUI are self-explanatory, the rules of the game are simple and easy to relate to real life and the game is very pretty to look at. It has that "simple to learn, lifetime to master"-quality to it.
Slime Rancher its as at-your-own-pace as you can get and can get very hard, despite being easy, meaning it has a learning curve that can be learned over as much time is needed to be comfortable
the stanley parable
In terms of PC, probably something like Left 4 Dead. A game with a very simplistic known control scheme even to non-gamers (left click wasd and e), allowance of multiple friends to help that player along, lots of satisfying feedback to know the player is doing well, and a very low skill floor with a somewhat high skill ceiling that allows the new player to evolve over time.
I think Telltales games are a good start. I know most non-gamers can barely figure out how to aim and shoot, solve quick time events etc etc.
Depends on their tastes, my dad only plays virtual board game games, so I got him and me tabletop simulator so we can play board games even when I'm gone. My mom has beat all the assassins creed games, nothing else.
[b]Kirby[/b]
Illusion: Honey Select
[QUOTE=Mr. Zombie;52619103]In terms of PC, probably something like Left 4 Dead. A game with a very simplistic known control scheme even to non-gamers (left click wasd and e), allowance of multiple friends to help that player along, lots of satisfying feedback to know the player is doing well, and a very low skill floor with a somewhat high skill ceiling that allows the new player to evolve over time.[/QUOTE] I actually tried exactly this once, it was a bit disappointing sadly. Turns out that the "sense" (eye-hand coordination?) required to translate mouse movements into pitch and yaw first-person camera motion in a 3D environment with any degree of reproducible accuracy takes a while to train up. The couple who tested this were hopelessly stuck spinning around with their sights aimed either at the floor or ceiling. Based on these unscientific tests I imagine something needs to "click" before you can do it unconsciously. Either that, or my mouse sensitivity was way too high. For PC gaming specifically I think that'd be the best choice still, though.
Super Deep Throat
[QUOTE=meppers;52619072]the stanley parable[/QUOTE] From my experience with showing my mom shit, here's what she's really liked: - The Stanley Parable - Flower & Journey - Inside The narrative structure and visuals of these games are easy to follow and understand for someone who never plays games. I noticed that with things like Portal & Portal 2, the narrative was just too fast paced and confusing, and so are the visuals.
[QUOTE=Dr. Evilcop;52619157][b]Kirby[/b][/QUOTE] Coop Kirby games specially, you and your friend can play together
Something pleasing to the eye, slower paced, and without a harsh penalty for failure. So Corruption of Champions, I think.
[QUOTE=metalhand;52619134]I think Telltales games are a good start. I know most non-gamers can barely figure out how to aim and shoot, solve quick time events etc etc.[/QUOTE] Honestly, I feel new gamers would benefit from actual gameplay instead of standing in a hallway getting expositioned to and occasionally spamming W. Although they're good games, gameplay is severely lacking which is not setting a good example for new gamers on what to expect.
[QUOTE=metalhand;52619134]I think Telltales games are a good start. I know most non-gamers can barely figure out how to aim and shoot, solve quick time events etc etc.[/QUOTE] I thought Telltale's target audience consists of 90s kids who grew up with LucasArts adventure games?
Animal Crossing
[sp]dark souls[/sp] Stardew Valley
A Nintendo game like Animal Crossing. My mom loves those games, but can't enjoy games like Mario, or Rhythm Beat Heaven because they're pretty difficult. [editline]27th August 2017[/editline] [QUOTE=GentlemanLexi;52619203]Honestly, I feel new gamers would benefit from actual gameplay instead of standing in a hallway getting expositioned to and occasionally spamming W. Although they're good games, gameplay is severely lacking which is not setting a good example for new gamers on what to expect.[/QUOTE] My mom never plays games, and the concept of an FPS game is difficult. To the point where she can't move or look around without discombobulation.
Diablo 3, played it with complete non-gamers locally on the console. It was great fun.
duck game
No Sims? Come on guys get it together.
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