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Your go-to chill out game?
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Dark Star
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100% this.
I find Souls games to be very therapeutic/relaxing/cathartic, especially farming souls in Bloodborne. They just scratch that itch for me after a long day at work, I find comfort in the adrenaline rush of taking down a boss. But I know most people find them to be difficult and anxiety inducing lol.
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OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Right now it's Soulcalibur 6. On normal it's pretty easy to win. Just play a few matches to relax or if I've just got like 30 minutes of game time.
Dark Star
Member
I enjoy "walking simulators" like Detroit : Become Human, where your choices impact the story. There's something special about Detroit especially, since I've replayed it 4-5 times already, getting slightly different endings and uncovering "secret" endings that you won't get unless you focus on a specific character.
Honey Bunny
Member
Minecraft easily. Pop back in and fix up my village some more or just wander around with a blank map.
Kiya's Guard
Member
For example, arams in LoL, modding skyrim, or autochess. Death stranding was pretty chill too. Everything while listening to podcasts/videos
The Bloody-Nine
Member
Oblivion. I've actually been ditching games from the last couple of years to play it instead.
Elektro Demon
Banned
TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge
It's very relaxing with some good music on.
I've always liked bikes and tt is the only remaining motorcycle race for real men.
But I do have to admit, while I love superbikes, I never had the money to afford one.
In reality I do own one of those chinese 50cc scooters.
It's very relaxing with some good music on.
I've always liked bikes and tt is the only remaining motorcycle race for real men.
But I do have to admit, while I love superbikes, I never had the money to afford one.
In reality I do own one of those chinese 50cc scooters.
-Arcadia-
Banned
I’m just a Minecraft casual, so I can’t really help you too much, but I’m going to try. I do play the Switch version, and I love it. I heard that it was having performance issues last year or something, but that a major update cleaned all of that up. RN, it looks and runs great.
Potential downsides I’ve heard of? When you enter a server so dense with player creations, that something like a to-scale city with interiors and things everywhere, or more, has been built, performance takes a big drop. At least it was that way at launch.
Likewise, all console versions (almost all known as Bedrock edition) lag behind the PC releases a bit in features. Not much, but noticeably.
As far as PC releases, I tracked this down. Hopefully this helps you. Looks like Java Edition is the best way to go?
Minecraft
Minecraft is a 3D sandbox game created by Swedish game developer Markus "Notch" Persson. It is maintained by Mojang Studios, a part of Xbox Game Studios, which in turn is part of Microsoft. From its creation, Minecraft was developed almost exclusively by Notch until Jens "Jeb" Bergensten started...
minecraft.gamepedia.com
For what it’s worth, I love the Switch version. Handheld is a wonderful addition to a game that’s so pick-up-and-play, with so much to do that you could literally spend thousands of hours in it.
(Also of note, I believe that any version of Bedrock Edition can seamlessly transfer saves to each other — so you could play the Switch handheld, or load your same game up on the TV with your Xbox)
Tenaciousmo
Member
never played the one piece games but those are three of my favorite series. Kudos.
Katsura
Member
Thank you!I’m just a Minecraft casual, so I can’t really help you too much, but I’m going to try. I do play the Switch version, and I love it. I heard that it was having performance issues last year or something, but that a major update cleaned all of that up. RN, it looks and runs great.
Potential downsides I’ve heard of? When you enter a server so dense with player creations, that something like a to-scale city with interiors and things everywhere, or more, has been built, performance takes a big drop. At least it was that way at launch.
Likewise, all console versions (almost all known as Bedrock edition) lag behind the PC releases a bit in features. Not much, but noticeably.
As far as PC releases, I tracked this down. Hopefully this helps you. Looks like Java Edition is the best way to go?
Minecraft
Minecraft is a 3D sandbox game created by Swedish game developer Markus "Notch" Persson. It is maintained by Mojang Studios, a part of Xbox Game Studios, which in turn is part of Microsoft. From its creation, Minecraft was developed almost exclusively by Notch until Jens "Jeb" Bergensten started...
For what it’s worth, I love the Switch version. Handheld is a wonderful addition to a game that’s so pick-up-and-play, with so much to do that you could literally spend thousands of hours in it.
(Also of note, I believe that any version of Bedrock Edition can seamlessly transfer saves to each other — so you could play the Switch handheld, or load your same game up on the TV with your Xbox)
ArthriticZombie
Member
Downhill Domination for the PS2. The reason I keep my PS2 still hooked up.
Rean no Kiseki
Banned
Rainbow Six Siege.
SleepDoctor
Banned
It was ufc 3.... till got to the top 20 on the leaderboards. People were really hating me and it got really competitive lol.
xenoriddley
Member
For me, I always end up going back to Pieces on the SNES. I don't know what it is about it, but I've always loved that game. The music is fun and relaxing, the gameplay is fun and you can take your time with it. There's plenty of variety in the puzzles as well!
Meesh
Member
Animal Crossing...
A Night in the Woods.
Ocarina of Time.
Those games really chill me out, I enjoy them for the differences between them all but with the same result.
Animal crossing for my collecting habits and creative aspect, A Night in the Woods for the story and relaxed pacing, Ocarina of time for light action and fantasy. (Also nostalgia)
A Night in the Woods.
Ocarina of Time.
Those games really chill me out, I enjoy them for the differences between them all but with the same result.
Animal crossing for my collecting habits and creative aspect, A Night in the Woods for the story and relaxed pacing, Ocarina of time for light action and fantasy. (Also nostalgia)
CuteFaceJay
Member
Mine is now fishing in RDR2 PC. LOL
VulcanRaven
Member
RDR2, No Man's Sky and Jurassic World: Evolution are great for that.
TheContact
Member
for me it's FFX. Beautiful world with amazing music. Having beaten the game a few times makes it easier since there isn't much thinking involved.
1notimportant
Neo Member
Playing quick play on Overwatch
Nightrunner
Member
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast because of how good it feels.
Mitsuda Maniac
Member
Good topic. I am getting into the nitty gritty of Nioh and need a break sometimes. Have been trying to play story focused games like Steins Gate Elite and Trails of Cold Steel. Anyone know of a good action type game that is fun and easy with a refreshing environment? Yakuza 0 kind of fit the bill for me but I am already finished with that game.
LaughingStock
Member
American/Euro Truck simulator.
BusierDonkey
Member
Trying out new mods in Fallout or making new textures for the game. Every now and then I find a texture that hasn't had a high-res/4K replacement mod yet and I'll fix it, or I'll take something that has been and improve on it some more.
EndlessFloydian
Member
You & me both.Usually I play 3D platformers or easy 2D platformers with happy themes when I need to chill. Like Mario Sunshine, Banjo & Kazooie some Snes Disney/Capcom games. No emo/edgy and no high brown themes. If they put a weapon in the mascot, like Ratchet and Clank, it is already out of the chill category!
imsosleepy
Member
overwatch, spamming bullets with pharah
alabtrosMyster
Banned
Overcooked with my daughter.
DunDunDunpachi
Banned
Huh, you GAFers chill out to some pretty exceptional, pretty hardcore games.
Respect.
Respect.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
i reported you to the correct authorities i hope the mods on neogaf won't share your data to the policeTT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge
It's very relaxing with some good music on.
I've always liked bikes and tt is the only remaining motorcycle race for real men.
But I do have to admit, while I love superbikes, I never had the money to afford one.
In reality I do own one of those chinese 50cc scooters.
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nkarafo
Member
GTAV
It's like a big City simulator. I like driving around listening to music and enjoying the view.
I find driving games pretty chill in general.
It's like a big City simulator. I like driving around listening to music and enjoying the view.
Also this.
I find driving games pretty chill in general.
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HotPocket69
Banned
re4