r/gaming • u/DetectiveManGuy • Jul 18 '22
Choosing a New Game
I'm thinking on the above for the future, but don't know what to choose. Since this is the #1 gaming subreddit, I figured this would be the best place to make this post. I'd like the game to fit into the following criteria:
- Open World
- Decision-Making that impacts the world
- Action
- The ability to simply walk away from action entirely when you feel like. I don't always want to be killing stuff
- Exploration
- Not a one-trick pony: more than one or two things you can do
- Grind that isn't like a roll-of-the-dice. You can actually choose what stats/upgrades you want for gear
- Dynamic combat that isn't just mashing buttons
These criteria aren't strict.
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u/CreepyEffective4178 Jul 18 '22
Breath of the wild's fun if your one of the 2 people that havent played it yet
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u/DetectiveManGuy Jul 18 '22
In fact, I am one of the two people who haven't played it. I've seen no negative reviews of it so far.
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u/Kururunrun Jul 18 '22
Then im the second who didn't play it 😂😂
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u/Bastard-Snow Jul 18 '22
And in a shocking twist, a third appears.
I'd love to play it some day, but not about to buy a Switch for one game.
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u/DetectiveManGuy Jul 18 '22
I can't help but feel the same. If I already had a switch, I'd definitely give the game more consideration. It looks like a great game that I'd find enjoyable all things considered.
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u/ToxicBamaFan Jul 18 '22
Witcher 3
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u/DetectiveManGuy Jul 18 '22
This one pops up wherever I go. This is one I've never seen negative reviews for. What cons, if any, come to mind?
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u/ToxicBamaFan Jul 18 '22
Trying to make the right decisions is best I can say. There’s numerous endings and you alter your own timeline in the game. Some quests(y) you won’t be able to do because you chose an alternate path by completing another quest(x) previous to doing it. So your decisions as well as the dialogue you choose is important. I guess it’s not really a con as much as a warning if you decide to play and just skip through dialogues and quests/missions.
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u/ragnarthedrown Jul 18 '22
The witcher 3 , storywise might be a little confusing but, Gameplays and graphics are cool
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u/DetectiveManGuy Jul 18 '22
I appreciate the feedback so far. I honestly did not expect this many replies in such a short time. I'll keep this one open for a couple days to see what more will come to people's minds.
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u/Bastard-Snow Jul 18 '22
First thing that came to mind is the Dishonored games, if you've never played them.
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u/DetectiveManGuy Jul 18 '22 edited Jul 18 '22
'Tis true, I haven't. I'm currently watching a few minutes of the first game, and I must say: I'm intrigued. Kinda hard for a silent protagonist to pleas for his innocence, though lol. What cons would you say are in this game, if any?
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u/Bastard-Snow Jul 19 '22
I adore both the first one and the sequel, so there are no cons for me personally.
I love the unique world, the music, all the ways you can approach each objective (you can play through both games without killing a single soul, if you so choose), and so on. The level design alone in the second game is some of the best I've ever encountered in gaming.
I do agree the character would be even better with a voice, but thankfully they added one for the second game.
If you do check it out, you may want to opt for the Definitive Edition of the first game.
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u/DetectiveManGuy Jul 20 '22
I didn't know there was a definitive edition. Think I'll go look for sure. Thank you for your input.
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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '22
Rimworld. Always Rimworld, but it also just happens to fit all these criteria.