The Game Recommendations Thread

[ZedClampet]

If you liked, or almost liked, Viscera Cleanup Detail, I highly recommend Crime Scene Cleaner. It's actually a much better game than VCD. The only word of caution I would give is that it is often something of a horror game. I've been very uncomfortable on a number of occasions and really didn't want to go into one section at all I'm still a good ways from finishing, but the first few missions were fantastic.

 

[BeardyHat]

If you liked, or almost liked, Viscera Cleanup Detail, I highly recommend Crime Scene Cleaner. It's actually a much better game than VCD. The only word of caution I would give is that it is often something of a horror game. I've been very uncomfortable on a number of occasions and really didn't want to go into one section at all I'm still a good ways from finishing, but the first few missions were fantastic.

Looks really neat. I think I would absolutely pick it up if I finish Aliens before it goes off sale.

I like the conceit that it has a story and might be a little scary; I tried a little but of VCD, but it didn't really grab me, so something a little more elaborate sounds cool.

 

[ZedClampet]

Looks really neat. I think I would absolutely pick it up if I finish Aliens before it goes off sale.

I like the conceit that it has a story and might be a little scary; I tried a little but of VCD, but it didn't really grab me, so something a little more elaborate sounds cool.

Yeah, I did one mission in VCD and quit, but this one gets you a lot more involved and the missions themselves are more fun. Plus, it's just plain cool to be a cleaner for the mafia.

 

[nullsservers]

Do any of you like non-computer games? I have a co-worker that even though he's a whiz on the computer, his hobby is actually those modern board games. He says he likes it precisely to not constantly be in front of a computer and to socialize.

I haven't played many of the modern ones but I remember especially how laboured it was to set everything up. Well.. sometimes laboured, other times, momentous (for instance when dad would get the good chess set out).

When I first got into computer games I always felt a certain fascination with card and board games because of the fact that you could play against "the computer". As an only child, this was a great boon. But I also learned a lot of these games through their digital versions. For instance learned Othello/Reversi/Iago because an uncle had it on his Macintosh. I later learned Gin or Poker variations too. And, even, the mahjong type of game in Yakuza, which I have never even played in a non-digital way.

There is, however, a certain satisfaction about interacting tactilely with a deck of cards or a board game piece. This musing isn't going anywhere but if you'd like to suggest some board or card games, traditional or modern, digital or otherwise, I'd like to hear about them.

I totally get what you mean—there’s something special about physically interacting with a board game or deck of cards that digital versions can’t fully replicate. Your co-worker’s reason for enjoying modern board games makes a lot of sense too; they offer a great way to unplug and socialize.

If you’re interested in trying some modern board games, a few great ones to check out are:

• Catan – A strategy game about trading and building settlements.
• Carcassonne – A tile-placement game that’s easy to learn but has strategic depth.
• Wingspan – A beautifully designed game about attracting birds to your wildlife preserve.
• Azul – A relaxing but competitive game about creating mosaic patterns.
• Gloomhaven – A deep, story-driven RPG-style board game.

For traditional games, you might enjoy Go (if you liked Reversi), or Cribbage for a classic card game with a mix of luck and skill. And if you want to explore more digital versions, many of these games have great adaptations on platforms like Tabletop Simulator or Board Game Arena.

Do you prefer strategic games, social ones, or something else entirely?