Poll: Games to play with your girlfriend
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My girlfriend effing LOVES Minecraft. She turns off the monsters and just plays for the exploration/mining/crafting/building element.Zenn3k said:
Other games she likes: Professor Layton (DS), Hotel Dusk (DS), Kingdom Hearts 1+2, Fable 2 and 3 (she preferred 2, FWIW), and she sometimes dabbles in puzzley stuff like Bejeweled, Peggle, Carcassonne, etc.
But in general I don't think there's a definitive list of "games for girls", that's just patronising bullshit. The fandom for Mortal Kombat and Gears of War includes a surprisingly high proportion of girls, for example. Just give your girlfriend a selection of games and see what she likes!
Try adventure games old ones and new ones, most of they don't have a lot of violence
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My boyfriend got me into games with cutesy free to play MMOs. My laptop at the time was crap, and we needed something online (it started as a long distance relationship). After I got the hang of that, we went on to Neverwinter Nights, and some custom maps for Warcraft 3. I usually stuck to the RPGs cause I wasn't a fan of shooting stuff (not because of gore, but rather because laptops are horrible for aiming, and I wasn't good at it in the first place)
After I moved in with him, I still stuck to the rpgs, but I was always watching his games over his shoulder at the same time. When he got Mass Effect 3, I looked at all the questionably intelligent people on multiplayer and thought "damn, if they can still be breathing, I can sure as hell play that". Tried it, didn't like it.
But then the THQ bundle came in....and Saints Row the Third. First shooty game I really played, and now I'm hooked. Just picked up Borderlands and Spec Ops when they came on sale.
TL;DR version: start off with little games like Layton, Popcap, anything non-violent. Either she'll like them, and want to try more of your games, or she'll be happy with what she has and you can still play together. Seems win-win to me.
After I moved in with him, I still stuck to the rpgs, but I was always watching his games over his shoulder at the same time. When he got Mass Effect 3, I looked at all the questionably intelligent people on multiplayer and thought "damn, if they can still be breathing, I can sure as hell play that". Tried it, didn't like it.
But then the THQ bundle came in....and Saints Row the Third. First shooty game I really played, and now I'm hooked. Just picked up Borderlands and Spec Ops when they came on sale.
TL;DR version: start off with little games like Layton, Popcap, anything non-violent. Either she'll like them, and want to try more of your games, or she'll be happy with what she has and you can still play together. Seems win-win to me.
Or that. Fat Princess was quite a fun game, no serious violence (if you "kill" someone they just respawn at their castle), and it's very easy to play together (or versus each other if that's what you want)mattttherman3 said:
My wife has only played 1 of my console games - GTA IV. But she would play it as a driving simulator. Where she would obey the speed limit and traffic lights and keep a safe distance from the car in front. And not multiplayer because she finds it too competitive. She seems to like watching me play through The Walking Dead (we're both zombie fans and closet survivalist nutjobs).
She's tried to play Crusader Kings II but the English was a bit too obscure for her (trying to understand de jure and succession laws are a bit tricky even for native speakers - and English is her third language). She tried the Sims as well but couldn't get into it - she's Japanese-Korean, and that ridiculous Japanese clinginess/jealousy kicks in. If I play the Sims I'm not allowed to get married or have a relationship with a woman, either. It's ok in CKII though because I just say 'the Pope/King/Duke made me do it!' when I impregnate some saucy French wench (I prefer to play as a minor noble family - Counts and Earls - rather than Duke or higher).
Of girlfriends past, only 1 has been interested in any video games. We played Heroes of Might & Magic I,II,III,etc. - but she would get the shits because I would consistently beat her with the Knight army - which she adamantly stated was the weakest army and that I must have been cheating somehow - despite us playing Hot Seat and her being next to me all game.
She's tried to play Crusader Kings II but the English was a bit too obscure for her (trying to understand de jure and succession laws are a bit tricky even for native speakers - and English is her third language). She tried the Sims as well but couldn't get into it - she's Japanese-Korean, and that ridiculous Japanese clinginess/jealousy kicks in. If I play the Sims I'm not allowed to get married or have a relationship with a woman, either. It's ok in CKII though because I just say 'the Pope/King/Duke made me do it!' when I impregnate some saucy French wench (I prefer to play as a minor noble family - Counts and Earls - rather than Duke or higher).
Of girlfriends past, only 1 has been interested in any video games. We played Heroes of Might & Magic I,II,III,etc. - but she would get the shits because I would consistently beat her with the Knight army - which she adamantly stated was the weakest army and that I must have been cheating somehow - despite us playing Hot Seat and her being next to me all game.
It all depends upon what your signficant other likes. Do they like video games? Do they like fast paced or more casual gaming? What difficulty level are they willing to play on?
Look into what he/she/whatever likes, and go from there.
As for games with co-op, I had tons of fun playing Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance with my brother as a kid. Loads of fun, and quick and easy to pick up or put down.
Look into what he/she/whatever likes, and go from there.
As for games with co-op, I had tons of fun playing Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance with my brother as a kid. Loads of fun, and quick and easy to pick up or put down.
Guild Wars has been getting my now fiancee laid for the past 7 years. GW2 was just released and I find it even better than its predecessors. However it might be too violent, if she's really that much against it.
Solo: Rayman (the latest one), Costume Quest, LA Noire, Jak & Daxter HD Trilogy.
Playing together: Lego Star Wars, Tomb Raider the Guardian of Light, Portal 2.
Just off the top of my head. I can name tons more, but the non-violence clause is kinda restrictive.
Solo: Rayman (the latest one), Costume Quest, LA Noire, Jak & Daxter HD Trilogy.
Playing together: Lego Star Wars, Tomb Raider the Guardian of Light, Portal 2.
Just off the top of my head. I can name tons more, but the non-violence clause is kinda restrictive.
My ladyfriend doesn't game much, but she enjoys the occasional game with me. She's really into Civilization V right now, so we play that together. She also enjoyed the campaign map portion of mount & Blade, though she never had much interest in the fighting side of things.
I saw someone already mention this, but I'll say it again. Amnesia is a fantastic option. Turn off the lights, turn up the speakers, and start. The game is horror and puzzle, which is a perfect mix. I tried it with my girlfriend, and we absolutely loved it. Still need to finish it. At some point, we will.
Although, if she doesn't like horror games, the best Co-op game that I can name off the top of my head is Portal 2. On PC, it's best. Steam Workshop keeps the opportunity of puzzles wide open, and you'll have tons of fun with it.. Long as you don't try and solve every single puzzle.
Although, if she doesn't like horror games, the best Co-op game that I can name off the top of my head is Portal 2. On PC, it's best. Steam Workshop keeps the opportunity of puzzles wide open, and you'll have tons of fun with it.. Long as you don't try and solve every single puzzle.
I don't know about girlfriends(since ive never had one),but i play Zelda with my mom,it is rather easy,and while violent,it is not overly so
We have played OOT,MM,and we are currently playing TP with plans for WW later on
We have played OOT,MM,and we are currently playing TP with plans for WW later on
I play with my husband, but I like/don't mind violent games, so...
I need more information, OP, and it sounds like you do too. When she's intrigued by games, what interests her? Story? Exploration? Solving a mystery or a puzzle? The artwork?
I thought of WoW too, my husband and I played WoW together for years. There's some blood but not much, and if she likes exploration it would be great. Skyrim is probably out (too bloody), but what about KOTOR? That's if story is interesting to her.
What about a real-time or turn-based strategy? Not my thing, but it may be hers.
Sports or racing game? Music game? Puzzle game? Arcade-style game or platformer?
Try to feel her out on different genres-- it may be that what would interest her is completely different from the kind of games you like.
I need more information, OP, and it sounds like you do too. When she's intrigued by games, what interests her? Story? Exploration? Solving a mystery or a puzzle? The artwork?
I thought of WoW too, my husband and I played WoW together for years. There's some blood but not much, and if she likes exploration it would be great. Skyrim is probably out (too bloody), but what about KOTOR? That's if story is interesting to her.
What about a real-time or turn-based strategy? Not my thing, but it may be hers.
Sports or racing game? Music game? Puzzle game? Arcade-style game or platformer?
Try to feel her out on different genres-- it may be that what would interest her is completely different from the kind of games you like.
Well whatever you do don't make her watch you play Minecraft, one of my friends ex boyfriends did that to her all the time and yeah now you know why he is her 'ex' boyfriend. She complained about him doing that A LOT. Playing Minecraft together is definitely a good idea though, if she is up for it. As for games to play, I recommend simple and beginner friendly stuff like Mario Kart or Pokemon. Call of Duty or any of the Halo games if you want to get her into shooters. Possibly Tower Wars? I know TotalBiscuit and his wife had a blast playing that game together and you could learn the game together, its a lot of fun.
I think the main "problem" is she's not a geek - my personal definition of geek being, you have a high empathetic level towards fiction and its characters. She doesn't. Maybe I've been wrong to introduce her to such story-heavy games that require a measure of interest and pacing on behalf of the player. She doesn't have the patience to "explore", let alone admire the "artwork". I'd bet on puzzle games. Something plain and silly but with fun gameplay you don't have to invest too much care for it to work. I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Katamari Damacy.Polarity27 said:
I can already see it - she turns to me reproachfully and goes "So it's about killing". That's the exact same thing she told me when I showed her Worms.SlaveNumber23 said: