The Guide to Finding the Video Game for you
5 steps that can help you find the ideal Video game for your life, personality, skills, & etc.
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When you think about Video Games their about 1,181,019 games and counting that can come to your mind. From different genres, art styles, and cultural backgrounds; yet, so many people still can’t find a game they resonate with or they find it difficult to find any new games that peak their interest. Hence, where this guide comes in, has it come as a saving grace to thou’ to help save thee from the dark corners of gaming industry? Well, although a possibility that isn’t really the goal here. The goal is to give you more of a GUIDELINE you can reference, not a STANDARD. Their are some games that are good at first and become bad later, their are some games that start bad and become good, and then their is absolute trash; but this same principle can be applied to anything in life. Video games can and should be enjoyed by as many individuals as possible, that’s what they’re made for. Therefore, don’t take anything said here like Gospel just keep it mind when looking.
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Step 1) Think about things that you’re interested in and research if their is a game for it
One of the most imperative steps in finding a new game is honestly the simplest. Knowing what exactly you’re interested in, in the first place and researching it. We live in a beautiful day with technology right at our fingertips; basically, you have access to an ENTIRE database specifically meant for leisurely research such as this. So utilize it! Take a minute or two and pick a few things that you’re really excite you like driving and cars or mystical worlds. For example, three of my favorite things I like in Video games are an interesting story, places to explore, and being able to have cool abilities and powers. Keep in mind my list is short, sweet, and to the point don’t over complicate this keep things fun.
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Step 2) Don’t judge a game by it’s cover art alone
Alright now it’s time for the nitty gritty; First things first finding your first and or new game can be tough especially with new games constantly coming out from Triple AAA titles to Indies. When you first open Steam, The E shop, The app store, anywhere you buy your games you’re instantly going to be bombarded with all the noise from new games to sales. Learn initially to block it out and stick to the games in your niche. Notice I said, “initially” though; once you become more aware and confident in the types of games you’re interested in you’ll be able to return and tackle the opening pages differently and at your own pace without being pushed into a bogus purchase.
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Step 3) Don’t be afraid to watch some gameplay reviews or walkthroughs especially as a beginner
Now this a little more unique and broad issue; but it is soooooo important that this is said. You are not any less smart or any less of a gamer just because you watch gameplay walkthroughs; and don’t let your view of your game be altered because of game reviews alone as well. Go into this with an open mind and block out the players or friends that aren’t understanding of that; you are not them and they are not you. This is just to gain you more exposure to the potential game your interested in before you make the final buy. Games aren’t cheap! Or at least not all games.
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Step 4) Play the Demo, Beta, Alpha, or Rent the game before making your final buy
So, you’ve watched the videos, done your research, and you’ve finally picked the game your thinking about buying; yet, your still unsure or you’re not fully sold yet. Enter in the Demos, Betas, Alphas, & or renting it; These are small portions of the entire game for consumers to play or if renting you pay a certain amount a week to rent the game to either complete it entirely and return it or buy it in full in order to get a better idea on what the game your considering to buy has to offer. Remember not to judge these as finished products however; nine times out of ten these will only allow you about 20–30 minutes of gameplay if that but it’s more than enough to decide if you want it or not. Also take your time with it and don’t rush through it even if the initial play through is easy; to truly gage if you like a game requires time and patience.
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Step 5) Don’t give up on the game your choosing on your first playthrough unless you REALLY can’t tolerate it
The final step seems like the simplest but in all honesty this is the step where people trip the most. As humans we want things to be easy or we want to be perfect at something on the first try and with anything in life that’s just an unrealistic expectation to have; not to say that their aren’t exceptions. Nonetheless, Games should be fun and the only way they can remain that way is if you play it with and open mind. If a puzzle is trippin you up? Look up a tutorial on how to get through. Can’t beat a boss? Try, try, try again! Games are a place meant for self expression, the release of anger, or the construction of buildings the only thing that can limit the experience is your imagination. Now, yes, granted their are games out there that you may choose that can and will induce stress but that’s why taking breaks and or choosing an additional more calm game can combat with issues like this as well ensuring you don’t burn out.
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Finally, I hope these tips assist you in finding the next game you learn to love. Games can be enjoyed by everyone; however, people are just looking for the wrong ones in the wrong places. Above all remember, finding your ideal game is entirely up to you and what you like but I GUARANTEE their is a game out their for your taste on any device you may desire it on and if not now it will be. Games are becoming more and more mainstream everyday and it’s a beautiful sight behold and soon their will be more games that suite even more people’s interest.
