OT: Video Games

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Jun 12, 2015 17:04:07 GMT -5 dacora said:

Jun 12, 2015 16:43:47 GMT -5 WittyLittle said:

I'm a total noob. We have a ps3 and i have a pretty awesome laptop (not a gaming pc though) and er... we do have a wii. 
I dont think I'd have the concentration span for anything with a complex plot, but I tend to like things where I have to figure out something with logic, rather than controller skill (=0). Don't know if that helps any? 

I'm a huge fan of the Legend of Zelda series. They don't require a huge amount of skill, and they have a lot of situations that require problem/puzzle solving. There's a few games you can get on the Wii. I believe you can get Ocarina of Time via the Shop on the console itself. It's an old game, but arguably one of the best Zelda games. There's also Skyward Sword, which was designed specifically for the Wii, and Twilight Princess which was released for GameCube and Wii. To give you an example, my mom really doesn't do overly complex or involved games, and she loves the Zelda series. They are great entry-level games, IMO.

You can start basically anywhere when it comes to the Zelda games, they are all completely stand-alone (except Majora's Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time) and they all have good (but fairly simple) storylines.

You can get Diablo 3 for the PS3, which I think would be the best way for a newbie to the series to play. Less buttons to think and worry about. This is another example of a game with a good story that isn't too complicated. This is a fun 'hack n slash' demon-massacring game, good for blowing off some steam. Diablo has a huge range of difficulty, so you can start out super easy and change the difficulty as you get more comfortable. You can also play with your SO if you want to! It supports up to four players at a time.

I agree with dacora, love the Zelda games. I'm definitely a more casual player, and love problem solving games. We've also been playing Pikmin in our house (also Wii). It's a much simpler game, aimed younger I think, but enjoyable still, and would be a good entry into more games.

WittyLittle, My number one favorite game for Wii is World of Goo. It is physics problem solving with beautiful graphics and music. It's not nearly as long or story based as the other games mentioned in this thread, and it is wonderful.

Also, Okami is a very Zelda-esque Wii game that I enjoyed.

[lilyelayne]

Portal and Portal 2 are both amazing physics games. You can play Portal 2 co-op with a partner - DH and I loved it.

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Jun 13, 2015 20:44:33 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Portal and Portal 2 are both amazing physics games. You can play Portal 2 co-op with a partner - DH and I loved it.

Yes! I second this.

[GeorgeWBush]

Has no one yet discussed that at 7pm est 6/14/2015 there will be a release of info on Fallout 4? #cantwiatforfallout4

[lilyelayne]

Jun 13, 2015 23:03:48 GMT -5 GeorgeWBush said:

Has no one yet discussed that at 7pm est 6/14/2015 there will be a release of info on Fallout 4? #cantwiatforfallout4

Downloaded Fallout Shelter on my phone today. Click click click it's cutting into my forum time.

[dacora]

Jun 15, 2015 21:06:28 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Jun 13, 2015 23:03:48 GMT -5 GeorgeWBush said:

Has no one yet discussed that at 7pm est 6/14/2015 there will be a release of info on Fallout 4? #cantwiatforfallout4

Downloaded Fallout Shelter on my phone today. Click click click it's cutting into my forum time.

It's not available on Android. D:

[lilyelayne]

Jun 15, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5 dacora said:

Jun 15, 2015 21:06:28 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Downloaded Fallout Shelter on my phone today. Click click click it's cutting into my forum time.

It's not available on Android. D:

Whaaa? Lame. (I didn't actually watch that part of E3; DH just told me about it.)
It plays a lot like SimTower.

[dacora]

Jun 15, 2015 21:14:24 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Jun 15, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5 dacora said:

It's not available on Android. D:

Whaaa? Lame. (I didn't actually watch that part of E3; DH just told me about it.)
It plays a lot like SimTower.

I did a quick google search and it looks like it will eventually come to Android, but iOS is getting it first for a little while. Hopefully it won't be too long.

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Jun 15, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5 dacora said:

Jun 15, 2015 21:06:28 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Downloaded Fallout Shelter on my phone today. Click click click it's cutting into my forum time.

It's not available on Android. D:

Ooo let's talk about that: what games ARE good for android? I haven't explored much: only Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Temple Run 2, Bejeweled, Words with Friends, and Fruit Ninja.

[lilyelayne]

Jun 16, 2015 14:31:57 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

Jun 15, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5 dacora said:

It's not available on Android. D:

Ooo let's talk about that: what games ARE good for android? I haven't explored much: only Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Temple Run 2, Bejeweled, Words with Friends, and Fruit Ninja.

Obvs an iPhone user here, but I enjoyed Cut the Rope which is available on android. It's a physics puzzle game. Also enjoyed Plants v Zombies 2.

[dacora]

Jun 16, 2015 14:31:57 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

Jun 15, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5 dacora said:

It's not available on Android. D:

Ooo let's talk about that: what games ARE good for android? I haven't explored much: only Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Temple Run 2, Bejeweled, Words with Friends, and Fruit Ninja.

Anything by Kairosoft. Hot Spring Story was my first of theirs and I still love it. They have lots of great games.

I like Flutter, a butterfly collecting game.

Disco Zoo is good, so is Tiny Tower by the same company.

I've been addicted to Yahtzee.

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I played Monument Valley on my iPad, but it is also available for Android, IPhone, and Kindle Fire. I really loved it. www.monumentvalleygame.com/

I also loved The Room: www.fireproofgames.com/games/the-room

Tiny Thief is a cute one.

[GeorgeWBush]

Jun 15, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5 dacora said:

Jun 15, 2015 21:06:28 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Downloaded Fallout Shelter on my phone today. Click click click it's cutting into my forum time.

It's not available on Android. D:

this is where i stand too

[GeorgeWBush]

Jun 16, 2015 14:31:57 GMT -5 FlutterOfYoshis said:

Jun 15, 2015 21:12:21 GMT -5 dacora said:

It's not available on Android. D:

Ooo let's talk about that: what games ARE good for android? I haven't explored much: only Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Temple Run 2, Bejeweled, Words with Friends, and Fruit Ninja.

I like battle cats and gaybots. I also found a pretty sweet Gameboy emulator and pay a lot of pokemon.

[GeorgeWBush]

I'm so freaking excited about Fallout 4. The game play trailer is fantastic and I'm so excited to see what dlc comes out. Quality dlc is one of my favorite things about Bethesda games.