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What’s the last game you played that gave you pure happiness?
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The most recent new game was probably Ghost of Tsushima. I'm a huge fan of a well-made "one of those" (referring to open world checklist type game). It was gorgeous, played well, and I had an absolute blast.
I'm VERY mixed regarding the FF7 Remake, but the entire part in the Honey Bee with Cloud was absolutely brilliant. I was so happy that entire scene. Nailed it, I know.
I'm VERY mixed regarding the FF7 Remake, but the entire part in the Honey Bee with Cloud was absolutely brilliant. I was so happy that entire scene. Nailed it, I know.
Okami. Game got me through a rough patch as a kid when my parents almost got divorced. Now, when I play it, I'm reminded of how close my parents are today and how far they've come.
Also it's Okami.
Also it's Okami.
Ni No Kuni this Saturday.
I only started it in an attempt to get through my ps3 backlog to dump the console, but man Mr Drippy is a straight up riot.
I only started it in an attempt to get through my ps3 backlog to dump the console, but man Mr Drippy is a straight up riot.
I second this. I had a Wii and never got this so I am playing it with great contentment asking "where have you been all my life?"
Also a shout out to the Touryst from last year. Gorgeous visuals, retro sounds, very satisfying puzzle solving in a simple whimsical package...
add me to the FF7 Remake list too. I have never cried happy tears playing a video game in a long time. FF7 Remake did that to me.
The most recent game I've played that gave me a feeling of pure joy would be A Short Hike. The Animal Crossing vibe, slight Night in the Woods-like dialogue, and BOTW-like systems and exploration all combined to create a joyful, simple experience with hidden depth and a couple hours of light discovery.
It would have to be Wattam.
I had been waiting for Keita Takahashi's new game for a very, very long time, and after 5 years, it finally came out.
Is it perfect? No. It's really short (with roughly 4 hours of game in there). It's only available on EGS (for the PC version). It's not very complex or involved. It feels more aimed at children than Katamari Damacy.
But it's fun, cute, silly, and quirky, and was really what I needed at the time. There's a lot of poop. There are a lot of excited characters that resemble various items in the world or the cast of Mr. Men and Little Miss. There's a lot of people exploding and people excited by people exploding. It also had a simple story of unity and forgiveness that made me cry at the end.
(It's also the best game in the "strand" genre.)
I had been waiting for Keita Takahashi's new game for a very, very long time, and after 5 years, it finally came out.
Is it perfect? No. It's really short (with roughly 4 hours of game in there). It's only available on EGS (for the PC version). It's not very complex or involved. It feels more aimed at children than Katamari Damacy.
But it's fun, cute, silly, and quirky, and was really what I needed at the time. There's a lot of poop. There are a lot of excited characters that resemble various items in the world or the cast of Mr. Men and Little Miss. There's a lot of people exploding and people excited by people exploding. It also had a simple story of unity and forgiveness that made me cry at the end.
(It's also the best game in the "strand" genre.)
We mostly play as a family, so the last game to do this for us is - Ring Fit Adventure - started last week and it's awesooooome. The kids are also getting into it and their physical progress has been encouraging.
Before that, it'd be Animal Crossing -- probably the first time I've enjoyed an entry in this series, personally.
Bonus: Super Mario Odyssey is a source of constant obsession and joy for the kids. And over the past 2 weekends: "that Hulk Smash game", as my 3-yr old likes to call it (Avengers beta).
Before that, it'd be Animal Crossing -- probably the first time I've enjoyed an entry in this series, personally.
Bonus: Super Mario Odyssey is a source of constant obsession and joy for the kids. And over the past 2 weekends: "that Hulk Smash game", as my 3-yr old likes to call it (Avengers beta).
This is a good call. Just zooming across the city was pure bliss. I never fast traveled.
All up until the end.
Some games that I really liked and invoked a happy feeling were Pyre, Stardew Valley and currently Spiritfarer. Just chill games.
I was about to say Sunset Overdrive but reading your post remind me I just crushed Buu's face in DBZ : Kakarot and as a long time fan who played a bunch a DBZ games, what a blast I have with that game. Can't wait for a next-gen one in a fully open-world
Flight Simulator 2020.
I can't think of another year in my lifetime where the beauty and scope of its freedom to explore could have been more welcome.
I can't think of another year in my lifetime where the beauty and scope of its freedom to explore could have been more welcome.
Not sure about pure happiness, but I came close just the other day when I played through Ninja Warriors Once Again on Switch on a whim (after owning it since it's release). Can't believe that game flew under my radar for so long.
Halo The Master Chief Collection (this game is a literal love letter to halo fans)
Spider-Man PS4
Spider-Man PS4
The FF7 Remake was such a blast back to my Childhood, it was just so fun.
Also replaying Oblivion was great too
Also replaying Oblivion was great too
You took the words right out of my mouth. Holy crap is it challenging in some parts, but that challenge is so rewarding.
A Short Hike just last week
The simple and colourful 3D visuals, that gliding mechanic, the snappy dialogue and short stories applied to numerous NPCs and the freedom to just explore and discover
A near perfect short experience, when throwing around the term walking simulator I have to wonder if this applies to that, if it does, it's easily the best as it throws in enough gamey-ness to be that much more engaging.
The simple and colourful 3D visuals, that gliding mechanic, the snappy dialogue and short stories applied to numerous NPCs and the freedom to just explore and discover
A near perfect short experience, when throwing around the term walking simulator I have to wonder if this applies to that, if it does, it's easily the best as it throws in enough gamey-ness to be that much more engaging.
Some good one mentioned already:
Stardew Valley (played 200 hours together with my GF)
Tony Hawk Demo, what a nostalgia trip, this game will be great.
KH 3
Donkey Kong; Tropical Freeze (bought a switch during lockdown)
FFVII RE: the Airbuster fight
Crash Bandicoot Trilogy
Stardew Valley (played 200 hours together with my GF)
Tony Hawk Demo, what a nostalgia trip, this game will be great.
KH 3
Donkey Kong; Tropical Freeze (bought a switch during lockdown)
FFVII RE: the Airbuster fight
Crash Bandicoot Trilogy
