OpenTheSeaLegs@lemmyf.uktoNo Stupid Questions@lemmy.world•Why do people want games that are just stories without any gameplay, these days? Why not just watch a movie for that?
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10 months agoI occasionally enjoy them when I’m between games, and I know I will not have the time or energy to start a new, more involved game.
I see these kind of games as a different medium to tell a story and, if done well, the controls can be a part of the storytelling. The Last of Us is a great example of using controls for this.
As to why not whatch a movie? I cannot sit in front of a screen passively anymore. If I’m with my partner, we can sit together and watch something, otherwise, I want to interact with the screen, even if it’s only by walking.
This year I discovered the Elderling Saga, by Robin Hobb. Starts with the Farseer Trilogy, Assassin’s Apprentice. Great epic fantasy.
As for sci-fi Isaac Asimov’s Foundation is great.
Neuromancer is also a great read, and one of the earliest examples of cyberpunk.
Since you asked for a single book, and you might not be keen on jumping into multi-book sagas, I’d say go for Neuromancer