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This is the main reason why I’ve stopped playing games the last ten years. Everything looks like a movie that you barely interact with. Great cinematics and gra

This is the main reason why I’ve stopped playing games the last ten years. Everything looks like a movie that you barely interact with. Great cinematics and graphics, but the gameplay is too damn easy. And it affects all genres even adventure games are too easy these days. I remember back in the days the first time I got my hands on Myst I really had to put my brain to work to understand what I had to do. And I liked it that way because the game was a challenge, not just entertainment.

Forgeties79 5y ago
We are in an incredible era for art/innovative storytelling in gaming, it’s not all stale AAA COD clones. I highly encourage you to check out some of the best indie of the last decade. There are at least 5-10 incredible ones any given year.
- elorant 5y ago
  Which titles would you suggest?
  - Forgeties79 5y ago
    Oooo where to begin? * Hades (really anything by Supergiant Games) is a masterpiece. Bastion is a must as well if you like the combat. * Celeste is the best platform I’ve played in the last decade. The soundtrack is also incredible. I’ve got the vinyl box set on my shelf next to me as I type this. * Not for Broadcast is a trip but may not be for you, just depends on your taste. It’s a “propaganda simulator” akin to Papers, Please and such. Check out the trailer you’ll understand it immediately. It’s wild haha * Outer Wilds was the most challenging and fulfilling game I’ve played in years. Beautiful score, powerful and rich story. Don’t look anything up about the story/puzzles. It’s hard, you really have to think, but it’s very much beatable. It’s kind of a crazy “Groundhog Day in space.” * Hollow Knight is a beautiful 2D metroidvania. Highly stylized, lots of awards. * Death’s Door is a recent isometric metroidvania I’ve been enjoying a lot. * Stardew Valley is a beautiful spiritual successor to Harvest Moon if that’s your jam. You can easily lose track of time playing it and the game’s lore/stories are surprisingly through. LOTS to uncover in a very relaxing, low stakes package. * Wildermyth is a charming D&D-like RPG. I got a nice 20-30hrs out of it and plan on doing more. Has a quirky humor about it. * Disco Elysium is…just play it. The list goes on. I can throw up more if you want haha. What do you typically enjoy?
    - elorant 5y ago
      Stragegy, rpg and adventure games. But I can play anything. Thanks for the tips man.
      - Forgeties79 5y ago
        For sure - enjoy! Knowing that definitely put Wildermyth and Disco Elysium. Transistor (same team as hades) would probably be a hit as well. Not really indie but Xcom: Enemy Within and Xcom 2 might be up your alley.

Forgeties79 5y ago

We are in an incredible era for art/innovative storytelling in gaming, it’s not all stale AAA COD clones. I highly encourage you to check out some of the best indie of the last decade. There are at least 5-10 incredible ones any given year.

elorant 5y ago
Which titles would you suggest?
- Forgeties79 5y ago
  Oooo where to begin? * Hades (really anything by Supergiant Games) is a masterpiece. Bastion is a must as well if you like the combat. * Celeste is the best platform I’ve played in the last decade. The soundtrack is also incredible. I’ve got the vinyl box set on my shelf next to me as I type this. * Not for Broadcast is a trip but may not be for you, just depends on your taste. It’s a “propaganda simulator” akin to Papers, Please and such. Check out the trailer you’ll understand it immediately. It’s wild haha * Outer Wilds was the most challenging and fulfilling game I’ve played in years. Beautiful score, powerful and rich story. Don’t look anything up about the story/puzzles. It’s hard, you really have to think, but it’s very much beatable. It’s kind of a crazy “Groundhog Day in space.” * Hollow Knight is a beautiful 2D metroidvania. Highly stylized, lots of awards. * Death’s Door is a recent isometric metroidvania I’ve been enjoying a lot. * Stardew Valley is a beautiful spiritual successor to Harvest Moon if that’s your jam. You can easily lose track of time playing it and the game’s lore/stories are surprisingly through. LOTS to uncover in a very relaxing, low stakes package. * Wildermyth is a charming D&D-like RPG. I got a nice 20-30hrs out of it and plan on doing more. Has a quirky humor about it. * Disco Elysium is…just play it. The list goes on. I can throw up more if you want haha. What do you typically enjoy?
  - elorant 5y ago
    Stragegy, rpg and adventure games. But I can play anything. Thanks for the tips man.
    - Forgeties79 5y ago
      For sure - enjoy! Knowing that definitely put Wildermyth and Disco Elysium. Transistor (same team as hades) would probably be a hit as well. Not really indie but Xcom: Enemy Within and Xcom 2 might be up your alley.