You need to play a PC game that requires using both a mouse and a keyboard.
You need to play a PC game that requires using both a mouse and a keyboard.
Previously, I relied on a keyboard and mouse for most games, except for racing titles where I used wheels and pedals. For the Forza Horizon series, I switched to a controller. Due to my ongoing disability, I’ve had to adapt by using a controller for FPS games. After 30 years of typing, mastering aim with thumb sticks has been quite a challenge.
It supports both PC and mobile versions, making it versatile. You can play it regardless of your platform choice. There’s no strict requirement, just personal preference on whether to switch options.
Another instance showing controllers stand out more is in sports games. Yet the audience for these titles seems to lean more toward consoles. However, I don’t play consoles and still own NHL 08 & NBA 2k10. You can enjoy them with a keyboard and mouse, but it feels inferior compared to the physical joysticks you use with controllers. After more than ten years of ownership and playing, I always relied on the keyboard and mouse until this year when I finally overcame the initial difficulty. A few years ago I experimented with the controller, but I became frustrated because I just couldn’t grasp it. Now I’m getting used to the analog sticks and it feels like a completely different experience compared to using the keyboard and mouse!
Your input highlights the flexibility of both titles, noting keyboard support and the absence of strict controller requirements. It addresses the concern about comfort without enforcing a specific method, offering a balanced perspective. This counters any suggestion that one approach is clearly superior by emphasizing choice and personal preference.
They’re all available as console ports ever since. Jokes aside, last December my friend gave me a controller I’d been wanting for ages—the Logitech F310. Soon after, most of my gaming sessions revolved around that device. Games like Prey (2017), Bioshock 2, Bioshock Infinite, No Man’s Sky, and the Harry Potter titles beyond the third were some of the ones I enjoyed. It offered a more natural feel, which probably had something to do with the console port reference. Regarding mouse and keyboard, I was quite set on this setup before getting the Logitech F310, and even now I find it hard to play comfortably with alternatives. For instance, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series might work with a controller, but the design—levels, enemies, combat, inventory management—doesn’t translate well to other controllers. Compared to Prey (2017), which also includes FPS action and inventory management, the experience is similar in difficulty, but the lack of a controller makes it less enjoyable. Games like CS:GO or Apex Legends on PC, where most players use mouse and keyboard for speed, provide a smoother experience overall. Of course, there are exceptions.
I mainly use my Xbox controller for everything that works. I’m okay with a mouse, but I don’t like typing too much—I already have to write to earn money, so I prefer not to play while hurting my wrists. Even with mods, I’ve been playing KOTOR on my iPad more often because it supports actual features. Yes, I still play Halo with a controller, just like I have since 2002. Recently, Fallout 4 has had problems with certain adult mods; their hotkeys don’t translate well to controllers, so I can’t use them properly. The only games I’ve played with a mouse on my PC lately are those that require it, such as Terraforming Mars, Mini Metro, or CIV 3. (You can still use keyboard shortcuts in those, or just click buttons.) I really dislike keyboards, which is why I tried Dragon software to speak and type instead—but it didn’t work out well.