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Which games blow your mind, but only if you know nothing about them in advance?

Best examples I can think of are:

  • Outer Wilds
  • Doki Doki Literature Club
  • The Stanley Parable

What are yours?

(please no spoilers)

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[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

Factorio and Dyson Sphere Program. At least don't watch people like Nilaus and Dosh Doshington play the game until you've tried to make your own solutions first.

[–] lorty@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Cultist Simulator is most fun when you really know nothing about the game and you stumble into things.

[–] Ashtear@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Some slightly more obscure ones:

  • Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
  • Planescape: Torment

Also surprised Metal Gear Solid hasn't been mentioned yet.

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[–] Iapar@feddit.org 5 points 3 weeks ago

Pin the tail on the donkey.

[–] Jonnynny@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago

Rez and Fez. Similar names, very different games.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The real answer will always be Outer Wilds.

But also...

Fez. It definitely inspired Animal Well and Tunic.

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[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery. This game is fairly old now (like maybe 15 years) and I’ve only played it once and it took like 4 hours of total playtime, but it remains among the most memorable games I’ve witnessed. I HIGHLY recommend it.

[–] superkret@feddit.org 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I mean, why the fuck not? 😂

This is probably the cheapest thing I bought this month.
(and that includes the purchase of a single bell pepper)

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[–] Gestrid@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.

Do not go in knowing anything.

The most I will tell you is that it's an adventure game with some minor tower defense elements. And that it is the best game I've ever played, and no game has ever topped it since.

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[–] Covenant@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Pony island, 0,75 cent on sale right now on steam.

[–] PushButton@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Nethack / Cdda / coq...

Because going blind Is the game

[–] chryan@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Arco.

A recent and lesser known game - unique turn-based tactical combat, and a heart-wrenching story.

[–] VindictiveJudge@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The Xenoblade games. Probably Xenogears and Xenosaga, too, but I haven't played those yet.

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[–] PigStyle@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
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[–] Daze@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

Another opportunity to shout out my 2024 GOTY, Dread Delusion! I have so much love to gush for it. I wouldn’t say it “blows the mind” per se, but it knows what it is and executes it soundly. Give it a shot if you enjoy the sonder-type experience from a well-crafted storyline

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