Dude explaining how he felt anout his wife eperiencing games for the first time is a literal explanation of the apeal of "react" chanesl. Vicariously re-experiencing a first contact with a pice of media one deeply cares about. Basically an empathy-powered time machine.
Not only react channels but Let's Plays as well. They're like "Why don't you just play the game yourself" and I'm like --- do you watch sports? Why don't you just play sports yourself :P
It's a great idea and I like watching them, but I really wish he would spend less time philosophizing about how/why his gf did or did not understand certain mechanics, and instead just let us hear and see the real footage of her trying to figure things out. I wanna see how she works through the problems.
The most important thing playing The Last of Us is directly in the Fireflies quote: "When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light." It's basically a game design term to show where you should navigate to, especially during tense or hectic sequence, by following the light. During the exploding gas station, there's a bright theater to the right, that's where they directed players, also all NPC runs to the right as well. Then when that way was blocked off too, there's a streetlamp showing the alley where should turn to.
This is surprisingly common game design across many video games. It's not true all the time (especially for more open world and non-linear games). But games that follow a certain path or narrative will often use subtle hints to direct players, such as bright light sources, large eye-catching features, and other things meant to draw your attention which usually show you the way to progress. Even if it's not true for every game, it's common enough that it's a useful rule of thumb for whenever you feel lost!
Exactly. They also gave you Tommy to follow directly and giving you some audio clues in his "Over this way!" type comments. They also gave him the only red shirt out of all the NPCs who all had dark colored clothing. He was easier to notice and stood out a little bit.
If you are here super early. 1) I adore you. 2) TH-cam is still processing so it might be a bit funky. If you don't have sound, please come back in a bit and you will! 3) I adore you.
Hollow Knight was my girlfriend's first game too. You have no idea how much we bonded over this game and how many wonderful memories it created. It was hard for her, but so rewording at the same time. Hollow Knight is deffenetly a spacial game.
Your comment about The Last Of Us being straightforward wasn't wrong (the part about pathfinding differences between 2D and 3D games), but it's in a different way. The story is linear, and you will always visit the same areas in the same order each time you play through, but a lot of the levels and combat areas are quite open and varied to give the option of fighting the enemies or sneaking around them. Sort of micro open, macro linear.
Also, in some games, they will have the loops back be faster as a reward. A simplistic form is a fire escape. You get to lower the ladder so you can get back to a save point. But that only works if you see the fire escape and understand that the color differences on it means it will be an in-play item, along with that it was a promise for the future of your navigation in the building.
Something I noticed in this video- a button would show up like "Y" and you'd try to find it on the controller and panic a little at not finding it. Don't worry! Different game systems have different names for the buttons. Playstation has symbols (circle, X, triangle, square), while Xbox and nintendo use A/B/X/Y (though arranged in different orders). Games that give indicators will usually be giving you prompts appropriate for the controller you're actually playing on, so now that you already know about the "hidden" L3/R3 buttons, you should be good to go =)
13:55 - That's a very good and terribly nuanced question. In short: yes. A level would be a subsection of a game that represents a way to save your progress AND divide the resource requirements of the game into smaller more manageable chunks. Levels, chapters, tests, instances (this is where you pass through a door/barrier/whatever to go into a separate worldspace like going into a building), it subdivides the game world into separate areas. "Open world" games have, shocker, an open overworld and the ability to move freely within it. Often, still, you'll go into places like caves or houses or whatever and you'll switch from the overworld map to the instance.
He makes a great point, it really is a "language" to learn, so many intuitive things that you lean over playing games for years. Hope your journey to learn is fun Hannah!
a teacher of user interfaces hammer on our heads to not use the word "intuitive", you either tell the user, or he already knows some things we call intuitive are skew-morphims, but ask a kid nowadays what a flop disk is, they had to learn that the save icon means save
When I first started playing games, it was in a time when games always came with an instruction manual. And since I've always been the kind of person to do things by the book, I always read all of the manuals carefully, even back as a child. Which meant I usually had some sort of idea what I was getting into and how the game worked. By the time games started to have their own in-game tutorials and physical manuals became rarer and rarer, I already had played quite a lot of games and was used to the standard controls present in most games.
I think the reason games like Dark Souls are so popular is how rewarding the feeling of finally winning is. Boss fights are essentially just fun puzzles and reaction-time tests. It's fun to get good at something and breeze through with your honed skill. But it's almost equally fun to hone that skill in the first place. As long as your patience doesn't run out, a nice challenge is a good time. Just gotta stay determined.
So my mum is by far not a gamer with her only experience being arcade games she grew up playing in the 1980s along with SNES games such as Super Mario Bros. I remember one time when I was an early teen walking into my room to find my Mum playing Vice City on my PS2 just chilling to the music asking how did I get all these song. Had to explain that the game had radio stations and she was like "There's alot of bad words in this game" and just walked off lol Was so random yet wholesome at the same time. But hey my mum was the one to show me the secret tunnels on Super Mario Bros on the DS and to this day I have no idea how she knew about them lol
@@Kratogo I'm postive that's where she heard the words lol but don't worry my mum grow up as a teen in the 80s watching all those action movies so she's by far innocent from violence, sex, and drugs lol
got Vice City of my pile of games recently and man the soundtrack rocks ^^ just like in most of the other GTAs, the great soundttrack is a big part of them
it might not help that your controller buttons aren't colour coded if you're just getting into this stuff. Usually they have some colour associated to make it easier. top button being yellow, right button being red, bottom button being green and left button being blue. a lot of games display the colours as well as the prompt itself so with enough time you can... 1. see the button pop up using the associated colour 2. tap the button without really thinking about it
Oh I totally forgott about Razbutens videos they are great! Definitely worth checking out more of his 'gaming for non gamers' video series. And now its time to watch the vod on twitch! I hope you didn't struggle too much and the story keeps you going through the last of us.
As a game dev I randomly stubled upon your channel and I am now madly in love. :D As for every beginner in any hobby, it is always more fun with a friend! :) Find anyone who you would like to help you, they don't even have to be pro gamers just know the basics. Find a game you like (Last of Us) and just start, it doesn't matter if it might be known as an easy or a hard game, what keeps you going will be your interest in the game. If you dislike one game, try something totally different, there are unlimited possibilities out there and something for everyone! Coop games are also a lot of fun for newer players, cause they can experience it with a friend directly and help each other out in game and out of game. :) I wish you the very best of luck (and mostly fun!) on your journey of becoming a gamer. :)
Thank so much! If youre ever looking for game story ideas, I think my first novel would really work... But I also think I need to play more different games to really know.
Video games require a lot of hand-eye coordination while being mindful of several things at once, but getting there is quite satisfying. It's also helped me in real life. I feel like by playing video games, I'm more aware of things around me and can better process info coming from multiple places. Definitely helpful in my current job.
A couple things not covered: 1) Different companies may try to make their controllers unique by changing A and B. By “A,” he means the right button. It’s B on Microsoft controllers. Sony controllers label it O. Often these days, there are options to change button mappings to personal preference. I often look at those settings first, but it’s only sometimes helpful. Modern games usually teach as you play. B. Gaming is like starting a job. You’re definitely gonna mess up, probably a lot. It is going to feel more natural over time, but largely, each game you play is the start of another job, and you have to learn all over again. You seem to enjoy learning, so hopefully that’s gonna be a good chunk of the fun.
Yay! I've been recommending Razbuten's vids a few times. These are great vids for gamers and non gamers, as you saw. The most adorable video of his is the one about Minecraft, if you're looking for something like that. He starts Lady off with no help at all, which goes about as well as you'd expect. Then, he starts giving her advice, which improves her enjoyment of the game. He then lets her have a go at the various game modes to see which one she likes most (free construction mode) and lastly joins in with multiplayer and playing cooperatively, which is the adorable part.
I was always a PC gamer and my earliest exposure to a controller was those older NES ones that had no analog stick. When I first played on my friend's PS2, I could figure out what the analog sticks did, but for a really long time did not realize that I could actually press down on them. "WTF" was my first reaction when I was playing something on my friend's Playstation and accidentally pressed down on the stick and it did something. Razbuten is right in saying that there's no reason to know it is even possible to do unless explicitly told so.
Would definitely suggest watching the rest of razbutenz's series on gaming for a new/non-gamer. Though my best advice to you is two things. It's okay to mess up a lot and if something doesn't work try doing something different. I think those two pieces of advice will help you out a lot
7:28 Honestly, in this situation the lack of a B button on the PlayStation controllers is probably preferable to the misplaced B button if it were an Xbox controller.
All those videos by Razbuten about the Lady He Lives With playing games are really good. I personally also like watching the videos by Boy Meet Girl. They're videos of the guy and his girlfriend playing games together, usually about how they have very different approaches to the same game.
Best thing to do when starting a game is get to a menu and check the settings. Read what options they let you change. Read the controls. Turn on subtitles (this ams imtorpants). Test controls when you can. They often work together. Like if x = punch, does moving forward and hitting x make me punch moving forward? What if i run and punch? What if I jump and punch? What if i run and jump and punch? Gamers will know to do this while simultaneously progressing through the game but it can be worth taking the time to learn just what you can do and not progressing.
To be fair games barely ever come with manuals anymore. So a lot of us did have to read them back in the day, we didn’t just “know” how to do stuff. So the barrier for entry certainly is higher as control layouts in a menu aren’t the same as tips in a booklet.
I remember when my family first got Super Mario for the NES. There was this water level my dad was trying to play through, and he couldn't figure out how to get out of the water. None of us knew. This kind of game mechanic was new at the time. Eventually, my dad figured that if he paused and unpaused, he could do another swim move, then pause and unpause and do another, and in this way make it through the level. It was some time later when we figured out he didn't need to pause at all and he could just hit the button multiple times on it's own in order to swim. That moment taught me to try different things, even if I think I have the best method already figured out. R.I.P. dad. I miss having fun together.
I seriously recommend you watch more of Razbutens Videos. His Video Essays about Video games are amazing. Of course his "Gaming for a Non-Gamer" Series is of particular interest for you, but i'd also recommend a few other videos, especially "The Colour of Corruption - How Purple is used in Video Games" and "Creating a likeable Video Game Villain."
The best thing you can do when starting a game is internalizing ITS controls, yeah many games share some ideas on what button on a controller typically does what but not always. Typically there will be a screen with the controls in a menu. Make sure to take a sec to get a feel for what a button does in the context of the game you are playing. When you've got the controls internalized, the challenges of a game get much easier because you then know your tools to tackle it with. After that, learning to assess what caused a failure. Did you miss a jump because your timing was off or was it a genuinely impossible thing,? It's easy to get stuck and grind your head against a wall trying to brute force something and miss the solution in the process. I'm stoked to see you break into more games because as the video said, it's a really fun hobby that has it's barriers to entry.
Hi! first of all, welcome to the world of gaming, and I hope you'll have a GREAT time. I just stumbled onto you're channel randomly, and you're reactions to gaming in general is amazing, so I subscribed.
Oh man, I loved this reaction. As this is a series I would love for you to react to more of these videos. I know for example that there is one where he talks about non-gamers trying Virtual Reality Games which is really interesting
I'm currently playing with my 8 year old niece playing the Halo Master Chief Collection. Naturally, she struggled at first with the controls, but she got used to it. What she had more trouble with was knowing what weapons to use, shooting the covenant, and knowing when to go offense or defense, but we still have a lot of fun. By the way, if you haven't played the Master Chief Collection, I do recommend playing them at least once. It has Halos 1 - 4, ODST, and Reach, a d all the campaigns are fun, with my favorite being Halo 3.
20:19 - I am SO happy you watched this video before jumping in. You will be so much better equipped for your challenges to come. One thing to forewarn you about as you STREAM your first experiences: some of us are going to be incredibly virulent when we defend you from people talking shit or backseat gaming, but we don't mean any offense. We know how much it sucks to have negative first experiences, and we've seen asshats attack new players. So if that isn't something you want, just let us know and we can leave it to you or to whatever mods you promote to help manage chat.
I actually haven't figured that part out yet. I guess I have a hard time thinking that many people will even watch, especially at the beginning. I'm not even sure how to make somebody a mod in the chat...
@@HannaHsOverInvested Go live on Twitch, then navigate to your channel to view the streaming chat box. In the streaming chat box, enter the command /mod username and replace the username with the prospective mod's Twitch username. A sword icon next to the Twitch username identifies they are now one of your moderators.
@@HannaHsOverInvested oh dear... you really need a friend HAHAHA those things can be VERY complicated, specially if you don't know what you are doing. it should be much easier if you find someone that has experience with it. try reaching out to some streamer or another youtuber.
The dash and jump button positions make sense to us, because you can hold "dash" with the middle of your thumb, while still have the "jump" button within reach of the tip of the thumb, meaning you can dash and without letting go the first button, just arch your thumb and push both buttons at the same time (a "running jump"). At least that's what I think. So almost every game with a gamepad will have that configuration. Some games make jump button at the top of the diamond and dash at the bottom of the diamond, and it's a major PITA. Those games are bad and should feel bad.
Highly recommend that you watch the rest of the "Gaming for a Non Gamer" series by Razbuten, and upload the reactions on your channel. Watching a non-gamer like you learn in action is really unique content. Also, you will find many other really cool, fun games to play through all of his videos. So yeah, that's my whole comment. Other than that, good work.
Just so you don't get confused for other videos where controller buttons are mentioned. The A, B, X, and Y buttons are usually seen on either Xbox or Nintendo controllers and games. Playstation is the only console that uses Square, Triangle, Circle and X (or Cross if you want to call it that) as buttons on the controller.
goodluck on your journey and learning, if you get frustrated and aren't enjoying it you seem willing to try and push thru but don't be afraid to ask people or look things up. it might take away some of the discovery and achievement you'd feel, but sometimes it's worth it to get past the frustration that might make you not want to play at all.
fyi: thankfully, you can usually find a menu in the settings that tells you how the controls are mapped to the controller, including sprinting. when in doubt, check the settings lol
hey Hannah i really think that you need to try walking simulator games, which is more focus in linear story and simple input buttons, for example 'What Remains of Edith Finch' , 'Gone home' and 'stanley parable'
I love how you got under your blanket lol Also, I'm assuming you decided to play the game bc of the show. I'm glad it got you to try playing a game as they're such an incredible form of art
This is so relatable! I always say: "I'm not into video games", but this is not the whole truth. In reality, I have no idea how to play and all the lingo confuses me. It's very possible that I would like to play them, if I really tried. However, I don't have the best hand-eye-coordination, so I suppose, I would probably never even get through the first level of any given game. People: Which modern game (it can come with riddles and secrets) would you recommend to a person like me who would like to discover the fun in gaming? (PC only, I'm not going to buy any kind of playbox)
Funny enough there was a part were he was talking about how many ways a player can interact with a certain thing or trying to resolve a certain situation, then he showed a little bit of Divinity Original Sin (I Believe), Divinity and even more so Divinity 2 are games that even though they are turn based and graphically they are "Ok" they are asimetric so they are not "As Cool" as other games, they shine on The fact that you can tackle every situation in unscrypted ways, even extremely ridiculous ways, and the devs took note and made the game respond to those ideas and even change the dialog for the crazier ones in some cases.
I brought up The Last of Us 2 a few years back to play with my mother, since instead when I visit I usually bring a new series or game.. but this time I was like this game was far better than any film or series I've possibly ever seen.. So I'll try something new. She loved it but she was beyond impressed with how I was playing it, from her view I was doing extremely difficult stuff while playing and talking to her at the same time.. growing up with video games you don't even think twice about the control mapping, since your hands do it automatically. Its like touch typing.. Once you learn how to play games it opens you up to some of the best stories and experiences you can have imo.
Oh, cool I just started TLOU a minute ago and opened this video 3 minutes before 1900 EST with no idea that you were going to play it Excited to watch you play it! $90 wow I got the old one free with PS+ and never played it
Regarding your question at 13:49, not really. Some games like Skyrim are "open world", meaning that pretty much the entire game is available for you to explore from the outset. Dark Souls is divided into areas that could be called levels, but you can travel between them whenever you want. They are not like Doom, for example, which is segmented into actual levels which you complete in order. However, the term "level design" is often used to refer to how an area is designed, whether or not the area would properly be called a "level". Things like how you are meant to progress through it, whether it contains secrets or shortcuts, what kinds of enemies or other challenges are present, and loot/resources to be found there are all part of level design.
we gamers have to remember that we all started at that point those "non-gamer" just start later but yeah Razbuten's Gamin for a non gamer series is great. i recommend the whole series (all videos of that)
that is actually part of the reason I think you should find a friend, because there is a huge barrier to go through to be able to enjoy those games, because they were made for people that already have certain expectations. so watching people play, or play with someone helping you, can be a much better experience than just being throw in the water and asked to swim. specially if its someone you really like.
Yeah, a good friend that knows when to give basic or useful info, at what point to give hints (if thats something you want) To not "backseat" by telling you too much or saying what is the best or "correct" way when it is not necessary. If she's playing on twitch and reading chat, it can be a lot to keep track of if a bunch of people are all telling you different things at the same time. Having a friend you trust, or just an assigned VIP/Modderator in chat that you only take tips from can make it way better. Hopefully people will behave and be helpful, while not giving too much/contradicting info at the same time. Wish her the best of luck, it's ok to fail or not understand something, and most of all hope she just has a good time.
i actually do that with my gf, she play on the pc or one of the consoles while i play on one of the portable ones next to her and whenever she gets stuck or needs help i assist
Not all games have discreet levels. Some are "open world," or a "metroidvanias," two philosophies of design that more or less have the entire game area open to the player. The more or less part is because they don't necessarily let you go wherever you want as you wish. Instead, you have to either find new abilities or items that function as keys to new areas. The original Doom, from the 90s, if it don't make you motion sick, is probably the best first person shooter to start with--just keep in mind that it's older (the graphics are of course dated), and the level design is purposefully maze-like and even after playing it since I was a kid I still have to use a guide to remember how to beat some levels. It lacks a true up/down axis for looking, you only need to look left and right--the 3D in the game is actually a technical trick the lead programmer came up with, it's not "real" 3D like modern games. It was designed with an auto-aim that helps you nail demons that are above or below you, as long as they are in your line of sight. It should be available for both PC and Playstation. There's also Stardew Valley, a game where you run a farm and cultivate relationships with your neighbors. It's a relaxed game, with good art direction, that could help you get used to the basic grammar of video game design.
While it was many, many, many, years ago, I also struggled with finding L3 and R3, I had no idea what the heck that meant. Theres certain games that I never finished as a kid because I simply did not know what R3 was.
I want to say something about controllers cuz I saw you were confused about not having the same buttons - there are 3 controllers (not including keyboard). These are Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo. Playstation uses Cross, Circle, Triangle and Square for the 4 face buttons while the other 2 use A, B, X, and Y
"Do all games have levels?" No, not all of them do, but it is a common structure. In the case of Doom 2016, it's a modern entry into a classic series, it's use of self-contained levels you visit one by one is deliberately retro. Many popular games don't have anything resembling a level structure: Subnautica, for instance, is one large continuous environment.
this prompt at doom 10:20 should probably just be "Orange = Glory kill = Good" That's all you really need to know to play it. Make all tutorials first grade reading will go a long way. Even with my many years of gaming, I struggled with all the tutorial popups in dark souls
90$? For a game??? & here I am, gamer since childhood, not buying ANY games for even 60 or 70 $... I waited almost an entire yr so I could get Persona 3 Reload on sale. Only like 30 $ for a digital copy :3
@@HannaHsOverInvested that’s fair, but an edited version with the best moments would Be interesting I’m sure. Either way, I hope you have a great time with the last of us! You’re doing great so far and I’m sure it will only get better ^^ I’ll Watch the VOD on twitch when I can (since I live on another continent seeing you live is kinda hard) hope you have fun!
I really hope you enjoy yourself above all else. It's a steep learning curve, but it's ultimately supposed to be fun! Gaming lead me down a great path in life, and now I have a career in tech because of all the side stuff I did as a result. My interest in computers began because of gaming, I run a podcast and stream, I'm informed and passionate about technology and games, and all of that culminated in me landing a great job with like-minded souls. I wouldn't trade a moment of it, and I love to share these games and experiences with other people, in the hopes it brings them the joy it brought me.
I remember this video. I usually play pc games and I always have issues with the controller no matter what. But yeah the more things going on the more anxious I get lol. Especially with first person shooters.
The parallels certainly were there from the beginning but he described the lady he lives with constantly looking down on the controller to find the buttons the accuracy with which he was describing you became scary lol
Good call on last of us as first game. The game can be hard, its okay to play with easy mode. You can always replay the game later on a harder difficulty or change the diffuculty during the playthrough if it feels too easy. Will be interesting to have the view of someone who watched the show first, then the game
Razbuten's video is an excellent one. It really reiterate everything I learned when I got my game design degree (yes we all make mistakes) and some girlfriends in the past. I do feel it's really applicable in a much larger context. Ever helped your dad use his new smartphone? There so many languages/vocabularies these days it's hard to not miss some over the years.
Suggestion (probably fairly common) - since you are on a controller, print out a diagram of it with all the buttons labeled and tape it next to the TV/monitor. That way you don't need to look down and search for the buttons during the game. Or use a keyboard and mouse - IMHO that is way easier. I am not sure that's supported on a PS5 though (probably not and it may depend on the game).
Last of us isn't the easiest game to start out with, but it got a good story which I can see appealing to you if you can get through it. Wish you the best of luck.
This is why a game like Divinity Original Sin 2 would be great with a friend who could talk you through some of the basic stuff when you need help. But also allows turn based combat to allow you time to think about stuff and not punish you for taking time. In fact it rewards you to take some time to think and come up with the best use of a character and their abilities. But not every game is for everyone. So whatever you find that draws you in the most is always what's best for you. But gamers are always more than willing to help and share their passion for games with new people. 🙂
Back in a day when all games had booklets, it was a part of the ritual to read them on a toilet for example. There were no mobile phones or if they were we are talking about snake and bantumi games.
I STRONGLY recommend Portal and Portal 2 for people looking to get into gaming, particularly when it comes to getting used to 3D space. There’s very little threat or urgency in these games, particularly only on, meaning you can build up experience at controlling your movement and your camera while doing very simple puzzles, then as more complex puzzles start to come up, your movement starts to become less and less an active thought. Plus the games are hilarious. Always good to have a laugh
The Portal series feels more accessible to gamers than it does to non-gamers. The original Portal was originally published on the Orange Box, which had a bunch of sequels on it...and Portal. You were supposed to be pretty familiar with Source engine games by the time you start up Portal. It doesn't explain that you can look around, for instance. You're supposed to know that from playing Half Life. It's not the first game I would start a new player on, but I would recommend it once they've gotten their feet wet.
YES! watching your video REALLY helped me when I played for the first time. Though unlike the lady you live with, the chat on twitch was super helpful (thank the gaming gods) Thanks for making such a fun great video!
I watched your stream last night and had a lot of fun, Hannah! Some things are probably super hard to learn while playing, reading the chat and deciphering gaming terms, so I thought I'd comment with some thoughts I had that might help you out (and relieve some frustrations)! :D 1) Did you feel like the camera was moving fast enough? Many games have a slow camera movement setting on default - but you can adjust this in all of them. I almost always change the "camera sensitivity" in the options menu (under "controls") to be slightly faster. 2) Did the camera move in the direction you expected it to? For some people the up and down movement of the camera doesn't feel right. That's what the ominous "inverted controls" are. You can change this in the settings aswell. I'd suggest you simply try out inverting the Y-axis to see if it makes controlling the camera easier (what it will change: when you pull the right stick towards you, the camera will go up instead of down. When you push it away from you, the camera will go down instead of up.) 3) You can adjust a whole lot of things in the controls - many of them you won't really need for now. However, if you feel like the subtitles are too big and distracting, you can make them smaller in the menu aswell. 4) If you ever need any help with thumbnails, background graphics for twitch or whatever, I'm rather experienced in Photoshop and could offer to help you out a bit. If you want to see some examples, let me know! I'm looking forward to the next streams / videos and if you have any other questions, I'm always happy to try and be of assistence :D
Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you had fun. And thank you for all of this info. I don't think a faster camera movement would be beneficial right now because I can barely remember how to control it, and move it in the right direction. I think once I get that down. A faster camera would be helpful, but I'm still moonwalking. People were saying that in the chat about the camera, but I never figured out how to do it. Maybe I'll try and change it before my next stream. Thanks for the offer! I'm okay with Photoshop, it's time that I have a problem with. I'd love to edit these long streams to shorter videos, but I think I'll have to hire somebody for that and that is very expensive.
@@HannaHsOverInvested Yeah, I can imagine it's a lot to get used to all at once. Just take your time and do things at your own pace. 😊 And you're welcome! You do seem like a very busy person, so I thought I'd offer some help in case you'd want or need it :P I sometimes make youtube videos myself and know how time-consuming the whole thing is. I'd actually have the time but sadly I often lack ideas and don't know what I want to make my videos about..
i play a lot of video games, but i could really relate to razbuten's video. i don't game all the time and definitely didn't grow up playing many games, so i've definitely gotten stuck in games before bc i kept trying to do the 'wrong' thing or i was afraid of dying, so i just didn't try to do the harder levels. i do wonder how hard it is for people who barely game tho, bc i still have the immediate tendency to try to sprint or jump in any game (i was very disappointed when i realised you can't jump in zelda twilight princess lol)
If you're looking for game recommendations, Doki Doki Literature Club is great introduction to visual novels. Game is fairly short and cliche at first, but is for sure unforgettable
You should start collecting games and consoles both new ones and old retro ones. I find it fun hunting for old school games from places like Vintage Stock. I also borrow and trade games with friends and stores that allow it. I find it a fascinating hobby.
Dude explaining how he felt anout his wife eperiencing games for the first time is a literal explanation of the apeal of "react" chanesl. Vicariously re-experiencing a first contact with a pice of media one deeply cares about. Basically an empathy-powered time machine.
Empathy powered time machine is such an amazing concept
Dang. I've not been able to put it into words, but I think this sums it up perfectly.
Not only react channels but Let's Plays as well. They're like "Why don't you just play the game yourself" and I'm like --- do you watch sports? Why don't you just play sports yourself :P
yes but one of them causes harm to the creator ecosystem and the other most definitely does not. They are not equivalent.
Yessss repeatedly
Razbuten's Gaming For A New Gamer series is absolutely amazing.
Yeah all hail Razbuten
LoL yeah! I've caught some of his stuff in the past and it was always really well thought out. :)
It's a great idea and I like watching them, but I really wish he would spend less time philosophizing about how/why his gf did or did not understand certain mechanics, and instead just let us hear and see the real footage of her trying to figure things out. I wanna see how she works through the problems.
Agreed
The most important thing playing The Last of Us is directly in the Fireflies quote:
"When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light."
It's basically a game design term to show where you should navigate to, especially during tense or hectic sequence, by following the light.
During the exploding gas station, there's a bright theater to the right, that's where they directed players, also all NPC runs to the right as well. Then when that way was blocked off too, there's a streetlamp showing the alley where should turn to.
This is surprisingly common game design across many video games. It's not true all the time (especially for more open world and non-linear games). But games that follow a certain path or narrative will often use subtle hints to direct players, such as bright light sources, large eye-catching features, and other things meant to draw your attention which usually show you the way to progress. Even if it's not true for every game, it's common enough that it's a useful rule of thumb for whenever you feel lost!
Exactly. They also gave you Tommy to follow directly and giving you some audio clues in his "Over this way!" type comments. They also gave him the only red shirt out of all the NPCs who all had dark colored clothing. He was easier to notice and stood out a little bit.
I always assumed I got lost in maps or side quests because of my adhd, but I guess in the end it was just my lack of experience with games lol
I’m only 7 minutes into this and I’m rolling watching him describe literally you, even while your in the chair looking at the controls!😂
Same.
lol i felt so seen and so attacked at the same time
@@HannaHsOverInvested Don't worry though, we've all been there once. Welcome to the party Hanna! 🙂👍
If you are here super early. 1) I adore you. 2) TH-cam is still processing so it might be a bit funky. If you don't have sound, please come back in a bit and you will! 3) I adore you.
never clicked on a video faster
@@dofima1729 I'm so sorry you had sound issues.
Can't believe I haven't thought of you reacting to Razbuten. Such a perfect idea. Definitely watch more of his non gamer series.
"Made My Girlfriend Play" by Boy Meets Girl would also be a good series in a similar vein for her to check out.
Hollow Knight was my girlfriend's first game too.
You have no idea how much we bonded over this game and how many wonderful memories it created.
It was hard for her, but so rewording at the same time.
Hollow Knight is deffenetly a spacial game.
You searching for the button on the controller as he was saying that exact thing was absolutly perfect. 7:40
Your comment about The Last Of Us being straightforward wasn't wrong (the part about pathfinding differences between 2D and 3D games), but it's in a different way. The story is linear, and you will always visit the same areas in the same order each time you play through, but a lot of the levels and combat areas are quite open and varied to give the option of fighting the enemies or sneaking around them. Sort of micro open, macro linear.
Ohhhhhhh
Also, in some games, they will have the loops back be faster as a reward. A simplistic form is a fire escape. You get to lower the ladder so you can get back to a save point. But that only works if you see the fire escape and understand that the color differences on it means it will be an in-play item, along with that it was a promise for the future of your navigation in the building.
Something I noticed in this video- a button would show up like "Y" and you'd try to find it on the controller and panic a little at not finding it. Don't worry! Different game systems have different names for the buttons. Playstation has symbols (circle, X, triangle, square), while Xbox and nintendo use A/B/X/Y (though arranged in different orders). Games that give indicators will usually be giving you prompts appropriate for the controller you're actually playing on, so now that you already know about the "hidden" L3/R3 buttons, you should be good to go =)
there's also the touch pad/button on the ps4 controller.
13:55 - That's a very good and terribly nuanced question. In short: yes. A level would be a subsection of a game that represents a way to save your progress AND divide the resource requirements of the game into smaller more manageable chunks. Levels, chapters, tests, instances (this is where you pass through a door/barrier/whatever to go into a separate worldspace like going into a building), it subdivides the game world into separate areas.
"Open world" games have, shocker, an open overworld and the ability to move freely within it. Often, still, you'll go into places like caves or houses or whatever and you'll switch from the overworld map to the instance.
He makes a great point, it really is a "language" to learn, so many intuitive things that you lean over playing games for years. Hope your journey to learn is fun Hannah!
a teacher of user interfaces hammer on our heads to not use the word "intuitive", you either tell the user, or he already knows
some things we call intuitive are skew-morphims, but ask a kid nowadays what a flop disk is, they had to learn that the save icon means save
When I first started playing games, it was in a time when games always came with an instruction manual. And since I've always been the kind of person to do things by the book, I always read all of the manuals carefully, even back as a child. Which meant I usually had some sort of idea what I was getting into and how the game worked. By the time games started to have their own in-game tutorials and physical manuals became rarer and rarer, I already had played quite a lot of games and was used to the standard controls present in most games.
I think the reason games like Dark Souls are so popular is how rewarding the feeling of finally winning is. Boss fights are essentially just fun puzzles and reaction-time tests. It's fun to get good at something and breeze through with your honed skill. But it's almost equally fun to hone that skill in the first place. As long as your patience doesn't run out, a nice challenge is a good time. Just gotta stay determined.
Desperately hoping Raz sees this because I love his channel deeply and I think he would feel honored seeing his video used as a tutorial of sorts.
So my mum is by far not a gamer with her only experience being arcade games she grew up playing in the 1980s along with SNES games such as Super Mario Bros. I remember one time when I was an early teen walking into my room to find my Mum playing Vice City on my PS2 just chilling to the music asking how did I get all these song. Had to explain that the game had radio stations and she was like "There's alot of bad words in this game" and just walked off lol Was so random yet wholesome at the same time.
But hey my mum was the one to show me the secret tunnels on Super Mario Bros on the DS and to this day I have no idea how she knew about them lol
Based mum for playing VC.
Oh no, i just imagined your poor innocent mum listening to the radio stations advertisements 🥲
@@Kratogo I'm postive that's where she heard the words lol but don't worry my mum grow up as a teen in the 80s watching all those action movies so she's by far innocent from violence, sex, and drugs lol
got Vice City of my pile of games recently and man the soundtrack rocks ^^ just like in most of the other GTAs, the great soundttrack is a big part of them
it might not help that your controller buttons aren't colour coded if you're just getting into this stuff. Usually they have some colour associated to make it easier. top button being yellow, right button being red, bottom button being green and left button being blue. a lot of games display the colours as well as the prompt itself so with enough time you can...
1. see the button pop up using the associated colour
2. tap the button without really thinking about it
Oh I totally forgott about Razbutens videos they are great! Definitely worth checking out more of his 'gaming for non gamers' video series.
And now its time to watch the vod on twitch! I hope you didn't struggle too much and the story keeps you going through the last of us.
As a game dev I randomly stubled upon your channel and I am now madly in love. :D
As for every beginner in any hobby, it is always more fun with a friend! :) Find anyone who you would like to help you, they don't even have to be pro gamers just know the basics.
Find a game you like (Last of Us) and just start, it doesn't matter if it might be known as an easy or a hard game, what keeps you going will be your interest in the game. If you dislike one game, try something totally different, there are unlimited possibilities out there and something for everyone! Coop games are also a lot of fun for newer players, cause they can experience it with a friend directly and help each other out in game and out of game. :)
I wish you the very best of luck (and mostly fun!) on your journey of becoming a gamer. :)
Thank so much! If youre ever looking for game story ideas, I think my first novel would really work... But I also think I need to play more different games to really know.
Video games require a lot of hand-eye coordination while being mindful of several things at once, but getting there is quite satisfying. It's also helped me in real life. I feel like by playing video games, I'm more aware of things around me and can better process info coming from multiple places. Definitely helpful in my current job.
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Hannah: * looking flawless * "Also, I'm sorry if I look like a drowned rat, I'm not wearing any make-up..."
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Lol thank you 😂
A couple things not covered:
1) Different companies may try to make their controllers unique by changing A and B. By “A,” he means the right button. It’s B on Microsoft controllers. Sony controllers label it O. Often these days, there are options to change button mappings to personal preference. I often look at those settings first, but it’s only sometimes helpful. Modern games usually teach as you play.
B. Gaming is like starting a job. You’re definitely gonna mess up, probably a lot. It is going to feel more natural over time, but largely, each game you play is the start of another job, and you have to learn all over again. You seem to enjoy learning, so hopefully that’s gonna be a good chunk of the fun.
Yay! I've been recommending Razbuten's vids a few times. These are great vids for gamers and non gamers, as you saw.
The most adorable video of his is the one about Minecraft, if you're looking for something like that. He starts Lady off with no help at all, which goes about as well as you'd expect. Then, he starts giving her advice, which improves her enjoyment of the game. He then lets her have a go at the various game modes to see which one she likes most (free construction mode) and lastly joins in with multiplayer and playing cooperatively, which is the adorable part.
love your authenticity. you seem like a really wholesome person. i wish you all the best.
Thank you! And thank you so much for watching.
I was always a PC gamer and my earliest exposure to a controller was those older NES ones that had no analog stick. When I first played on my friend's PS2, I could figure out what the analog sticks did, but for a really long time did not realize that I could actually press down on them. "WTF" was my first reaction when I was playing something on my friend's Playstation and accidentally pressed down on the stick and it did something. Razbuten is right in saying that there's no reason to know it is even possible to do unless explicitly told so.
Would definitely suggest watching the rest of razbutenz's series on gaming for a new/non-gamer. Though my best advice to you is two things. It's okay to mess up a lot and if something doesn't work try doing something different. I think those two pieces of advice will help you out a lot
7:28 Honestly, in this situation the lack of a B button on the PlayStation controllers is probably preferable to the misplaced B button if it were an Xbox controller.
All those videos by Razbuten about the Lady He Lives With playing games are really good. I personally also like watching the videos by Boy Meet Girl. They're videos of the guy and his girlfriend playing games together, usually about how they have very different approaches to the same game.
Best thing to do when starting a game is get to a menu and check the settings.
Read what options they let you change.
Read the controls.
Turn on subtitles (this ams imtorpants).
Test controls when you can. They often work together. Like if x = punch, does moving forward and hitting x make me punch moving forward? What if i run and punch? What if I jump and punch? What if i run and jump and punch? Gamers will know to do this while simultaneously progressing through the game but it can be worth taking the time to learn just what you can do and not progressing.
To be fair games barely ever come with manuals anymore. So a lot of us did have to read them back in the day, we didn’t just “know” how to do stuff. So the barrier for entry certainly is higher as control layouts in a menu aren’t the same as tips in a booklet.
I remember when my family first got Super Mario for the NES. There was this water level my dad was trying to play through, and he couldn't figure out how to get out of the water. None of us knew. This kind of game mechanic was new at the time. Eventually, my dad figured that if he paused and unpaused, he could do another swim move, then pause and unpause and do another, and in this way make it through the level. It was some time later when we figured out he didn't need to pause at all and he could just hit the button multiple times on it's own in order to swim. That moment taught me to try different things, even if I think I have the best method already figured out. R.I.P. dad. I miss having fun together.
I seriously recommend you watch more of Razbutens Videos. His Video Essays about Video games are amazing. Of course his "Gaming for a Non-Gamer" Series is of particular interest for you, but i'd also recommend a few other videos, especially "The Colour of Corruption - How Purple is used in Video Games" and "Creating a likeable Video Game Villain."
The best thing you can do when starting a game is internalizing ITS controls, yeah many games share some ideas on what button on a controller typically does what but not always.
Typically there will be a screen with the controls in a menu. Make sure to take a sec to get a feel for what a button does in the context of the game you are playing.
When you've got the controls internalized, the challenges of a game get much easier because you then know your tools to tackle it with.
After that, learning to assess what caused a failure. Did you miss a jump because your timing was off or was it a genuinely impossible thing,? It's easy to get stuck and grind your head against a wall trying to brute force something and miss the solution in the process. I'm stoked to see you break into more games because as the video said, it's a really fun hobby that has it's barriers to entry.
Hi! first of all, welcome to the world of gaming, and I hope you'll have a GREAT time.
I just stumbled onto you're channel randomly, and you're reactions to gaming in general is amazing, so I subscribed.
Oh man, I loved this reaction. As this is a series I would love for you to react to more of these videos. I know for example that there is one where he talks about non-gamers trying Virtual Reality Games which is really interesting
I'm currently playing with my 8 year old niece playing the Halo Master Chief Collection. Naturally, she struggled at first with the controls, but she got used to it. What she had more trouble with was knowing what weapons to use, shooting the covenant, and knowing when to go offense or defense, but we still have a lot of fun.
By the way, if you haven't played the Master Chief Collection, I do recommend playing them at least once. It has Halos 1 - 4, ODST, and Reach, a d all the campaigns are fun, with my favorite being Halo 3.
20:19 - I am SO happy you watched this video before jumping in. You will be so much better equipped for your challenges to come.
One thing to forewarn you about as you STREAM your first experiences: some of us are going to be incredibly virulent when we defend you from people talking shit or backseat gaming, but we don't mean any offense. We know how much it sucks to have negative first experiences, and we've seen asshats attack new players.
So if that isn't something you want, just let us know and we can leave it to you or to whatever mods you promote to help manage chat.
I actually haven't figured that part out yet. I guess I have a hard time thinking that many people will even watch, especially at the beginning.
I'm not even sure how to make somebody a mod in the chat...
@@HannaHsOverInvested Go live on Twitch, then navigate to your channel to view the streaming chat box. In the streaming chat box, enter the command /mod username and replace the username with the prospective mod's Twitch username. A sword icon next to the Twitch username identifies they are now one of your moderators.
@@HannaHsOverInvested oh dear... you really need a friend HAHAHA
those things can be VERY complicated, specially if you don't know what you are doing. it should be much easier if you find someone that has experience with it. try reaching out to some streamer or another youtuber.
@Danilo Oliveira Destiny has been a streamer for 12 years and is generally very open to giving advice and help on some of the technical setup.
The dash and jump button positions make sense to us, because you can hold "dash" with the middle of your thumb, while still have the "jump" button within reach of the tip of the thumb, meaning you can dash and without letting go the first button, just arch your thumb and push both buttons at the same time (a "running jump"). At least that's what I think.
So almost every game with a gamepad will have that configuration. Some games make jump button at the top of the diamond and dash at the bottom of the diamond, and it's a major PITA. Those games are bad and should feel bad.
Highly recommend that you watch the rest of the "Gaming for a Non Gamer" series by Razbuten, and upload the reactions on your channel. Watching a non-gamer like you learn in action is really unique content. Also, you will find many other really cool, fun games to play through all of his videos. So yeah, that's my whole comment. Other than that, good work.
Good luck! I hope you find a few that you love.
is anyone else having no audio?
I'm not getting anything, either. Methinks Hannah needs to re-upload. 😅
TH-cam is still processing and I have just learned that that happens for some people. I have no idea why.
7:44 Haha, it's like he was watching you through the screen! It all comes with experience, Hannah. You got this!
Just so you don't get confused for other videos where controller buttons are mentioned. The A, B, X, and Y buttons are usually seen on either Xbox or Nintendo controllers and games. Playstation is the only console that uses Square, Triangle, Circle and X (or Cross if you want to call it that) as buttons on the controller.
I am so excited for your journey, Hannah!
7 minutes in and I'm laughing my ass off already! Love that you are FINALLY taking that leap into videogames!
goodluck on your journey and learning, if you get frustrated and aren't enjoying it you seem willing to try and push thru but don't be afraid to ask people or look things up. it might take away some of the discovery and achievement you'd feel, but sometimes it's worth it to get past the frustration that might make you not want to play at all.
fyi: thankfully, you can usually find a menu in the settings that tells you how the controls are mapped to the controller, including sprinting. when in doubt, check the settings lol
hey Hannah i really think that you need to try walking simulator games, which is more focus in linear story and simple input buttons, for example 'What Remains of Edith Finch' , 'Gone home' and 'stanley parable'
I love how you got under your blanket lol
Also, I'm assuming you decided to play the game bc of the show. I'm glad it got you to try playing a game as they're such an incredible form of art
This is so relatable! I always say: "I'm not into video games", but this is not the whole truth. In reality, I have no idea how to play and all the lingo confuses me. It's very possible that I would like to play them, if I really tried.
However, I don't have the best hand-eye-coordination, so I suppose, I would probably never even get through the first level of any given game.
People: Which modern game (it can come with riddles and secrets) would you recommend to a person like me who would like to discover the fun in gaming? (PC only, I'm not going to buy any kind of playbox)
Hi Hannah, there's this great game from my childhood you might like, it always brought me joy. It's called De Blob
Funny enough there was a part were he was talking about how many ways a player can interact with a certain thing or trying to resolve a certain situation, then he showed a little bit of Divinity Original Sin (I Believe), Divinity and even more so Divinity 2 are games that even though they are turn based and graphically they are "Ok" they are asimetric so they are not "As Cool" as other games, they shine on The fact that you can tackle every situation in unscrypted ways, even extremely ridiculous ways, and the devs took note and made the game respond to those ideas and even change the dialog for the crazier ones in some cases.
Super proud of your journy! its a wild place, gaming. Enjoy your time! :)
I brought up The Last of Us 2 a few years back to play with my mother, since instead when I visit I usually bring a new series or game.. but this time I was like this game was far better than any film or series I've possibly ever seen.. So I'll try something new. She loved it but she was beyond impressed with how I was playing it, from her view I was doing extremely difficult stuff while playing and talking to her at the same time.. growing up with video games you don't even think twice about the control mapping, since your hands do it automatically. Its like touch typing.. Once you learn how to play games it opens you up to some of the best stories and experiences you can have imo.
Oh, cool I just started TLOU a minute ago and opened this video 3 minutes before 1900 EST with no idea that you were going to play it
Excited to watch you play it!
$90 wow
I got the old one free with PS+ and never played it
Regarding your question at 13:49, not really. Some games like Skyrim are "open world", meaning that pretty much the entire game is available for you to explore from the outset. Dark Souls is divided into areas that could be called levels, but you can travel between them whenever you want. They are not like Doom, for example, which is segmented into actual levels which you complete in order.
However, the term "level design" is often used to refer to how an area is designed, whether or not the area would properly be called a "level". Things like how you are meant to progress through it, whether it contains secrets or shortcuts, what kinds of enemies or other challenges are present, and loot/resources to be found there are all part of level design.
we gamers have to remember that we all started at that point
those "non-gamer" just start later
but yeah Razbuten's Gamin for a non gamer series is great. i recommend the whole series (all videos of that)
that is actually part of the reason I think you should find a friend, because there is a huge barrier to go through to be able to enjoy those games, because they were made for people that already have certain expectations. so watching people play, or play with someone helping you, can be a much better experience than just being throw in the water and asked to swim. specially if its someone you really like.
Yeah, a good friend that knows when to give basic or useful info, at what point to give hints (if thats something you want) To not "backseat" by telling you too much or saying what is the best or "correct" way when it is not necessary.
If she's playing on twitch and reading chat, it can be a lot to keep track of if a bunch of people are all telling you different things at the same time. Having a friend you trust, or just an assigned VIP/Modderator in chat that you only take tips from can make it way better.
Hopefully people will behave and be helpful, while not giving too much/contradicting info at the same time.
Wish her the best of luck, it's ok to fail or not understand something, and most of all hope she just has a good time.
i actually do that with my gf, she play on the pc or one of the consoles while i play on one of the portable ones next to her and whenever she gets stuck or needs help i assist
Great watch 🫡
Wow! That was so well explained!
the concept of your channel is interesting and i am seeing you more in my notifications, i am expecting to see what is next.
Not all games have discreet levels. Some are "open world," or a "metroidvanias," two philosophies of design that more or less have the entire game area open to the player. The more or less part is because they don't necessarily let you go wherever you want as you wish. Instead, you have to either find new abilities or items that function as keys to new areas.
The original Doom, from the 90s, if it don't make you motion sick, is probably the best first person shooter to start with--just keep in mind that it's older (the graphics are of course dated), and the level design is purposefully maze-like and even after playing it since I was a kid I still have to use a guide to remember how to beat some levels. It lacks a true up/down axis for looking, you only need to look left and right--the 3D in the game is actually a technical trick the lead programmer came up with, it's not "real" 3D like modern games. It was designed with an auto-aim that helps you nail demons that are above or below you, as long as they are in your line of sight. It should be available for both PC and Playstation.
There's also Stardew Valley, a game where you run a farm and cultivate relationships with your neighbors. It's a relaxed game, with good art direction, that could help you get used to the basic grammar of video game design.
While it was many, many, many, years ago, I also struggled with finding L3 and R3, I had no idea what the heck that meant. Theres certain games that I never finished as a kid because I simply did not know what R3 was.
This was very entertaining. loved to have some of your point of view =)
oh!!!!! you* found Razbuten's videos! nice choice! he is amazing!
I want to say something about controllers cuz I saw you were confused about not having the same buttons - there are 3 controllers (not including keyboard). These are Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo. Playstation uses Cross, Circle, Triangle and Square for the 4 face buttons while the other 2 use A, B, X, and Y
"Do all games have levels?" No, not all of them do, but it is a common structure. In the case of Doom 2016, it's a modern entry into a classic series, it's use of self-contained levels you visit one by one is deliberately retro.
Many popular games don't have anything resembling a level structure: Subnautica, for instance, is one large continuous environment.
this prompt at doom 10:20 should probably just be "Orange = Glory kill = Good"
That's all you really need to know to play it. Make all tutorials first grade reading will go a long way. Even with my many years of gaming, I struggled with all the tutorial popups in dark souls
90$? For a game??? & here I am, gamer since childhood, not buying ANY games for even 60 or 70 $... I waited almost an entire yr so I could get Persona 3 Reload on sale. Only like 30 $ for a digital copy :3
OH SHIT! Please, upload the VOD on TH-cam too if you can.
I'm figuring out the best way to do that. Since I don't think a lot of people are going to watch it, I think maybe on an unlisted playlist?
@@HannaHsOverInvested that’s fair, but an edited version with the best moments would
Be interesting I’m sure.
Either way, I hope you have a great time with the last of us! You’re doing great so far and I’m sure it will only get better ^^
I’ll Watch the VOD on twitch when I can (since I live on another continent seeing you live is kinda hard) hope you have fun!
Hmm..props. I'm going to buy (and read)one of your books/just because your trying to game. Good luck on your gaming journey.
Your stress levels are adorable! ~❤
That was so good! Razbuten's videos aer great, definitely check more of his stuff, its great! please 🤣🤣
I really hope you enjoy yourself above all else. It's a steep learning curve, but it's ultimately supposed to be fun! Gaming lead me down a great path in life, and now I have a career in tech because of all the side stuff I did as a result. My interest in computers began because of gaming, I run a podcast and stream, I'm informed and passionate about technology and games, and all of that culminated in me landing a great job with like-minded souls. I wouldn't trade a moment of it, and I love to share these games and experiences with other people, in the hopes it brings them the joy it brought me.
I remember this video. I usually play pc games and I always have issues with the controller no matter what. But yeah the more things going on the more anxious I get lol. Especially with first person shooters.
The parallels certainly were there from the beginning but he described the lady he lives with constantly looking down on the controller to find the buttons the accuracy with which he was describing you became scary lol
There is always a "DEALS" section in the store menu!!! I saved a lot of money that way!
What a journey, good luck on your foray into the gaming world. There's some real gems out there. Last of us is a great start.
Good call on last of us as first game. The game can be hard, its okay to play with easy mode. You can always replay the game later on a harder difficulty or change the diffuculty during the playthrough if it feels too easy.
Will be interesting to have the view of someone who watched the show first, then the game
Razbuten's video is an excellent one. It really reiterate everything I learned when I got my game design degree (yes we all make mistakes) and some girlfriends in the past. I do feel it's really applicable in a much larger context. Ever helped your dad use his new smartphone? There so many languages/vocabularies these days it's hard to not miss some over the years.
most games have levels, but that can either be defined by a broken up sections, or by the scaling of the enemy/opponent
Suggestion (probably fairly common) - since you are on a controller, print out a diagram of it with all the buttons labeled and tape it next to the TV/monitor. That way you don't need to look down and search for the buttons during the game.
Or use a keyboard and mouse - IMHO that is way easier. I am not sure that's supported on a PS5 though (probably not and it may depend on the game).
Last of us isn't the easiest game to start out with, but it got a good story which I can see appealing to you if you can get through it. Wish you the best of luck.
This is why a game like Divinity Original Sin 2 would be great with a friend who could talk you through some of the basic stuff when you need help. But also allows turn based combat to allow you time to think about stuff and not punish you for taking time. In fact it rewards you to take some time to think and come up with the best use of a character and their abilities. But not every game is for everyone. So whatever you find that draws you in the most is always what's best for you. But gamers are always more than willing to help and share their passion for games with new people. 🙂
That's such a beautiful quilt!
Thank you! A friend made it for me for my birthday!
I saw the title and was like oh no. OH NO. How is she going to play with the tears in her eyes.
11:07 "oh shit I need a friend" killed me
Back in a day when all games had booklets, it was a part of the ritual to read them on a toilet for example. There were no mobile phones or if they were we are talking about snake and bantumi games.
There's a game called Evoland, it's perfect for you. It starts very simple and evolves with tiime.
I STRONGLY recommend Portal and Portal 2 for people looking to get into gaming, particularly when it comes to getting used to 3D space. There’s very little threat or urgency in these games, particularly only on, meaning you can build up experience at controlling your movement and your camera while doing very simple puzzles, then as more complex puzzles start to come up, your movement starts to become less and less an active thought.
Plus the games are hilarious. Always good to have a laugh
The Portal series feels more accessible to gamers than it does to non-gamers. The original Portal was originally published on the Orange Box, which had a bunch of sequels on it...and Portal. You were supposed to be pretty familiar with Source engine games by the time you start up Portal. It doesn't explain that you can look around, for instance. You're supposed to know that from playing Half Life.
It's not the first game I would start a new player on, but I would recommend it once they've gotten their feet wet.
that's me!
YES! watching your video REALLY helped me when I played for the first time. Though unlike the lady you live with, the chat on twitch was super helpful (thank the gaming gods)
Thanks for making such a fun great video!
I watched your stream last night and had a lot of fun, Hannah! Some things are probably super hard to learn while playing, reading the chat and deciphering gaming terms, so I thought I'd comment with some thoughts I had that might help you out (and relieve some frustrations)! :D
1) Did you feel like the camera was moving fast enough? Many games have a slow camera movement setting on default - but you can adjust this in all of them. I almost always change the "camera sensitivity" in the options menu (under "controls") to be slightly faster.
2) Did the camera move in the direction you expected it to? For some people the up and down movement of the camera doesn't feel right. That's what the ominous "inverted controls" are. You can change this in the settings aswell. I'd suggest you simply try out inverting the Y-axis to see if it makes controlling the camera easier (what it will change: when you pull the right stick towards you, the camera will go up instead of down. When you push it away from you, the camera will go down instead of up.)
3) You can adjust a whole lot of things in the controls - many of them you won't really need for now. However, if you feel like the subtitles are too big and distracting, you can make them smaller in the menu aswell.
4) If you ever need any help with thumbnails, background graphics for twitch or whatever, I'm rather experienced in Photoshop and could offer to help you out a bit. If you want to see some examples, let me know!
I'm looking forward to the next streams / videos and if you have any other questions, I'm always happy to try and be of assistence :D
Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you had fun. And thank you for all of this info.
I don't think a faster camera movement would be beneficial right now because I can barely remember how to control it, and move it in the right direction. I think once I get that down. A faster camera would be helpful, but I'm still moonwalking.
People were saying that in the chat about the camera, but I never figured out how to do it. Maybe I'll try and change it before my next stream.
Thanks for the offer! I'm okay with Photoshop, it's time that I have a problem with. I'd love to edit these long streams to shorter videos, but I think I'll have to hire somebody for that and that is very expensive.
@@HannaHsOverInvested Yeah, I can imagine it's a lot to get used to all at once. Just take your time and do things at your own pace. 😊
And you're welcome! You do seem like a very busy person, so I thought I'd offer some help in case you'd want or need it :P I sometimes make youtube videos myself and know how time-consuming the whole thing is. I'd actually have the time but sadly I often lack ideas and don't know what I want to make my videos about..
There are a bunch of jump scares at the beginning of The Last Of Us that will be so fun watching you react to
"Yeah like golf!"
I'M FUCKING DEAD BRO
24 hours later *controller goes flying out the window*
😂😂😂
11:00 "Boromir, no!"
I didnt know doom had death animations.
I never died.
I just realized this
i play a lot of video games, but i could really relate to razbuten's video. i don't game all the time and definitely didn't grow up playing many games, so i've definitely gotten stuck in games before bc i kept trying to do the 'wrong' thing or i was afraid of dying, so i just didn't try to do the harder levels. i do wonder how hard it is for people who barely game tho, bc i still have the immediate tendency to try to sprint or jump in any game (i was very disappointed when i realised you can't jump in zelda twilight princess lol)
If you're looking for game recommendations, Doki Doki Literature Club is great introduction to visual novels. Game is fairly short and cliche at first, but is for sure unforgettable
You should start collecting games and consoles both new ones and old retro ones. I find it fun hunting for old school games from places like Vintage Stock. I also borrow and trade games with friends and stores that allow it. I find it a fascinating hobby.