Nowadays I find a lot of games feel like too much work and/or anxiety when I just want to relax for like, 30 minutes to an hour after a long day. On the other hand, the games specifically designed to help you unwind just feel boring imo.
In the past I’ve felt like Outer Wilds scratched this itch, cause the whole experience was engaging but generally relaxed. There was a mystery that kept me hooked and the exploration and movement was fun in and of itself. I also felt like Subnautica filled this role since it was very much at my own pace, with anxiety producing portions which could for the most part be avoided or minimized, and also there was a clear objective to fulfill, get off the planet.
So what games do you play when you just wanna relax?
I will always shill for Outer Wilds, simply because it’s such a niche that only 2 games have come out in its unnamed genre: Majora’s Mask and Outer Wilds.
Yes, Outer Wilds is a spiritual successor to Majora’s Mask.
And the worst part is that talking about the game would probably spoil half of it. All I can say that it’s an adventure like Majora’s Mask.
If you ever were to trust an internet stranger to buy a game blind, now is the time. If you loved MM, you’ll at least like OW.
Happy adventuring, stranger ;)
I’m really lucky that I didn’t cave in and watch any videos at first. (I think I watched the game’s version of a tutorial, but that was it.) Its fantastic.
Thanks for the reminder, I’m gonna go straight in with the VR mod. Haven’t even seen the trailer.