The format of these posts is simple: let’s discuss a specific game or series!
I'm in quite a bad place mentally at the moment, so I wasn't really feeling like making a post. But then I thought, I could combine this in the form of a special discussion topic:
Let's discuss your favorite Uplifting Games. What helps you when your feeling down or stressed out. What game series has comforted you in harder times. Are there certain genres that work better for you in these times? Feel free to share anything that comes up and react to other comments. Let's get the conversation going!
If you have any recommendations for games or series for the next post(s), please feel free to DM me or add it in a comment here (no guarantees of course).
Previous entries:
Final Fantasy, Visual Novels, Hollow Knight, Nintendo DS, Monster Hunter, Persona, Monkey Island, 8 Bit Era, Animal Crossing, Age of Empires, Super Mario, Deus Ex, Stardew Valley, The Sims, Half-Life, Earthbound / Mother, Mass Effect, Metroid, Journey, Resident Evil, Polybius, Tetris, Telltale Games, Kirby, LEGO Games, DOOM, Ori, Metal Gear, Slay the Spire
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Well, I personally have several "types" of game that help me feel comfortable when things are tough:
I think you should try "outer wilds" as it is a puzzle game and also quite immersive. I am not done yet with this game (only 15h or so) but it is a master piece. If you never heard of it, do not look any video or guide on the internet !
It is literally my favorite game of all time ;) great suggestion though!
I'm not sure if I would really say it's that uplifting, but if you like puzzle and card games, you'll love Inscryption
If you like hacknet, you should give Uplink a try sometime. It's the inspiration for the series, and a wonderfully immersive hacking game.
There's also a modern UI mod for it.
Might I recommend Journey and Abzu? They're both wonderful experiences with a healthy dose of zen if you decide you want to just pause and appreciate the environments.