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Ten games to entertain non-gamers! [top ten]
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01/24/16, 02:26 Edited: 01/24/16, 02:25
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01/24/16, 02:26 Edited: 01/24/16, 02:25 |
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@Zero@nate38In my experience, this is totally true. You know what I think it is? Smash is still a "gamer's" game in that it's difficult for non-gamers to just jump in, but it appeals to the non-fighting game style of gamer because the difficulty lies more in action-oriented gameplay rather than fighting-oriented gameplay. Not sure if I said that right, but if you grew up with stuff like Contra and Mega Man and Mario, you know how to avoid touching hazardous things, and Smash's controls/physics are way more in-line with those types of games than most fighter's (who have larger characters with smaller, stockier jumps, etc). Additionally, people that grew up with that stuff also are good at keeping their eye on their character even when a lot is going on. So if you introduce Smash to a gamer that doesn't play fighting games but does play sidescrolling action games or platformers, they'll latch right on. Otherwise, there's a steep learning curve. The other thing is Smash Attacks. Darned if it doesn't take forever to teach those... |
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I think the original N64 Smash Brothers was somewhat casual-friendly, but its sequels definitely got more hardcore with each one, and got more in common with regular fighters. I had some success in getting people to play the N64 game, but not so much any of the others.
I've tried a bit of 2-player in Micro Machines 64 and it was kinda fun. I could see it being a wild time with four players, but I never got the chance for that.
I've had a lot of good experiences with Wii Sports, of course. Especially bowling. I never played much of the sequel, though.
The concept of Nintendo Land doesn't seem to appeal to people, so I've never really gotten to try out the multiplayer games. I played some of the Zelda game with my sister, which was fun, but that's about it.
No one wants to play Game and Wario either, so I haven't played any multiplayer.
I have not played the other stuff listed, but have heard of it. |
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Good list! I'll add a few more that I've found worked well with those that aren't exactly uh, "avid" about gaming:
Pac-Man VS. - originally on Gamecube, also available on DS. It's simple enough to explain, and Pac-Man is something many people already know and understand, even without having played games much (or at all) before. The GCN version actually adds an extra layer of "real-world" interaction, thanks not only to nearly requiring players to talk to each other to corner Pac-Man, but also due to the physical passing of the GBA and controllers between players after each "turn."
Mario Kart - maybe too obvious of a suggestion. But yeah, this series appeals to pretty much anyone. Simple to explain, play and enjoy. The "cutesy" visuals tend to not scare off the casuals.
Soulcalibur II - I suppose just about any entry in this series would work. I've seen most success with this one, though. I've found it's even easier to get into (i.e. pick-up-and-play) than something like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter, since Soulcalibur's controls are much more fluid. "Non-gamers" can practically button-mash against each other and still pull off some impressive moves.
Super Mario Advance - Actually, any of the them. But not the "main" game - the always included second mode, Mario Bros. Classic. It's a revamped, 16-bit version of Mario Bros. (NOT *Super* Mario Bros., mind you) and is compatible with up to 4 players at once. It can get pretty crazy, especially when everyone is gunning for top score, and/or bonus coins. And wow...hilarity ensues when someone gets a Starman. This is obviously playable primarily on GBA, but I found that using the Gamecube's Gameboy Player, people were more apt to try it out in a party setting. The only caveat is that there is a lot of hardware required to play this, so make sure you have all the necessary....STUFF...before you suggest it. Though thankfully, only one copy of ANY Super Mario Advance game (or Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga) is required to play it. Can anyone confirm if multiplayer is possible for this game (these games?) on Wii U Virtual Console?
Dance Dance Revolution - basically the same as the suggestion for Karaoke Revolution or Rock Band/Guitar Hero. Even those that can't actually dance, can still enjoy this game of Simon Says: Feet Edition. Simple, silly fun that's pretty much perfect for parties.
Donkey Konga - last one. I suppose we could just say "music/rhythm" games and call it good. But I found that Donkey Konga was a surprise hit when non-gaming friends came to visit back in...whatever year this game came out. Banging on bongos and clapping hands is easier to understand that say, a fake plastic guitar with colored frets, so basically anyone can play this. The only drawback is the required hardware, which I can only presume is rather expensive nowadays. But if you've still got the peripherals, it can be good times.
That's all for now! See ya, small fry! |
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