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Iโ€™m a 30 year old woman whoโ€™s only really played card and puzzle games on my phone. Im considering new hobbies. Is it worth trying to get into video games for the first time. Where would I even start.

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Get an emulation handheld and play some great retro games

[โ€“] 2ugly2live@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Oh, there are so many kinds!

If you have a PC, why don't you check out some free-to-play games on Stream? Or even a couple demos to see what you may like. I wouldn't go straight into getting major equipment until you know a little more about what you like.

My grandma has been playing video games since before I was born. Her tastes have changed as she's gotten older, but there's absolutely something for everyone.

If you're 100% a beginner, I may even go a step back to some flash games. Just to get used to moving around (if not using a controller) and some of the more common UI. There's also a interesting series on YouTube called "gaming for non gamers" about a man and his wife who is trying out different genres. He goes over some things she misses just because she's not used to it since some mechanics they just assume you know these days.

And be easy in yourself! A new hobby always has some rough points. There will be bad games, matches, complete wastes of time. But there will be some truly remarks gems in there. Good luck!

[โ€“] daggermoon@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

If you like puzzle games, Tetris effect is the greatest puzzle game I have ever played. I love horror games but Tetris is still fun as fuck. Never to old to get into gaming. Good luck!

[โ€“] NeoToasty@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 8 months ago

Something I don't really like seeing when someone asks a question like this, is everyone just jerking someone around with their recommendations.

I would advise first to feel your tastes out, what do you feel like doing? What do you think is worth your time and even money to invest in? Whatever you feel gravitates you, go for it.

[โ€“] lemuria@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Try out open-source games too, not just the big corporate games. Space Station 14, OpenTTD, Endless Sky, Naev, plenty of choices. Saw someone here rant about how the "videogames industry has become very rotten" and decided I'd point you to a non-rotten part of it.

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[โ€“] TokenEffort@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

... Yes?

Start wherever. Buy games with interesting covers or play free demos.

[โ€“] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 1 points 8 months ago
[โ€“] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Stardew Valley

[โ€“] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago

They can tell wonderful stories if you pick the right ones. Personally I find Disco Elysium to be particularly good at this.

[โ€“] RandomVideos@programming.dev 1 points 8 months ago

If you want to start playing video games, you should try easy games like celeste

By "easy" i mean extremely hard, if you play the game you will die thousands of times

[โ€“] geoma@lemmy.ml 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If you are considering a hobby for your general well being and long term happiness, video games probably aren't your best bet. Learning a new language, a nusical instrument, a sport, an art or craft, meditation, etc.; could be much more fulfilling for your life. It is easy to invest too much time on video games without getting a considerable reward in terms of long term happiness.

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[โ€“] hogmomma@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Start with Dark Souls.

[โ€“] Fake4000@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

My advice would be to look into emulators. Old school games do not have any micro transactions and are complete. Plus there is a vast library of consoles and games to go through.

[โ€“] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 8 months ago (8 children)

Get a Quest 3! If you're brand new to gaming I think VR is more intuitive than picking up a traditional controller for the first time.

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[โ€“] Eiri@lemmy.ca 0 points 8 months ago

Get a Nintendo console. Nintendo Games are absolutely a gateway drug. They're high quality and generally very easy to get into.

[โ€“] granolabar@kbin.melroy.org -2 points 8 months ago

Hogwarts legacy might resonate here IMHO

[โ€“] Hikermick@lemmy.world -3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I quit playing video games in my mid 30's. Pretty much went cold turkey. Why would you want to start now? Plenty of healthier things to do with your time

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