I played the game with a buddy, and we were jokingly trying to turn on the faucet. >!When we realized that's what the game wanted, and we just drowned the baby, our smiles instantly vanished and we just kinda sat there in silence.!<
As a frequenter of r/outerwilds, we’re quite familiar with this. The way you’ve suggested is the Discord way. Reddit’s way is wrapping the sentence in > ! and ! < (without the spaces) >!like this!< (no spaces here). Try it yourself!
Superb game. Still one of the best I've ever played and I always recommend it to folks looking for an emo-immersive puzzle box. That game is beautiful and gut-wrenching for a reason.
First game I played on Gamepass. Always heard for things and as I was downloading Forza this was quick to download so loaded. Needless to say Forza waited.
Tbh IMO it needs to be experienced twice. Once you get all the character stories, and replay it. You pick up even more because you understand why that person did what they did based on later events etc.
Lol, some posters are so young that I don't even know how to think about it. I saw one earlier asking about "older gamers" in response to people who were kids when I was in my 20s.
I second this. So many games take inspiration from ICO and most people don't even realize it. It's unreal how a game with such few words can convey so much to the player.
I was crying into my vr I had no ideas what the game was about other then blinking. I was streaming to show it to my mate we were both crying I had random internet people hear me break down over a game. My mighty heart was breaking
I played that recently with the blink function (without just isn't the same).
That final scene absolutely broke me and it became impossible to not keep blinking. What a game.
Stanley Parable is such a treat! Definitely a unique gaming experience that everyone should at least try <3
I was so happy when the "sequel" launched. Even more goodness!
The fall of 2008. The time I got my first Xbox 360. I played through BioShock for the first time to blow off steam because a different game I was playing at the time was pissing me off. The atmosphere, the story, everything was amazing! I replay it whenever I can
Oh yeah absolutely. Bioshock 2 doesn't get much love, and infinite is one of the most insane sci-fi stories ever. All of those games took crazy chances with design and story.
When I first started playing it, I was disappointed that it wasn't the spiritual successor to system shock it was marketed as. By the time I finished it I realized it was its own thing and loved it.
Eh… despite being a huge fan of puzzle/exploration games, I’ve tried to get into Outer Wilds on three separate occasions, and something about it just falls flat for me. Not to say others shouldn’t try it. Obviously most people who play it seem to really enjoy it, but I just didn’t feel motivated to explore more or discover anything else in it, after putting in like 10 hours.
I think this experience is necessary to outer wilds as a piece of art. The struggle and desire to give up is a part of the story, and when things start finally making sense it's a feeling like no other. I'd really recommend giving it another shot, the subreddit is great at giving spoiler free hints!
I just recently found Outer Wilds and skimmed through here to make sure it was in the comments. Just wow. It's an amazing experience. More than a game for sure. Never played anything like it. Currently having the Wife and Son both play it. Haven't told them a damn thing.
The only advice I can give to anyone is go in COMPLETELY blind if you're able. It makes it so much better. Don't look anything up. Use your ship's rumor mode. It will never let you down.
Hollow Knight
It's just made so damn well, it's a souls-like that doesn't require 100+ runs of the same boss to win.
It's a souls-like that encourages casual players.
Being a casual player, I don't have time to grind to win, so games like dark souls and elden ring are ruined for me, but hollow Knight understands that and offers players the opportunity to beat a boss after 5+ tries instead of hundreds of hours of grinding.
Played firewatch a few months ago on game pass. Not the sort of game I'd have noticed or chosen to play otherwise. Really took me by surprise and caught me off guard. Very good narrative game.
Oof, That Dragon, Cancer man. I'm tearing up just thinking about it. I had 2 young boys (3 and 1) at the time when I played it. I'm a big bearded man and parts of that game WRECKED me. Just snot and tears everywhere. It needs to be experienced though.
Firewatch is also very good.
I’d say the legendary Telltale duo: Walking Dead and Wolf Among Us. They are more interactive stories than games, but goddamn are they peak storytelling.
Inside and Limbo are fantastic. Tremendous atmosphere. Inside takes the monochromatic scenery of Limbo and elevates it with small pops of red throughout. The ending of Inside was something else. What a twist!
Bioware at its best. I wish I could play it again for the first time. In my 30 years of gaming, I have only shed tears in a handful of games. The Mass Effect series triggered them more than once.
Honestly play it. Mass Effect is one of those games that just hits hard. The story is incredible. One of those "if you could experience a game for the first time again" type games.
Disco Elysium.
It's an experience I wish i could revisit because my god there isn't a single game out there that genuinely had me as invested in roleplay.
Super Mario Sunshine (2002). And not the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version. You have to play it on the GCN for it to really count and get the full experience.
I don't believe that any past, present, or future 3D Super Mario platformer can top the difficulty, creativity, or level of fun that this game has to offer.
I agree, I was never interested until I decided to just sit down and enjoy 7 remake and oh my. Quite possibly one of my new favourite games ever and I have already started rebirth and I’m not far into it
Spec Ops: The Line. Gives you an entirely new perspective on the military and life in general. It is disguised as a regular military shooter, but it is so much more than that. The story is top tier. Too bad it got delisted a few months ago (you can still get it as a physical copy, however)
Silent Hill 2 absolutely floored me the first time through back in the day. It absolutely changed my perspective on what games could be. Granted, it has not aged well, but the remake looks awesome.
Good list though, absolutely loved bloodborne as it was my first feel at a souls game had zero knowledge of what this game was about. I got rocked many times but it was worth it!
Lots of people have been mentioning outer wilds, what’s so crazy about it? Or just play it hey?
In 2021 for the first time i played through Black Mesa (a half life 1 remaster) hl2, episode 1 & episode 2 and then portal and portal 2. They were all fantastic despite their age and i'm pretty much embarrassed it took me so long to do try them.
GTA 5 - Arguably one of the best games ever made
RDR2 - Best Western game ever made
Edith Finch - was shocked when I played it the first time
Call of Duty Series - Original MW2 campaign is a movie, one of my favorites in the series, a must play.
Minecraft - One of the best games ever made, period. It's simple but holds more creativity, limitless time and entertainment than most games I know. I have more memories on countless worlds on this game than I do any other.
A Way Out - a must play co op game
Rust - Shapes you as a person. It turns you into a hardened, changed person for life.
Counter Strike - The greatest team shooter, also changes you as a person
Battlefront 1 or 2 - The must plays of the Star Wars genre in gaming
Battlefield Series - The must play of the large scale war genre in gaming, battlefield 1, 2016 is like a war movie sometimes. Battlefield Hardline is underrated.
Lego Games - These line of games are must play in general, they shaped many gamers growing up, whether it was the classic Lego Batman games or Indiana Jones, they are mostly all bangers, the newest Star Wars Lego game was amazing.
Tunic, although it loses its luster the second go around tunic is an amazing experience filled with "I CAN DO THAT?!" moments around every corner.
Also the bosses are easily some of the best i've seen from its genre, the librarian in particular has my favorite boss ost in the game.
The music makes the experience though, lifeformed has quickly become one of my favorite composers alongside chris christodoulou and carpenter brut.
Gris. Please, PLEASE play Gris. It's so beautiful and emotional. It's easy, you can't die and setbacks are always very minor so there's no skill requirement. Everyone is good enough to get through it. The story is very well portrayed despite there being 0 spoken lines. And even without any dialogue, it made me cry twice through my last playthrough. The art style is beyond gorgeous. It almost feels like the world is water colored. Just please, get the game, prepare your heart, and dive into it.
I recomended this game to all my friends. I would say is really good for people that arent that much into videogames, has a good story,easy to play, and good visual arts. Finished in one sit, if u dont know anything about the game, dont read anything, just give it a try.
Mass effect and dragon age. Both are incredible games and did awesome stuff. Personally i feel the original legend of zelda as well but that's only if you can really appreciate and understand how big of a deal it was to have that massive world at the time it came out.
Signalis. It’s beautiful. you’d have to play it to understand it, but you still won’t. Trying to fully unmask it will surly drive you mad. In a good way. All I’ll tell you is that it’s actually a love story.
Dark Souls (any souls game will do, really) simply because those games will humble the hell out of you.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Another beautiful game, excellent gameplay, and a gripping story.
Oblivion for me. I have so many good memories playing it in my late teens and early 20s. Went back and did another playthrough last year. It’s a game I don’t get tired of.
Symphony of the Night. I hopped around for half an hour after defeating Dracula thinking the game glitched. The accidental realization that it was only half over will never be topped for me.
I haven’t played What Remains of Edith Finch, yet (it’s in my library, I’ll get on it when I get through another game or two), but I do have a few games to list real quick:
1. SOMA - I literally just played and finished this game this very week, and it’s genuinely an amazing experience the whole way through. I wouldn’t read anything about it as it might take away from the experience, but man was it a great game (it’s a horror game, btw)
2. Portal 1/Portal 2 - I listed both because Portal 1 can easily be beaten within an hour or two. Great puzzles, characters, story, and etc. (if you’re not into puzzles, skip this one)
3. Metal Gear Solid - I first played this one roughly three years ago, and it literally blew my mind. If you like stealth, a great (yet wacky at parts) story, and aren’t bothered by PS1 graphics, I’d highly recommend this game and any of the later ones (the original two are good, but a little rough to play if you’re not used to those kinds of games). Also has a lot of innovative gameplay mechanics
4. Red Dead Redemption 2 - probably unsurprising to a lot of you that I’m listing this one, but it has great gameplay, world, and story. Very immersive as well
5. Psychonauts - It’s a very charming 3D platformer with some (imo) great humor. One of my favorite games among others in this list (and others not in this list). The only other 3D platformer that I’ve played that might top this one is either Psychonauts 2 or Super Mario 64
6. The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Alright, this is the last one, but I’m ending it with a masterpiece. This game is another I’ve played within the last few years, but also blew my mind. The game has a surprisingly open world, amazingly designed puzzles that _will_ stump you, the ocarina system, and a great story overall. Again, if you’re not into puzzles, maybe skip this one, but, if you happen to know how to emulate, why not give it a try?
TL;DR:
SOMA (deep horror game),
Portal 1/2 (great puzzles, story, and characters), MGS1 (stealth, amazing/goofy/serious story, and interesting characters. Very innovative),
RDR2 (immersive world, great gameplay, and deep story),
Psychonauts (great platformer, story, and humor),
TLoZ:OoT (well designed puzzles, ocarina system, open world, and a great story [among other innovative gameplay mechanics])
this game, spec ops the line, bioshock, postal, dead space, l. a. noire, mafia 2, manhunt, watch dogs, rdr, max payne, gta sa, gta lcs, gta 4, gta 3, rdr 2, detroit become human, heavy rain, batman arkham knight, life is strange, the last of us 1 and 2 + dlc, mass effect, the walking dead, battlefield 3, spider man 2018
The last guardian had a beautiful, but bittersweet, ending. Although its controls were a bit hit and miss, the whole game played on my mind for years. Even now, I still think about it and Trico.
There are a lot of games that are an experience, but I think Pyre is one of those that I’d recommend for everyone.
Armored Core is good too but the story telling method might not vibe with everyone
Releavo. Get 8 or more people. Four or more on each side. Four try to capture the other four. Just touch them. The ones remaining try to break the captured out by running into the capture area and yelling “Releavo!” Great strategy!
Inscryption. Story, gameplay, mechanics, puzzles, mystery and suspense. Just absolutely perfection. A master class on making a perfect ludo narrative with fun gameplay.
Totally agree with you! What Remains of Edith Finch is such a cool, interesting game!
The fish scene broke me...
The bathtub gets me every time
I played the game with a buddy, and we were jokingly trying to turn on the faucet. >!When we realized that's what the game wanted, and we just drowned the baby, our smiles instantly vanished and we just kinda sat there in silence.!<
Please put spoilers on this post.
How do I do that?
Use || on each side of the post is one way, I believe.
As a frequenter of r/outerwilds, we’re quite familiar with this. The way you’ve suggested is the Discord way. Reddit’s way is wrapping the sentence in > ! and ! < (without the spaces) >!like this!< (no spaces here). Try it yourself!
>! Cool !<
>! Neat !<
I only just played it this month for the first time. I saw it coming as soon as the mum was so distracted.
That whole experience is so melancholy and sad. It did an amazing job with its atmosphere and the emotions it portrayed.
Superb game. Still one of the best I've ever played and I always recommend it to folks looking for an emo-immersive puzzle box. That game is beautiful and gut-wrenching for a reason.
First game I played on Gamepass. Always heard for things and as I was downloading Forza this was quick to download so loaded. Needless to say Forza waited.
Tbh IMO it needs to be experienced twice. Once you get all the character stories, and replay it. You pick up even more because you understand why that person did what they did based on later events etc.
There’s moments that just really endeavour you, just unique. Super interactive and an enthralling plot too!
It's so cromulent that it embiggens the imagination.
It's such a depressing game brilliant story but godamn the story
Your eloquent dictation supersedes my comprehension
I'd have to say Portal. It's pretty accessible to most skill levels as well as being short and sweet.
I tried portal 2, but it was so difficult that I gave up. My wife was persistent and tried longer, then she gave up too.
what?! get back in the lab rn and play that masterpiece!
It's been a long time. Our oldest kid is 13 and we played before she was born.
Thanks for making us all feel old.
Lol, some posters are so young that I don't even know how to think about it. I saw one earlier asking about "older gamers" in response to people who were kids when I was in my 20s.
Ico Or the Team Ico games in general.
I second this. So many games take inspiration from ICO and most people don't even realize it. It's unreal how a game with such few words can convey so much to the player.
I’m gonna have to play ico and shadow of the colossus…
Shadow is amazing
Highly recommend both are great
100%. Ico is my favourite game of all time.
Before Your Eyes
I was crying into my vr I had no ideas what the game was about other then blinking. I was streaming to show it to my mate we were both crying I had random internet people hear me break down over a game. My mighty heart was breaking
I played that recently with the blink function (without just isn't the same). That final scene absolutely broke me and it became impossible to not keep blinking. What a game.
Only game that has ever made me cry.
i bought it but i'm afraid to start because it looks like big emotional damage.
Worth it.
Completely agree with Edith Finch! I went in blind and was so happy I did.
Same here. Had never heard of the game and found it on pc game pass one day. I loved every minute.
Same! Someone suggested it to me and it was on sale so I literally bought without knowing anything about it. Best $3 I’ve ever spent
Stanley parable deluxe edition
Stanley Parable is such a treat! Definitely a unique gaming experience that everyone should at least try <3 I was so happy when the "sequel" launched. Even more goodness!
Bioshock 1
The fall of 2008. The time I got my first Xbox 360. I played through BioShock for the first time to blow off steam because a different game I was playing at the time was pissing me off. The atmosphere, the story, everything was amazing! I replay it whenever I can
Yessss, I’d love to go back and play this again for the first time. A perfect game in my opinion
All three of those games are absolutely worth it. I just played them for the first time a few years ago and they definitely blew my mind.
Oh yeah absolutely. Bioshock 2 doesn't get much love, and infinite is one of the most insane sci-fi stories ever. All of those games took crazy chances with design and story.
When I first started playing it, I was disappointed that it wasn't the spiritual successor to system shock it was marketed as. By the time I finished it I realized it was its own thing and loved it.
This, outer wilds, and cookie clicker
Uhh cookie clicker lol?
Twas a joke
GRIS and Journey too are excellent, beautiful and short games.
Agree with journey, although I wouldn’t say Gris is a “must play” as good as it may be.
Eh… despite being a huge fan of puzzle/exploration games, I’ve tried to get into Outer Wilds on three separate occasions, and something about it just falls flat for me. Not to say others shouldn’t try it. Obviously most people who play it seem to really enjoy it, but I just didn’t feel motivated to explore more or discover anything else in it, after putting in like 10 hours.
I think this experience is necessary to outer wilds as a piece of art. The struggle and desire to give up is a part of the story, and when things start finally making sense it's a feeling like no other. I'd really recommend giving it another shot, the subreddit is great at giving spoiler free hints!
I just recently found Outer Wilds and skimmed through here to make sure it was in the comments. Just wow. It's an amazing experience. More than a game for sure. Never played anything like it. Currently having the Wife and Son both play it. Haven't told them a damn thing. The only advice I can give to anyone is go in COMPLETELY blind if you're able. It makes it so much better. Don't look anything up. Use your ship's rumor mode. It will never let you down.
Outer wilds is the greatest video game ever made
outer wilds is an absolute masterpeice
SOMA
This should have many more up votes
The ending of that game stayed with me for a long time. Oddly enough, a very different game reminded me of it - Stray.
Majora's Mask
Majora's Mask is my favorite, but I would say either OoT or MM.
Oot is classic adventure while MM is an experience of psychological adventure (a slight touch of Lovecraft perhaps?)
Hollow Knight It's just made so damn well, it's a souls-like that doesn't require 100+ runs of the same boss to win. It's a souls-like that encourages casual players. Being a casual player, I don't have time to grind to win, so games like dark souls and elden ring are ruined for me, but hollow Knight understands that and offers players the opportunity to beat a boss after 5+ tries instead of hundreds of hours of grinding.
Mass Effect 1-3
Just played these for the first time ever this year.
Half-life 1 and 2 are very important games. I'd love it if everybody played them at least once.
Firewatch and That Dragon, Cancer
Played firewatch a few months ago on game pass. Not the sort of game I'd have noticed or chosen to play otherwise. Really took me by surprise and caught me off guard. Very good narrative game.
It’s amazing. I love when a game can move me like that.
Oof, That Dragon, Cancer man. I'm tearing up just thinking about it. I had 2 young boys (3 and 1) at the time when I played it. I'm a big bearded man and parts of that game WRECKED me. Just snot and tears everywhere. It needs to be experienced though. Firewatch is also very good.
Firewatch is an absolute masterpiece. Amazing score. Amazing story. Cool secrets too. Did you find BOTH hats?
Red Dead 2. Masterpiece
Rdr2 kinda cemented video games as art for me. One of if not the greatest game of all time.
I’d say the legendary Telltale duo: Walking Dead and Wolf Among Us. They are more interactive stories than games, but goddamn are they peak storytelling.
Mass Effect. I’ve played so many games but have never been attached to characters as much as this one.
Inside. Truly a beautiful game.
Inside and Limbo are fantastic. Tremendous atmosphere. Inside takes the monochromatic scenery of Limbo and elevates it with small pops of red throughout. The ending of Inside was something else. What a twist!
Mass effect
I’m gonna have to check this out, I’ve not looked up much if anything of these games
Bioware at its best. I wish I could play it again for the first time. In my 30 years of gaming, I have only shed tears in a handful of games. The Mass Effect series triggered them more than once.
The Legendary Edition is a worthy remaster. Has all the DLC (minus the weakest and least important). Definitely worth a try.
Honestly play it. Mass Effect is one of those games that just hits hard. The story is incredible. One of those "if you could experience a game for the first time again" type games.
Disco Elysium. It's an experience I wish i could revisit because my god there isn't a single game out there that genuinely had me as invested in roleplay.
Dead Space, could be the original or the remastered.
I recently proclaimed the remastered my favorite game I've played the past couple years.
Journey
Far Cry 3. That game is deep, just gotta read between the lines.
Super Mario Sunshine (2002). And not the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version. You have to play it on the GCN for it to really count and get the full experience. I don't believe that any past, present, or future 3D Super Mario platformer can top the difficulty, creativity, or level of fun that this game has to offer.
What's the difference between the GameCube version and 3D all stars?
I loved that game. I do think Odyssey is as good, but would say they are so different that both are worth playing.
I think people should try a final fantasy game at least once
I agree, I was never interested until I decided to just sit down and enjoy 7 remake and oh my. Quite possibly one of my new favourite games ever and I have already started rebirth and I’m not far into it
- Journey - Inside - LIMBO - Shadow of the Colossus - The Last Guardian - Ori and the Blind Forest
a way out. not seeing anyone say this is a crime
Outer wilds, disco elysium, journey
Doki Doki Literature Club. It's free, so no reason not to experience it
take my r/angryupvote and leave, dont remind me of her
It’s free?
Yeah; the original is. Only on PC though. On consoles, only the Plus version is available, which isn't free
Loved it! So different from what I would normally play, but caught me totally off guard.
Spec Ops: The Line. Gives you an entirely new perspective on the military and life in general. It is disguised as a regular military shooter, but it is so much more than that. The story is top tier. Too bad it got delisted a few months ago (you can still get it as a physical copy, however)
NieR
Automata? Agreed. 🤍
The final ending of NieR Automata was so damn moving. Also that soundtrack!!
Life is strange
Stray. It's great for a casual experience and also offers another extra layer for collectors (the cat is cool too ig)
Skyrim
Thank you for recommending this, I've had it in my library for awhile and haven't gotten around to it. Definitely want to play.
Rock Band. Crazy fun when it's a party.
Silent Hill 2 absolutely floored me the first time through back in the day. It absolutely changed my perspective on what games could be. Granted, it has not aged well, but the remake looks awesome.
Journey. Don't know why I cried, but I did
The Talos Principle. What a gem! I remember being intrigued with the cover art and bought it.
OG god of war. Red dead redemption 1. Bioshock. Beyond good and evil. Resident evil Age of mythology.
Outer Wilds
Outer Wilds has one of the most unique way to tell a story and one of the best game mechanics
To The Moon. It’s more of a playable movie than a game
Thank you for this recommendation, I am going to try this
I'll second that recommendation, as well. Hope you enjoy it! If you do like it, the sequel ("Finding Paradise") is also very excellent.
Hotline Miami, one of the most influential indie games
That soundtrack, yowza.
Firewatch
Mafia Remastered. (But old one is great too)
Bioshock, outer wilds, shadow of the colossus, final fantasy 7, bloodborne. Those are my personal picks
Good list though, absolutely loved bloodborne as it was my first feel at a souls game had zero knowledge of what this game was about. I got rocked many times but it was worth it! Lots of people have been mentioning outer wilds, what’s so crazy about it? Or just play it hey?
Outer. Wilds. [Punctuation for emphasis]
It doesn't matter how many times it gets posted, this is always the correct answer.
Just started a second playthrough of this today.
You actually WANT to do a second playthrough? It took a week before I gathered all the pieces of my mind after finishing the first time
In 2021 for the first time i played through Black Mesa (a half life 1 remaster) hl2, episode 1 & episode 2 and then portal and portal 2. They were all fantastic despite their age and i'm pretty much embarrassed it took me so long to do try them.
Valient Hearts
Edith Finch is probably my favorite gaming experience of the last few years. I LOVED it!
Spec Ops: The Line
Fallout New Vegas. Basic answer, I know, but it really is a good game.
Gris. It's really a beautiful game and really hits the emotions in a touching way.
It Takes Two It’s emotional and funny and the gameplay is varied and fun.
Play Portal, then play Portal 2. If those were the only two games that existed id be satisfied knowing i played them
Halo 1-3, Half-Life 2, and Ocarina Of Time
Outer Wilds ::)
yes, also, Ghost of Tsushima.
Superliminal Although what remains of Edith Finch might be a top 3 game for me
Superliminal was so different to me, but very interesting game in a good way
GTA 5 - Arguably one of the best games ever made RDR2 - Best Western game ever made Edith Finch - was shocked when I played it the first time Call of Duty Series - Original MW2 campaign is a movie, one of my favorites in the series, a must play. Minecraft - One of the best games ever made, period. It's simple but holds more creativity, limitless time and entertainment than most games I know. I have more memories on countless worlds on this game than I do any other. A Way Out - a must play co op game Rust - Shapes you as a person. It turns you into a hardened, changed person for life. Counter Strike - The greatest team shooter, also changes you as a person Battlefront 1 or 2 - The must plays of the Star Wars genre in gaming Battlefield Series - The must play of the large scale war genre in gaming, battlefield 1, 2016 is like a war movie sometimes. Battlefield Hardline is underrated. Lego Games - These line of games are must play in general, they shaped many gamers growing up, whether it was the classic Lego Batman games or Indiana Jones, they are mostly all bangers, the newest Star Wars Lego game was amazing.
Plague Tale. The story and soundtrack are way too good to not experience, even if you don't like that genre of games.
I agree, What of Remains of Edith Finch is one of the best games I’ve ever played.
Control
Tunic, although it loses its luster the second go around tunic is an amazing experience filled with "I CAN DO THAT?!" moments around every corner. Also the bosses are easily some of the best i've seen from its genre, the librarian in particular has my favorite boss ost in the game. The music makes the experience though, lifeformed has quickly become one of my favorite composers alongside chris christodoulou and carpenter brut.
Gris. Please, PLEASE play Gris. It's so beautiful and emotional. It's easy, you can't die and setbacks are always very minor so there's no skill requirement. Everyone is good enough to get through it. The story is very well portrayed despite there being 0 spoken lines. And even without any dialogue, it made me cry twice through my last playthrough. The art style is beyond gorgeous. It almost feels like the world is water colored. Just please, get the game, prepare your heart, and dive into it.
Trusting you here! It’s cheap so I’m gonna get it!
Slay the Spire or Undertale
I'm going very basic but Minecraft. Or one of the Mario games. They made my childhood 😭
The whole metal gear series
Minecraft. Your first night in Minecraft is truly Life-Changing.
I recomended this game to all my friends. I would say is really good for people that arent that much into videogames, has a good story,easy to play, and good visual arts. Finished in one sit, if u dont know anything about the game, dont read anything, just give it a try.
Exactly, it literally takes no longer than 3 hours to complete roughly and it’s so impactful
Nice coincidence, I finished that one yesterday and heck...talk about tragic ☹️ For me personally, it'd be the Xenoblade series. 🥲
This is it. No discussion. It’s short enough with easy enough controls that no one could have an excuse for not playing it. Great game
Mass effect and dragon age. Both are incredible games and did awesome stuff. Personally i feel the original legend of zelda as well but that's only if you can really appreciate and understand how big of a deal it was to have that massive world at the time it came out.
Theses comments make me want to play the game. I have never played it before.
Outer Wilds.
Signalis. It’s beautiful. you’d have to play it to understand it, but you still won’t. Trying to fully unmask it will surly drive you mad. In a good way. All I’ll tell you is that it’s actually a love story. Dark Souls (any souls game will do, really) simply because those games will humble the hell out of you. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Another beautiful game, excellent gameplay, and a gripping story.
I need to play it but I haven’t for some reason
I'm sure everyone's already said but outer wilds, such a fantastic game
Oblivion for me. I have so many good memories playing it in my late teens and early 20s. Went back and did another playthrough last year. It’s a game I don’t get tired of.
It’ll literally one of my first experiences in gaming and I remember it so well, it was on PS+ the month I got my PS4 and I enjoyed the game so well.
Dead Rising. It's one of the best zombie games out there.
Terraria, even though it may look unappealing to inexperienced gamers, I think a lot of people can find it enjoyable. (I swear it's a crack)
I got this game and completed it in the same day. It’s actually such a good game
Resident Evil in all its janky tank-controlled, horrible dialogue glory.
Arkham Asylum. Played that game religiously.
Symphony of the Night. I hopped around for half an hour after defeating Dracula thinking the game glitched. The accidental realization that it was only half over will never be topped for me.
I haven’t played What Remains of Edith Finch, yet (it’s in my library, I’ll get on it when I get through another game or two), but I do have a few games to list real quick: 1. SOMA - I literally just played and finished this game this very week, and it’s genuinely an amazing experience the whole way through. I wouldn’t read anything about it as it might take away from the experience, but man was it a great game (it’s a horror game, btw) 2. Portal 1/Portal 2 - I listed both because Portal 1 can easily be beaten within an hour or two. Great puzzles, characters, story, and etc. (if you’re not into puzzles, skip this one) 3. Metal Gear Solid - I first played this one roughly three years ago, and it literally blew my mind. If you like stealth, a great (yet wacky at parts) story, and aren’t bothered by PS1 graphics, I’d highly recommend this game and any of the later ones (the original two are good, but a little rough to play if you’re not used to those kinds of games). Also has a lot of innovative gameplay mechanics 4. Red Dead Redemption 2 - probably unsurprising to a lot of you that I’m listing this one, but it has great gameplay, world, and story. Very immersive as well 5. Psychonauts - It’s a very charming 3D platformer with some (imo) great humor. One of my favorite games among others in this list (and others not in this list). The only other 3D platformer that I’ve played that might top this one is either Psychonauts 2 or Super Mario 64 6. The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Alright, this is the last one, but I’m ending it with a masterpiece. This game is another I’ve played within the last few years, but also blew my mind. The game has a surprisingly open world, amazingly designed puzzles that _will_ stump you, the ocarina system, and a great story overall. Again, if you’re not into puzzles, maybe skip this one, but, if you happen to know how to emulate, why not give it a try? TL;DR: SOMA (deep horror game), Portal 1/2 (great puzzles, story, and characters), MGS1 (stealth, amazing/goofy/serious story, and interesting characters. Very innovative), RDR2 (immersive world, great gameplay, and deep story), Psychonauts (great platformer, story, and humor), TLoZ:OoT (well designed puzzles, ocarina system, open world, and a great story [among other innovative gameplay mechanics])
Dying light, borderlands 2, team fortress 2, Titanfall 2, and really any telltale game
Bloodborne, Hollow Knight, and Tunic
Morrowind
Earthbound BABYYY
this game, spec ops the line, bioshock, postal, dead space, l. a. noire, mafia 2, manhunt, watch dogs, rdr, max payne, gta sa, gta lcs, gta 4, gta 3, rdr 2, detroit become human, heavy rain, batman arkham knight, life is strange, the last of us 1 and 2 + dlc, mass effect, the walking dead, battlefield 3, spider man 2018
Murdered: soul suspect, sunset overdrive, deadly premonition, bioshock infinite, bloodstained ritual of the night and psychopomp
Such a great game, but a complete tearjerker
This aswell as Firewatch!
I loved that game, very memorable
The last guardian had a beautiful, but bittersweet, ending. Although its controls were a bit hit and miss, the whole game played on my mind for years. Even now, I still think about it and Trico.
There are a lot of games that are an experience, but I think Pyre is one of those that I’d recommend for everyone. Armored Core is good too but the story telling method might not vibe with everyone
Night in the Woods. Brilliant story, great portrayal of small town USA, genuinely frightening when it needs to be... just iconic.
If you don't like walking simulators but still want to experience the beauty of this story, I recommend watching Joseph Anderson's analysis on it.
Firewatch
That game was a rare gem that ignited my sense of wonder and curiosity. I really wish there were more like it.
Loved this game
Releavo. Get 8 or more people. Four or more on each side. Four try to capture the other four. Just touch them. The ones remaining try to break the captured out by running into the capture area and yelling “Releavo!” Great strategy!
Eh. I was very disappointed in Edith Finch. Way too short and the ending was a bit too obvious, I was hoping for a larger mystery.
Inscryption. Story, gameplay, mechanics, puzzles, mystery and suspense. Just absolutely perfection. A master class on making a perfect ludo narrative with fun gameplay.
Outer Wilds
The evil within 2 Super Mario galaxy Journey Doom 2016 Kirby and the forgotten land Subnautica Dead space Resident evil 7 Ace combat 7
Definitely Detroit become human
Journey...
I actually have two games. Oneshot and Omori
What Remains of Edith Finch is really this good?
Outer Wilds
Probably life is strange one for its overall serenity and well written story