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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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[–] Dindonmasker@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Now i wonder about the opposite. Games that you should never go in blind XD

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 28 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That one's tough. I went in blind when the steam version released and had a blast. The actual "game" part is not challenging once you figure out the basics. The fun of it is the stories that spring up that are mostly out of your control.

So, I'd say going in blind, but being open to asking questions or googling specific things is a great way to play it.

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago

I think the Steam release definitely makes it easier, especially with the tutorial. I tried to get into the original version about 10 years back and let's just say going in blind was a very different experience.

[–] superkret@feddit.org 11 points 3 weeks ago
[–] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 6 points 3 weeks ago

Most multiplayer games gain by already knowing mechanics, maps, characters, items, etc.

[–] silverchase@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago

Path of Exile is one of those games where you never stop learning new things and the ceiling is always higher than you think it is.

[–] caut_R@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

If you‘re an achievement/trophy hunter, there‘s a lot of those cause of missables

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

Personally I'd say none because I'm a firm believer games tend to be more fun when you go in blind.

[–] mrvictory1@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Hearts of Iron IV