Good game for my girlfriend

koneko

Recommendations should be based on taste (if she has tried anything in particular and likes it), past games, that sort of thing, not gender. I'm not going to get into a big debate on women/girls and what they like, everyone is different, statistics don't help you if you're looking for practical advice, gender doesn't define what you will or won't like. It's hard to recommend games without knowing how many someone has played, if they're into games at all, or even want to be! Sometimes the type of films/shows someone likes might help, for instance if she likes horror, try Silent Hill 2 (absolute classic). Be ready to accept that maybe she just won't be into your hobby.

Has she played any games at all before? If you have no idea where to start, a cross-section of games is a good idea, and let her have her time with them to get used to controls etc. You know, a good puzzle game, a good RPG, a good shooter, a good racing game. See if she likes any of them and go from there. Has she shown any interest in any games she has seen you playing, or does she leave the room?

If she isn't into games already (I'm assuming she isn't, otherwise you'd let her get on with playing what she wants ) then you don't have to start with recent games, pick some of the greats. For instance, for an FPS, a game like Half Life, No One Lives Forever (2), Halo. Games that are relatively easy to get into for newbies. You could try a co-op game on an easy difficulty if she isn't used to controls, like Gears of War or Halo 3. Or go with something "lighter", maybe funny, like Stubbs the Zombie (not an amazing game by any means, but it's co-op and fun!). All this advice applies to either gender.

Beruthiel

Seifer
I'd ask you to kindly quit trolling this thread.
The OP asked for advice, I have given him my POV from a womans perspective, as have others on this thread, and which would appear to be more valid than anything you have had to say on so far.

Seifer

Beruthiel wrote:

which would appear to be more valid than anything you have had to say on so far.

Seifer wrote:

Got my girlfriend to play fuzion frenzy which I have from the original xbox. Also played Halo 3 but the whole moving and looking thing was a major stepping block.

Seifer wrote:

Maybe if she plays a sport you could get a sports sim of that.

So I've been as helpful as you.

Beruthiel wrote:

I'd ask you to kindly quit trolling this thread.

Thank you for addressing my points in a logical manner. I respectfully disagree but you're the mod.

Nevyn

Again the op should try her with a few games he has and see what she like or heaven forbid they shoudl both go to a shop and she can have a look a brouse the xbox section.

NunianVonFuch

Seifer wrote: »

Yeah they're real pioneers picking up a controller :rolleyes: Bring self-esteem into it is just ridiculous. This debate has nothing to do with confidence.

Self-esteem is probably the wrong word. I'm talking about having a willingness to try new things. If she's not interested in trying games because of preconceived ideas about them the OP may be wasting his time. I'm not suggesting they're pioneers either. Just I know when I was growing up a lot of girls who had a brother (usually older) weren't allowed play games cos it "wasn't for them". :rolleyes:

Where's the OP gone? Someone said they started on Oblivion. That's a great one as it covers a little bit of everything, you can play it how you want, it has a decent tutorial, plus if the combat bits get too hard you can just drop the difficulty down or go learn some kick ass spells til she gets used to the controller.

Slig

I started a thread a couple of weeks ago when I got my first console asking what games to get and I got all the usuals, COD, Orange box, bioshock, Mass effect. Not fusion frenzy or viva pinata. My GF loved the original Half life but hasent palyed any games since except Dirt, which she loved and fusion frenzy which she binned.

Its not an easy question to answer, generally they like completely different films and tv to men so technically they should like different games but they are people so let her choose herself, rent a few different genres maybe. But for Gods sake, if she is doing something wrong dont tell her, or offer to show her how its done.
The xbox controller is very heavy, has no wire to limit range and is ergonomically perfect for throwing.

hal9000

Try Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Failing that My g/f liked Portal (thought it was a neat puzzle game if a bit short)

blaze1

after 2 years of hearing "that feckin box is going in the bin" I suggested Guitar hero. The bird placed the disc in the box at 5pm, switched it off at 11:30 pm.

best buy ever!!