Say a friend comes up to you asking what game he/she should start out with. He/she has never played a game before but would like to get into gaming.
Which game would you pick and why?
Which game would you pick and why?
Which first game would you recommend to a new gamer?
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I would have to go with an old school Sonic game as well. They're not as difficult as some Mario games tend to be and all buttons do the same thing.Eliam_Dar said:
Side Scrolling Platformers...
Case in point, Super Mario Bros, Megaman X Games, Metal Slug Games, even Little Big Planet
Then give him a sandbox. After that, he'll learn to appreciate more, less free games...
Case in point, Super Mario Bros, Megaman X Games, Metal Slug Games, even Little Big Planet
Then give him a sandbox. After that, he'll learn to appreciate more, less free games...
Well I started with Super Mario World. Since that wouldn't be too easy to come by, I'd probably start him off with a Kirby game.
Left 4 Dead and walk them through it Co-op... though there is the danger they may never get the confidence to go off on gaming adventures by themselves.
Otherwise I'd suggest Uncharted 1 or 2... it has good variety, though it may be a bit hard, it should be manageable on easy and it also has great writing with a light hearted Indiana-Jones slash Joss Whedon feel to it.
The cover mechanic and "hammer Square if bad guys get too close" is one that's easy to pick up but satisfying to master.
If they are gaming on a PC then mouse aim is not going to be a problem, even novices seem to take too it well (who isn't familiar with making precise movements with a mouse?) but the problem will be with them mastering the keypad controls.
A GREAT place to start is with Doom and here is a very easy first taster that actually runs IN the browser:
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/470460
then if they like what they see they can get the game on Steam and if they install ZDoom:
http://zdoom.org/News
That will upgrade the graphics a bit and introduce a free aim mouse, it's a great introduction to 3D gaming, learning spacial awareness, dodging fire and searching for threats while teaching the basics of tracking and aiming at targets.
Also check out Quake Live to get a taste of multiplayer.
Otherwise I'd suggest Uncharted 1 or 2... it has good variety, though it may be a bit hard, it should be manageable on easy and it also has great writing with a light hearted Indiana-Jones slash Joss Whedon feel to it.
The cover mechanic and "hammer Square if bad guys get too close" is one that's easy to pick up but satisfying to master.
If they are gaming on a PC then mouse aim is not going to be a problem, even novices seem to take too it well (who isn't familiar with making precise movements with a mouse?) but the problem will be with them mastering the keypad controls.
A GREAT place to start is with Doom and here is a very easy first taster that actually runs IN the browser:
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/470460
then if they like what they see they can get the game on Steam and if they install ZDoom:
http://zdoom.org/News
That will upgrade the graphics a bit and introduce a free aim mouse, it's a great introduction to 3D gaming, learning spacial awareness, dodging fire and searching for threats while teaching the basics of tracking and aiming at targets.
Also check out Quake Live to get a taste of multiplayer.
Yeah, probably this. It's quite straight-forward and has very basic controls, so it should be perfect as an introduction into gaming.Treblaine said:
I'm not all that sure about this one, though. I've had a friend over who has played through the bulk of Uncharted 2, and while he can hold his own in the firefights, he still has some issues with finding the correct path and seeing where he can and cannot climb. And this is a guy who frequently plays games on PC, only not all that many Action/Adventure games.
Trust me, I'm just as surprised as you (if not moreso), considering that Uncharted seems to fuse together movies and games in such a way that would make it easy for newcomers to get into it. It seems it not that easy, though.
You're going to think I'm crazy but
Fallout 3.
Here's why. Besides the fact that it's one of the best games of this generation, it's a very forgiving game with a great tactical targeting system that can pause the action and produce some fantastic action sequences. This was probably the first FPS-ish type game my wife had played since Unreal Tournament (which we always played with a mouse and keys no less) and she got the hang of it immediately.
I also think it would be the best way to get a new gamer acquainted with the current gamepad. You start off only needing a few buttons but as you go on, you start to learn what everything else does and how it works. Soon your apprentice will know where all the buttons and might even pick up that the analogues can be used as buttons too.
Above all, there's no wrong way to play Fallout3. Sure there are things that you might miss but it doesn't affect your overall progress. It's also a very organic game that makes it seem like a real world you're messing around in.
Fallout 3.
Here's why. Besides the fact that it's one of the best games of this generation, it's a very forgiving game with a great tactical targeting system that can pause the action and produce some fantastic action sequences. This was probably the first FPS-ish type game my wife had played since Unreal Tournament (which we always played with a mouse and keys no less) and she got the hang of it immediately.
I also think it would be the best way to get a new gamer acquainted with the current gamepad. You start off only needing a few buttons but as you go on, you start to learn what everything else does and how it works. Soon your apprentice will know where all the buttons and might even pick up that the analogues can be used as buttons too.
Above all, there's no wrong way to play Fallout3. Sure there are things that you might miss but it doesn't affect your overall progress. It's also a very organic game that makes it seem like a real world you're messing around in.
Sorry, double post.
But to not completely waste the space. Those oldschool games might be what we started on but they can't prepare someone for the Most of the kinds of games that come out now.
That's why I recommend F3. It's a game that's patent and generous with the player.
But to not completely waste the space. Those oldschool games might be what we started on but they can't prepare someone for the Most of the kinds of games that come out now.
That's why I recommend F3. It's a game that's patent and generous with the player.
Though you have to take it into recognition that I've (yes, I'm the idiotic turd that doesn't understand Uncharted) played mostly FPS's the last 3 years which have made my brain significantly smaller. Though I get impatient when I play singleplayer at someone else's house, when I know I have limited time to get everything cleared so it's better to ask than wonder for several valuable gaming minutes.GoldenRaz said:
OT: I would recommened Portal, Psychonauts or any Mariogame for a new gamer. Portal for it's ease, mass appeal and brilliant level design (I still find it overrated, mind you). Mario for obvious reasons, EVERYONE have heard of Mario and it's the closest examination of gamings core and Psychonauts for it's plattform and humble exploration.
