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I don't play them as religiously as I did when I was younger, that's for sure, but a few years ago I started a tradition around playing video games that has bee
by SeanAnderson 2y ago
I don't play them as religiously as I did when I was younger, that's for sure, but a few years ago I started a tradition around playing video games that has been an absolute blast.
I've got a 120" projector screen in the living room with a giant, half-circle couch that seats ~10 and a good set of speakers. All year I try to find short (1-3hrs), emotionally evocative, single-player video games which aren't demanding of reflexes or wit.
On my birthday, I invite a big group of people over, we all take acid, and we dive deep into a curated set of games for a whole night. We take turns passing around the controller.
It's an absolute blast. I've ran this experience for three years running. People who don't traditionally play video games love to come and watch and get a taste of gaming, sometimes people will pilot the controller for just a short while before getting overwhelmed, but everyone's take away is a shared group emotional experience. There's been standing ovations at the end of some of the years :D
https://i.imgur.com/6F0iSxp.png https://i.imgur.com/6F0iSxp.png Here's a list of the games. Highlights have been ABZU, The Beginner's Guide, Milk Inside/Outside a Bag of Milk, and Slay the Princess
- briangray 2y agoI've done similar group gaming. I would recommend the following two games. The first is more casual and just fun to watch. The second is one of the greatest narratives communicated through game design. Haven't played the recent remake that came out this year, but I will stand by that statement for the original. Make sure everyone has a chance to try the controls to fully appreciate it. - A Short Hike: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/A_Short_Hike/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/A_Short_Hike/ - Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons: https://store.steampowered.com/app/225080/Brothers__A_Tale_of_Two_Sons/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/225080/Brothers__A_Tale_o...
- Gooblebrai 2y agoWhat game you feel is better enjoyed on acid that without it?
- SeanAnderson 2y agoWell, as an example, Proteus (https://store.steampowered.com/app/219680/Proteus/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/219680/Proteus/) is a very clever game, but comes across as too simple when I'm sober. The childlike wonder instilled in me when tripping pairs great with the aesthetics of the game. I'm more interested in exploring, in taking my time, in giggling. I'm happy the control scheme is simple rather than being frustrated that the designer didn't add more complexity to enrich the game further.
- Gooblebrai 2y agoInteresting. I about I found the game boring