10 games that changed your life (a little)

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Controversial opinion but Pikmin 3. I'm trying to play in chronological order but I can't really sit though story based games unless I have someone playing it in the background; I prefer simulators

What kind of simulators do you like?

Undertale is number one for me. That game is what made me commit to higher education on politics.

I've only got two

Final Fantasy X was so accessible, great story and fun gameplay

Mario Sunshine had amazing levels

wait,

1) final fantasy X
2) mario sunshine
3) halo 1,2,3
4) mario wonder
5)rayman legends
6) crash bandicoot 2 and 3

In no particular order;

1. Dark Souls II - Set me on the Souls series which in turn inspired my writing which eventually got me to go back to university. Also got me into Berserk and similar media.
2. Blasphemous (1 and 2) - As above, inspired my writing which got me out of a huge funk I was in.
3. Elden Ring - As above, inspired my writing and got me through a rough period of my life in which I was working a dead-end job and was experiencing a lot of mental health issues.
4. Warhammer 40k, the table-top game - Got me out of my shell and into meeting new people.
5. Dungeons and Dragons - Same as 40k, I met a lot of my best friends through it.
6. Devil May Cry 4 - I was like, 10, when I played it and it set me down an urban-fantasy rabbit hole my entire life. Should I have played it at 10? No. Did it set up my interests and hobbies well into adulthood? Yes. Also got me into nu-metal and light metal genres which had an insane knock-on effect. You had to be there in the early-to-mid 2010s for AMVs.
7. Witcher 2 - Same as DMC4. Also inspired me to look into folklore more.
8. To The Moon - My now-ex-fiancée made me play it to understand her better (she is autistic too), helped me understand myself better too. The narrative was also just incredible and beautiful.
9. Fear and Hunger - One of the greatest RPGMaker games in my honest opinion, inspires a lot of my writing and is just inspiring generally as a creative.
10. Overwatch - I met my boyfriend through it, so it has to be life-changing by virtue of it.

Sonic 2 (Sega Genesis) - First game I ever got for Christmas

Greatest Heavyweights (Sega Genesis) - First boxing game I ever had and got it for free mailing in a rebate. My Dad and me loved this game

Super Mario Brothers (Nintendo) - I remember first playing this over an aunt's house when I was young as she had it and loved it.

Twisted Metal 2 (Playstation) - First Playstation game I ever played over a school friend's house when I was in elementary school.

Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox) - I remember being blown away when I first played this in EB Games (Gamestop now). I had Halo parties with a couple friends in school playing this and Halo 2. I am thankful for that as it is the first time like I felt part of a group. I play games with one of those friends still today when we are able to get together.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PSX) - First Castlevania game I ever bought and was introduced to by a best friend. I grew to love the series!

Twisted Metal 3: (PSX) - First Playstation game I ever had and got on Christmas

Metal Gear Solid (PSX) - First game where I immensely enjoyed the story and gameplay.

Final Fantasy VII (PSX) - First RPG game I ever played. I remember my cousin showing me this and remember getting the demo disc for it. I never beat it but did get to the second disc I got stuck on a boat level and couldn't beat the boss.

Mortal Kombat 3 (Sega Genesis) - I have great memories of playing this with next door neighbors and in the Arcade.