We all have that one game or genre that never gets old and we return to time and time again.
What is it for you and why is that the case?
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Turn based rpgs, the sort of thing with just enough challenge to be fun but not too quick or difficult. Like I love dark souls but when I just want to chill give me something like dragon quest. Sadly it seems to be dying out as a genre.
I’m in love with pokemon rom hacks for this reason. Tons of great hacks that are usually harder than the main games, but you can always grind if it gets too hard. And there a lots of OK hacks, but sadly only a few really good ones
Pathfinder wrath of the righteous was amazing. Wholeheartedly recommend it. Wasteland 3 too. Can’t wait to play Baldur’s Gate 3, but it’s a bit expensive for me right now.
Spyro the Dragon - the first game specifically, I find it more of an immersive treasure-hunting experience than the next two games, which are more obviously… I dunno, video game-y. I like all three but I always 100% the first game at least once a year.
I only played this game on a demo disc. Along with Rugrats. I’ll have to give it another go.
Diablo 2. I return to it about twice a year and have a good time starting a fresh playthrough farming gear for a few different builds. Especially with the QOL that resurrected has brought.
Stellaris, Rimworld, or Borderlands 2. Depends on how much I want to use my brain. If I just want to turn my brain off, Borderlands. If I want to really sink into a game, Rimworld. Somewhere in between, Stellaris.
NieR Replicant and or Final Fantasy 7
Was thinking about this earlier today, but lately I’ve gotten burnt out on Final Fantasy XVI whether that be due to the tone, design or combat I am not too sure. Had a slow weekend for once and decided to pop in Atelier Ryza 2 as I recently picked up Ryza 3 due to it having a small print run. Spent most of the day playing it off and on, but the brighter and more positive tone was a boon compared to the drudgery of FFXVI.
Atelier isn’t always my comfort food, but that was a nice change. That distinction would have to either go to rhythm games or to stuff like Trackmania or Minecraft where you can “shut off your brain” and just play. TM has a certain “flow” to the tracks that isn’t like anything else out there and Minecraft just throws you into the world and lets you go. (Albeit on Peaceful.)
Factorio for me. There is always some old megafactory to pick up again or a new mod nightmare to try out.
Fallout 3. I know New Vegas has a better story and proper ADS. I know 4 is a markedly better handling experience. But 3 holds a special place in my heart
If you aren’t already aware, check out Tale of Two Wastelands. Merges the Capital Wasteland of FO3 and the Mojave of FNV into one, keeping all the good bits Obsidian introduced with FNV.
I have installed and reinstalled TOTW so many times it is 2nd nature on a new computer lol
Civilization. There is nothing quite as cathartic as subjugating the world under my iron fist…
Under my Home made Religion you mean of course
Original Quake, RimWorld, crusader kings, and it’s looking like Against the Storm
Sorry I know that’s 4 but fuck it, I can’t decide.
Animal crossing. Enough said
That is sure a comfy one
Katamari.
I can pick it up, play 10 minutes, and put it down. I’ve played this game every few weeks for several years now because I just love rollin shit up.
Baldurs Gate 1.
Idle games or incremental games are my go-to for casual play. At the moment I’m playing through NGU Idle mainly because It’s a super slow burn but unlocks lots of goofy features over time. I’ve been progressing for a couple years now.
HBS’s Battletech (2018). One, it brings me back to some good high school memories playing tabletop with my friends, and two, you can never have too much big stompy robots shooting each other.
