Suggestions for games to enjoy with a 60-year-old dad?
Suggestions for games to enjoy with a 60-year-old dad?
Portals also seem like a solid idea.
I’ll ignore the comment about intensity since it seems he really enjoys them, though he struggles with learning them.
Intense is fine unless there’s not much depth involved.
Here are my recommendations:
DOOM 2016 – I think he’ll enjoy this one
Limbo – a short game but puzzles are worth trying
Subnautica
The Witness
Valiant Hearts – he might get frustrated with the slow pace, but he’ll appreciate finishing it
Ori and the Blind Forest
Hollow Knight
Superhot
Rocket League
Child of Light
World of Goo
FTL and especially Into The Breach
Disco Elysium – good impressions, though I know little about it
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Mafia 2
I also recommend these two videos (a really interesting experiment).
Since he’s played some games already, you mentioned that 3D games confuse him, so it should still be a helpful suggestion.
If you want to help ease his gameplay, follow the advice from the second video and stay with him while he plays – offering some useful tips without being too intrusive
. Reminding him of the basics should make a difference.
I double Abzu, but he might struggle with controlling that diver...
Portals also seem like a solid idea.
I’ll ignore the comment about intensity since it seems he really enjoys them, though he struggles with learning them.
Intense is fine unless there’s not much depth involved.
Here are my recommendations:
DOOM 2016 – I think he’ll enjoy this one
Limbo – a short game but puzzles are worth trying
Subnautica
The Witness
Valiant Hearts – he might get frustrated with the slow pace, but he’ll appreciate finishing it
Ori and the Blind Forest
Hollow Knight
Superhot
Rocket League
Child of Light
World of Goo
FTL and especially Into The Breach
Disco Elysium – good impressions, though I know little about it
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Mafia 2
I also recommend these two videos (a really interesting experiment).
Since he’s played some games already, you mentioned that 3D games confuse him, so it should still be a helpful suggestion.
If you want to help ease his gameplay, follow the advice from the second video and stay with him while he plays – offering some useful tips without being too intrusive . Reminding him of the basics should make a difference.
ChickenPhoYou
05-12-2023, 05:42 AM #15Considering one of the subscription options like Game Pass/Uplay/EA Access/Humble Trove is a convenient way to explore many games. If he possesses strong awareness and the ability to manage several tasks, Sins of a Solar Empire might suit him well. It remains a RTS with a slower pace. Fallout 3 (and possibly New Vegas) offers an effective V.A.T.S. system that can ease stress. For someone looking for a relaxing activity, a city-building game such as Cities: Skylines could be ideal.
For example, he recently completed Uncharted 1 but still struggles to recall button positions. During exploration phases, he often collides with walls and fails to move the camera simultaneously. He also experienced frustration while playing Call of Duty and Uncle Noly, eventually abandoning the game. I haven't noticed him trying a PC title yet.
For reference, he stopped playing a video because he couldn’t stop moving before using the other thumbstick for exploration.
Damn you, you linked the same video I did, but for another reason...
DOOM could be too demanding for someone with control issues.
Limbo offers a brief experience.
Subnautica provides good exploration at a comfortable pace, with clear progression and a satisfying conclusion.
The Witness is a challenging puzzle game that depends heavily on repetition and 2D design.
Valiant Hearts is a story-driven game that may appeal if he enjoys WW2 themes, though it was set in WW1.
Ori and the Blind Forest might frustrate him due to its repetitive mechanics.
Hollow Knight hasn’t been played by him.
Superhot offers a balanced experience with its first-person perspective and relaxed pace.
Rocket League is not something he’s tried.
Child of Light is finished, but I wouldn’t suggest it.
World of Goo remains unplayed.
FTL is unpredictable and can quickly become frustrating.
Into The Breach provides solid strategy gameplay.
XCOM could be a suitable option.
Mafia 2 isn’t recommended until he’s comfortable with controls; shooting sequences are challenging, and OP mentioned his father can’t drive.
Zackdakiller
05-12-2023, 04:18 PM #17He seems to enjoy World of Tanks in a different way, possibly favoring RPGs or tactical titles such as Company of Heroes. I strongly disagree; it appears he's more accustomed to playing on a PC with the mouse for navigation. Adapting to controller thumb sticks usually takes a considerable amount of time.
For example, he recently completed Uncharted 1 but still struggles to recall button positions. During exploration phases, he often collides with walls and fails to move the camera simultaneously. He also experienced frustration while playing Call of Duty and Uncle Noly, eventually abandoning the game. I haven't noticed him trying a PC title yet.
For reference, he stopped playing a video because he couldn’t stop moving before using the other thumbstick for exploration.
Damn you, you linked the same video I did, but for another reason...
DOOM could be too demanding for someone with control issues.
Limbo offers a brief experience.
Subnautica provides good exploration at a comfortable pace, with clear progression and a satisfying conclusion.
The Witness is a challenging puzzle game that depends heavily on repetition and 2D design.
Valiant Hearts is a story-driven game that may appeal if he enjoys WW2 themes, though it was set in WW1.
Ori and the Blind Forest might frustrate him due to its repetitive mechanics.
Hollow Knight hasn’t been played by him.
Superhot offers a balanced experience with its first-person perspective and relaxed pace.
Rocket League is not something he’s tried.
Child of Light is finished, but I wouldn’t suggest it.
World of Goo remains unplayed.
FTL is unpredictable and can quickly become frustrating.
Into The Breach provides solid strategy gameplay.
XCOM could be a suitable option.
Mafia 2 isn’t recommended until he’s comfortable with controls; shooting sequences are challenging, and OP mentioned his father can’t drive.
I enjoy playing games with VATS to make the action slower, like Fallout 4.
For something less intense, The Outer Worlds was great.
My next game will be MechWarrior 5, which drops tomorrow, followed by Phoenix Point since it's from the original Xcom team.
All in a more traditional style.
HowBoutCoffee
05-14-2023, 08:03 AM #18I'm a 66-year-old dad who loves modern games like Battletech.
I enjoy playing games with VATS to make the action slower, like Fallout 4.
For something less intense, The Outer Worlds was great.
My next game will be MechWarrior 5, which drops tomorrow, followed by Phoenix Point since it's from the original Xcom team.
All in a more traditional style.
just go and shoot any enemy tanks, then shout why can't I spot or penetrate others!
he actually came up with a strategy to end his life at low tier just for credit in the game.
he really plays for at least three years, at least?
for story-based games, i think anyone could finish in a few weeks and get bored soon.
Drago_eagle
05-24-2023, 11:36 PM #20good question, there isn't a simple guide on this.
just go and shoot any enemy tanks, then shout why can't I spot or penetrate others!
he actually came up with a strategy to end his life at low tier just for credit in the game.
he really plays for at least three years, at least?
for story-based games, i think anyone could finish in a few weeks and get bored soon.