If you could only suggest someone play one video game, what would it be?

[Null]

Let's say hypothetically you could recommend only ONE video game for someone to play..

It might be a fav of yours. It might be something you think is underrated and doesn't get enough love. It might just be something you think someone would really enjoy.

I think for me it's probably Prey (2017) and within the context of it being underrated and not enough 'fellow gamers' seem to have played it. Like seriously, that means most of you reading this right now - if you haven't played it, you should.

It's a sci-fi RPG made by Arkane Studios - same guys behind other gems like Deathloop, Dishonored etc. If you like immersive atmospheric games that tell a good story, this is definitely one for you.

[Blueblob]

Not RuneScape, I don’t need to be ruining any lives

Slay the Spire hands down. Obviously if you’re into deck builders you’ll know it and also know it’s the GOAT but I feel like that’s a more niche genre that I guess a more ‘casual gamer’ wouldn’t go out of their way to dabble with. Might be completely wrong considering the success Balatro has just had, which is also a good entry point into that style of game, but SnS offers so much more complexity and variety so if it tickles your pickle then suddenly you have a game you can put thousands of hours into.

[NateDog]

Tetris Effect. It's Tetris so it is simple, but it is one of the most incredible audio-visual experiences I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying mixed in with it. It's a crime that I haven't played it again since I got the soundbar and OLED TV.

[Suede]

Baldur's Gate 3.

It's all you need, absolutely filled to the brim with quality content. Create your own character, romance anyone you like in the party, will last you forever, I'm still finding new things after 700+ hours. You can also play it with friends if you like. Can mod it to your heart's content.

[Refluxe]

Not RuneScape, I don’t need to be ruining any lives

Slay the Spire hands down. Obviously if you’re into deck builders you’ll know it and also know it’s the GOAT but I feel like that’s a more niche genre that I guess a more ‘casual gamer’ wouldn’t go out of their way to dabble with. Might be completely wrong considering the success Balatro has just had, which is also a good entry point into that style of game, but SnS offers so much more complexity and variety so if it tickles your pickle then suddenly you have a game you can put thousands of hours into.

Couldn't agree more with this. I'm on well over 1,000 hours on Slay the Spire (across PC and Switch) and I am still finding new ways to beat the game that I've never done before. It's so easy to pick up and get the hang of, but hard to master, especially at the higher ascensions. Monster Train is also badass, but doesn't feel quite as 'polished' as StS.

I see BG3 has also been mentioned for obvious reasons. Probably the most complete game I've ever played, especially from an RPG perspective.

Both are awesome shouts.

[Null]

I'm going to play some of these games

If I don't like them I won't be held responsible for my scathing responses

[Blueblob]

Not RuneScape, I don’t need to be ruining any lives

Slay the Spire hands down. Obviously if you’re into deck builders you’ll know it and also know it’s the GOAT but I feel like that’s a more niche genre that I guess a more ‘casual gamer’ wouldn’t go out of their way to dabble with. Might be completely wrong considering the success Balatro has just had, which is also a good entry point into that style of game, but SnS offers so much more complexity and variety so if it tickles your pickle then suddenly you have a game you can put thousands of hours into.

Couldn't agree more with this. I'm on well over 1,000 hours on Slay the Spire (across PC and Switch) and I am still finding new ways to beat the game that I've never done before. It's so easy to pick up and get the hang of, but hard to master, especially at the higher ascensions. Monster Train is also badass, but doesn't feel quite as 'polished' as StS.

I see BG3 has also been mentioned for obvious reasons. Probably the most complete game I've ever played, especially from an RPG perspective.

Both are awesome shouts.

Honestly, everytime I feel like I’ve exhausted every build that’s viable (especially anything ascension 15+) I’ll whip out some absolutely insane run that’s focused on some shit card like Thunderstrike or something. Have you tried the downfall mod? The character feels so much like it could’ve been designed by the devs

Agreed with monster train, it’s fun enough and I can play it for a few hours every now and then but it just lacks whatever ‘that’ which StS has which makes it impossible to put down. Can’t wait for the sequel

[NateDog]

How do you people find the time to work or sleep or eat. If I manage to get 7-10 hours of gaming in during a standard week I'd consider that a huge success.

[Blueblob]

My secret is rebelliously staying up way too late on a work night, it does not work and I’m miserable

[Suede]

I just have no life.