I think we all have these special games, that either never quit our harddrive, or always sit atop the cartridge/disc pile.

Mine are:

  • Zelda: Oracle of Ages

  • Morrowind

  • Nuclear Throne

The first two are my little “madeleines de proust”, memory triggering games that are always soothing when feeling down. There’s nothing like being called “OUTLANDER” five times while crossing an alleyway in Balmora; really brings a smile to my face!

And Nuclear Throne has reached a point where it’s become my peripheral tester; a bit like what Massive Attack’s Mezzanine is for audiophiles. I’m embarrassingly bad at it, seldom reaching the titular throne (let’s not talk about looping…), but damn, do I love just dumbly shooting everything on sight.

  • tom@feddit.nl
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    1 year ago

    Super Meat Boy, for 10 years. I’m not particularly good, but it’s nice to try reducing some times on levels.

  • ★ Ｌ０Ｗｉｇｈ@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Late response but : Hotline Miami and Tetris

    Used to Speedrun Hotline Miami quite a bit since I loved that game.

    Tetris is just the best game for me when I just want to kill a bit of time

  • fej@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Simpsons: Hit & Run. It’s nostalgic and offers a surprising level of challenge. I usually do not finish it all the way though, because the missions get repetitive pretty quickly. The writing is pretty fun.

    Recently, a guy on YouTube remade the game in Unreal Engine. It’s really fun to watch, but I am a bit sad that will never be able to try it myself.

  • denials@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines brings me back for a playthrough every year or so. Amazing music and atmosphere, engaging characters, and different dialogue depending on the clan you choose, your humanity levels, etc.

  • orion@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I always come back to Battlefield 4. I re-installed BF4 last night and had a great time, will probably play it some more tonight.

    Also Zelda: Link’s Awakening. I’ve replayed the remake on Nintendo Switch a couple of times now (and DX version a few times) as it’s the best Zelda IMO.

  • hakase@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    For me, these games are, in order of release: Civilization IV, Dark Souls, Subnautica, and Monster Hunter World

    Each of them scratches a different itch, and no matter what mood I’m in, one of these games is likely calling to me.