Here’s a look at some of my favorite games. I must say pretty much anything from PS is my favorite. Ragnarok, Helldivers, Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank, etc.

What I love: Primarily story-driven, third-person, high-fidelity, single-player games with solid fighting characteristics with simple upgrade paths. FPS are cool too. Anything with “power fantasy”.

What I hate: Anything complicated that I have to scower the internet just to learn how to play. Anything with classes or numerical attributes (Strength, Vitality, etc). I know this comprises many popular games, and if you like it, I’m happy for you, it’s just not for me.

Edit: no corporate trash. No Ubisoft, EA, Rockstar, Denuvo, or remote accounts.

  • jacksilver@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Surprised no one mentioned the Batman Arkham games or Tomb Raider reboot trilogy (2013-2018). Both are third person action games with simple, but enjoyable upgrade elements.

    Arkham Asylum may feel a bit dated, but Arkham City and Knight should still feel pretty fresh. And I think the Tomb Raider games hold up well.

    I also suspect you’ve played them, but the Uncharted series is also great.

    Other mentions that fit the third person, decent-good story, and fast/fun action:

    • Sunset Overdrive
    • Hi-fi Rush (rhythm game)
    • Bayonetta Series (DMC like series)
    • Nier series
    • Kena Bridge of Spirits
    • Just Cause Series (I think the stories are a little weak for this series, more about sandbox play).
    • Infamous series (superhero themed 3rd person action game made by the same people who made Spiderman)
    • Zoot@reddthat.comEnglish
      2·
      4 days ago

      Jumping on here to give a second recommendation for Hi-Fi Rush. Game was so good i had to quit before finishing. Finally came back to it to see the ending and it was just as amazing as I thought. Very emotionally satisfying game.

      • artyom@piefed.socialOPEnglish
        1·
        3 days ago

        I liked HiFi Rush but there was some sort of latency issue in my system and no way to compensate for it.

        • Zoot@reddthat.comEnglish
          1·
          3 days ago

          See i thought I had an issue like that as well (an not saying you don’t at all, only anecdotal) but turned out i just suck. Playing Osu and retraining my brain to follow rhythym or atleast get back into it on a moments notice REALLY helped hifi rush click for me.

          Went from D’ing every level to S’ing the finales, bosses, and endings. Not sure if it was cause it finally just clicked, I understood the rhythym, or maybe it being a different pc i also had that issue an just didn’t know it lol.

          • artyom@piefed.socialOPEnglish
            2·
            3 days ago

            Nah I remember this from the old Guitar Hero games except they had a built-in calibration. I’ve got a new setup now with a dedicated gaming monitor so I’ll try it again.