I’m a 30 year old woman who’s only really played card and puzzle games on my phone. Im considering new hobbies. Is it worth trying to get into video games for the first time. Where would I even start.
… Yes?
Start wherever. Buy games with interesting covers or play free demos.
No
If you like phone puzzle games, have you tried Monument Valley?
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Video games are great and there is something for everyone.
But without more info, it is hard to advise.
Got an ex Nintendo Switch and Zelda breath of the wild. It was beautiful seeing her get into it.
Slay the Spire is a card based video game.
I think these types of games would be a great place to start; maybe even something like Inscryption since it shows how deep games can be even when they appear to start off fairly simple.
And it’s on mobile so she can start there without buying any new hardware
Yes. Start with Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing. From there, post threads asking for suggestions based on what you liked.
Just avoid games that cost a lot or have lots of micro transactions. Its like smoking cigarettes, better to not start.
There are a lot bad games out there, and not everyone likes every type of game. So try highly rated games from various categories. Just be aware that video gaming consumes a lot of time that you could use for productivity in other areas of your life. I play video games pretty regularly, but I also turn it off when it seems excessive.
Something else to consider is that it’s a wonderful social window if you have friends that you don’t get to hang out with very often due to geography and life.
I have a couple of good friends who are too far away after I moved to another area. We play games online and have a nice social hangout for a few hours each Saturday. Voice chatting works great.
It’s fantastic to be able to regularly spend time with them.
This!
Start with Dark Souls.
Imagine my surprise when my gf at the time who barely played video games with more depth than Kingdom Hearts beat Gundyr on her first try
Holy crap! I think my jaw would’ve dropped.
If you have a PC download steam and get half life 2 for free.
We all have our type of game. Try out a ton of new genres. Maybe you don’t like shooters and you like simulators. Or maybe you like roguelikes. Or just platformers or building games. Don’t stop trying new things till you find the genre that is right for you, then ask people for recommendations within that genre.
I had a comment earlier that had a bunch of.free games, I will try to post links later.
Yes
Depends on what you want to achieve.
Video games are an easy way of losing yourself in a hobby for an afternoon. Can become addictive and you may lose the entire weekend.
Do you want games that focus on the social aspect and make friends? The story? Quick reactions and precise timing? Building something? Compete? Challenge yourself and improve (at ultimately a pointless task in a video game)? Simulate something accurately?
Before you start, as a gamer what do you non gamers do to spend your free time on anyway?
This is like asking if you should get into books or movies! The answer is absolutely! 💜 There are so so many games.
The genre “cozy game” is a pretty good place to start, I think. They focus more on the vibe than challenges.
Definitely stay away from games that use phrases like “souls like”. Those are games that are trying to be intentionally difficult for the sake of being difficult.
A lot of this depends on what sort of console or computer you have access to. A lot of indie games are not very taxing and you can probably play them on your computer easily even if it isn’t a gaming computer. Things like Stardew Valley and Spiritfarer come to mind.
Games can be one of the nice forms of entertainment like tv series or films, so i’d say yes.
Just try to look for really good games, like zelda breath of the wild, bioshock infinite, twelve minutes, sayonara wild hearts and so on. No online games, no infinite games, no games that are more like a job than a game (where you have to grind for everything) and so on. Games that let you enjoy the gameplay, the art and the story without making you feel like ‘‘oh i have to login or i lose the fit and i have to get the daily rewards and bla bla bla’’.
bioshock infinite
no infinite games
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Why are you recommending the worst BioShock game as a really good game? Shouldn’t a person start with the best BioShock game, BioShock? Or at least start with the second best BioShock game, BioShock 2? It just doesn’t make sense to start with the one BioShock game that actually kinda sucks, that being BioShock Infinite.
Good advice. Solo player games where you actually buy them is usually a safe bet. If it’s free, they’ll want your money later or make it an impossible grind. It’s a bit of the same on the mobile side so OP is probably aware.
You can make some searches about good games for new comers because of all the games I’m currently playing, none would be a good start.
Done recently that could work :
Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s turn by turn so not reliant on mechanical skills. Can be played on concoles or pc with keyboard or controller. The story is so amazing. The acting, the branching, the choices… Loved it.
Frostpunk. Game where you try to save people gathered around a generator cause the earth is now ice cold. You manage ressources and tech to meet people expectations. They’ll have demands but you can’t say yes to everything. Hard choice. Can be kinda hard but you just start over the scenario with the knowledge you just got. It’s mostly just figuring things out…
Skyrim? I liked the story / setting. I don’t know if that aged alright or if there’s something better in the same genre that could be welcoming. I remember that it wasn’t particularly hard. On easy it should be more focused on the story / immersion.
