Poll: Last Video game you played that required skill

[auronvi]

Counter-Strike: Source

Man have I forgot how much that game rocks. Been playing COD for the last few years and forgot how perfectly balanced that game is (except the AWP. I don't mind the Auto-Snipe). It's back to basics with that game.

 

[BlueberryMUNCH]

Every game needs skill to play.
The thing is, people say playing Call of Duty takes no skill..
...I call nonsense on that.
That's how you manage to have some players better than others; they have more skill.

 

[Flauros]

Metal Gear, man, Metal Gear.....


Im also playing Sports Champions and Bionic Commando, lol

 

[Iwata]

Warhammer 40K 5th ed. (Tactical knowhow, the ability to paint itty bitty figurines, knowing how hard and where to hit someone with a crowbar when they put 3 @*$&!#& Monolith's on the table...)

Kill everything else. Best way to kill Monoliths is with a simple Phase Out.

 

[Kopikatsu]

All games require a skill of some sort. But, not all of them are challenging. If you're looking for a challenge, try QWOP out for size. If you can run in this game, then you have a "skill" that very few have.

Link: http://www.foddy.net/Athletics.html

P.S. It can be done.

Worst... game... ever...

I sat there for like half-an-hour trying to do it.

Let me introduce you to QWOP's friend.
http://www.foddy.net/GIRP.html
OT: As has been said, all games require skill, so the last one was the last one I played, which was Magicka. Last game I played that had an above average difficulty... Super Meat Boy.

I beat QWOP, actually. (100 meters, wooo) Couldn't even get past the first few rungs on GIRP, though. The guy just won't reach up. WHY WON'T YOU REACH UP, GUY?!

Anyway, if 'insane luck' is considered to be a skill, then X-Com requires a shitload of skill.

 

[brunothepig]

I beat QWOP, actually. (100 meters, wooo) Couldn't even get past the first few rungs on GIRP, though. The guy just won't reach up. WHY WON'T YOU REACH UP, GUY?!

Anyway, if 'insane luck' is considered to be a skill, then X-Com requires a shitload of skill.

I've beaten QWOP, but only through totally glitching the game and basically dragging him along on one knee or something. Did just try again, reached the hurdle and failed hilariously.
And yeah, GIRP requires some planning, and timing the flexes right to swing and kinda "leap" from rung to rung.

 

[Purplecoyote]

Just played Dragon Age: Origins, I think that counts

 

[bartholen_v1legacy]

Unless the game is playing itself for you, every single game in existence requires skill on one level or another. Whether it's Portal 2 which requires critical thinking skills, Call of Duty which requires fast reflexes, precision and tactical thinking, or even Plants vs. Zombies which requires proper utilization of resources and strategic placement of defenses, all games require skill.

Are you sure we're talking about the same Call of Duty? Its mostly run, shoot, die, complain about lag, and then someone throws in the occasional racial slurs.

Edit: Games that do require skill would be most fighting games unless you just mash all the buttons and games like Portal I guess.

I'm referring more to the first Modern Warfare, but regardless, all Call of Duty's require some measure of skill. This is more obvious in the singleplayer; multiplayer is more "I saw you first!"

Ehhh, I'm still not bying the "tactical thinking", and partly not even fast reflexes. Every CoD (possibly excluding MW2, which I haven't played, but I've heard it's more open than other CoDs) is extremely linear in design, so the only "tactics" for the player to use are the ones the game specifically tells you to. Run there, pick up better weapon, get to turret, shoot the tanks with this RPG, now escape. I once played Black Ops for a couple levels on Veteran, and I didn't feel challenged at all. When you die of like two shots and there is absolutely no room to move to a more tactical position, the only tactic is to memorize where the enemies are and in longer firefights just sticking to cover to take a shot or two every now and then.

I think this thread should be titled more in the way of "Last game you played that truly tested your skill" or somethinglikethat. In that case I'd say Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages' final boss, wearing the Cursed Ring (an item that halves your sword damage and doubles the damage you take). I've played that game a million times, so it only took like 5 tries, but was still pretty hard, compared to what I've been playing more recently.

And if you want a game where you truly can feel your skills grow, try Super Meat Boy.

 

[ParanoidAndroid]

Portal 2 requires skill and a lot of thought.

 

[Ddgafd]

Call of Duty

In all seriousness, Brink. For all the wrong reasons. AI is about as broken as pottery after getting steamrolled.

 

[Get_A_Grip_]

the last game I played was Angry birds, yes it requires skill, as do all games.

 

[Clockwork Scarecrow.]

League of Legends.

 

[AndrewF022]

All games require at least some ability at playing video games, even games like Minecraft and The Sims. However the most recent games I've been playing that have tested me have been LA Noire, some of those interrogations are challenging, especially when the game gets picky about what evidence it deems to be the correct evidence for the particular accusation. Also good old Counter-Strike, I can't think of a shooter out there that requires more individual skill than CS, I've been playing for over 5 years and I still struggle to get over a 3:1 KDR some days.

 

[Electrogecko]

Wtf is this I don't even.

There is only luck and skill. If a game doesn't require skill, than it is 100% luck- a flip of the coin. Therefore, every game requires skill.

I think what you mean is execution skill as apposed to tactical or strategic skill, in which case I play very few games that don't involve execution. The last one I played is probably....umm....Picross 3d?

 

[WhatIsThisIDontEven]

Call of Duty 4 Multiplayer. Takes skill to beat all those hackers.

 

[DrOswald]

Most video games nowadays require little or even no skill ( or so it seems ). So my question today is: What is the last video game you played that required any for of skill to play ?

All video games require a significant skill set to play. If you do not believe me, find anyone who doesn't play games and ask them to play New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They will be unable to beat even the easiest levels at first. They wont even be able to jump on goomba consistently.

The reason you perceive games as not requiring any skill is because you have already mastered the skills required, so the only thing left is learning the specifics of how the game functions, trial and error, and being lucky enough that the cheap stuff miss you. I think it is not too far a stretch to say what you actually mean is "What was the last game that challenged your skill and required you to further develop your skill?" Is that fair?

In anycase, my answer to either question would be League of Legends. DOTA style game for those who are unfamiliar. Really fun, free to play. I would recommend it.

 

[GraveeKing]

Every game requires one skill or another - even the most basic things will require some form of coordination, motor skills or some other kind of thing you need practice at, even if you get good at it very quickly.

 

[Vivace-Vivian]

I'll hop on the 'all games require skill' band wagon. Just because you find games easy doesn't mean others do. Gaming itself is a skill. You may find something obvious in a game but those who have never played one before might not even understand how to walk straight in Uncharted.

The last game that challenged my skill was Demon's Souls.

 

[dark-mortality]

Just played Dragon Age: Origins, I think that counts

I agree, tactical thinking is a skill not many games have grasped. THAT is one of the reasons RPG has turned so popular.

And even though it may not seem like it at the start, You actually need some skill and planning in the Left 4 dead series. What weapons is best/you like best, throwing weapons, Melee weapons (For Left 4 dead 2), and where to hold your fort during crescendo events. Sure, tactics works like crap in single-player, but a well-laid plan in multiplayer can make the game more fun and interesting.

And please, complain about grammar errors.