I'm starting to find that HUDs in games clutter the screen and take away from being fully immersed in the game. I like games that force you to pay attention to what's going on in the game and not numbers/markers on the edges of the display. What are some of your favorite games to play with no HUD? Here are a few of mine:

Astroneer - this game has tool tips on screen but that's about it. There isn't even an inventory, all objects are interactive and you can physically place them on your backpack.

Battlefield 1 - super gritty and immersive, but playing without a HUD really puts you at a disadvantage online.

Red Dead Redemption 2 - I liked that you could hide the HUD, but the mini-map was a tap on the d-pad away if you get lost. It was a super immersive experience!

Grand Theft Auto 5 - maybe not designed to be played without the HUD, once you get used to the layout of the city this becomes a lot easier, and you focus more on landmarks to navigate and again this really increased immersion. Sometimes finding things in missions wasn't obvious and required consulting the map but otherwise this was enjoyable.

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[–] PolishAndrew@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

There are a lot of design choices I love about that game! I'm one of those people however that found the PvP frustrating.

[–] SkyerixBOI@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Good news! There's a new update that included a PvE server that you and friends can play on. You'll be the only players on the server and can play all the PvE content (minus the fort of damned/fortune)

There are a few restrictions, but if you care more about game experience, they shouldn't affect you too much.

[–] PolishAndrew@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Wooooo may be worth trying out!!

[–] SeducingCamel@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

That's true it's pretty damn tough