Beginner's Games: Slow-Mo Edition
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> TL;DR: Help an old lady get into turn-based, Visual Novel, and/or Adventure gaming.
I'm trying to get my mom into more games. She started with the bazillions of Bejeweled clones and is starting to want something "more". There are a few criteria...
> She has a windows laptop. No Consoles.
> Her hands aren't steady and her reflexes are slow: no "real time" games (ex: Tetris) or hidden timers.
> Her eyes aren't great. Text should be large and possibly accompanied by voices.
> She's a newb. Nothing hard, plox.
> Should be already translated. No patches or workarounds needed.
> She Loves Puzzles! Puzzles are always a plus.
So far I'm thinking maybe some Visual Novel, Point and Click Adventure, or Turn-based games would be a good idea. Any suggestions?
> Current Stash I'm thinking of loaning her
Long Live the Queen (Short, moderate VN)
Hatoful Boyfriend (Short, Easy VN)
Master of Orion 1&2 (Turn-based Space Exploration)
Card City Nights (Casual Turn-based Cardgame)
Night of the Rabbit (Fairly easy point and click adventure)
Yeah, I'm pretty lacking in stuff that qualifies. Suggestions?
>>342771684
Clannad.
>>342771825
>Clannad.
I didn't know Steam finally came out with a translated version. Neat. How heavy is the romance in it? My mom is straight so I'm not sure she'd like games that are centered on romancing girls.
>subjecting your mom to long live the queen
>>342772326
Lol. I did say what I had was lacking. Toss me a better suggestion.
I figured it was linear enough she'd get it right eventually. It's not Princess Maker. Even though I have been debating actual Princess Maker, even though I'm not sure if it would be too difficult for a newb.
If she liked Bejeweled, she might like Puzzle Quest or Gyromancer.
>>342771684
To The Moon
My mom played it and she cried
>>342773187
I wish there was a computer version of puzzle Quest. Gyromancer looks like an OK alternative, though. Thanks for the suggestions!
>>342773913
Hmmm... and the reviews say it's not a hard game. Sounds like a good "entry level" adventure. I'll add it to my list.
>>342774776
>I wish there was a computer version of puzzle Quest.
There is http://store.steampowered.com/app/12500/ though you could probably just pirate it.
>>342774776
It's extremely easy. Only "puzzles" are finding items in every "level" that advance the story followed by really easy block puzzles.
>>342771684
SpaceChem? While it's not easy I don't think it requires game "knowledge" to play and I think old people still appreciate challenges.At least my mom sure does.
>>342774969
Derp. Thanks for the link.
>>342775027
Sounds perfect for a total Newb to the genre. Anyone know of other Newb-friendly adventures?
>>342775123
SpaceChem might be a good upgrade for once she's ready for harder games. I might snag this one for myself in the meantime. It looks very interesting and I don't shy away from challenge.
>is starting to want something "more".
I've read a lot of manga about just that. You know what to do...
VA-11 Hall-A sounds like it might work if she's not one of those old folks that gets triggered by "the gays"
