Need Game Suggestions for my GF

[iHax]

So my girlfriend has been asking me about learning to play some video games, problem is the games I have are shooting games or strategy games like Total War and stuff. She is not a fan of war or random shooting games like COD and BF etc.

Was wondering if anyone can recommend an easy game that doesn't necessarily focus on war but maybe puzzles and adventure and what not. Please and thank you.

[Halt]

I know some girls like Portal, and some even like Skyrim. I'd recommend Portal 1 and 2. Maybe Anti-Chamber and Garrys mod too. Garrys mod has many gamemodes you can play that are really fun.

[Job]

I can't really give suggestions with that information. Which games did she enjoy? Some examples may be nice.

[StickyPawz]

Try Bioshock 1 & 2!

Two years ago, during an extended visit, my 40-something sister (who plays the occassional ipad game) found an offline copy of Bioshock on Mum's pc (my old pc) and managed to finish it on her own.

Last year, she slogged her way through Bioshock 2 … (Although it was painful as a gamer to watch because she hasn't mastered the concept of strafing!)

Other ideas: Portal, Trine, Torchlight, Papo & Yo[www.humblebundle.com], To the Moon[www.humblebundle.com] (currently both on sale for $1, Humble Indie Bundle X), Miasmata, Terraria, Limbo, FEZ, Dear Esther.

[Hey Jack]

defnitely Orcs Must Die 2.. she will love it. Its addictive and fun as hell, you can play co-op as well

[Morgoth]

The walking dead

[ScottieboyZ]

I just recently got my girlfriend into games as well, feels good doesn't it? :P

But since she doesn't like CoD or strategy like games, I'd suggest maybe Fez, Super Meat Boy, Braid, Hotline Miami (May be too violent for her tastes), Psychonauts (Great art style and is pretty much a classic), Bully Scholarship Edition (Because who doesn't love this oldie?), Bit.Trip Runner 1 or 2, To The Moon (More of an interactive story game, but girls like that right?), Plants Vs Zombies (My gf LOVES this), Peggle (Addictive like crack). Platformers are a good start for anyone and puzzles are too! Hope you find her something she'll enjoy! If I think about any more I'll be sure to post some here.

[iHax]

Awesome thanks for the info guys.

Yeah violence if we can stay away from that, that would be great haha. But thanks Aburdeen for the info yeah If you think of any more let me know. So far I have garrys mod that she might like but I can try all the indie games like Fez and not sure what To The Moon is but I can check that out.

[ScottieboyZ]

Originally posted by iHax Teh Ninja:

Awesome thanks for the info guys.

Yeah violence if we can stay away from that, that would be great haha. But thanks Aburdeen for the info yeah If you think of any more let me know. So far I have garrys mod that she might like but I can try all the indie games like Fez and not sure what To The Moon is but I can check that out.

No problem at all man. To The Moon is a very good game that focuses on story way more than gameplay. In fact there is little gameplay other than collecting things and solving puzzles here and there. Actually a pretty good game that gets ya right in the feels. I'll be sure to think some more and post them once I get a collection in my head lol

[oheyy]

if you are looking to get garry's mod let me know i have a 50% off cupon i can give you

[ScottieboyZ]

Originally posted by oheyy:

if you are looking to get garry's mod let me know i have a 50% off cupon i can give you

Good guy oheyy here to save the day! :D

[oheyy]

:D

[iHax]

Thanks man but I already have garrys mod haha It's like one of the first games I bought for this account years ago but thanks appreciate it

[oheyy]

Originally posted by iHax Teh Ninja:

Thanks man but I already have garrys mod haha It's like one of the first games I bought for this account years ago but thanks appreciate it

anytime :) if you know anyone looking to buy it send them my way. im never going to use it

(Valid until Tue Jan 21 2014 02:01:34 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time))

[StickyPawz]

AHEM!

I did mention *first* that Papo & Yo[www.humblebundle.com] and To the Moon[www.humblebundle.com] can be had for a mere $1 from Humble Indie Bundle X.

[DFogz]

The LEGO games are great for just this kind of situation. They're all about adventure/puzzles, with a healthy dose of fun and humor. Plus there's co-op!

edit: there's also a bunch of them, so finding something she'll enjoy shouldn't be too hard. Indiana Jones, Star Wars, LotR, Harry Potter, Marvel superheros, etc. etc.