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by diskopanzer 705 days ago
How do you usually discover new games?

> If it's not a well-known series where I'm waiting for the sequel, it's usually through YouTube videos or articles about a new game that sounds interesting.

What are aspects of games that you enjoy?

> Mainly the gameplay. Graphics, when done well, create an authentic atmosphere. This also includes things like suitable textures (example: In a medieval game, I find highly polished wall textures rather inappropriate, it has to look a bit dirty and old). Apart from that, it is now important to me that there is mod support and ideally a community. That way, I can play games that I really like for longer once I've finished the normal content. Apart from that, it's very variable and depends on the type of game. In an RPG I want character development and lots of items, in a shooter I want cool gunplay, in an RTS I want lots of tactical options that really affect the game.

Do you think finding new games to play is easy? If not, what do you wish was easier to find new games?

> It's easy, the whole internet is full of suggestions. There are in-depth videos on almost every game. If you ignore most AAA publishers, you can even have fun with your games.

What's your most recent favorite game? How did you find that game?

> Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront (WW2 RTS) and 7 Days to Die (my wet dream of a zombie game, especially because of the super cool basebuilding possibilities)

1 comments

Tysm for answering :DD - def share the same opinion when it comes to RPG games