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Foobyte




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 16:53    Post subject: Looking for kid-friendly multiplayer/co-op games
I just built a rig for my 8 year old son and he has never used a PC before. He has a Nintendo 3DS, a Wii U and plays on xbox but PC controls are new to him.

I'm looking for suggestions for games which are:

- easy to control (perhaps primarily mouse controlled)
- up to the age of 12
- no graphic violence
- system requirements don't matter Wink
- multiplayer/co-op
- perhaps not as fast paced
- not too much to read
- must still be fun for me Very Happy

I'm a gamer and have played pretty much anything that is available but I can't really come up with any suggestion straight up... I was thinking, perhaps an RTS which is soley controlled by mouse because in a team game / vs game he could take his time to learn it. On the other hand, an RTS has a pretty steep learning curve as far as game mechanics are concerned...

He likes Minecraft on xbox. Recently I bought Planet Explorers which has multiplayer but I would prefer some ISO demos Wink to get started instead of buying games which he may have his difficulties with.

Back in the days I started with Pacman and Tetris on the DOS-Prompt. I don't know man, times have changed ... What would you suggest? Smile

Thanks! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 17:01    Post subject:
The lego games!
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7thunders




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 17:18    Post subject:
"Looking for kid-friendly derp/noob mode games"


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Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops mode
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Kein
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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 17:28    Post subject:
Trine 1-2
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nerrd




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 17:49    Post subject:
Not sure what you are into but here are some games we played and really enjoyed. I'm assuming my kids are younger then yours but my 6 year old can play and enjoy all of the games listed below.

Lego games (LEGO Marvel Superheroes, The LEGO Movie - Videogame, LEGO Harry Potter)
Brothers - A Tale Of Two Sons
ibb & obb
Shadow Puppeteer
Tobe's Vertical Adventure
Wyv and Keep: The Temple of the Lost Idol

I could recommend many other games for you, but these are the only ones I can think of and fit your criteria. I'd also like to suggest getting a wireless receiver for Xbox controller since you already have one. Will make playing all the games much more kid friendly.
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PumpAction
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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 18:02    Post subject:
Algodoo! It's not a game, but it's fun anyway Smile And yeah, why don't you let him play Minecraft properly on the PC? He'll enjoy the bigger worlds, mods and varied elements Smile

Also racing games Razz

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nerrd




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 18:14    Post subject:
PumpAction wrote:
Algodoo! It's not a game,

... or co-op/MP but thanks for reminding me about it! Had quite a bit of fun with it the last time you mentioned it. This in turn reminds me of The Sandbox which is also quite interesting.
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DarkRohirrim




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 18:39    Post subject:
Don't really know besides what has been mentioned, but if he and you want a cool racing game: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, also Burnout Paradise

Portal 2 maybe? Guacamelee? I don't even know... no graphic violence excludes a lot of games.

HAWKEN as a straight up multiplayer game? It's with mechs, pretty easy to understand, really fun. Not sure what playersbase it has now though.


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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 18:44    Post subject:
Rayman: Origins and Rayman: Legends.
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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 18:51    Post subject:
DarkRohirrim wrote:
Don't really know besides what has been mentioned, but if he and you want a cool racing game: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Portal 2 maybe? Guacamelee? I don't even know... no graphic violence excludes a lot of games.

HAWKEN as a straight up multiplayer game? It's with mechs, pretty easy to understand, really fun. Not sure what playersbase it has now though.


Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed must be the ultimate fun game for kids. My son plays it from 3yrs (he's 5 now). Toybox Turbos also is a nice choice and Pr3pared with easy settings.
Maybe Cities: Skylines would be a good strategy game to start with at that age (Cool.

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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 18:53    Post subject:
Neon wrote:
Rayman: Origins and Rayman: Legends.


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Foobyte




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 19:00    Post subject:
Thanks for all the great suggestions so far! I just got done installing the remaining components and I'm setting up Windows now. Going to go through the mentioned games one by one starting tomorrow! Smile

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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 19:01    Post subject: *****
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diaboliquin




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 19:10    Post subject:
7thunders wrote:
"Looking for kid-friendly derp/noob mode games"


Fixed


This is insulting. The kid is a derp only because he's not familiar with the use of a PC? Rolling Eyes
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If your kid don't have good coordination hand-eye with the mouse, maybe you could introduce him the Popcap games, a lot of fun, good challenge.
-Dynomite
-Insaniquarium
-Pixelus
-Rocket mania
-Hammer heads

Now, some co-op games:

-PixelJunk Shooter
-Platypus
-Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes
-Beat Hazard
-Castle Storm (you can switch off the blood)
-RTS: Galcon Fusion
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briangw




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 19:29    Post subject:
I played Orcs Must Die 1/2 with my son but it has cartoonish violence with traps. Think Looney Toons like when we were kids! Wink
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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 19:36    Post subject:
Neon wrote:
Rayman: Origins and Rayman: Legends.

+∞

And add things like Trine 1+2 to it. Many, many platformers that are perfect fits.

And yeah, the kart games like Sonic above or stuff like Portal 2 are all great ones.
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moosenoodles




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PostPosted: Tue, 3rd Mar 2015 20:59    Post subject:
stop worrying about games with any shooty shooty etc. Those games suck you in so all you have to do as a parent is limit the time spent on them if you are that concerned, but then again he is not mine so Razz

dont give him a terrible first experience with pc gaming though or he will turn to the conderp side.
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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Mar 2015 00:58    Post subject:
So many great suggestions already^^

I think these could be good candidates as well, don't involve violence or overcomplicated mechanics: Costume Quest, Psychonauts, Beyond Good & Evil, Jazzpunk, Bastion, Plants vs Zombies, Spore, Black & White, Fable, Scribblenauts Unlimited, Octodad, Worms Revolution, Sonic Generations, Castle of Illusion; and I probably missed dozens of good ones, but should be enough for now.

When I was 8 I got immensely pleased by the release of Doom, it was love at first sight . Razz I also have fond memories of games like Alone in the Dark, Gabriel Knight and many other titles not exactly for kids. I believe spooky stuff can be fun too, without exaggerating of course. I mean I turned out fine..ish..hmm...kind of Laughing


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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Mar 2015 01:44    Post subject:
Areius wrote:
Dead Island
Borderlands
Painkiller
Magicka
Saints Row
Sniper Elite
Torchlight 2


he said no graphic violence Very Happy
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Foobyte




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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Mar 2015 08:11    Post subject:
Royalgamer06 wrote:
Trine


It's on sale at steam for 85% off. Got the complete edition for the both of us, it's the first thing we are going to try out after I get off work. Smile

As far as the xbox 360 controller is concerned... I do have one for Windows but I want him to get into WASD + Mouse Control, otherwise he won't ever learn. After all, I'm "training" him so that he can farm resources in games such as GRAV for me... That way I have a "cheap worker" and I can fully concentrate on the base building... *evil laugh* Wink

Thanks for all the suggestions, wouldn't have expected this many results. I guess we'll have more than enough to get started now! Smile

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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Mar 2015 08:16    Post subject:
Renegade Ops ?

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Foobyte




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PostPosted: Wed, 4th Mar 2015 08:18    Post subject:
escalibur wrote:
Renegade Ops ?


Uh, awesome suggestion, totally forgot about that! Smile
I even have a giftable copy in my library! Very Happy

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