Julie GoldbergJan 1, 2023
Let’s say a middle-aged librarian/writer had never played a video game. This person loves stories, language, and history and is not comfortable with graphic depictions of violence. This person would like to be immersed in a story that is also a game, and would prefer not to buy a whole bunch of stuff or acquire an entirely new skillset.
What’s the one game you would recommend?
Show threadThe Lady Parabellum

@Julie Myst

Yes, still.

Jan 1, 2023 at 9:37pmWeb
Show threadThe Lady ParabellumJan 1, 2023

@Julie here modernized for current-gen graphics, but the original series from '93 is still playable and sold on steam.

I believe it's in the Top 5 most influential games of all time. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/Myst/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myst

Steamで60% OFF：Myst

多くの人に愛されてきた名作を生み出したインディースタジオ「Cyan」がMystを再創造しました。従来のフラットスクリーンディスプレイのみならず、VRでも楽しめるように全てが一から再構築されたMyst は新しいビジュアル、新しいサウンド、再構成されたアクションパート、そしてパズルのランダム要素（オプション）にあふれています。ついに…待ちに待ったMyst の2D/VR体験がこの世に現れたのです！

Show threadJulie GoldbergJan 1, 2023
@ladyparabellum I think that may be the only game I ever played!
Show threadThe Lady ParabellumJan 1, 2023
@Julie did you play the sequels? At a minimum, Riven?
Show threadJulie GoldbergJan 2, 2023
@ladyparabellum No. And I barely played Myst. I don’t think I understood how games worked. It was when it was brand new.
Show threadThe Lady ParabellumJan 2, 2023
@Julie given it's a story about a book... I think it'll be a good fit to try again. :)