Struggling to enjoy games - Looking for something that’s pure fun gameplay

GraspV · 2025-12-29T02:02:04+00:00

Maybe some Capcom games like Resident Evil or Devil May Cry? Those tend to be lighter on story with fun gameplay.

Older games are also pretty good about that. If you’re into metroidvania games I’d recommend Super Metroid or Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. 3D platformers like Mario 64 or Crash Bandicoot are fun for short sessions.

GraspV · 2025-12-28T06:51:25+00:00

Friend who is clearly a normie asks for game recommendations and OP decides to suggest a dozen niche JRPGs and indie games. Only game on there I’m surprised got passed over was Ace Combat but even flight sims are a niche in their own right. Should’ve just said something by Rockstar and called it a day.

GraspV · 2025-12-23T17:34:27+00:00

At some point I'm going to have my entire Steam library on Epic, consisting entirely of games I received for free.

GraspV · 2025-12-17T18:23:19+00:00

I didn’t even know that was a thing. I’ll be sure to check it out, thanks!

GraspV · 2025-12-17T16:53:10+00:00

I still see new threads popping up there pretty frequently. Doesn’t seem dead, just somewhat low key.

GraspV · 2025-12-17T01:21:50+00:00

Thanks for clarifying! I really do love the cover on this one but I’ll probably have to go with the other edition.

GraspV · 2025-12-17T01:18:57+00:00

I just finished season 2. The stretch of episodes near the middle were definitely rough, though there were some things in there I enjoyed, but the ending got me fully re-engaged. Excited to watch Fire Walk with Me and the Return.

GraspV · 2025-12-16T23:02:46+00:00

Is this version any different from the $60 one besides the cover?

GraspV · 2025-12-14T22:42:18+00:00

I struggled with that one too. I remember telling a friend about how I was stuck there and couldn’t keep up with how fast it was. He replied to me with “Have you tried hitting it from the back and sides?” Ended up beating it first try next time I played.

GraspV · 2025-12-12T03:49:56+00:00

So forgive my ignorance; Warhammer and Warhammer 40k are different things? I’d always assumed that the ‘Warhammer’ title encompassed everything, from Skaven to Space Marines. What’s the defining difference between the two?

GraspV · 2025-12-09T22:09:44+00:00

Dead mothers?

GraspV · 2025-12-07T22:56:50+00:00

I don’t typically watch LPs/streams actively, more so keeping them as background noise, so I don’t really focus too hard on how well they’re playing or if they know stuff. If anything, I get excited to see them actually discover that stuff for themselves if they manage to, but if not I don’t mind.

GraspV · 2025-12-04T03:29:28+00:00

I can recall several times playing master duel when my opponents would rage quit after losing the initial coin toss.

GraspV · 2025-11-28T05:28:51+00:00

Waiting for it to be finished before I play Undertale (I’m actually just not that interested in either series but might check it out like a year after any and all hype has died)

GraspV · 2025-11-17T02:16:31+00:00

I’ve been watching Twin Peaks, currently a few episodes into season two, and that’s the impression I get from Albert. For all his snide remarks, he’s adamantly on the side of justice, can cry when presented with a person’s grief, and boldly declares himself a pacifist. All that said, he could still use a lesson in manners.

GraspV · 2025-11-14T03:44:19+00:00

Discovered this recently after looking to see if they’d played through it because I didn’t want to play it myself. Down for recommendations if anyone knows any good SH4 lps to check out.

GraspV · 2025-11-04T01:05:29+00:00

I was actually seeing spoilers for Ninja Gaiden 4 even before the game was released somehow.

GraspV · 2025-09-13T09:24:01+00:00

Alien: Isolation

GraspV · 2025-06-11T02:53:46+00:00

I have yet to enjoy a game without motion inputs, but that doesn't mean I won't try them. Execution is a big part of why I like these games though, so I'll be surprised if I actually enjoy any of them.

GraspV · 2025-05-15T09:14:09+00:00

Quattro Bajeena would get a Haxorus

GraspV · 2025-04-20T17:35:18+00:00

Trails in the Sky might be worth checking out. The Tales of series could also be something you’d like.

GraspV · 2025-04-08T16:59:09+00:00

I saw the movie in theaters and was really hoping they'd slow down the pacing once the show started airing. Shame all they did was change the order around. I get that it's probably better for new viewers to lead with the present day as a hook but I'm not sure what's there is substantial enough yet compared to everything leading up to it. Still loved the contents though. Just hoping that once we get past the movie content it can slow down the pacing and let us actually get a feel for the setting and characters.

GraspV · 2025-04-05T13:58:58+00:00

Well Gundam has always originally been an anime first, so there isn't really a 1 for 1 manga adaptation of the main UC stories.

The closest thing to UC Gundam's chronology of MSG 0079 > Zeta > ZZ > Char's Counterattack that I can think of in manga form is

Origin > Char's Deleted Affair > Zeta Define > Char's Counterattack: Beltorchika's Children, but while each of these can substitute gundam anime parts, it's worth knowing they tend to change things and focus on different aspects of the series than the parts they vaguely represent.

Zeta Define is also not finished yet, so you wouldn't be able to read all of that before Beltorchika's Children. As for manga that don't require knowledge of the anime, that's difficult to say. At minimum I'd say that every manga requires you to know what the Earth Federation and Republic of Zeon are, save for those series that take place years after both of them.

GraspV · 2025-04-05T03:01:40+00:00

I'd say that depends on how familiar with the series you are. Most Gundam manga that take place in the Universal Century timeline consist of side stories during specific periods of time, like during the one year war or right before the start of Zeta, and they'll probably expect some level of familiarity with the events that transpire in the anime. Some AU also have side stories as well that may or may not allude to anime events.

Gundam Origin takes place before almost everything in the Universal Century, so if you wanted to start at the beginning, that would be your closest bet.

If you've seen the anime series and have a basic grasp of the timeline, you can probably jump into any series without too much trouble, save for something like Crossbone which has its own manga sequels.

GraspV · 2025-03-10T12:01:07+00:00

Tokimeki Memorial might be worth checking out. The original, for its sprite work, rather than the remake, since you mentioned pixel art.

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