I was reading some things online about guys introducing their girlfriends into video games, because it was something they did a lot. And eventually I posed a question to myself: What game would you use to introduce someone to gaming? And I don't just mean quality or AAA titles, I mean if I think about it, most of my early video games had **** controls, bad camera angles, and a lack of a clear explanation on the controls and what you would be doing. These games helped introduce me tot he conventions of playing console games, such as the the use of analogue sticks to move your avatar and your camera. Imagine trying to play a game like Dark Souls, Ninja Gaiden, Zelda, as your first games. You wouldn't complete them. Hell you'd be lucky if you got to the first boss without retrying 100 times. I would be incredibly intimidate by these big and hefty games for the first time. Hell, even now after years of playing, I still have major trouble with these games. So what's the game you'd pick to best introduce someone who is interested to try video games out, but not scare them off.
Final Fantasy IX. It's the perfect way to introduce your girlfriend to gaming. It's a slow game, with a good story and characters. You can also play it two-player, so she can controll the regular walking around, talking to people and what not, and you can help her in the battles. Not many games are as good as this for introducing your girlfriend to gaming. Then you gradually make her play other games, ones that take more from the player. Perfect strategy.
^ I agree with multi-player being a good idea, that way you can explain things to her as you go along. Avoid versus modes though (you don' t want her to feel like she doesn' t stand a chance). I' m not sure FF is necessarily a good idea, not everyone digs that kind of story or gameplay. Personally I would take her interests into account : what kind of movies, sports, board games or any other occupation does she like, and why ? The answers would give me a clearer picture of the kind of video games she might like or not.
Nintendo seems like a good place to start. Old School Mario or even Super Smash bros. Preferably a side scroller. This way there is some guidance. As others before stated, you should look into multiplayer games.
When I was dating my ex, I tried to get her play games with me, she wasn't all that great. So I got some funny multiplayer games that weren't all that challenging. I got Lego Star Wars: The complete saga, and Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for us to play, and she enjoyed playing them. Gave us something to do that we both enjoyed.
I think I would probably introduce The Legend of Dragoon. It's got a simple feel to it, and while it does seem like there's a lot, it's just like any other game that feels like there's a lot. You just learn, within the first 2 minutes, and then you basically have the whole game's mechanics down. Seems like a good start to anything if I say so
Well, given the fact that most everyone nowadays at least knows who Mario is, I would start with something simple but engaging (maybe Kingdom Hearts since it has all of the familiar Disney characters and simple concepts while retaining a deep and complex storyline). I would ask them about their personal preferences for story and go from there first, because introducing an FPS to someone who hates violence or a horror game to someone who hates that sort of thing would probably only turn them off. Still, I believe that sticking to the classics (Mario, Sonic's Genesis era games, Street Fighter/MvC3, etc.) is rarely a bad decision.
It really depends on the girl, I think. If you have a girl who enjoys a good story, probably a Final Fantasy game, or any "easy" game built around the story. If she has "childish" interests, such as Disney, I would introduce her to Kingdom Hearts, which could potentially be a good game if you want a story, only not really. (KH is More about the relationships between the characters) If she likes fast paced things, perhaps a simple FPS. Halo, Counter Strike or something along those lines, something speedy. If she prefers laid back games, then there are a bunch of things to choose from. Everything from Kinect to Point and Click. Can't think of any games in particular atm, though.
*throws controller in to their hand* NOW PLAY ***** >: but no. As a girl, if my boyfriend was like "Wanna play video games?" I'd be like "**** yes." Though I would pick games to play together, whether is super mario on Wii, Mario kart, super smash bro brawl, Little Big Planet, or even the shooters like Gears of War, Halo, COD. You easy them easily with fun enjoyable games that you can both laugh at and then try to introduce certain ones to play co-op together. It really depends on the person and what not.
By the way, I meant literally anyone really, not just a girlfriend that's only where I go the idea from. If it was girlfriend/boyfriend/parents/friends/etc. Doesn't just have to be the atypical girlfriend.
Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 If the person doesn't have knowledge of who the characters are, they're not friend-worthy, nevermind relationship-worthy. >:C On a serious note: Mario Kart (anyone could enjoy that), Super Smash Bros, Soulcalibur, Okami, Marvel Ultimate Alliance (which I need to buy again), and (for the lolz) Dead Space.
I would try a game that has simple controls, nothing to complex; but if you have anything like that try a co-op game so that way when they ask how do you do somethings you can show the controls or buttons you pressed.
