Game Recommendations for a Newbie

[RickDeckard1182]

I was a casual console gamer for years until life meant I didn’t have the time anymore. I picked up a Omen laptop in the Black Friday sales and have really got the gaming bug again.

I’ve recently ordered my first gaming PC (Ryzen 7 7800/32GB RAM / Nvidia RTX 4080 Super) and I am after some game recommendations as until recently I haven’t bought or played anything since 2019.

I like the idea of Elden Ring but I think it may be too difficult for me (I switch between normal & easy modes) and Baldur’s Gate looks great but I’ve never played a turn-based game.

I have played the following recently:

Batman Arkham Asylum – Wasn’t sure for the first couple of hours but loving it now (bought all the Arkham games now)
Dragon Age Inquisition (All DLC) – Amazing game 9/10
Mafia Definitive Edition – Brilliant
Cyberpunk – Played for a few hours, couldn’t really get into it. Might revisit on new PC.

Starfield is the one I am really excited about, but I am going to wait for a GOTY version.

I'm not into multiplayer stuff and survival horror / anything with zombies or jump scares (too old for that!)

An Idea of the games I love:

10/10

Witcher 3 (All DLC)
Mass Effect Trilogy (All DLC)
Red Dead 2

9/10

Fallout Games (All DLC)
Dragon Age Origins (ALL DLC)
Read Dead Redemption (+ Undead Nightmare)
Skyrim

Thanks for your help. Looking forward to any suggestions

[Chika Ogiue]

Publicado originalmente por RickDeckard1182:

I like the idea of Elden Ring but I think it may be too difficult for me (I switch between normal & easy modes)

Elden Ring is the easiest of the Fromsoft "Souls" games. Unlike previous games, you don't even need to beat anything to unlock the ability to level up, you just need to reach 3 different over-world fires. Likewise, you can farm skulls, and other items in the field to level up with (selling them to vendors), this means gaining the first few levels can be down without fighting if you so needed to.

After that, for most mobs it's just a case of learning by rote, which in turn will earn you enough to level up if you're careful. Bosses can be a challenge, but even with little to no inherent skill, you can eventually beat them through perseverance. I truly suck at these games due to poor sight, etc., but was able to beat the first boss after about 50 hours of play. There are certain "helpers" you can unlock along the way, such as summons for particular fights and ghostly companions, like a pack of wolves. Each designed to further ease players into the game.

The real question isn't if you think the Elden Ring is too hard but if you're prepared to play it for the time you might need to start feeling you can progress -- honestly, you'd probably beat the first boss far quicker than I did.

[RickDeckard1182]

Publicado originalmente por Chika Ogiue:

Publicado originalmente por RickDeckard1182:

I like the idea of Elden Ring but I think it may be too difficult for me (I switch between normal & easy modes)

Elden Ring is the easiest of the Fromsoft "Souls" games. Unlike previous games, you don't even need to beat anything to unlock the ability to level up, you just need to reach 3 different over-world fires. Likewise, you can farm skulls, and other items in the field to level up with (selling them to vendors), this means gaining the first few levels can be down without fighting if you so needed to.

After that, for most mobs it's just a case of learning by rote, which in turn will earn you enough to level up if you're careful. Bosses can be a challenge, but even with little to no inherent skill, you can eventually beat them through perseverance. I truly suck at these games due to poor sight, etc., but was able to beat the first boss after about 50 hours of play. There are certain "helpers" you can unlock along the way, such as summons for particular fights and ghostly companions, like a pack of wolves. Each designed to further ease players into the game.

The real question isn't if you think the Elden Ring is too hard but if you're prepared to play it for the time you might need to start feeling you can progress -- honestly, you'd probably beat the first boss far quicker than I did.

Thanks buddy. Might give it a go and see how I get on.

[padronious]

Chuckle ... Quote from you .. "Cyberpunk – Played for a few hours, couldn’t really get into it." That was me also.

I returned to it after the 2.1 update and used Nvidia optimisation for my then RTX 2080 setup. (FPS around 110). I found the game overwhelming, initially, what with main story, side stories and side missions. The visuals were also overwhelming and at times distracting, until they became the "norm" for life in the city. Then there's then the decisions to make when upgrading abilities, I went for intelligence and mental skills rather than physical ones because I don't have great keyboard/mouse control. For me, it got easier as I developed my attacks from afar using the cyber gear. I also got into the side story relationships.

I now have an i9, RTX 4080, 4k predator monitor setup (FPS around 90) and the visuals became even more detailed and awesome. I searched online for info that helped .. looting the dead sometimes gives perks or skills exp. Any looted stuff can be sold or dismantled for use in crafting.
In short .. loot everything!

I prefer open world games where it's my choice to continue the main story or to do side missions to improve my characters skills before doing "hard" stuff.

I'm currently playing Uncharted 4 and am finding the chapter led story a bit repetitive.

Let us know what you decide .. and take a peek at my/others profile, I think you can see what games I play .. have fun .. BANG! !!! .. did that make you jump? ... chuckle

[RickDeckard1182]

Publicado originalmente por padronious:

Chuckle ... Quote from you .. "Cyberpunk – Played for a few hours, couldn’t really get into it." That was me also.

I returned to it after the 2.1 update and used Nvidia optimisation for my then RTX 2080 setup. (FPS around 110). I found the game overwhelming, initially, what with main story, side stories and side missions. The visuals were also overwhelming and at times distracting, until they became the "norm" for life in the city. Then there's then the decisions to make when upgrading abilities, I went for intelligence and mental skills rather than physical ones because I don't have great keyboard/mouse control. For me, it got easier as I developed my attacks from afar using the cyber gear. I also got into the side story relationships.

I now have an i9, RTX 4080, 4k predator monitor setup (FPS around 90) and the visuals became even more detailed and awesome. I searched online for info that helped .. looting the dead sometimes gives perks or skills exp. Any looted stuff can be sold or dismantled for use in crafting.
In short .. loot everything!

I prefer open world games where it's my choice to continue the main story or to do side missions to improve my characters skills before doing "hard" stuff.

I'm currently playing Uncharted 4 and am finding the chapter led story a bit repetitive.

Let us know what you decide .. and take a peek at my/others profile, I think you can see what games I play .. have fun .. BANG! !!! .. did that make you jump? ... chuckle

Thanks mate.

How does the 4080 run?

I put three hours into it and just lost the will. I will definitely revisit it. I started DAI and was a lot happier.

Ha ha yes very scary

[D. Flame]

You should love these two:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/241930/Middleearth_Shadow_of_Mordor/

Dark Arisen has the best magic system of any game ever, and it is basically an open world action RPG, but not as hard as Elden Ring.

Shadow of Mordor is basically Arkham Asylum but set in Lord of the Rings.

[BJWyler]

Might want to give this a look, bub.
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/12/5294572213364293287/

[Garou]

Fallout 4, Deus Ex series, Metro series, Dishonored series, Thief series, Hitman series, Metal Gear 5, Batman Arkham Knight

[padronious]

Hi .. me again .. just a thought or two ...

My friend introduced me to PC gaming with a gift of Half Life 2 .. I was hooked. He has since introduced me to other genres:-

Liked:
Puzzle games, Hector, Thimbleweed Park, Little Nightmares, Deponia, Puzzle Agent, Portal, Talos

Disliked:
Frenzied shooters, Serious Sam, Doom
Turn based, Deck building and Strategy games, Slay The Spire,

Ok but didn't hook me:
Turn based Strategy games, Sid Meier's Civilisation VI, Two Point Hospital

Are you aware of other places to buy games? .. like Humble Bundle and Green Man Gaming?
You could pick up a cheap bundle to try some other game genres.

[RickDeckard1182]

Publicado originalmente por D. Flame:

You should love these two:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/Dragons_Dogma_Dark_Arisen/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/241930/Middleearth_Shadow_of_Mordor/

Dark Arisen has the best magic system of any game ever, and it is basically an open world action RPG, but not as hard as Elden Ring.

Shadow of Mordor is basically Arkham Asylum but set in Lord of the Rings.

Thanks for that.

I have bought SoM.