Starting them off; your choice of an introductory game
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If we're skipping 2D gaming for the moment (can't forever, though), many 64 and PS1 classics would be appropriate, and would not be difficult to aquire if any of you had a Wii and/or a PS3 with their downloadable classics.
Super Mario 64 starts off fairly easy because it was the first real 3D platformer, and even Shigeru Miyamoto and his team were aware that not even many full-on gamers had played in full 3d before, so it gets harder at just the right curve for a a beginner. If you do go back to 2D, some SNES classics like Super Metroid, which is actually a very easy game with all the eventual powerups, Super Mario World, and others will do good (as she gets better, give her harder games, like the Megaman X series).
Back to 3D, allow her to play other classics, like Spyro, Crash, and OoT. Basically, if we can think nostalgically about it, it's probably a good choice, and when she's achieved a proper amount of skill to start humiliating her, break her soul forver by making her play Touhou, a doujin PC title.
Wait, that's a horrible idea. Ignore that last part (though, if she gets really into vertical scrolling schmups, than go play Touhou, as it is a great game series).
Super Mario 64 starts off fairly easy because it was the first real 3D platformer, and even Shigeru Miyamoto and his team were aware that not even many full-on gamers had played in full 3d before, so it gets harder at just the right curve for a a beginner. If you do go back to 2D, some SNES classics like Super Metroid, which is actually a very easy game with all the eventual powerups, Super Mario World, and others will do good (as she gets better, give her harder games, like the Megaman X series).
Back to 3D, allow her to play other classics, like Spyro, Crash, and OoT. Basically, if we can think nostalgically about it, it's probably a good choice, and when she's achieved a proper amount of skill to start humiliating her, break her soul forver by making her play Touhou, a doujin PC title.
Wait, that's a horrible idea. Ignore that last part (though, if she gets really into vertical scrolling schmups, than go play Touhou, as it is a great game series).
That's not from Bioware, and Mass Effect 2 has more a focus on good combat while still having a great story. Same thing with Jade Empire. Hell, Bioware's games are either point-and-click to attack or like a normal third-person shooter. Anyway, Oblivion has a good combat system, and that's from the same people that did Morrowind.10zack986 said:
EDIT: Also, there's mods for that.
Seeing a lot of Oblivion recommendations here. Is that really a good way to start a newcomer? Sure, it's a fantastic game, but the depth might easily overhwelm somebody new. Unless they were really commited to trying it out, I think it'd turn them away pretty quickly.
Well I started on the NES with Mario games and the evil Teenage Mutant Ninja turtle game. But since we have better games now, try coop games so you and her can ease into the game. Xbla or PSN have some great stuff.
Super Mario World - to get the basics of control in
LittleBigPlanet - to step up into more advanced controls, and 3D
Sly Cooper/Jak and Daxter/Ratchet and Clank - to move into non-sidescrolling
Half-Life 2 - Do finish this introduction by displaying FPS in it's best form.
Do it in order, it'll work. This list has been tested to introduce my little sister.
LittleBigPlanet - to step up into more advanced controls, and 3D
Sly Cooper/Jak and Daxter/Ratchet and Clank - to move into non-sidescrolling
Half-Life 2 - Do finish this introduction by displaying FPS in it's best form.
Do it in order, it'll work. This list has been tested to introduce my little sister.
In the beginning, all they should want to do is explore, which is probably the best thing to teach them anyway. There's less depth and more length and width, if you know what I mean.tlozoot said:
I don't know about Silent Hill 2, it's a great game, but it should probably be more advanced level stuff. A player really has to be into horror games, then they have to be comfortable with the older equipment, and then there are the controls to contend with. I wouldn't be surprised if a person gave up before getting James out of the bathroom.Dfskelleton said:
I would suggest exposing her to a bunch of different games from different genres to see what she likes most.
Coming from a girls perspective....the easiest and most engaging story for me was Dragon Age,,start on easy mode and the pause and play style can really take the stress off that full blown panic feeling non-stop combat. The only FPS that i could get a handle on was Halo,,,all the other were still too complex, especially ME2...jump, crouch, shoot,dodge just to much to absorb I havent tried RTS games cuz im not sure where to start in that genre. I think story driven games are more appealing to girls, at least for me....anyway good luck
Saint's Row 2 is mostly about fun, the whole point of gaming, I think. It can be rather unforgiving at times, but you can always use the oppurtunity to introduce the concept of cheating.
Then again, it uses 2 sticks, which someone wisely recommended against earlier...
Meh, I'd put another tally on LBP.
Then again, it uses 2 sticks, which someone wisely recommended against earlier...
Meh, I'd put another tally on LBP.
Mass Effect.
It's a fun game, not too complicated (unlike Dragon Age, which required a bit of knowledge about traditional RPGs) introduces a wide kind of gameplay (customization, FPS-ing). Finally it's nice to actually see "yourself" in the game and having some silly fun every once in a while.
Don't start her out on an RTS whatever you do! That's an acquired taste.
It's a fun game, not too complicated (unlike Dragon Age, which required a bit of knowledge about traditional RPGs) introduces a wide kind of gameplay (customization, FPS-ing). Finally it's nice to actually see "yourself" in the game and having some silly fun every once in a while.
Don't start her out on an RTS whatever you do! That's an acquired taste.
While Half Life 2 is great but it's probably not the best choice to introduce someone into gaming. The reason being is it's an FPS and FPS's are very difficult to pick up if you haven't been playing them your whole life. A better intro to 3D controls would be any of the Dynasty Warriors games.
There pretty simple to pick up. You pick a Chinese general from the three kingdoms era are dropped on a battlefield with hundreds of dudes and you kill said dudes with ridiculous weapons and crazy martial arts. All the characters use the same button combos, which are pretty easy, to execute a series of moves. On top of that it's co op so you can play it with a group of friends and laugh at the hilariously bad voice acting and completely out of place heavy metal soundtrack.
However just keep her away from this guy.
He will ruin your day.
There pretty simple to pick up. You pick a Chinese general from the three kingdoms era are dropped on a battlefield with hundreds of dudes and you kill said dudes with ridiculous weapons and crazy martial arts. All the characters use the same button combos, which are pretty easy, to execute a series of moves. On top of that it's co op so you can play it with a group of friends and laugh at the hilariously bad voice acting and completely out of place heavy metal soundtrack.
However just keep her away from this guy.
He will ruin your day.