If you’re like me, the classic video games like first-person shooters aren’t your cup of tea, but that doesn’t mean that the idea of all video games is unappealing. As an avid reader, I always found myself drawn to story or puzzle based games, where I can solve problems and control narratives without the fear of being attacked by another player. If you’re looking for some new games to try, or just expand your collection, look no further!
- oxenfree
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Probably my all-time favourite game, Oxenfree follows five teenagers who travel to “Edwards Island” for a weekend trip. Things don’t go as planned, and the group finds themselves in the middle of a supernatural phenomenon.
In this game, you play as Alex, a teenager dealing with the loss of a loved one and growing up. You get to explore the island, manipulate time and space with the help of your radio, and deal with time warps, all while trying to keep the other characters calm and in check.
Every choice you make affects the outcome, which makes the replay value of the game very high. With a fully narrated cast, incredible visuals, and an amazing plot, Oxenfree is a fantastic game to binge or to play casually.
- Afterparty
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Afterparty was produced by the same creators of Oxenfree, and it also relies heavily on the choices of the player to determine the final outcome of the game.
In this game, the player controls a pair of recently graduated friends, Milo and Lola, who find themselves in Hell, which is themed like a college town. With no recollection of what happened, the pair find out that if they can outdrink Satan, they can return to Earth. With puzzle games and drinks that alter the players choices, the pair must navigate through Hell with the help of some friendly demons.
This game also has a stellar cast, incredible graphics, an upbeat soundtrack, and, again, awesome replay value.
- What remains of Edith Finch
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This game is a first-person game, and is presented as an anthology surrounding the main character, Edith, and her family’s curse.
As the player navigates the house, exploring the bedrooms of the deceased, she and the player learn about what exactly happened to them.
- Night in the woods
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This spooky adventure game follows Mae, a college dropout who returns home to find it completely different. After Mae witnesses something unexplainable, she takes the mystery-solving into her own hands.
Reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, Mae and her rag-tag group of friends dig into the town’s secrets and find more than they bargained for.
With a unique animation style, lots of options for how the game progresses, and a surprising story, Night in the Woods is a great game for story lovers.