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Any good games that break the mold (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by bigboismith@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world
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It feels like new games are just more of the same, with no real meaning. However I recently started playing "Return of the Obra Dihn" and love open ended deduction in it. It feels like I'm actually figuring things out by myself without being handheld through it. Are there any other games that don't coddle the player that you guys recommend?

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[-] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 33 points 2 months ago

Personally, I really liked Papers, Please. You play as a customs agent checking people's paperwork as they seek entry into your country. The idea of the game is very simple but it's surprisingly good at telling a story and putting you in situations that are morally difficult.

[-] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 months ago

Funny, that game is by the same creator as the game OP mentioned.

[-] Whitebrow@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

If you enjoyed that, I’d also recommend lil guardsman, similar responsibility, different mechanics and a lot more forgiving

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