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Can someone recommend a kid friendly game? One of my kids is getting interested in gaming but she's 6 and has 0 experience so things with fail state and controls more complex than an analog stick + single button (maybe 2) are out of her league for now. I have a pretty recent PC, Switch, and PS4. To give you an idea of what she likes: right now she's just touring stardew valley by waking up, walking around, and going back to bed at 6.
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Apr 15, 2020 21:53
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Horn posted:Can someone recommend a kid friendly game? One of my kids is getting interested in gaming but she's 6 and has 0 experience so things with fail state and controls more complex than an analog stick + single button (maybe 2) are out of her league for now. I have a pretty recent PC, Switch, and PS4. To give you an idea of what she likes: right now she's just touring stardew valley by waking up, walking around, and going back to bed at 6. Pokemon, Minecraft, Slime Rancher.... probably more that I'm not thinking of. Slime Rancher especially should be looked at.
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Apr 15, 2020 22:01
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Horn posted:Can someone recommend a kid friendly game? One of my kids is getting interested in gaming but she's 6 and has 0 experience so things with fail state and controls more complex than an analog stick + single button (maybe 2) are out of her league for now. I have a pretty recent PC, Switch, and PS4. To give you an idea of what she likes: right now she's just touring stardew valley by waking up, walking around, and going back to bed at 6. Maybe the lego games? I have Lego Star Wars: The complete saga and is pretty good.
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Apr 15, 2020 22:03
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Mario Odyssey and Kirby are probably better for getting them into "real" games. Nintendo likes to really give players tutorials. Breath of the Wild might be okay, but it's so open that they might just get lost and killed by something they're not supposed to be fighting. Although I think odds are that what will draw your kid's attention will be something that's not so much a game with goals and challenges but something that's more of a toy where you can do things that get reactions. I don't know what's like that these days though. You might could get your kid hooked on Animal Crossing, but no guarantees.
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Apr 15, 2020 22:24
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double nine posted:I could use a recommendation for 3-player multiplayer co-op, for laptops not built for gaming (lenovo-types).
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Apr 15, 2020 22:36
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Elswyyr posted:I want some 2-player coop multiplayer. I've already played most of the obvious names I think, like Portal 2, Orcs Must Die, Left 4 Dead, Saint's Row 3/4. Something where me and my friend can gently caress around and do things.
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Apr 15, 2020 22:37
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Looking for a good story-heavy PS4 game for my wife and I to enjoy. We're just looking for something with fun enough gameplay and a fun story. Perhaps RPG focused. Preferably voice acted so we're not having to sit and read. Games she's enjoyed watching in the past: Uncharted series, Yakuza series, Spider-Man, God of War, The Witcher 3, Dragon Quest 11, multiple Final Fantasy games. Alternatively, we'd love a couch co-op PS4 game. Mordiceius fucked around with this message at 00:51 on Apr 16, 2020 |
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Apr 16, 2020 00:48
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Mordiceius posted:Looking for a good story-heavy PS4 game for my wife and I to enjoy. We're just looking for something with fun enough gameplay and a fun story. Perhaps RPG focused. Preferably voice acted so we're not having to sit and read. If you haven't played it yet, Horizon Zero Dawn is the correct answer to this question.
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Apr 16, 2020 02:22
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Mordiceius posted:Looking for a good story-heavy PS4 game for my wife and I to enjoy. We're just looking for something with fun enough gameplay and a fun story. Perhaps RPG focused. Preferably voice acted so we're not having to sit and read. Nier automata
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Apr 16, 2020 02:26
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Uncle Ulty posted:If you haven't played it yet, Horizon Zero Dawn is the correct answer to this question. Droyer posted:Nier automata Played both of those already.
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Apr 16, 2020 02:27
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Sleeping dags.
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Apr 16, 2020 02:50
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Mordiceius posted:Looking for a good story-heavy PS4 game for my wife and I to enjoy. We're just looking for something with fun enough gameplay and a fun story. Perhaps RPG focused. Preferably voice acted so we're not having to sit and read.
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Apr 16, 2020 04:50
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Horn posted:Can someone recommend a kid friendly game? One of my kids is getting interested in gaming but she's 6 and has 0 experience so things with fail state and controls more complex than an analog stick + single button (maybe 2) are out of her league for now. I have a pretty recent PC, Switch, and PS4. To give you an idea of what she likes: right now she's just touring stardew valley by waking up, walking around, and going back to bed at 6. When I was that age I really loved playing platformers (Commander Keen, in particular) with god mode turned on so I could just wander around impervious to enemies and see new areas. Not to necessarily say you should try her on a DOS game that's almost as old as I am, but surely cheat codes haven't completely disappeared from modern gaming.
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Apr 16, 2020 05:19
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Could somebody recommend me a cargo transport/logistics-focused game? I enjoyed Euro Truck Simulator 2/ATS and bounced off X3 and Elite Dangerous, though I'll happily take either of those games as an answer- the bouncing was less "I'm not having fun" and more "I don't know what the crap to do and don't feel like keeping three wikis open in the other window"
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Apr 16, 2020 10:03
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Horn posted:Can someone recommend a kid friendly game? One of my kids is getting interested in gaming but she's 6 and has 0 experience so things with fail state and controls more complex than an analog stick + single button (maybe 2) are out of her league for now. I have a pretty recent PC, Switch, and PS4. To give you an idea of what she likes: right now she's just touring stardew valley by waking up, walking around, and going back to bed at 6. Untitled goose game, Journey, Abzu
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Apr 16, 2020 11:06
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Omi no Kami posted:Could somebody recommend me a cargo transport/logistics-focused game? I enjoyed Euro Truck Simulator 2/ATS and bounced off X3 and Elite Dangerous, though I'll happily take either of those games as an answer- the bouncing was less "I'm not having fun" and more "I don't know what the crap to do and don't feel like keeping three wikis open in the other window" Having played around with X3 for a while for the same reasons, I can say it isn't great as a space trucking sim. The experience is obfuscated by the game's reliance on menus. Earning the kind of money needed to upgrade and buy new ships requires automating a fleet of traders or remotely operating them which is basically just a whole lot of clicking in menus. That said, there is a similiar kind of fun to be had mining asteroid fields and (if you install one of the mega-mods that add more content) exploring systems for abandoned ships and goods to salvage. That part is actually pretty cool. If you do want to dive into it again, somebody linked me this thread which is a bit out of date but provides a good starting point: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3552115 Freelancer is still good fun for space truckin'. Avoid mods though, they are primarily focused on pvp and roleplaying on multiplayer servers. Sunless Skies has a lot of story in it, but the trading/logistics aspect of it is really satisfying. The ANNO Series satisfied the trading itch for me, but it is also a city builder so keep that in mind. It can be a ton of fun setting up a series of trading routes and colonies to feed your empire. ANNO 1404, ANNO 2205 and ANNO 1800 are all good, so really just choose the setting (renaissance, far-future or the industrial revolution) that interests you. Fruits of the sea fucked around with this message at 11:31 on Apr 16, 2020 |
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Apr 16, 2020 11:20
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Omi no Kami posted:Could somebody recommend me a cargo transport/logistics-focused game? I enjoyed Euro Truck Simulator 2/ATS and bounced off X3 and Elite Dangerous, though I'll happily take either of those games as an answer- the bouncing was less "I'm not having fun" and more "I don't know what the crap to do and don't feel like keeping three wikis open in the other window" Do you want to be the trucker, or the logistics planner? If the latter, my dude, Factorio. Also Satisfactory, Wilmot's Warehouse. To a lesser degree Infinifactory maybe? That one's more a puzzle game If the former, Spintires/Mudrunner - no economy here, just chillass log delivery through mud.
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Apr 16, 2020 11:42
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I'ma pretty much toss all of those on a wishlist to try- thanks guys! (I actually got a decent amount of the way through Factorio, but I think I threw in the towel around the second tier when I had to optimize my oil production. Either way though holy crap what a great game.)
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Apr 16, 2020 13:50
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yeah, I've never made it past oil production, that stuff makes my head hurt
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Apr 16, 2020 14:37
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My wife enjoys games like Animal Crossing but is looking for something with maybe a few more level-up/RPG elements. She gets very frustrated with platformers and the like, so something low-stress but with growth/character development elements may be just her style. Are there any recommendations that fit for this kind of gamer? Platforms available: PC, Switch
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Apr 16, 2020 17:46
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FreshFeesh posted:My wife enjoys games like Animal Crossing but is looking for something with maybe a few more level-up/RPG elements. She gets very frustrated with platformers and the like, so something low-stress but with growth/character development elements may be just her style. Are there any recommendations that fit for this kind of gamer? Stardew Valley My Time at Portia
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Apr 16, 2020 17:53
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Seconding Stardew
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Apr 16, 2020 17:53
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Lost in Blue.
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FreshFeesh posted:My wife enjoys games like Animal Crossing but is looking for something with maybe a few more level-up/RPG elements. She gets very frustrated with platformers and the like, so something low-stress but with growth/character development elements may be just her style. Are there any recommendations that fit for this kind of gamer? Rune Factory for switch or if you have an old 3DS lying around/PC can run Citra, Fantasy Life
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Apr 16, 2020 17:59
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Omi no Kami posted:Could somebody recommend me a cargo transport/logistics-focused game? I enjoyed Euro Truck Simulator 2/ATS and bounced off X3 and Elite Dangerous, though I'll happily take either of those games as an answer- the bouncing was less "I'm not having fun" and more "I don't know what the crap to do and don't feel like keeping three wikis open in the other window" have you played transport tycoon deluxe? its obviously a very different kind of game than those, its an old real time strategy game about building rail and road networks, however if you are looking for a game about cargo transport and logistics its about as pure as you can get. once you get over the graphics it can be really addicting. and while its quite old, there is a dedicated community of nerds who continue to release updates (as OpenTTD) even today Earwicker fucked around with this message at 18:24 on Apr 16, 2020 |
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Much obliged! We looked at Stardew but it wasn't quite her speed. My Time at Portia looks great though
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Apr 16, 2020 19:06
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We have a Management games Megathread here. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3901789 Logistics, Factories, Sims all discussed and reviewed. Happy to give recommendations.
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Apr 16, 2020 19:49
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There needs to be more (modern) games like Stardew/Portia. My wife also loves games like that (hell, we're in the middle of a multiplayer replay of Stardew currently) but she has trouble going back to older games that are similar due to the lack of the gameplay conveniences of the modern titles.
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Apr 16, 2020 19:55
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Tuxedo Catfish posted:When I was that age I really loved playing platformers (Commander Keen, in particular) with god mode turned on so I could just wander around impervious to enemies and see new areas. This is a great idea, I considered finding a cheat in some sonic game but between work and being a part time teacher haven't had the will to dig into seeing if it could be done.
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Apr 16, 2020 21:36
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I tried Portia for a few hours but it seemed kinda amateur and underdeveloped compared to other farming/management games. Maybe it was too early on? I love the genre with all my heart.
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Apr 16, 2020 22:13
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Oh if you want Minecraft/Stardew indie fusion, look at Staxel. It's pretty neat!
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Apr 16, 2020 22:16
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Omi no Kami posted:I'ma pretty much toss all of those on a wishlist to try- thanks guys! (I actually got a decent amount of the way through Factorio, but I think I threw in the towel around the second tier when I had to optimize my oil production. Either way though holy crap what a great game.) I got one more, it doesn't really have anything to do with logistics or transportation, but it might hit that vibe. For some reason it seems very similar to Spintires to me. Viscera Cleanup Detail - you're a janitor cleaning up guts and debris after some terrible space catastrophe. You put guts and trash into a box, carry the box to an incinerator, mop the floors, fill in the bullet holes and put all boxes and barrels in their place. There's an element of figuring out what to get rid of in what order to save yourself unnecessary work later. It's an incredibly chill game about carrying stuff back and forth, and it's very satisfying to restore a level completely covered with blood and guts and trash into it's original condition.
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Apr 16, 2020 22:42
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Can anyone recommend a mechanically-deep strategy, RPG or action game released in the last 1-2 years that would run on a laptop with integrated graphics? I'm pretty keen on in the last 1-2 years, if it's older than that I've probably already played it. Games along the line of what I'm looking for: Rimworld, Battle Brothers, Caves of Qud, Horizon's Gate I've tried Stoneshard and didn't really vibe with it. I've been playing Urtuk: The Desolation and it's fun but it's not grabbing me the same way Battle Brothers did. I've also played, uhh, I forget the name of it but that Final Fantasy Tactics-like game that came out about a year ago but was underwhelmed by the character/class development deep dish peat moss fucked around with this message at 05:49 on Apr 19, 2020 |
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Apr 19, 2020 05:46
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deep dish peat moss posted:Can anyone recommend a mechanically-deep strategy, RPG or action game released in the last 1-2 years that would run on a laptop with integrated graphics? deep dish peat moss posted:Games along the line of what I'm looking for: Wargroove
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Apr 19, 2020 06:21
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deep dish peat moss posted:Can anyone recommend a mechanically-deep strategy, RPG or action game released in the last 1-2 years that would run on a laptop with integrated graphics? Did you mean Fell Seal?
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Apr 19, 2020 06:48
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Are there any games (probably in the survival genre, but not necessarily) where you play a wild or feral animal, scavenging for food, etc? Rain World is almost the perfect example but I'm looking for something with even less pressure to "progress" forwards, and maybe a little easier.
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Apr 19, 2020 07:23
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Tuxedo Catfish posted:Are there any games (probably in the survival genre, but not necessarily) where you play a wild or feral animal, scavenging for food, etc? Tokyo Jungle on PS3.
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Apr 19, 2020 07:26
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Not quite low pressure, just being an animal, but the Shelter games are animal sims. Also parenthood sims.
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Apr 19, 2020 07:42
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Life of Black Tiger technically fills the brief
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I should have specified PC -- Tokyo Jungle would be perfect but for that. That said I hadn't even heard of either of the other two; thanks, folks.
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