Tell me your favorite game and I'll pick a game specially for you!
I'm not saying you'll like it, though.
Results may be better if you tell me why it's your favorite game. Or they can be worse. It's 50/50, really,
Results may be better if you tell me why it's your favorite game. Or they can be worse. It's 50/50, really,
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Archagent
FFVI is a very hard act to follow and it seems you already played (and enjoyed) all the obvious answers like FFIX and Chrono Trigger. So here's a non-obvious answer for you!
Ikenfell is a tactical jrgp-like thing with a very diverse and loveable cast, tight and fun combat, banger soundtrack, and a story that answers the question "what if JK Rowling was a true ally and not a transphobic trash?". The plot is not exactly original, but the focus is on the characters, their relationships and how they see themselves. Besides, the story is actually very well paced and the gameplay doesn't bog it down - it's one of those magical RPGs where you don't have to grind endlessly to keep up with the enemies.
On a sidenote, the game has some thoughtful optional accessibility features like instantly winning combats or giving the player a warning when some possibly triggering scene is coming up. I thought it was a nice touch.
FFVI is a very hard act to follow and it seems you already played (and enjoyed) all the obvious answers like FFIX and Chrono Trigger. So here's a non-obvious answer for you!
Ikenfell is a tactical jrgp-like thing with a very diverse and loveable cast, tight and fun combat, banger soundtrack, and a story that answers the question "what if JK Rowling was a true ally and not a transphobic trash?". The plot is not exactly original, but the focus is on the characters, their relationships and how they see themselves. Besides, the story is actually very well paced and the gameplay doesn't bog it down - it's one of those magical RPGs where you don't have to grind endlessly to keep up with the enemies.
On a sidenote, the game has some thoughtful optional accessibility features like instantly winning combats or giving the player a warning when some possibly triggering scene is coming up. I thought it was a nice touch.
Speedy
A fan of Mario Galaxy and Sonic Generations, huh? Well, I think Klonoa 2 would be a good fit for you. It's a beautiful plarformer with some amazing levels and just a tiny bit of the 2000core special sauce that makes Sonic Adventure and Jak tick. Give the first Klonoa a try too!
A fan of Mario Galaxy and Sonic Generations, huh? Well, I think Klonoa 2 would be a good fit for you. It's a beautiful plarformer with some amazing levels and just a tiny bit of the 2000core special sauce that makes Sonic Adventure and Jak tick. Give the first Klonoa a try too!
Detchibe
You really threw me a curveball there, huh, mate? One game I haven't played yet, one I have never even heard about before and one I played for just like 5 minutes
I'll go with the one I did play a little bit (System Shock) and recommend you Ultima Underworld. In a sense it's a spiritual predecessor to System Shock and the immersice sim genre as a whole. Amazing atmosphere, some very catchy songs (if you're using the right sound drive; DOS games are tricky to configure) and a world that feels quite alive and reactive even to today's standards.
You really threw me a curveball there, huh, mate? One game I haven't played yet, one I have never even heard about before and one I played for just like 5 minutes
I'll go with the one I did play a little bit (System Shock) and recommend you Ultima Underworld. In a sense it's a spiritual predecessor to System Shock and the immersice sim genre as a whole. Amazing atmosphere, some very catchy songs (if you're using the right sound drive; DOS games are tricky to configure) and a world that feels quite alive and reactive even to today's standards.
ConectCvultist
That's a very tricky one. Yume Nikki is a very unique game, there's really nothing quite like it. But at least Gorogoa has dense atmosphere and surreal imagery in spades, even if it's a much more linear game.
That's a very tricky one. Yume Nikki is a very unique game, there's really nothing quite like it. But at least Gorogoa has dense atmosphere and surreal imagery in spades, even if it's a much more linear game.
PKMudkipz
Not much to go on, but 20XX is one of my favorite Mega Man-likes, so maybe you'll like it.
Not much to go on, but 20XX is one of my favorite Mega Man-likes, so maybe you'll like it.
Vee
That's quite a selection of genres and words you have there. What stuck with me though were "platformer", "run n gun" and "puzzle" — and there are few platformer-run'n'gun-puzzle-things than Cave Story.
(Now I just have to discover a wrestling-car-combat-monster-taming experience)
That's quite a selection of genres and words you have there. What stuck with me though were "platformer", "run n gun" and "puzzle" — and there are few platformer-run'n'gun-puzzle-things than Cave Story.
(Now I just have to discover a wrestling-car-combat-monster-taming experience)
Chandler
A fellow 2000core enjoyer, I see. I'll go with a cliche-for-a-reason recommendation and pick Shenmue. It has the same (not so naive) naivety we kids from the late 90s/early 00s grew with, deliciously crunchy early 3D graphics and an emphasis of storytelling through its world (although it is a much more chatty game than SotC). The slow rhythm may or may not be a plus.
A fellow 2000core enjoyer, I see. I'll go with a cliche-for-a-reason recommendation and pick Shenmue. It has the same (not so naive) naivety we kids from the late 90s/early 00s grew with, deliciously crunchy early 3D graphics and an emphasis of storytelling through its world (although it is a much more chatty game than SotC). The slow rhythm may or may not be a plus.
GliscorAlpha
Another very hard act to follow. After thinking it over and over, the only game that came to mind was the (kinda forgotten?) classic Myst. This game is all about art direction and use of architecture. If the slideshow-like of the 1993 version is too primitive, you can also try realMyst, a fully 3D remake released on 2000.
Another very hard act to follow. After thinking it over and over, the only game that came to mind was the (kinda forgotten?) classic Myst. This game is all about art direction and use of architecture. If the slideshow-like of the 1993 version is too primitive, you can also try realMyst, a fully 3D remake released on 2000.
GutterTrash
Finding a game that's simultaneously 1) heartbreaking with a sense of humor 2) oppressive 3) challenging 4) scary and 5) non-traditional is a difficult task, so I'll have to cheat a bit - which is okay as long as you're sincere about it. Or was it as long as you're not caught? I dunno, I was never good at cheating.
I haven't played Pathologic 2, but I watched some gameplays and my best friend never shuts up about it. It's a game that's in my "to play" shortlist (which means it'll take only 20 years for me to finally play it) and reading about what you like in your favorite games it was the first one that came to my mind.
Finding a game that's simultaneously 1) heartbreaking with a sense of humor 2) oppressive 3) challenging 4) scary and 5) non-traditional is a difficult task, so I'll have to cheat a bit - which is okay as long as you're sincere about it. Or was it as long as you're not caught? I dunno, I was never good at cheating.
I haven't played Pathologic 2, but I watched some gameplays and my best friend never shuts up about it. It's a game that's in my "to play" shortlist (which means it'll take only 20 years for me to finally play it) and reading about what you like in your favorite games it was the first one that came to my mind.
LunaEndlessWitch
My first recommendation (ZeroRanger) fell flat because you already played (and enoyed!) it, so here's a second try.
UNSIGHTED is a metroidvania-zelda-like-thingy with great anime-y aesthetics, great sense of freedom, banger soundtrack and a unique limited-time mechanic that has narrative and thematic sense.
It's also a brazilian game made by two lesbian trans-woman. That doesn't make it a good game in and of itself, just thought it was nice.
My first recommendation (ZeroRanger) fell flat because you already played (and enoyed!) it, so here's a second try.
UNSIGHTED is a metroidvania-zelda-like-thingy with great anime-y aesthetics, great sense of freedom, banger soundtrack and a unique limited-time mechanic that has narrative and thematic sense.
It's also a brazilian game made by two lesbian trans-woman. That doesn't make it a good game in and of itself, just thought it was nice.
maradona
Aí tu me apertou, parceiro. Além de VN ser um dos gêneros menos conheço, não joguei Fata Morgana ainda. Guiando-me pela descrição do game, vou te indicar esse clássico da Ficção Interativa aqui - não a mesma coisa que VN, mas correlato, acho. É um IF bem acessível, tendo exatamente um puzzle e se baseando muito mais em explorar os lugares e testemunhar eventos. Como Morgana, a narrativa viaja em vários pontos no tempo. A pegada é scifi em vez de paranormal, mas com uma abordagem bem filosófica.
Bônus: o game é basicamente propaganda anti-neoliberal.
Aí tu me apertou, parceiro. Além de VN ser um dos gêneros menos conheço, não joguei Fata Morgana ainda. Guiando-me pela descrição do game, vou te indicar esse clássico da Ficção Interativa aqui - não a mesma coisa que VN, mas correlato, acho. É um IF bem acessível, tendo exatamente um puzzle e se baseando muito mais em explorar os lugares e testemunhar eventos. Como Morgana, a narrativa viaja em vários pontos no tempo. A pegada é scifi em vez de paranormal, mas com uma abordagem bem filosófica.
Bônus: o game é basicamente propaganda anti-neoliberal.
Hunyoshi
Eu sou um fã-zaço de Final Fantasy e, como você, tenho o IX como um dos meus favoritos. Recentemente comecei a me inteirar sobre a série Dragon Quest também e tô curtindo bastante. Dos que joguei, diria que o V é um dos que disputaria pau-a-pau com qualquer FF.
Assim como IX, ele tem uma vibe meio light-hearted que esconde momentos que vão te fazer pensar "caraca, esse game é pra crianças?".
Uma nota sobre DQ: apesar da sua fama como uma série muito mais tradicional com mecânicas que são o feijão-com-arroz do gênero, creio que você vai se surpreender como a série pode ser experimental (mecânica *e* narrativamente falando) uma vez jogando-o.
Eu sou um fã-zaço de Final Fantasy e, como você, tenho o IX como um dos meus favoritos. Recentemente comecei a me inteirar sobre a série Dragon Quest também e tô curtindo bastante. Dos que joguei, diria que o V é um dos que disputaria pau-a-pau com qualquer FF.
Assim como IX, ele tem uma vibe meio light-hearted que esconde momentos que vão te fazer pensar "caraca, esse game é pra crianças?".
Uma nota sobre DQ: apesar da sua fama como uma série muito mais tradicional com mecânicas que são o feijão-com-arroz do gênero, creio que você vai se surpreender como a série pode ser experimental (mecânica *e* narrativamente falando) uma vez jogando-o.
DeltaWDunn
If you're into unconventional metroidvanias, give Dandara a try! The structure is tamer than Wario Land 3 (what isn't am I right?), but it makes up for it in both unique mechanics and style.
Bonus: not only it's a brazilian game, the studio is from the city where I live :D
If you're into unconventional metroidvanias, give Dandara a try! The structure is tamer than Wario Land 3 (what isn't am I right?), but it makes up for it in both unique mechanics and style.
Bonus: not only it's a brazilian game, the studio is from the city where I live :D
bernardolima95
Você quer alma o suficiente para reviver uma legião de zumbis e prosa que faria Machado de Assis parecer um amador? King of Dragon Pass tem.
Você quer um jogo que vai te fazer se sentir inteligente quando sacar como ele funciona? King of Dragon Pass é seu jogo.
Você quer um game imperdoável que vai te fazer morrer das formas mais humilhantes possíveis e te fazer rir enquanto isso? King of Dragon Pass é teu game.
Você quer um game que simula nosso domínio sobre o corpo de forma lúdica e nos reconecta com nossa natureza humana, o que nossa sociedade contemporânea chama de "esporte"? Aí é melhor procurar outro game, KoDP tem disso não.
Você quer alma o suficiente para reviver uma legião de zumbis e prosa que faria Machado de Assis parecer um amador? King of Dragon Pass tem.
Você quer um jogo que vai te fazer se sentir inteligente quando sacar como ele funciona? King of Dragon Pass é seu jogo.
Você quer um game imperdoável que vai te fazer morrer das formas mais humilhantes possíveis e te fazer rir enquanto isso? King of Dragon Pass é teu game.
Você quer um game que simula nosso domínio sobre o corpo de forma lúdica e nos reconecta com nossa natureza humana, o que nossa sociedade contemporânea chama de "esporte"? Aí é melhor procurar outro game, KoDP tem disso não.
Vitan
Deixa eu te perguntar: esses "sentimentos que eu não consigo nem explicar" são um misto de solidão, melancolia e nostalgia por espaços que você não conhece e nunca visitou, mas algo dentre de você reconhece como familiar? Se sim, você estará muito bem servido com Metroid Prime, te garanto.
Deixa eu te perguntar: esses "sentimentos que eu não consigo nem explicar" são um misto de solidão, melancolia e nostalgia por espaços que você não conhece e nunca visitou, mas algo dentre de você reconhece como familiar? Se sim, você estará muito bem servido com Metroid Prime, te garanto.
poyfuh
At first I was going to pick Hypnospace Outlaw, but after thinking it over I decided to recommend you its older, more obtuse and weirder sibling.
Here's a game with a similar theme to Hypnospace and your description of Chulip: a raw exploration of older communities that modern society tends to idealize but had a lot of pervasive problems like rampant exploitation, abuse and jerkasses. But although it does not shy away from the ugly side of things, these games do not reject nostalgia and they show that the feelings, passion, attachment and relationships people had were quite genuine.
Of course, Hacknet (and Hypnospace) deal with virtual communities/places, and western ones on top of that, but I think you'll like it.
At first I was going to pick Hypnospace Outlaw, but after thinking it over I decided to recommend you its older, more obtuse and weirder sibling.
Here's a game with a similar theme to Hypnospace and your description of Chulip: a raw exploration of older communities that modern society tends to idealize but had a lot of pervasive problems like rampant exploitation, abuse and jerkasses. But although it does not shy away from the ugly side of things, these games do not reject nostalgia and they show that the feelings, passion, attachment and relationships people had were quite genuine.
Of course, Hacknet (and Hypnospace) deal with virtual communities/places, and western ones on top of that, but I think you'll like it.
Hot_Anarcocoa
So. Thoughtful explorations of modern society/relationships that are not completely cynical about it. I love your style, but you already played all the big ones, making my job harder for me lol
Well, the one game that came to my mind was Dropsy. It's the complete opposite of a cynical game even though it touches on a lot of subjects like prejudice, labor exploitation, propaganda and religion. A little weird, but weird is good, right?
So. Thoughtful explorations of modern society/relationships that are not completely cynical about it. I love your style, but you already played all the big ones, making my job harder for me lol
Well, the one game that came to my mind was Dropsy. It's the complete opposite of a cynical game even though it touches on a lot of subjects like prejudice, labor exploitation, propaganda and religion. A little weird, but weird is good, right?
iyellatcloud
Here's a wild bet. Not the same genre/style as FFV, but it's a very streamlined experience, with a tactical combat that's very simple but also hides a lot of depth and theres a ton of room for experimentation. It can also be played in bite-sized sessions, which is always a plus - the way the game is designed, every battle lasts just around 5 turns and a typical campaign lasts about 2 hours.
Here's a wild bet. Not the same genre/style as FFV, but it's a very streamlined experience, with a tactical combat that's very simple but also hides a lot of depth and theres a ton of room for experimentation. It can also be played in bite-sized sessions, which is always a plus - the way the game is designed, every battle lasts just around 5 turns and a typical campaign lasts about 2 hours.
chandler, second try
You're making my job harder. I love it.
So, maybe I'm waaaay off the mark here, but I have a feeling you may enjoy this one. It has a huge 2000core energy, even if it was released quite later, a neat platforming mechanic about cutting and moving things and is a bite-sized experience that can be played in, like, 2 or 3 hours.
It has just 200 plays here on backloggd, so even if not exactly obscure it is at least underappreciated.
You're making my job harder. I love it.
So, maybe I'm waaaay off the mark here, but I have a feeling you may enjoy this one. It has a huge 2000core energy, even if it was released quite later, a neat platforming mechanic about cutting and moving things and is a bite-sized experience that can be played in, like, 2 or 3 hours.
It has just 200 plays here on backloggd, so even if not exactly obscure it is at least underappreciated.
Ninjabunny
It seems you're mostly a jRPG-guy. So why not try a wRPG? Planescape is one of the absolutely best and has exactly what you're looking for: party members who you have to rely on and that are absurdly well written. This game has one of the best casts in all of gaming, no joke.
It seems you're mostly a jRPG-guy. So why not try a wRPG? Planescape is one of the absolutely best and has exactly what you're looking for: party members who you have to rely on and that are absurdly well written. This game has one of the best casts in all of gaming, no joke.
NOWITSREYNTIME17
My man, don't sleep on this classic. It's not as tight as SMG2, but I dare say the levels are even more creative.
My man, don't sleep on this classic. It's not as tight as SMG2, but I dare say the levels are even more creative.
GaiBrusX
Dá uma chance pra essa gema brasileira. A estrutura é diferente de Hollow Knight, sendo mais semi-linear, quase fazendo uma ponte entre os Classicvanias e os Metroidvanias. Apesar disso, ele esbanja atmosfera, possui controles precisos e gostosos, tem uma história dahora e as influências de Berserk são mais pesadas do que em HK e até Dark Souls.
Dá uma chance pra essa gema brasileira. A estrutura é diferente de Hollow Knight, sendo mais semi-linear, quase fazendo uma ponte entre os Classicvanias e os Metroidvanias. Apesar disso, ele esbanja atmosfera, possui controles precisos e gostosos, tem uma história dahora e as influências de Berserk são mais pesadas do que em HK e até Dark Souls.
Huss
I'm not that much into 80core, ao I'll go with your other fav and recommend you this little indie here. It's pastiche of Ace Attorney, the big series by the same author of Ghost Trick, but less "attorney-y" and more story focused. It's also quite short, you can platinum it in like 3 hours. Also, just look at it.
I'm not that much into 80core, ao I'll go with your other fav and recommend you this little indie here. It's pastiche of Ace Attorney, the big series by the same author of Ghost Trick, but less "attorney-y" and more story focused. It's also quite short, you can platinum it in like 3 hours. Also, just look at it.
Bruh_Moment_7
I see you played Fallout 3 and 4 but not the classics. I'm not trying to get into the Bethesda hate wagon here, but pre and post Bethesda Fallout are very different beasts. In particular, 1 & 2 fit your description ("well written and funny dialogue, build variety, and skills actually affecting dialogue") to a T.
Fallout 1 is also a very, how to say? "Succinct" game. It's not one of those huge RPGs that try to waste your time for hundreds of hours. The whole game can be beaten in around 20 hours, 30 at most. Of course, since every build changes a lot of the way you play and complete quests, it's highly replayable, so you can still sink quite a lot of time with this one.
I see you played Fallout 3 and 4 but not the classics. I'm not trying to get into the Bethesda hate wagon here, but pre and post Bethesda Fallout are very different beasts. In particular, 1 & 2 fit your description ("well written and funny dialogue, build variety, and skills actually affecting dialogue") to a T.
Fallout 1 is also a very, how to say? "Succinct" game. It's not one of those huge RPGs that try to waste your time for hundreds of hours. The whole game can be beaten in around 20 hours, 30 at most. Of course, since every build changes a lot of the way you play and complete quests, it's highly replayable, so you can still sink quite a lot of time with this one.
Midrulean
Story and themes that are intertwined with the game's mechanics is ZeroRanger's middle name, and the characters are all nice little guys to boot. Even if you're not into shmups, give this one a try!
Story and themes that are intertwined with the game's mechanics is ZeroRanger's middle name, and the characters are all nice little guys to boot. Even if you're not into shmups, give this one a try!
supraang
Please, hear me out!
You love envolving first-person experiences and games that greatly reward your mastery of at-first non-intuitive mechanics (specially related to movement). So, how does the first Tomb Raider fit?
Well, it doesn't... Until you mod it. There's an open-source port of the game called OpenLara that, among other things, lets you play the classic in first person. It can be a little disorienting ar first, but it works insanely well after you get the hang of it. It feels like some kind of obscure Mirror's Edge predecessor that time forgot.
Please, hear me out!
You love envolving first-person experiences and games that greatly reward your mastery of at-first non-intuitive mechanics (specially related to movement). So, how does the first Tomb Raider fit?
Well, it doesn't... Until you mod it. There's an open-source port of the game called OpenLara that, among other things, lets you play the classic in first person. It can be a little disorienting ar first, but it works insanely well after you get the hang of it. It feels like some kind of obscure Mirror's Edge predecessor that time forgot.
kingbancho
One thing that stood out to me about your description of Silver Case is how you call it a purgatorial experience. That reminded me of another game that, albeit not set in a cold and thorny world, is much more a spiritual journey of self-discovery and reflection than just ludic escapism, Ultima IV.
Ultima IV is old, obtuse and not always "fun" to play. Its philosophical side is also much more corny and less subtle than Silver Case seems to be. But if you have a bit of patience you'll find it a wholly engrossing experience that'll certainly leave an impression on you.
One thing that stood out to me about your description of Silver Case is how you call it a purgatorial experience. That reminded me of another game that, albeit not set in a cold and thorny world, is much more a spiritual journey of self-discovery and reflection than just ludic escapism, Ultima IV.
Ultima IV is old, obtuse and not always "fun" to play. Its philosophical side is also much more corny and less subtle than Silver Case seems to be. But if you have a bit of patience you'll find it a wholly engrossing experience that'll certainly leave an impression on you.
dwardman
I'm currently playing 80 Days currently, it became a little obsession of mine - I already completed it 7 times and still want to play some more. The way you describe Earthbound reminded me a lot of this game. It's a game that exhudes humanity. Reading all the little stories of the cities you visit and talking with everyone is such a joy. And, like Earthbound, it's a light-but-actually-dense kinda text that's beautiful to behold. Of course, the themes here are different, dealing much more with the effects and legacy of XIX century colonialism/imperialism instead of the effects of consumerist-capitalist society on our personal relationships and feelings, but I don't think that'll be a problem.
I'm currently playing 80 Days currently, it became a little obsession of mine - I already completed it 7 times and still want to play some more. The way you describe Earthbound reminded me a lot of this game. It's a game that exhudes humanity. Reading all the little stories of the cities you visit and talking with everyone is such a joy. And, like Earthbound, it's a light-but-actually-dense kinda text that's beautiful to behold. Of course, the themes here are different, dealing much more with the effects and legacy of XIX century colonialism/imperialism instead of the effects of consumerist-capitalist society on our personal relationships and feelings, but I don't think that'll be a problem.
DrJeans
A very stylish short and free point-and-click adventure with great neogothic vibes, deliciously crunchy pixels and charmingly corny characters. Get it while it's hot!
A very stylish short and free point-and-click adventure with great neogothic vibes, deliciously crunchy pixels and charmingly corny characters. Get it while it's hot!
AutumnLily
Prince of Persia is not exactly a "tight" platformer. On the contrary, its controls feel heavy and imprecise at first. But I think the game actually captures one of the main motivations behind the genre, a core element that games like Celeste are also able to capture in their own way: how good it is to feel like you have mastery over the movement of your character. Once you learn how to controle the Prince and understands the levels, things will just flow.
Prince of Persia is not exactly a "tight" platformer. On the contrary, its controls feel heavy and imprecise at first. But I think the game actually captures one of the main motivations behind the genre, a core element that games like Celeste are also able to capture in their own way: how good it is to feel like you have mastery over the movement of your character. Once you learn how to controle the Prince and understands the levels, things will just flow.
AzeXiR
Where are all these Outer Wilds and Rain World fans coming from? Anyways.
If you enjoy "the exploration of an uncaring world much larger than you with gameplay mechanics that tie into that in some way" and haven't played Shadow of the Colossus yet, then oh boy, you're in for a treat.
Where are all these Outer Wilds and Rain World fans coming from? Anyways.
If you enjoy "the exploration of an uncaring world much larger than you with gameplay mechanics that tie into that in some way" and haven't played Shadow of the Colossus yet, then oh boy, you're in for a treat.
Dratnerd
Here's a very unothordox recommendation. The joy of exploring, getting lost and finding your way (and secrets along the way) is in a very condensed and distilled state here. In a sense, that's all there's to this game: exploration.
Getting a bit deeper, as you play Bitsy Mystery Dungeon you'll be engaging in a dualist kind of exploration. As you explore the dungeon and its rooms, you also explore the diverse culture and artists of the Bitsy scene. You see, each and every room of the dungeon was made by a different artist. They all have their own visual style, writing and sometimes a gimmick or two. What could be an unholy mess becomes a diverse but ultimately cohese experience because of the smart way the project leader connected everything - there are even quests that link seemingly whole unrelated rooms.
Bonus: this game is free and you can complete it in one sitting.
Here's a very unothordox recommendation. The joy of exploring, getting lost and finding your way (and secrets along the way) is in a very condensed and distilled state here. In a sense, that's all there's to this game: exploration.
Getting a bit deeper, as you play Bitsy Mystery Dungeon you'll be engaging in a dualist kind of exploration. As you explore the dungeon and its rooms, you also explore the diverse culture and artists of the Bitsy scene. You see, each and every room of the dungeon was made by a different artist. They all have their own visual style, writing and sometimes a gimmick or two. What could be an unholy mess becomes a diverse but ultimately cohese experience because of the smart way the project leader connected everything - there are even quests that link seemingly whole unrelated rooms.
Bonus: this game is free and you can complete it in one sitting.
dav
Astro Boy: Omega Factor has a bit of jankiness, but makes up for it with a plot that's a true rollercoaster ride. It's exaggerated as only anime can be (and being an Astro Boy game, it's as anine as it can be), but also very genuine in its sentimentality and earnest in its execution.
Astro Boy: Omega Factor has a bit of jankiness, but makes up for it with a plot that's a true rollercoaster ride. It's exaggerated as only anime can be (and being an Astro Boy game, it's as anine as it can be), but also very genuine in its sentimentality and earnest in its execution.
j4ckshow
Um clássico obrigatório que foi jogado para o escanteio por causa de seu irmão mais novo, bonito, polido e acessível (Skyrim) — assim como GTAV parece ter ofuscado SA e outros GTA desde que saiu. Nos dois casos, os jogos mais antigos têm qualidades que se não estão ausentes nos mais modernos são incrivelmente exacerbadas nos clássicos: um mundo vasto que te dá a ilusão de que você pode fazer o que quiser, um senso de exploração e descoberta infindável e NPCs que dentro de suas limitações parecem agentes vivos no mundo.
Mas o aspecto que mais aproxima TES3 de GTASA é sua ousadia que beira a presunção. Ele tenta fazer mil e uma coisas, falhando em muitas delas, mas mesmo quando falha é interessante e divertido. É um senso de experimentação e rompimento de limites que não existe mais nos jogos AAA modernos completamente homogeneizados.
Um clássico obrigatório que foi jogado para o escanteio por causa de seu irmão mais novo, bonito, polido e acessível (Skyrim) — assim como GTAV parece ter ofuscado SA e outros GTA desde que saiu. Nos dois casos, os jogos mais antigos têm qualidades que se não estão ausentes nos mais modernos são incrivelmente exacerbadas nos clássicos: um mundo vasto que te dá a ilusão de que você pode fazer o que quiser, um senso de exploração e descoberta infindável e NPCs que dentro de suas limitações parecem agentes vivos no mundo.
Mas o aspecto que mais aproxima TES3 de GTASA é sua ousadia que beira a presunção. Ele tenta fazer mil e uma coisas, falhando em muitas delas, mas mesmo quando falha é interessante e divertido. É um senso de experimentação e rompimento de limites que não existe mais nos jogos AAA modernos completamente homogeneizados.
heatten
Aqui está uma experiência anticapitalism-core esteticamente bonita, engraçadinha e cheia de "vida". Nem de longe é emocionante como Mother 3, mas é um jogo sucinto e leve que me lembra um pouco a vibe e mensagem dele.
(No mais, pelo teu backloggd cê não jogou Disco Elysium ainda. Talvez você só não tenha logado, mas se realmente não jogou, pode ir fundo nele. Ele é o Mother 3 ocidental, e com sobra)
Aqui está uma experiência anticapitalism-core esteticamente bonita, engraçadinha e cheia de "vida". Nem de longe é emocionante como Mother 3, mas é um jogo sucinto e leve que me lembra um pouco a vibe e mensagem dele.
(No mais, pelo teu backloggd cê não jogou Disco Elysium ainda. Talvez você só não tenha logado, mas se realmente não jogou, pode ir fundo nele. Ele é o Mother 3 ocidental, e com sobra)
Dotanuki1417
If you want a completely reactive and live world and a lot of freedom in how to proceed you can't go wrong with this classic.
If you want a completely reactive and live world and a lot of freedom in how to proceed you can't go wrong with this classic.
FrozenRoy
This game is what an evil FrozenRoy from a parallel universe would like, I guess. Summon Night is 2D, has witty writing, is action-paced, set in a steampunk world and has a simple crafting system; Vagrant Story is 3D, the writing is very dense, the combat more strategic, is set in a dark fantasy world and the crafting absurdly complex. The very good character design and LGBT representation is untouched, though.
This game is what an evil FrozenRoy from a parallel universe would like, I guess. Summon Night is 2D, has witty writing, is action-paced, set in a steampunk world and has a simple crafting system; Vagrant Story is 3D, the writing is very dense, the combat more strategic, is set in a dark fantasy world and the crafting absurdly complex. The very good character design and LGBT representation is untouched, though.
ToasterNinja
That's a tricky one, cause I don't play a lot of survival horrors nor know that much about the genre. I'll go with FAITH cause it's free, weird, short and cool.
That's a tricky one, cause I don't play a lot of survival horrors nor know that much about the genre. I'll go with FAITH cause it's free, weird, short and cool.
mutyumu
Completely different genre, but I think your appreciation for nature and human connectedness will find a good outlet here. The campaign mode of this game is a bit too on the nose for my taste, but the challenges and sandbox modes are awesome.
Completely different genre, but I think your appreciation for nature and human connectedness will find a good outlet here. The campaign mode of this game is a bit too on the nose for my taste, but the challenges and sandbox modes are awesome.
CDX
Vai fundo com Klonoa que cê não vai se arrepender.
Vai fundo com Klonoa que cê não vai se arrepender.
Felipse
Esse jogo vai ser uma boa pedida pra, é basicamante um Inscryption mais casual. Gratuito!
Esse jogo vai ser uma boa pedida pra, é basicamante um Inscryption mais casual. Gratuito!
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It's a tossup between Ape Escape 3, WTF: Work Time Fun/Denki Groove Jigoku V, and System Shock 2
I love AE3 for its theming, music, and transformations.
I love WTF for its social commentary and monotony despite its variety.
I love System Shock 2 for its atmosphere, plot, and aesthetic.
Good luck! :o)
I love AE3 for its theming, music, and transformations.
I love WTF for its social commentary and monotony despite its variety.
I love System Shock 2 for its atmosphere, plot, and aesthetic.
Good luck! :o)
Yume Nikki! I love its dense atmosphere and surreal imagery, and I just like walking around and taking in the sights of the Nexus.
Mega Man Zero 3
I shall be the gravest challenge, since my favorites cycle every week it feels like.
-Comfy Platformers, aka Spyro and DKC.
-Run n' Guns with a crapton of cool visual effects and boss fights, aka Contra Hard Corps
-Car Combat, Twisted Metal games and the like
-Invincible Puzzle-Platformers, aka Wario Land 3
-Wrestling games
-Monster Trainer games, Pokemon, Digimon, etc.
-Comfy Platformers, aka Spyro and DKC.
-Run n' Guns with a crapton of cool visual effects and boss fights, aka Contra Hard Corps
-Car Combat, Twisted Metal games and the like
-Invincible Puzzle-Platformers, aka Wario Land 3
-Wrestling games
-Monster Trainer games, Pokemon, Digimon, etc.
kingdom hearts final mix is my favorite game because it encapsulates the sleek feeling of the 00s (especially from the naively utopian perspective that i had as a child) better than any other piece of media i can think of
shadow of the colossus is my other favorite game because it conveys a powerful narrative without needing hardly any words and lets its gameplay and direction to the talking
shadow of the colossus is my other favorite game because it conveys a powerful narrative without needing hardly any words and lets its gameplay and direction to the talking
Demon's Souls or Silent Hill 3, mostly because of the art direction and use of architecture
might as well put down a couple:
LISA because of its heartbreaking story that manages to go from gut punch to comedy at a moments notice without it ever feeling jarring
SMT Strange Journey because of its complete dedication to building an oppressive atmosphere that makes every challenge feel like David toppling Goliath
Silent Hill 4 because of its unique methods of confusing and disorienting you rather than more traditional scary horror affair
LISA because of its heartbreaking story that manages to go from gut punch to comedy at a moments notice without it ever feeling jarring
SMT Strange Journey because of its complete dedication to building an oppressive atmosphere that makes every challenge feel like David toppling Goliath
Silent Hill 4 because of its unique methods of confusing and disorienting you rather than more traditional scary horror affair
Tough to decide between Moon RPG and Copy Kitty for me ;; so I’ll say those two
I love both of their incredible direction and unironically their ~ludonarrative~ elements to play. Their aesthetic really speaks to me and in Copy Kitty’s sake it’s simply unadulterated fun!!!
I love both of their incredible direction and unironically their ~ludonarrative~ elements to play. Their aesthetic really speaks to me and in Copy Kitty’s sake it’s simply unadulterated fun!!!
po chefia, nao é exatamente meu favorito mas é quase, se tu conhecer algo minimamente similar ao house in fata morgana agradeço meu bom 🙏
Eu não sei exatamente decidir meu top 1, mas sei que existe um Carlos antes e depois do Final Fantasy IX. O que veio depois logo de cara já quer um plot que me prenda, especialmente quando dão bastante atenção a seu protagonista, e se tiver um bom romance, é a cereja do bolo, esse jogo literalmente botou meu gosto pra storytelling tiers acima.
Quanto a ambientações, eu não sou muito fã de algo espacial, que foque em naves ou armas futuristas, mas claro que há exceções. Dark Souls e Shadow of The Colossus são jogos que estão no pináculo de ambientações pra mim, só de olhar já te encanta e te fazem pensar ''o que será que aconteceu aqui?''.
Quanto a ambientações, eu não sou muito fã de algo espacial, que foque em naves ou armas futuristas, mas claro que há exceções. Dark Souls e Shadow of The Colossus são jogos que estão no pináculo de ambientações pra mim, só de olhar já te encanta e te fazem pensar ''o que será que aconteceu aqui?''.
How about Wario Land 3? I love the unconventional mechanics and unique structure.
Vou tentar dar uma gama diversa:
Disco Elysium por ter quantidades gigantescas de ALMA e uma prosa absurda.
Outer Wilds porque adoro jogos cheios de eurekas e sem enrolação.
Tibia porque era muito estressante e nisso divertido.
Rocket League porque eu gosto de futebol em um nível espiritual (e esportes são meu momento de conexão com o divino).
Disco Elysium por ter quantidades gigantescas de ALMA e uma prosa absurda.
Outer Wilds porque adoro jogos cheios de eurekas e sem enrolação.
Tibia porque era muito estressante e nisso divertido.
Rocket League porque eu gosto de futebol em um nível espiritual (e esportes são meu momento de conexão com o divino).
Tenho dois jogos favoritos, Outer wilds e Shadow of the Colossus, ambos por que eles me evocam sentimentos que eu não consigo nem explicar, e eu sei que isso pode parecer vago, mas é que eu realmente acho difícil de me expressar sobre mídias que eu gosto muito. Mas eu acredito que Outer wilds pela forma que ele apresenta seus momentos e descobertas feitas pelo jogador, já em Sotc é o mundo do jogo, caminhar pelas Forbidden Lands me desperta sensações únicas.
I don’t think I have a single favorite game, but as I very slowly progress through Chulip a few moments at a time over the course of several months I find myself more and more in love with it. I love that even as it is an example of a classic Japanese work of Rural Small Town Nostalgia it is also a potent rejection of the inherent conservativeness of that idea, if this idyllic perfect townie life that never existed, or if it did it was only a truth in our ignorant childhood memories. That while there is love and connection to be found in communities, systems of power are exerting themselves constantly to isolate us from each other, to keep us suspicious of each other, to occupy our scant free time with things that further indent us to them. That the parts of that life that are good are built on the backs of exploitation, and that whatever worthwhile feeling and connection we can pull from that existence must be hard-won. But also that those things CAN be found and ARE precious, even in a system as cruel and arbitrary as the one we realistically cannot escape from as individuals or perhaps in our lifetimes. I am loving chulip for not being afraid to deny nostalgia, and for being willing to realize a sadder vision of life for the working class, and for being not being afraid to give its characters dignity and warmth through its deserved cynicism. I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately haha, hoping to finish it someday.
really I just want another classic lpslucasps recommendation I cannot get enough of these from you they’re always good
Excited to try Ikenfell!!!!
I was told to play Cave Story a few nights ago, I guess I should get on that especially before Cave Story Sex RPG 2007.
My top 5 are The Beginner's Guide, Kentucky Route Zero, Night in the Woods, Undertale, and Disco Elysium. So I guess the threads that tie most of these things together would be: politically left wing games driven by some narrative that is deeply personal to its creator and trying to make something good out of a world that can be cruel.
Precisava de um gatilho pra iniciar Dragon Quest, eu iria começar pelo XI, mas você me convenceu, valeu mano!
I've heard nothing but good things about Dropsy and I love weird stuff, time to finally wishlist it!
Yeah, I've heard good things about Dandara. I'll give it a try soon. Thanks, m8.
Final Fantasy V - the job system is simpler than later FF games that used it, but also robust enough to allow for unorthodox solutions to any challenge. I play it nearly once a month on average with a different job combination, and I love that it's streamlined enough to allow for that.
i've played shenmue, albeit not much. i do like it but it's certainly a time sink. got another, maybe lesser known rec?
Mine's Persona 3 for many reasons, but the one I'd like a recommendation for is that it's a game that actually makes you feel like a part of a greater whole. In nearly every game where the character you play as is part of a larger group, you never feel like it. Either you can take direct control of every member of it, like most rpgs, or the other members of the group are made less consequential than you are. Whether that's through having weak ai that means they can't contribute much or their values are lessened then yours, like the companions in Uncharted games, who's bullets typically do only a fraction of the damage yours do. Basically I love how in P3 you aren't just a one man show or one-hivemind show. You'll actually have to rely on your ai teammates to succeed. Any other games you know of like that? Bonus points if the characters you have to rely on are actually well written characters like (most) of P3's cast is.
Super mario galaxy 2
Hollow Knight.
Simplesmente amo a atmosfera misteriosa e com imersão gigantesca.
Biomas ricos de personalidade e história que prende MUITO.
São poucos os jogos que me REALMENTE prendeu pela história e jogabilidade. Alguma indicação?
Simplesmente amo a atmosfera misteriosa e com imersão gigantesca.
Biomas ricos de personalidade e história que prende MUITO.
São poucos os jogos que me REALMENTE prendeu pela história e jogabilidade. Alguma indicação?
gta vice city is a game i can pick up at any time and play it because of its great visuals and fantastic 80s miami vibes, im a big sucker for games set in the 80s
other games include ghost trick which was so good and had every aspect well done, such a charming game with great artstyle and writing alongside fun gameplay
other games include ghost trick which was so good and had every aspect well done, such a charming game with great artstyle and writing alongside fun gameplay
Disco Elysium - well written and funny dialogue, build variety, and skills actually affecting dialogue.
9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors - Charming character interactions and flowchart based game design.
9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors - Charming character interactions and flowchart based game design.
Archagent
1 year ago