The article discusses the author's preference for simulation and mystery video games, avoiding battles and competition. They enjoy creating fictional environments such as zoos and restaurants in simulator games. The author highlights their recent experiences with games like The Roottrees Are Dead, where players fill out a family tree based on a plane crash, and Her Story, an investigative game featuring video clips of a character's police interrogation. Both games emphasize clue-finding, requiring players to think critically about what constitutes evidence and engage deeply with the narrative.
The Roottrees Are Dead requires players to sift through multiple clues to build a family tree, allowing for a deeper engagement than typical gaming.
In Her Story, players watch short video clips that hold the key to unraveling a complex narrative, challenging traditional storytelling in games.
I enjoy simulator games because they don't demand complex lore or competitive play. It's all about creating and managing my imaginative worlds.
The process of finding clues in mystery games, like The Roottrees Are Dead, can be rewarding but also frustrating, highlighting the nuances in evidence gathering.
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