Five Games that Describe Your Video Game Tastes!

Hmmm.... I'll say these 5.

1. Bayonetta 2: Fast, fluid combat combined with over the top style, the Platinum Games specialty is something I never get tired of.
2. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Creativity is something I highly value in a game, especially if you can get inventive with your level design.
3. Metroid Prime: I find atmosphere to be pretty hard to convey well, but if you can pull it off right you can make a breathtaking experience.
4. Super Monkey Ball 2: Precision and brutal challenge for some reason is something I value. No RNG, no surprises or tricks, just a clear cut goal and you have to get there.
5. Street Fighter III: Third Strike: Nothing beats a good 1 on 1 fight. Doesn't have to be complex, but so long as there is enough meat on it for growth and experimentation, then I am satisfied.

 

Let's see...
1. Minecraft- I like the freedom and ability to just get on and create. It's the only game I play with any kind of multiplayer, though to be fair, that mainly boils down to me playing by myself with other people.
2. Terraria- Basically the same as Minecraft but with a better progression built in. It can be harder to create here though, so I mostly wander caves.
3. Portal (1/2) - I like the puzzle solving and story elements of these games, the characters are interesting as well, but the games lack just a little of the replayability. every once in a awhile I go through them though.
4. Pokémon- I'm actually not a big fan of the constant grinding and battling, but I love the designs and the worlds. I tend to spend most of my Pokémon time building teams to take through a game. they're never high caliber competitors, but just fun ways to get to know new Pokémon.
5. Any LEGO version of a story- I love the silly retelling of stories through the LEGO lens. these are fun to play and usually give you a decent amount of replayability. If you have a friend/sibling to play with, even better.

 

Give me a moment to think about this one...

1. Spyro the Dragon - The first game I ever played and completed 100%. The Reignited Trilogy is now one of my favorite video games of all time, especially now that it's on the Nintendo Switch. Also, this is the one game besides Pokémon that helped bond my family together, as we all played it back in the day.
2. Pokémon - Ever since I watched the anime as a kid in the late 90's, I've become a die-hard fan of the series. The interesting settings and designs of each Pokémon, as well as playing through the games again on challenge runs, keep me engaged for a very long time. Not to mention, it's been one of my biggest sources of art inspiration for years.
3. Kirby - Any Kirby game fits this segment, but what got me into the series was, funny enough, Epic Yarn. Although you can't get a game over from this game in particular, the cute and cozy aesthetic was what really pulled me in. Anything made of yarn or similar crafting materials is almost immediately an instant hit for me.
4. Minecraft - I simply love building things. For the most part, I play Minecraft to make structures and buildings so I get a perspective on how to draw them. Dragon Quest Builders (1 & 2) is similar, though the story in those games was what really got me hooked.
5. Celeste - An indie game that I highly recommend if you like challenging platforming games and deep narratives. Simply put, the game is about climbing a mountain, both literally and metaphorically. I was told this game tackles the subject matter of mental issues (such as anxiety), and I really wanted to challenge myself and try something new. This game's story resonates deeply in my soul, and I died roughly over a thousand times during my first play-through without any assistance and still made it to the end despite one or two rage-quits breaks.

Of note, Celeste just received a new DLC update recently that included a brand new level. And, of course, it's even more difficult than the main game. But all those hundreds of deaths was worth seeing the ending for myself.

 

Pokémon, of course--the world is just so vast, and the sheer number of things that are never explained just gets my imagination going.
Super Mario Bros.--One of my very earliest memories is my dad playing the original game on ye olde NES; and I love the deceptively challenging levels
The Legend of Zelda--I love me an epic quest, and Zelda delivers consistently on that front. Great music and clever puzzles and dungeons help, as well.
Final Fantasy/Dragon Quest--I love a vast world filled with colorful characters, and these classic RPGs fit the bill perfectly
Super Smash Bros.--Multiplayer is where this series shines; and I love a good friendly competition. I will do my best to win, but I know how to lose gracefully.

 

I’ve only played like 3 video games so this won’t be too hard to pick.
1. Pokémon- great OST, wide variety of Pokémon... there are too many factors to list.
2. Kirby- I really love cute things, so these games are perfect for me. It also has a slight hint of horror. (This would mainly be the soul fights.)
3. Smash Bros- a fighting game that stands out for its unique roster of characters.
4. Undertale- great OST, plenty of hidden secrets. Also, there’s lots of memes surrounding it, and I like memes.
5. The Legendary Starfy- this game doesn’t get enough attention! I got it as a Christmas gift a very long time ago, and I loved it so much. It’s a very cute game.

 

1. Spyro- large worlds with believable inhabitants and enemies that make sense, with some nice witty conversation between player character and npcs. Also, collectathons
2. Pokémon- World building (or some attempt at it) full of many unique monsters that you can befriend and take with you. Side events/games that lead to you and your monster companions to have better friendship-and having that friendship assist in the meat of the game. ALSO, COLLECTATHONS
3. Undertale- Deep story with characters you can't help but come to love, amazing music (to the point that no one has yet to make them horrific, even when intentionally messing with the song-such as switching bars around), and many options on how to play-which alter the ending in some way or another.
4. Kirby- Easy to beat but hard to complete, Story sounds cute but gets dark and deep over time/reading into it. Many options on how to play, although it might not alter the ending (unless the ending changes at 100%)
5. NiGHTS- Surreal, bright worlds and a unique playstyle.

 

Alright, let's give this a go.
Banjo Tooie: I enjoy collectathons, especially when the style is colorful, playful, and unique.

Pokémon: I like games where you're raising pets, and Pokémon has the added bonus of actually having a story and goal. And in some ways I actually do enjoy the grinding.

Kirby Air Ride: Just a fun time that I can play when I have a few minutes to spare and want something to do. Doesn't require a lot of thought, and it's mundane and repetitive in the very best way.

Mario: I like the small goals and challenges that I'm given (get the star) to accomplish a bigger goal (save the princess). And the worlds are always a lot of fun to explore. Also, the games are usually hard enough to be a challenge to complete 100%, but not so hard that it makes me want to give up.

Zelda: Lore. Not so much that I can't understand what's going on, but enough that it really gets me thinking, and I also get to know the characters on a more personal level.

 

I'll give this a try with very specific examples!

NieR Automata - A likely answer from me. Mostly I love its visual aesthetic (not talking about that assthetic), its deep-thinking philosophy discussions, and the gameplay is intricate while not complicated. No memorizing combos, but you do need good awareness and reflex in difficult parts.

Far Cry 4 - Probably the ideal FPS in my book, plus a beautiful earthly world. Its controls are tight and reasonable and there aren't overwhelmingly too many options fit into basic controls. Its world is based on reality (in this case a rural Himalayan country), and is beautiful and lovingly respectful (mostly).

Agents of Mayhem - The game itself is pretty meh and fell a lot short of its potential, but I love its particular sense of humor which is sharp, outrageous, foul-mouthed... and somehow entirely not offensive to any group of people. In some ways it's better than Borderlands 2, my other gold-standard for video game comedy, which sometimes got grotesque.

Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask - The game itself is great, but mostly I respect it for its development team choosing to abandon something that would have been a safe sequel to a game that sold well (just making another Ocarina of Time, medieval and persistent world and stale gameplay) and instead took the game into a whole new setting and added features that subtracted convenience at the benefit of adding more emotional conveyance to the gameplay storytelling.

Rimworld - I would probably say Dwarf Fortress if I had experience with that, but Rimworld has a similar heart. They made a world that is so intricate and so random and so likely to pull strong emotions from players. I could play this game for a whole week of nothing but sleep-eat-play and not get bored or lose emotional investment.

Honorable mentions: Perfect Dark (Perfect arcade FPS), Ni No Kuni 2 (Probably an awesome game to play with a 8-12 year old family member), 20XX (hooray for reviving a classic game in a loving way), Final Fantasy Tactics (break expectations for established series and suuuper complex story).

 

Hmm, this looks fun~

1) Pokémon: yes, this had to be put on the list~! I love the all too familiar creature-collecting games; it's fun, and the combinations are endless~!

2) Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: I know I already have Pokémon on the list, but PMD is my favourite in the entire lot! I love its simple mechanics, completing jobs and making friends, and the plotlines are great! I wish I could find other roguelike games like this though...

3) Mobile Legends: Bang Bang: of course, who would forget the classic MOBA games~? Playing multiplayer games where every time you start a battle you have nearly no advantage over your opponent is pretty fun, and I enjoy learning and mastering the movesets of a certain character, especially if that character is underrated and unused~

4) Super Mage: aaand the next genre is the currently popular gachas~! It's like Pokémon, but random! Such fun, no~? This specific Fairy Tail-themed gacha is particularly nice, since the premium currency is easily attainable, which means with a little grinding, even free-to-play players can reach the top~

5) Antiyoy: and spot no. 5 goes to conquest games~! It's fun trying to win and conquer through politics, strategy and war, and this game is a prime example of it~! It's not as elegant as other conquest games, but Antiyoy and its simple aesthetic and controls is very enjoyable and easy to learn~

 

This is going to be a little difficult and the games may be a little obscure.

Supreme commander. I love top down strategy games that have an emphasis on either planning or building. I'm not too good at these types of games, but I love building defensive bulwarks to hide behind while I prepare my all out assaults.

Foxhole. This is a unique game that no other game comes close to. It is a top down shooter with player driven logistics. Basically if you have a gun in your hands, a player spent time gathering the materials and making that gun. I like this game because its fun to do this sort of logistics work that hasn't been seen in other games. There's real gravity to having and using materials. Also the combat can be fun at times with the variety of weapons at your disposal.

Stellaris. The civilization builder of the stars. Its a fantastic game that perfectly encapsulates my love of methodically thinking out the best way to play. I love it for the shear variety and fun role play of its empire building.

Hell Let loose. I don't play this game as much as others, but it does bring about a like I have. I like being in a war zone where my life is extremely valuable and I have to protect it. In this game, most players die really fast due to its very realistic WW2 simulation, but I play a medic, who's roll is to stay alive for as long as possible. I love playing this role as I love both supporting others, and trying my hardest to stay alive when under extreme pressure.

Star Wars Battle Front 2 2006. Sometimes, you just have to satisfy that first person shooter power fantasy itch and this is the game I love to do it on. Tons of AI on well balanced and built maps that you can just go ham on. Not to mention the fun hero's that are more like butches than hero's.

 

1: Destiny 2; Although suffers in story telling in-game, the lore behind it all is quite fascinating. I'm also not huge into first person shooters but this is one that I've been having fun with for longer than 1 year. It's also a combination for Sci-Fi and fantasy of which I truly wish there were more of. I enjoy the vast world it has and love the idea behind it. Been playing it since Beta of the first game so it's been a fun ride seeing how Bungie damage certain parts of the game but then improve or try and repair their wrongs. I just enjoy it a lot.

2: Just Shapes and Beats; I LOVE music oriented games. First saw this game being displayed at a gaming convention and the devs that were there, really interested me with trying it out. Did so and I was hooked. This game has fun but quirky characters that do not speak a single word through the game but you grow feelings for them and sympathize with them through it all. The music alone is fun to just jam out to. It's upbeat, fun, and can be quite challenging at times. Especially when you play with others on couch co-op or online.

3: Pokémon; My jam. My inspiration. It's Pokémon, and I absolutely love it. I honestly love the idea that no matter how old or young you are, one can simply enjoy the world that is ever evolving. It just amazes me with how far they've come from the first generation. And I honestly hope it continues to grow.

4: Zelda; Ocarina of Time; Yeah, a lot of people like this game for nostalgia reasons. And to be honest, same as me. But this is a game that I have beaten over and over and over and over again. At its time, it was a fascinating movement in gaming industry. The day to night changes, the teleporting to temples and certain areas were really handy. The music was fun. The redead were frightening. Ganon was just...awesome. This series also has a very interesting time line--or time lines. The fact that there are 3 major branches in the story telling is pretty unique and I honestly haven't seen any other game do it.

5: Dance Dance Revolution; Any of them. I've enjoyed the idea of being able to dance to the beat and be exposed to music outside of the US. The music alone is always so upbeat and really makes you want to get moving. It's a great way to lose weight too! (I need to pick it up again. lol) I think this game alone, really steams my love for music oriented games. It also influenced my enjoyment for other video games that have really amazing soundtracks.

 

• Pokémon - Obvious for a Pokémon website. It was one of my first exposures to non-PC/arcade gaming, as we didn't have the money for an NES/SNES or Genesis, and truth be told even a Gameboy was expensive, but a bunkmate had Blue (I was at Boy Scout summer camp at the time... back when it could actually be called Boy Scouts), and I would stay up to play it, although given its lack of multiple save files I only ever got as far as Viridian Forest. There was just something about it that was appealing to me, seeing all of these animals, plants, insects, and such that were both foreign and familiar and being able to collect them and have them travel with me. It struck my "Star Trek" chord ("... to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before.") in a way that, while many others have, many not nearly as hard as Pokémon has over the course of 25 years, regardless of its issues.
  
  
• The Legend of Zelda - Again, the "Star Trek" chord. Adventures are a vital part of any person's life, and there's not one more iconic than The Legend of Zelda. Every trope is used effectively, although some would argue that the series has become boring because it still relies on said tropes (I say otherwise because while they are still there, each entry has its own fresh take on them).
  
  
• Persona - Okay, honestly, I'm a HUGE JRPG nerd and will play just about any that I come across (notwithstanding a few exceptions for reasons of conscience), and while Persona does skate the line a bit I have come to appreciate the deeper issues that it tends to address in its various games. Each one has its own style, similar yet unique from other entries, that give them their own identity within the timeline (it's a LOOOOOOOOONG story), and each group also has its own identity while following similar tropes and cliches. Dungeon-crawling is tense but fun, while getting to know the people around you makes them come alive while not feeling repetitive. Also, Yukiko is best waifu.
  
  
• Jackbox Party Pack ___ - This might be a bit out there, especially considering how much of an introvert that I am, but I'm actually a fan of party games. The reason I chose Jackbox over something like Mario Party is because I like having skin on the palms of my hands the diversity of the game offerings are greater and often more hilarious. I prefer trivia, so the original YDKJ and Trivia Murder Party are my favorite entries, but others like Joke Boat, Quiplash, and Push The Button are also really fun. Definitely worthwhile, especially since only one person needs to own a party pack in order for lots of people to play, since the person who owns the game creates a 'room' for people to join via the Jackbox website.
  
  
• Mario - I'm actually really bad at platformers in general, but Mario makes each crushing loss fun. With boppy swing-style music and perfectly-structured skill progression, I've beaten more Mario games than those of pretty much any other platformer series to date (and am working on Odyssey right now; wish I could get that hat-jump trick right...). There really isn't anything more that I can say that hasn't been said by others.

 

I have thought long and hard about this topic, and after much deliberation with myself, I think I have boiled down the five games that really speak for my taste in games, for the most part. So, without further ado...

1. Pokémon Sun/Moon

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Naturally, I'm gonna start with a Pokémon game. But you might be wondering why I choose Sun and Moon of all the different games. Well, nostalgia for both Emerald and Platinum aside, I feel that Sun/Moon encapsulates what I love about the franchise in a nutshell. For me, while the battling is very important in the franchise, and I respect that, the thing I love most about Pokémon is the world that it builds, and how ordinary people can live side-by-side with these fantastical creatures who can shoot fire or electricity from their own bodies. And no region brings this aspect to life better, in my opinion, than the Alola region. I love how people work together with Pokémon to help each other prosper, and I just love how well-put together the Trials are and how far they go to instill that kind of harmony that I think is beautiful. I love Pokémon, the creatures, and the different varieties they come in. That's also why I love the Mystery Dungeon franchise, which I'll give an honorable mention to, because you get to see these wonderful creatures going about their day to day lives without humans getting in the way. In short, I love the variety of characters in Pokémon, and the way that Game Freak manages to fashion an entire world around them with ease. It's honestly amazing to me, and I love it.

2. Super Mario Odyssey

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I love myself a good platformer game, either 2D or 3D. And while 2D platformers are at their prime when they're testing a players reflexes and problem-solving skills, I tend more towards 3D platformers due to the exploration aspect one can achieve in those games. And a game that rewards said exploration with extra goodies that you wouldn't have gotten if you didn't traverse off the beaten track is even more amazing to me. And while some games that I really adore handles this well, such as Super Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie, I believe Super Mario Odyssey was absolutely a perfect game for my tastes. It rewards you for both exploring the vast kingdoms you explore on your journey, and being skilled enough to reach an untold number of areas so you can nab yourself another Moon, particularly with the Dark Side levels. (I still have nightmares because of some of those...) It's a good game that I absolutely love!

3. Solatorobo: Red the Hunter

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I was going to place Undertale in this place, but I realized that I needed at least one game that almost no one had heard of before this post, and everything I would have complemented Undertale on is mostly the same as for this game. So, this should be fine.

When I play a game, there is one aspect that I love more than even than even the gameplay. As I mentioned with Pokémon beforehand, I love the worldbuilding that people place in their games, and the various stories that can be told through said worlds. If a game can deliver an awesome story to me, than I'm willing to forgive less than stellar gameplay. And Solatorobo delivers this in spades. Delivering a plot that's akin to a multi-season anime, this game not only builds upon the beautiful world set in its spiritual predecessor, Tail Concerto, but expands on it in almost every way possible, making the Shepherd Republic one of the most lively locations on the entirety of the Nintendo DS library. And introducing a captivating plot centered around the protagonist, Red Savarin, that isn't just the standard trope of "the world's in trouble and you're destined to save it, so hop to it." As I said, the gameplay isn't anything special or challenging, you kinda just have to press the A Button a lot, but with a plot, world, and characters with personality that I honest to Arceus actually care about, this game has a very unique charm that I will constantly suggest to anyone and everyone to give a shot.

4. Five Nights at Freddy's

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Now, I know I don't seem like that kind of person on the surface, but I am a HUGE horror buff. I spent my childhood reading all 64 original Goosebumps books, as well as any other horror related reading material that was appropriate for someone may age. And as I grew older, my love for the genre only grew, eating up any horror movie I can find, and, most relevant for this listing, playing some fine horror games.

But that brings us to the question of the hour. Why is Freddy here? Why couldn't I have chosen something more well-regarded by the horror game community, such as Resident Evil or Silent Hill? Well, to put it simply, I like the atmosphere of Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria, and I love the designs of the animatronic monster who pursue you throughout the entirety of the franchise. I just love the perversion of normally harmless-looking things having the capacity to hurt or kill you in a horror environment. Again, going back to Goosebumps, monsters like The Haunted Mask or Slappy the Living Dummy were just perfect for me, and are much more creative than just some serial killers wearing a mask. (At least Kreuger or Jigsaw made things interesting when they went on the hunt.) And the atmosphere set by FNAF is just perfect to me, and is much more impressive than other attempts by other games like Bendy or Layers of Fear. And the monsters are just perfect to me, and straddle the line perfectly between a friendly appearance, appealing to children, and a horrifying appearance, which makes you sweat in your seat as you slam the door button. I know it's universally frowned upon as both a title and a franchise, but I still love this game, and I am very excited for the upcoming release of FNAF: Security Breach.

5. Dragalia Lost

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It tends to be difficult for me to settle on a good game to play on my mobile devices, such as a phone or a tablet, due to the vast amount of quality games available on the different app stores. However, one thing that I don't appreciate is a game that seeks to completely and utterly waste my time. Now, obviously, there are a lot of games that set out to do just that, and that's fine. But when I play a game, I want to get something out of it in return. Good gameplay, good story, good anything that made me glad I spent my time playing this game. And by far, the most successful game that has lent itself to my particular wants is the first and only original IP Nintendo has made for mobile devices, Dragalia Lost.

Now, Dragalia, being a gacha game, is internally designed to try to get money from me by offering a large amount of the in-game currency in exchange for a small sum of real world currency. However, Dragalia is oozing with Nintendo's trademark "players come first" attitude by placing the store way out of the way of your gameplay, leaving it as an option for you to indulge in, but presenting the game they created first and foremost. (Unlike certain other Nintendo licensed mobile games. *cough* Mario Kart Tour *cough*) And the game is actually a lot of fun, presenting itself as a very competent action RPG with a large variety of original characters and dragons to fight with, as well as some crossover all-stars such as Marth from Fire Emblem, Rathalos from Monster Hunter, or Mega Man. And they put a lot of attention to detail when it comes to fleshing out these characters. This isn't Gone Home levels of character development, but each of them has a touch of personal care placed into them, and I can't help but admire that. The kingdom of Alberia, along with the many events and plot twists built into this game's story and side missions, is certainly one of the most fleshed-out locations in any original mobile game, and I am more than happy to continue playing it for a long time to come.

 

I gotta join in this!

1. Pokémon - This goes without saying, Pokémon is my favorite. The wonder of the world (anime/videogames), the concept of befriending these wonder monsters, going on an epic adventure. There is so much I love about the world of Pokémon too, and the games make me feel good. I love the spirit of adventure and discovery and friendship in my games, and that is one of the many (many) reasons I love Pokémon.

2. Ori and the Blind Forest/Will of the Wisps - I love both this game and its sequel. For me, the story is a HUGE part of the game, and BOY did this story smash me right in the feels. It was gorgeous, yet simple. I always love when games manage to create such a simple premise and story, because there is beauty in simplicity. Not to mention one of the single greatest video games soundtracks of all time. I also enjoy a solid platformer, and there is possibly no better 2D platformer than Ori. The controls and flawless, fluid, and fun. It isn't unforgiving, but it balances skill and difficulty excellently. (@Jeydis) Glad to see a fellow Ori lover here!!)

3. Spyro the Dragon - I love 3d platforming and DRAGONS. Naturally, I love this game, considering it is one of the only games in existence where you play AS a dragon, instead of killing them.

4. The Elder Scrolls (Oblivion/Skyrim) - This series encapsulates my two chief loves - character creation and open world. I love making up crazy characters, testing new playstyles, and exploring somewhere I've never been before, as well as the freedom I have in an open world.

5. Flower/Abzu/Journey - I put all these games together because they all have the same vibe/playstyle. Sometimes, I just want a simple, relaxing game to play, where I can just enjoy the atmosphere and moving around in the world. No stress of collectibles, grinding, platforming, and failure, just chilling.

 

As for myself, here are mine in no particular order:

• Cytus 2 - Of all rhythm games with story lores, Cytus 2 has the clearest storyline for me. I mean, there's Arcaea, but all of the stories in there are locked in DLC packs. There's Lanota, but the choice of songs there is tied to the story. There's Phigros, but the logs there are just... too confusing. But gameplay-wise, the best rhythm game goes to...
• Arcaea - Despite the issue with the stories being locked in DLC packs, Arcaea has a fun gameplay. I love how some of the songs there have their own gimmicks in the charts that not even Cytus 2 could pull off.
• Pokémon - Obviously, duh. In all honesty, I don't even know why I love Pokémon. I just do, really.
  
• Minesweeper - Even a simple game like Minesweeper could get me addicted to it. It's all started from a friend of mine teaching me how to play Minesweeper. Once I get the hang of it, well... I can never stop.
• Candy Crush - Yet another casual game. Perfect for killing some time when I get bored.

 

Minecraft /Roblox: Sandbox game. I can play it as many times and not get bored. I am on my 5th world now in PE.

Pokémon: My interest in Pokémon is still strong with because of the games. I like rpg games because of this game.

PUBG/COD(mobile): I have always liked shooting games. PUBG mobile came out and i was excited to play. But now it is banned and I've been playing COD.

Arena Of Valor: MOBA game on mobile. First one i played and I still like this game.

Gears of wars: Every one likes shooting games with a good ol' story and guns with chainsaw under it. Iight?

 

All 5 of these are self explanatory for anyone who even slightly knows me.

1. Monster hunter
2. Dark souls
3. Pokémon
4. Smash bros
5. Megaman