We need more video games that are social platforms first, games second

Re:We need more video games that are social platforms first,... by mey on Sunday May 03, 2020 @12:51PM (#23060171)

Prey - Doom 2016 - Subnautica - Tacoma - Zelda Breath of the Wild - Mario Odyssey - Cities: Skylines - Oxygen Not Included

All very different games, all very much single player focused (Doom is a very complete without ever going online). Tons more out there for every play style and taste. Steam will drown you in games if you wish.

Edit: notice that this list spans many years, with a single player game there is no need to rush and play it the day it drops. There is a huge backlog of games to tap into.

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Re:We need more video games that are social platforms first,... by SlowRobotAhead on Sunday May 03, 2020 @01:48PM (#23060617)

Subnautica was so good. Pop in and bugs aside, that was just the right balance of survival, crafting, exploration, narrative without forcing it on you. Top10 ever.

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Re:We need more video games that are social platforms first,... by EdwardDiego on Sunday May 03, 2020 @06:27PM (#23062399)

I'm excited for Below Zero. Bought EA Subnautica just to give Unknown Worlds money (loved their work on Natural Selection 2), and wow, turns out to be one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the last 5 years.

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Re:We need more video games that are social platforms first,... by SlowRobotAhead on Monday May 04, 2020 @10:27AM (#23068446)

I bought early access subnautica too, a little too early if fact. Had to restart 5 times or so over months before I could make it to the end. So I’ll wait a little longer for Below Zero, but it’ll be worth it.

It was intersecting to watch their progress on their public Trello board as well. They used it pretty well.

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