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What game(s) would you use to introduce someone to WASD/Mouse controls?
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.DOOM (1996)
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.The Stanley Parable, and similar "walking simulator" type games.
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I was gonna say portal but you already had that idea hah The other option is start her off with dark souls and tell her it's one of the easy games, to really test the strength of your relationship /j
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I was gonna say portal but you already had that idea hah The other option is start her off with dark souls and tell her it's one of the easy games, to really test the strength of your relationship /j
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Oh and minecraft if you own that :3 That's also pretty simple controls wise.. just play on peaceful to start
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.This might sound weird but the first game that came to my mind was cod. If the goal is only to familiarize her with the controls then you don't even need to play online. Just load up in a private lobby alone and learn how to walk while looking around, add in sprinting and jumping, then figure out how to aim and shoot at stuff (stationary if necessary). I imagine that if she's able to get comfortable with all that then she'll be fine with literally anything else. Other than that just play games that you're both interested in and the controls will come with it
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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Minecraft is pretty mechanically complex if you're at the "need to learn how to move in a video game" stageMoving around in "peaceful" should be ok as a playground for learning the controls.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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Minecraft is pretty mechanically complex if you're at the "need to learn how to move in a video game" stageI don't think it's that complex? I mean.. most of it is just wasd + space, and the 2 mouse buttons which I'd consider to just be the basic controls for any game really, short of just walking simulators that require no mouse clicks, or VNs that require no keyboard
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.2D: Survivors/Bullet Heaven type games. Most are WASD to move, mouse to aim (if at all). 3D: Vampire Hunters. Since it auto shoots the focus is on movement: strafing, aiming, and avoiding getting hit by mobs. Dying early is expected, so no pressure on getting a perfect run.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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What game would you try to insist a particular control style on? You can teach them how to play whatever game, but it's more or less up to them to set up their control settings.Its going to be a lot harder to play Deep Rock Galactic or Portal 2 together if she sticks with her current perfered movement method: click and drag with the mouse.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes. Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that... * Have few inputs beyond the basics * Are not difficult or punishing * Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls) * 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance. The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.
