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What game do you play to just chill? (discuss.online)

submitted 11 months ago by DashboTreeFrog@discuss.online to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Nowadays I find a lot of games feel like too much work and/or anxiety when I just want to relax for like, 30 minutes to an hour after a long day. On the other hand, the games specifically designed to help you unwind just feel boring imo.

In the past I've felt like Outer Wilds scratched this itch, cause the whole experience was engaging but generally relaxed. There was a mystery that kept me hooked and the exploration and movement was fun in and of itself. I also felt like Subnautica filled this role since it was very much at my own pace, with anxiety producing portions which could for the most part be avoided or minimized, and also there was a clear objective to fulfill, get off the planet.

So what games do you play when you just wanna relax?

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[–] EldVrangr@lemmy.world 14 points 11 months ago (3 children)

The latest Zelda games for me, I just wander around aimlessly and it helps me relax.

[–] DashboTreeFrog@discuss.online 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm reminded that I used to do exactly this in Ocarina of Time back when I was a kid. Maybe it's time to relive those days.

[–] EldVrangr@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

I'm way overdue for an Ocarina of Time replay, thanks for the reminder!

[–] Popsip@pawb.social 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That game has a lot of peaceful moments when not in combat. One time I was playing while tired from work and I was gliding from a high place towards the direction of one of those symbols that’s etched on the land. I wound up microsleeping mid-glide because of how peaceful it was up there with the rain and the sound of the air gently moving. Had woke up when the air got louder and noticed that I didn’t have any more stamina.

[–] tetris11@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago

Check out Jacob Gellar's YouTube review about it

[–] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

Same. One of my fav ways to spend an evening.