I'm sick and need some comfort soup gaming. Recommend some good games that are comforting(not necessarily comfy, but that works I guess). I would like, if at all possible some lore to get into while playing. I don't mind horror themed stuff, or super cutesy stuff. Just something to take my mind of being sick while not having to do to much action or fast reflex stuff. Like a short RPG or something would be nice, but let's hear what you got.

>>11812076 (OP)
Maybe try some fun turn-based strategy, like Advance Wars. You can take on a little at a time, or you can just plow through a bunch of missions if you really get into it.

>>11812076 (OP)
For a relatively short RPG, Chrono Trigger is great. Reflexes not needed, scripted encounters instead of random fights, looks and sounds beautiful, maximum comfy. Also, the multiple endings make it really good for repeat playthroughs and NG+.

>>11812076 (OP)
it's not short per se but Harvest Moon is extremely comfy

>>11812091
Id normally say fuck no to this, but I think I'm going to give it a shot.
>>11812087
>>11812113
I've played quite a bit of each, but never beaten either. Definitely good reccs, thanks.

>>11812076 (OP)
The settlers II

>>11812116
Have you not played Chrono Trigger before? I wish I was you. P.s. emulate the DS version, it's the best version. If you somehow can't handle a DS emulator in 2025 emulate the SNES ver. Avoid the PC port

>>11812087
There is nothing fun about turd based ganes

>>11812147
I just got arrested, playing the SNES version. It's ok so far. Can't say I love it, but it's doing its job and occupying my sick mind.

>>11812087
>easy

SimCity (SNES version for extreme comfort)
or any version of Civilization - the lore in either game is just, like, real human history

>>11812076 (OP)
The first Sakura Wars got me through a bout of covid pretty pleasantly. The strategy sim is pretty easy but still quite involved, and all the inbetween stuff - wandering round your theatre, talking to your team - is suprisingly comfy. It's really well written, which helps, and a segment of chapter is usually less than hour. I have very fond memories of that bout of covid.

>>11812076 (OP)
I'd say most Disney titles made by SEGA or Capcom, you can't go wrong with either of them.

>>11812113
Harvest Moon on the GBA is the only version worth checking out. All others are trash.

Lumines. Just zone out while jamming some squares.

>>11812303
Keep playing until at least the bridge battle. It really blooms as you progress

>>11812076 (OP)
SotN

>>11812147
Thank God Chrono Cross is so much better.

>>11812076 (OP)
>RPG
>fun
Does not really exist.

>>11812076 (OP)
Pic related is my comfort game. Unlike SotN, it lets you carry your stuff over to a new playthrough and it doesn't turn to absolute shit in the second half. Only like 5 hours long with no filler, and the random drops mean that every run makes you use something different.

>>11812076 (OP)
OpenRCT2. Go make some comfy little theme parks.

>>11812321
Remembering this mission on the Hard difficulty just triggered PTSD

>>11812076 (OP)
Actraiser for SNES. The action bits are fun but not terribly long or difficult and the god sim is half baked but makes for a nice change of pace between levels and is very chill. Has some really nice parallax scrolling and great music. Will eat up a day or two but ends before it wears out its welcome. And it's basically an explicitly christian game that just wasn't allowed to be labeled as such so technically there's about 2,000 years of lore

>>11815202
Ehh, I'd argue the first four bosses are filler because they're just mid/late-game enemies placed early. That's the only issue I have with the otherwise outstanding AoS.

>>11812076 (OP)
Sonic & Tails/Sonic Chaos for Master System and Game Gear, it's one of the easiest Sonic titles ever, especially if you don't care for 100% completion through the Chaos Emeralds, then you'll be showered with rings and extra lives without much purpose, it's a pretty simple title to beat on your 1st run, in 30 minutes or something. It's still fun to play though, looks and sounds stellar aswell.

I play Mother 1 when I'm sick. The eerie but cozy atmosphere is top-notch.

>>11814321
>yes friends of mineral town was my first harvest moon game and yes I have played less than 30% of the harvest moon games, how could you tell?

>>11812361
Yes, gives me great nostalgia, especially the music.
>>11813979
I'll have to check it out sometime.
>>11814238
Yeah, I enjoyed mayo mallard as a kid, I'll probably go e some of these a shot next time I'm sick.
>>11814342
Love this game
>>11814839
Ok, I've been playing off and on, I'm about to leave the future. It's got my attention, but i can't help but compare it to psvi and ffvii which I played as a kid. I'm starting to warm up to it, bit I'm not sick anymore so I only have a few hours at night to play. Thanks for the recc, id probably never have picked it up otherwise.
>>11815202
Never much got into the Castlevanias after super vi, but this and sotn have been on my list for a while.
>>11815358
Ohh, this sounds fun, haven't played rollercoaster tycoon in a coons age.
>>11815617
I've been interested in the whole, actraiser soulblazer, teranigma illusion of Gaia quintet for a while. I remember playing a little bit of each a long long time ago. Definitely on my list.
>>11816057
I've played it a bit a few years ago. Just got a game gear a while back, need to replace the caps, but I'm definitely interested in this, thanks.
>>11816061
Haven't touched the mother series, but I'm open to it. Never thought I'd enjoy Chrono trigger, but here I am.

>>11815629
Yeah actually I agree. The first few bosses are super underwhelming, but then the last few are great.

>>11816164
Mother 1 is probably a poor choice if you aren't already really into RPGs, vibes are great but the gameplay and balance sucks. Tales of Phantasia would be a better JRPG recommendation.

Also goes without saying, but most of Nintendo's stuff fits pretty well here. It's too easy to pick up any Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Metroid, etc.

>>11812076 (OP)
Can't go wrong with classic survival horror.

These better all be games where you can save at any moment.

Nothing is less comfy than losing progress just for quitting.

>>11817560
If your main priority when playing video games is comfort, and that's totally fine by the way, why not just use save states too?

>>11812147
They actually fixed up the PC port pretty well, so it's a viable way to play the game now.

>>11816573
I've played quite a fair amount of RPGs, western and Japanese. Also, I'm a bit burnt out on Nintendo stuff like Mario and Zelda and pokemon.

>>11817851
That's not op and I don't usually use save states for games. I'm not totally against them, just don't really need them mostly, also... Lots of games let you save pretty much anywhere except for in battles.

>>11814238
yeah was about to post this
quackshot, castle/world of illusion, dragon's fury, sonic 2, and ecco/tides of time are my goto comfy games

>>11812076 (OP)
mario rpg is pretty solid for that.
personally, shining force 1 or 2 work for me. both are pretty easy, but 1 has certain tedium and flaws that 2 doesnt have, but 2 is a little longer. if you dont play 1 and just jump straight to 2, you dont miss anything because they arent really connected. theres some vague lore that barely ties them together with a couple of names/references, but nothing major/serious at all.

Resident Evil 1 is one of my favorite comfort food type games. It can be difficult at times, but generally I think it's pretty easy.
FFIV on SNES is a really grand time. Never gets really difficult, but is still a wonderful experience from beginning to end.
Star Fox 64 is a nice, tight package too. Klonoa 1, Kirby 64, both of these are great games to chill out to.

>Wonder Boy In Monster World
Very charming, even cute in some instances. Even for the time, the bright colors and designs give the game a very story book feeling

Unfortunately it tends to get overshadowed by Monster World IV, but Wonder Boy will always be my preferred choice

>Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins
This was actually my first Mario game and I've loved it to bits since childhood, playing it about once a year

It's kind of a slower game when compared to the NES or even SNES games, but it's still a lot of fun

>>11812076 (OP)
Tigger's Honey Hunt on PS1 rocks.

>>11818556
Ecco? Isn't it really difficult though?

>>11812076 (OP)
snood

>>11812076 (OP)
Battletoads for NES

>>11812361
this is pretty good advice
my goto for chilling is >>11814238 sega disney titles or pinball games.

My recs: Fallout 1, Dragon Quest 5
both are satisfying RPGs that don't overstay their welcome
>>11819096
do you know if the remake of Wonder Boy is any good?
I own it but have never actually played it

>>11812076 (OP)
This is what RPGs are for.

>>11812076 (OP)
I played Fallout 1 and Baldur's Gate while sick. Super comfortable.

>>11822769
Do you like managing an air meter or you begin to die? What about a 6 minute auto scroller at the end that'll continually trick you into going into crevices so you get crushed by the level? Yeah, there isn't anything comfy about the last section of Ecco.

All Kirby games except for Dream Course.

>>11826552
Not sure. I have played "Monster Boy and The Cursed Kingdom". Really fun spiritual successor

>>11815202
With randomizer you can get infinite replay value.

>>11812076 (OP)
kirby's dream course

The Monkey Island games (or any Lucas Arts adventure) are perfect for chilled, relaxed times.

>>11812076 (OP)
Original XCom is a very relaxing and easy to pick up game.