This actually happened to me last week while playing Super Mario Odyssey
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Feeling genuinely happy with a videogame.
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This actually happened to me last week while playing Super Mario Odyssey
Unlocking the triple barrel function for the Gatling gun in DOOM (2016) it has been a while since a weapon or visual been so dang pleasing.
Other times.
Lunar Silver Star Story, when a song cutscene starts
Mario Kart 8, been playing so many dark gitty games during the PS3 era I needed a break. Bought a Wii U and grabbed this, genuinely delighted.
Pokemon Moon. Alola region is just jolly as hell.
Xenogears when the first mechs show up
Other times.
Lunar Silver Star Story, when a song cutscene starts
Mario Kart 8, been playing so many dark gitty games during the PS3 era I needed a break. Bought a Wii U and grabbed this, genuinely delighted.
Pokemon Moon. Alola region is just jolly as hell.
Xenogears when the first mechs show up
I haven't beat Mario Odyssey, but it gives me the same feeling I had while playing BOTW and DOOM. I'm a few hours into Wolfenstein 2 and feel like it's gonna be part of this group.
Oddly enough though, there are a ton of games that haven't really held me in those ways. Trying to get back into Pillars of Eternity, Witcher 3 expansions, and Luigi's Mansion 2.
Oddly enough though, there are a ton of games that haven't really held me in those ways. Trying to get back into Pillars of Eternity, Witcher 3 expansions, and Luigi's Mansion 2.
DOOM had me laughing at the insanity of it for the first few hours for sure. Persona 5 was a bit of a slog at times, but ultimately I really enjoyed my time with the game and was sad when it ended. I think Horizon Zero Dawn definitely had me a bit because it looked so damn good and felt so good to play.
This year I'd say Persona 5 was probably the biggest one for me. I know people have their complaints with the game, which are perfectly valid, but man, I just lost myself in it and I really enjoyed every minute. Dungeon crawling was so much fun here and I really enjoyed the direction of it all.
Was also really thrilled with Mario Odyssey. Not really surprised since I end up loving every game in the series in some way, but it's always so nice. Very relaxing to play through and the levels in this one really impressed me.
Was also really thrilled with Mario Odyssey. Not really surprised since I end up loving every game in the series in some way, but it's always so nice. Very relaxing to play through and the levels in this one really impressed me.
Trails in the Sky. The main character has this infectiously upbeat and naive personality that contrasts with the calm and collected snarky personality of her brother who is the other main character. The back and forth between the two of them keeps me entertained and happy for most of the game.
Besides Super Mario Odyssey, I would have to say before that it was Yakuza 0. That was my first introduction to the series and man, I love media that is super goofy that tries to take itself seriously.
Super Mario World last week. I haven't really played that game much and have since forgotten secret exists, all tricks and techniques. It was pure joy to re-discover them again. Before that was Nioh during my first playthrough. Even though I died to 95 % of bosses, I just kept smiling that I will eventually beat them. Level design, environments, characters, guardian spirits... almost everything just clicked.
-Super Mario Odyssey - The gameplay, the music, the characters. Everything is upbeat and the game wants you to have a good time. Cappy doesn't say a whole lot, which means that when he does say something, he's not annoying and I make sure to read it. So many little easter eggs and thoughtful small touches throughout that will make you smile.
-Golf Story —The dialogue is hilarious. The MC gets shat on by everyone but you know he'll just keep on being a good person. I loved the music and all the colorful art. Gameplay felt rewarding with just enough challenge. Loved reading all the lines that your character would think to himself while conversing with others.
-Zelda: BotW—Every time I died, I would crack up from whatever stupid thing I did. Loved the music, the cheerful (and not-so-cheerful) characters you meet, and I especially loved the things you got to say as Link. Sometimes Link is a straight-up savage with some of his responses lol. Whoever did the English translations for this game deserve serious recognition. It was also refreshing to be in control of my journey without a lot of hand-holding.
-Golf Story —The dialogue is hilarious. The MC gets shat on by everyone but you know he'll just keep on being a good person. I loved the music and all the colorful art. Gameplay felt rewarding with just enough challenge. Loved reading all the lines that your character would think to himself while conversing with others.
-Zelda: BotW—Every time I died, I would crack up from whatever stupid thing I did. Loved the music, the cheerful (and not-so-cheerful) characters you meet, and I especially loved the things you got to say as Link. Sometimes Link is a straight-up savage with some of his responses lol. Whoever did the English translations for this game deserve serious recognition. It was also refreshing to be in control of my journey without a lot of hand-holding.
Games that made me feel genuinely happy this year: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Persona 5 and Super Mario Odyssey.
The entirety of Golf Story was this for me. I was happy from beginning to end
Also the Ratchet and Clank remake
Also the Ratchet and Clank remake
The last game I played that brought forth a bunch of emotion would have to be Yakuza 0. The smiling, laughing, disbelief, shock, anger (not at the game but at a character because of the story) all were present through my time with it. So good.
Uncharted 4, witcher 3 and Assassins Creed Origins were the last truly "happy gaming" experience without friends making it awesome. I enjoy destiny 2 when playing with a friend.
Stardew Valley on Switch makes me feel pretty happy. Game just has these nice little touches which elevate it beyond it's bare mechanics.
Odyssey gets my vote too. Amidst all the wrinkle-browed stuff I've played lately it's a breeze of fresh air. I just find myself smiling, unless I'm at a frustrating part.
I've been pretty happy while playing Trails of Cold Steel recently. I can't really explain it, I just feel happy when I'm wandering around and talking to all the NPCs.
Thimbleweed Park - it felt almost like being back in the 90s playing Monkey Island.
What Remains of Edith Finch - Short, simple and emotional. Not much of a "game", more of an interactive story.
What Remains of Edith Finch - Short, simple and emotional. Not much of a "game", more of an interactive story.
I don't think there is an OT here. Conversation sort of fizzled out in the Girls Trip thread elsewhere, mostly because UC4 haters couldn't find something to complain about.
Anyway, mine are:
Uncharted: Lost Legacy - The upbeat conversations interspersed with the action are pure Naughty Dog.
Zelda: BoTW - Usually gets me in unexpected moments where wacky things happen fighting enemies.
RE7 - Odd that such a miserable game did this, but the game is such a raucous funhouse with these electric bursts of set pieces, I couldn't help myself.
Sleeping Dogs - This game is ridiculous and cheesy and I want a pork bun.
HZD can be extremely exhilarating when fighting some of the more tense encounters, especially when playing the harder difficulties and without cheesing.
Most recently, playing through Area X in Rez Infinite. I think I had a smile on my face the whole time. I also really enjoyed playing through Sonic Mania. And of course, BOTW is just a joy to play.
Speaking of BOTW, this may sound weird, but I really enjoy going back to the small island in the river close to central Hyrule. The one with all of the flowers and the lady that tends to them. Something about that little island is just...really soothing to me. I kind of jokingly call it my "happy place" and at the end of a long play session, I would just warp back there and just kinda unwind and reflect on the journey I just had.
Speaking of BOTW, this may sound weird, but I really enjoy going back to the small island in the river close to central Hyrule. The one with all of the flowers and the lady that tends to them. Something about that little island is just...really soothing to me. I kind of jokingly call it my "happy place" and at the end of a long play session, I would just warp back there and just kinda unwind and reflect on the journey I just had.
Just always had to be careful not to step on the flowers lol
Mario Odyssey, without doubt. That game is damn near perfect to me, and the feeling of sheer, unadulterated joy is insane.
What a true gem of a game.
What a true gem of a game.
Yakuza 0 had me grinning like an idiot towards it's finale, I was near enough drooling waiting for "That meeting".
Sonic Mania, goddamn that was some nice, pure nostalgia even if the jumping SFX really drove me mad.
2017......Two Sega games bringing an emotion other than disappointment out in me? Better order Valkyria Revolution to sort that right out!.
Sonic Mania, goddamn that was some nice, pure nostalgia even if the jumping SFX really drove me mad.
2017......Two Sega games bringing an emotion other than disappointment out in me? Better order Valkyria Revolution to sort that right out!.
