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What game(s) would you use to introduce someone to WASD/Mouse controls? (sh.itjust.works)
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My partner is interested in learning some of the games I play, so I'm trying to find some introductory games to get her used to the common control schemes.

Off the top of my head, it'd probably have to be games that...

  • Have few inputs beyond the basics
  • Are not difficult or punishing
  • Are approachable mechanically (So as not to overwhelm them when they're focus on learning basic controls)
  • 2D is probably preferable, since its easier to understand and process whats happening at a glance.
  • Multiplayer would probably also be a strong bonus, but also not required

The only game that particularly comes to mind is Portal, but hopefully others will have some better ideas.

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[-] missingno@fedia.io 53 points 3 weeks ago

The Stanley Parable, and similar "walking simulator" type games.

[-] Godort@lemm.ee 14 points 3 weeks ago

This is probably the best choice. There is basically no failure state, so there is no impetus to act under pressure, which is probably the biggest demotivator if someone is at that stage of learning how to play video games.

[-] simbico@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

Second this genre, one of my favorite is What remains of Edith Finch

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