DylanC Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 There are a handful of video games that have been seminal experiences to me. The most important being Silent Hill 2. Not only does it have one of the most mature stories in a game, but it’s deep, symbolic and meaningful, too. It really changed the way I viewed video games. Are there any games that have had a big impact on you? If so, what was the game and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyPowers Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A game that was a game-changer for me when I was a kid was Myst. First of all, it was ridiculously atmospheric and creepy, and the environments really drew me in. But I also loved the story, and it was what got me interested in cosmology and metaphysics and the concept of a multiverse. I’d say it was among my first all-out obsessions growing up. It was all I thought and talked about for like a year. DylanC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpotato Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 It may sound cheesy but for me it was GTA Vice city this was my first mature and open world game. DylanC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'd say for me that has to be Return to Castle Wolfestein. i was not aware of occult background of nazi. And the game kind of made me read about it. And overall impression of the game was fun for me. I learned a lot about survival games and different categories of it ever since. killamch89 and DylanC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 My pick goes to the Deus Ex: Human Revolution - the story had some sci-fi elements to it but it was a very deep story full of controversy and conspiracy. Most of what was happening in-game is a reflection of our world today where the Government tries to control everyone's freedom of speech, using technology to enslave people as well as the constant fighting between humans of different backgrounds (humans with cybernetics vs regular humans). The constant discrimination against humans implanted with cybernetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyxx Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) Undertale. It definitely changed my perspective on what a game can be. On 4/15/2019 at 2:42 AM, killamch89 said: My pick goes to the Deus Ex: Human Revolution - the story had some sci-fi elements to it but it was a very deep story full of controversy and conspiracy. Most of what was happening in-game is a reflection of our world today where the Government tries to control everyone's freedom of speech, using technology to enslave people as well as the constant fighting between humans of different backgrounds (humans with cybernetics vs regular humans). The constant discrimination against humans implanted with cybernetics. Expand If you think Human Revolution is creepy in how accurately it reflects the world, try playing the original Deus Ex. Some of the stuff in that game still gives me chills. Edited April 16, 2019 by Alyxx Executor Akamia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 3:42 PM, Alyxx said: Undertale. It definitely changed my perspective on what a game can be. If you think Human Revolution is creepy in how accurately it reflects the world, try playing the original Deus Ex. Some of the stuff in that game still gives me chills. Expand I have always wondered what the original game was like XD. I've played all the others but not the original...who the hell does that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyxx Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 7:21 PM, killamch89 said: I have always wondered what the original game was like XD. I've played all the others but not the original...who the hell does that? Expand Get on that now. It's actually kinda mindblowing cause it's even closer to reality than the prequels (ironically). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 7:22 PM, Alyxx said: Get on that now. It's actually kinda mindblowing cause it's even closer to reality than the prequels (ironically). Expand I'll definitely check out when I have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyxx Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 7:30 PM, killamch89 said: I'll definitely check out when I have the time. Expand It's a bit weird but the prequels feel more futuristic and "anime" inspired than the original game which has a more grounded realistic feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UleTheVee Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 7:30 PM, killamch89 said: I'll definitely check out when I have the time. Expand On 4/16/2019 at 7:31 PM, Alyxx said: It's a bit weird but the prequels feel more futuristic and "anime" inspired than the original game which has a more grounded realistic feel to it. Expand Don't forget that the original Deus Ex games are literally the hardest of the bunch. The Deus Ex games are NOT beginner friendly and they often give you a run for your money in most ocassions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyxx Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 7:42 PM, UleTheVee said: Don't forget that the original Deus Ex games are literally the hardest of the bunch. The Deus Ex games are NOT beginner friendly and they often give you a run for your money in most ocassions. Expand Absolutely and Deus Ex straight up punishes you for playing it as a traditional FPS. killamch89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 7:44 PM, Alyxx said: Absolutely and Deus Ex straight up punishes you for playing it as a traditional FPS. Expand Very valid point. You have to be very tactical about every encounter - you can't just run in and start shooting at everything or it's curtains for you. On 4/16/2019 at 7:42 PM, UleTheVee said: Don't forget that the original Deus Ex games are literally the hardest of the bunch. The Deus Ex games are NOT beginner friendly and they often give you a run for your money in most ocassions. Expand Deus Ex's difficulty is why I like their games. The AI system in Deus Ex is one of the best I've ever seen in any video game - they do a great job of using tactical maneuvers against you the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UleTheVee Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 8:18 PM, killamch89 said: Very valid point. You have to be very tactical about every encounter - you can't just run in and start shooting at everything or it's curtains for you. Deus Ex's difficulty is why I like their games. The AI system in Deus Ex is one of the best I've ever seen in any video game - they do a great job of using tactical maneuvers against you the player. Expand The reason is because even though you get these amazing upgrades and stuff... You're still a human being that's as fragile to bullets as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 8:19 PM, UleTheVee said: The reason is because even though you get these amazing upgrades and stuff... You're still a human being that's as fragile to bullets as it gets. Expand You also have the fact that even though you get amazing upgrades - they too run on battery/some kind of ammo so you cannot spam it every encounter. You have to pick and choose when to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
