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Bulletproof2013 Dec 11, 2018 @ 3:57pm

Beginner games

I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for beginner games. My wife has just recently started playing games on PC, and I need help finding her some open world beginner games. She dove into Skyrim, but gets jumbled up with all the controls at once. Just need help finding open world games with an easy learning curve and simple controls.

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Delisper Dec 11, 2018 @ 4:24pm

I like rpgs myself. Perhaps the Avernum games might suit. They are massive, huge world to explore. Avernum 4, 5 and 6 are old school graphics. From memory (and it has been a while) you can do most things with a click of the mouse. Avernum 1 and 2 have been remastered (not played those yet) and all games are stand alone, no need to play them in order.

Last edited by Delisper; Dec 11, 2018 @ 4:25pm

The Giving One Dec 11, 2018 @ 5:42pm

Well, it's not like Skyrim, but it is a great game and easy to learn how to play...

7 Days to Die

Building, crafting, zombie survival and exploration is the main focus in that game. It's pretty fun, and you and her can even play together. Check out the vids on Youtube of husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend playing together and having a blast.

natshely Dec 12, 2018 @ 12:59am

https://store.steampowered.com/app/200710/Torchlight_II/
(demo available)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/22330/The_Elder_Scrolls_IV_Oblivion_Game_of_the_Year_Edition/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/102500/Kingdoms_of_Amalur_Reckoning/
(demo available)

Xpliciit Dec 12, 2018 @ 1:53am

I'm with Riedy, I agree kids games are best to start. I suggest Grow Up/Grow Home they are fairly simple games.

sePL80 Dec 12, 2018 @ 9:37am

https://store.steampowered.com/app/225080/Brothers__A_Tale_of_Two_Sons/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/260160/The_Last_Tinker_City_of_Colors/

Drab Dec 12, 2018 @ 10:35am

Try free MMO's with tab targetting like Everquest 2.

sePL80 Dec 12, 2018 @ 11:00am

I do not think of open world games to be a good starting point for gaming beginners. A tight narrative with clearly formulated and designed tasks are way better...

CANIS_CORAX Dec 12, 2018 @ 11:11am

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3920/Sid_Meiers_Pirates/

Your Mom's Oshi Dec 12, 2018 @ 11:56am

I started gaming with smb1 and mega man. Maybe you should start out with 1980's games.

Quint the Alligator Snapper Dec 12, 2018 @ 12:30pm

EDIT: oops, I missed the request for open-world games.

Here are some games with relatively simple user interfaces and/or controls:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/444000/Super_Night_Riders/?snr=1_curator_4_&curator_clanid=30549202

(I particularly recommend this. This game has a stunning amount of depth)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/287980/Mini_Metro/?snr=1_curator_4_&curator_clanid=30549202

(this game kinda overstays its welcome with its length though)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/257990/Oozi_Earth_Adventure/?snr=1_curator_ajaxgetfilteredrecommendations_&curator_clanid=30549202

Honorable mention to this, which is basically just a platformer, but may be charming enough to capture the attention of a casual player, and also has co-op:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/295790/Never_Alone_Kisima_Ingitchuna/?curator_clanid=30549202

Also, I can suggest a couple visual novels, if she just prefers reading. But they're not really "games" in the usual sense so I'll hold off on that.

Last edited by Quint the Alligator Snapper; Dec 12, 2018 @ 1:54pm

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bestjester Dec 12, 2018 @ 1:09pm

Stardew Valley is a good one

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omzseven Dec 12, 2018 @ 1:41pm

We've just released our VR title "Giant Celebration" here on steam early access. Its a perfect beginner experience for VR gaming.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/982120/Giant_Celebration/

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