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Two initially jump to mind for me.

Outer Wilds took me three attempts to get into, but when it did...wow. Its a game that I is definitely more than the sum of it's parts, and one that I'd argue is genuinely beautiful in it's story and how it tells that story.

That said, once you've worked out the games mystery; it's story, it's tricks, timing and logistics, I wonder how more pull the game would have.

Return of the Obra Dinn is a game that I spend a lot of my time thinking about. The music, the atmosphere and of course, the games moment to moment gameplay.

Those puzzles will likely (hopefully) melt from my mind at some point, but even then I fear that initial sense of excitement and intrigue will be lost.

As much as I plan on going back to it at some point, I'm not sure a game of it's nature is all that well suited to additional playthroughs unfortunately.

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[–] kakes@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Her Story - Played this game with my wife, and it was one of the most fun games we've played together. Tried the sequel, but it just didn't hit the same.

A Short Hike - Played this at the height of my pandemic depression, and it legit made me cry. It's just so cozy and welcoming that I wish I could explore that island for the first time again.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If you liked "A Short Hike" I would recommend Lil Gator Game. It's a little more childish, but has a similar feel. Kinda cozy game with a story that has elements of exploration, growing-up, etc.

[–] kakes@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

That looks adorable, I'll definitely check it out!

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

Assuming it was also back in the relevant time, and not just the current day with memories wiped - the entirety of GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas.

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago

FFVII, FO3, Homeworld 2 are the three that immediately spring to mind

[–] GlendatheGayWitch@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Mass Effect Trilogy, Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Battle for Middle Earth, and Stardew Valley.

[–] Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk 1 points 8 months ago

Mass effect 1 for sure. I was amazed by the game play and more so the story line. Incredible game.

[–] carnimoss@lemmings.world 2 points 8 months ago

Most RPG Maker games like Ib or Witch's House

Soma. Or the wonderful mess that is the Kingdom Hearts or Metal Gear Solid series

[–] CapeWearingAeroplane@sopuli.xyz 2 points 8 months ago

Everyone is here mentioning really good games. Im going to be dead honest: Minecraft. I remember dropping into this huge unknown world when the game had just dropped, and you didn't know anything about anything. There weren't youtube tutorials on how to craft all kinds of stuff yet, you didn't know what the scary things trying to kill you at night were. All you knew was that you could dig and cut trees and build stuff, and that there was some scary shit out there in the dark trying to get you.

It was just the perfect open-world exploration game.

[–] timesnewroman@feddit.uk 1 points 8 months ago

I second outer wilds. It's so sad that the game is only best experienced once. The second I heard about the dlc I jumped right into that too. Only for me to have the same feeling after I beat it. There has been no game like outer wilds that left me with such a feeling.

[–] fxt_ryknow@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I have to go back to the first game I was ever hooked on, and that was soldier of fortune II.

My buddies were all playing quake and unreal tournament... And I wanted something that was more modern and realistic. I picked up sof2 on a whim and played it a little bit. I was still fairly young and didn't understand online multi-player. It was this thought that it was very involved and clumsy, and could be a pain. One night I went to the multiplayer tab, which generated a list of servers. I double clicked on one and the game started to load. I remember being blown away! "Is that it?! Am I really loading in to play other real people?!"

I was instantly hooked. That whole experience was really something.

I know, it probably sounds lame to the younger people here... But growing up, the internet didn't exist... At least until I was about 8.

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[–] Symphonic@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago
[–] SoupBrick@yiffit.net 1 points 8 months ago

Metroid: Fusion. Amazing execution and innovation for what they had to work with then.

[–] cloudless@feddit.uk 1 points 8 months ago

Dragon Quest III - I originally played and completed the Japanese version without understanding Japanese. Now I am waiting for the HD2D remake to re-experience it.

Chrono Trigger

[–] vpklotar@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Witcher 3. My first thought after finishing it was that "oh man, I just want to forget this and restart". Played through it about 4 times and gathered all achievements.

[–] Neon@feddit.uk 1 points 8 months ago

Horizon Zero Dawn. What an amazing series of reveals you get as the game progresses.

[–] reinei@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Noita, hands down! Forgetting all the secret and dark knowledge I have now and most often not gathered through my own hard work over weeks and months cannot ever be forgotten enough to allow me the joy of rediscovering it all over again...

Also FF X!

[–] wide_eyed_stupid@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Mass Effect trilogy. Bioshock. Deus Ex (the first game). Disco Elysium: this game made me laugh so hard I ended up crying, made me feel the entire rainbow of emotions. Wish I could experience that again). The Witcher 3.

But yeah, most of all Mass Effect. Still look forward to N7 day each year, but I would give up my entire Steam library to experience the trilogy for the first time again.

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